May Day Tribute Honors Samantha Smith and Katya Lycheva
A May Day Parade poster on Moscow’s Red Square honors American schoolgirl Samantha Smith who visited the Soviet Union in 1983 and died in a 1985 air crash, alongside Soviet youth Katya Lycheva who recently toured the United States. Gorbachev and Politburo members stood atop Lenin's tomb as workers moved across Red Square.
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LaRouche candidates mix with Texas Democrats in local primary
Midland and Ector County Democrats warn of LaRouche candidates on ballots. Chair Janet Massey voices concern that they do not represent the party and labels the group extremist. Pollard backs LaRouche, praising him as a serious economist and noting underplay. Ed Martin calls their platform conspiratorial and outlandish, citing AIDS testing and quarantine proposals.
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William Buckley
England
LaRouche Candidate Seeks House Seat With Controversial Claims
Midlander Terry Lowery, 32, LaRouche candidate for Congress in the 21st District, asserts LaRouche’s aggressive reforms, AIDS testing and quarantines, and alleges a global conspiracy including Soviet influence in the WHO and Kissinger. He also accuses the ADL of being a front for organized crime. State party officials discuss ballots and protest votes amid primary politics.
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Soviet TV remarks on crops and aid spark war of words
On state television Vladimir Lomeiko criticized Western coverage of disasters and claimed everything is under control. He said offers of help are rejected because each country must investigate tragedies, accusing a Western misinformation campaign of creating a negative image.
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Reagan cites Gorbachev contact on Chernobyl disaster
President says Mikhail Gorbachev contacted U.S. officials about the Chernobyl plant crisis. U.S. officials report Moscow stonewalling hinders radiation guidance for travelers. France and Finland evacuated Kiev areas. the U.S. vows to protect citizens and seeks radiation intensity details.
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Millions of Blacks Stage General Strike in South Africa
Millions of blacks stayed away from jobs and schools across South Africa in what appeared to be the nation's largest anti-apartheid protest. The Association of Chambers of Commerce reported a massive absence from work, with 70 to 100 percent in urban centers. Trains and buses in Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Pretoria were largely empty as unions and political groups pushed to make May Day a public holiday and end apartheid.
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Pretoria
Medicare digs in over hospital funding after May 3
Health Care Financing Administration notified Medical Center that due to deficiencies the hospital would not qualify for Medicare payments after May 3. Glenney sought a pre May 3 inspection, noting the March 31 to April 3 survey followed a patient complaint about nursing services. The piece also notes broader context of racial segregation and a nationwide stayaway, with limited violence reported and a mine blast destroying a public toilet near Cape Town rail station.
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Glenney
Cape Town
Hospital survey praised for cooperation and documentation reform
Glenney said surveyors found the hospital open and cooperated, though initial review skipped documentation. He noted deficiencies centered on record keeping and patient treatment documentation, and the hospital will educate staff to meet funding agency standards.
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Kamikaze Politician Refuses to Concede Election
West valorizes himself as a kamikaze politician and resists defeat as Walter McGhee, a veteran justice of the peace, faces attacks from two opponents. McGhee won’t resign and bets on a landslide in El Paso’s northeast bar headquarters spotlight. The GOP field stays quiet while the Democratic side stays unsettled as Peter S. Peca Jr. confronts a mounted challenge.
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el Paso
McGhee
Peter S. Peca Jr
Campaigning Tightens Over Late Judge Berliner Race
A grand jury indicted County Attorney Anchondo on a cocaine possession felony after police arrested him and his brother Robert on April 16, when searches of their homes uncovered a pinch of cocaine. The race also features County Commission candidate Michael Webster amid accusations of political foul play.
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Anchondo
Michael Webster
Robert Anchondo
Basin and Texas forecast bring fair skies and warm weekend
The National Weather Service in Midland predicts fair skies in the Permian Basin through the weekend with lows near 50 tonight and highs in the low 80s Friday. Showers earlier this week left trace precipitation at Midland, while North and Central Texas face ongoing rain and flash flood warnings in McLennan County.
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Odessa American publication details and pricing note
The Odessa American lists its publication details and subscription rates with daily and Sunday home delivery and mail options. It notes addresses in Odessa Texas, a post office box, and tax considerations for subscriber charges.
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Fourth Street
Odessa
Texas
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