Polish pope John Paul II vows Vatican reform path
Vatican City AP reports Polish Cardinal Karol Wojtyla becomes the church's 264th pope and pledges to carry out Second Vatican Council reforms while upholding core doctrines. He urges loyalty to doctrinal truths, promotes ecumenism, and signals stance on Lebanon conflict. He will preside over his installation Mass next Sunday.
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Eight Die In Philadelphia Rowhouse Fire
A suspicious origin fire in a three story Philadelphia rowhouse killed eight people, most from one family, including four teenage girls, their parents and two brothers. A second family escaped unharmed as arson was considered. witnesses described gasoline odor and blue flames, with a gasoline can found by survivors’ relatives.
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Industrial output up 0.5 percent in September
The nation’s industrial output rose 0.5 percent in September, matching August and following 0.7 percent gains in June and July. The gain covers equipment, business and construction materials, signaling continued growth amid high interest rates and inflation concerns.
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Carter expected to sign tax cut
Washington predicted President Carter would sign the $18.7 billion tax reduction the bill’s changes yielded. Senate leader Byrd supported the measure, while aides noted the process to finalize the bill could take days and that Social Security tax boosts would blunt some relief.
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Why don’t the gals kiss the bridegroom era query
A quirky look at era slang and social norms asks why women of the period refrain from kissing the bridegroom. The piece explores etiquette, romance rituals, and evolving attitudes toward courtship without sensational detail.
Carter plans to re enter peace talks
President Carter will personally re enter the Egyptian Israeli peace talks with delegation leaders at the White House. Rex Granum said the leaders were summoned to review progress and remaining issues. He cited good progress with no snags and noted an opportunity for the president to receive a first hand report.
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John Paul II draws enthusiasm from Americans
The Associated Press notes strong American enthusiasm for Pope John Paul II after his election. Polish Americans praise his pastoral approach, courage, and shared heritage as Cardinal Karol Wojtyla becomes pope in a historic shift from Italian leadership.
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Americans, Russians share Nobel Prize in physics
The 1978 Nobel Prize in physics was shared by Americans Arno Penzias and Robert Wilson of Bell Labs and Russian Pyotr Kapitsa for work on the big bang theory and low temperature physics. Chemistry went to British biochemist Peter Mitchell. The physics award totals $165,000 with half to Penzias and Wilson for cosmic microwave background radiation. Kapitsa, 84, cited for low temperature research.
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