Canadians vote in pivotal election nearing the 1980s
Canadians nationwide from Arctic settlements to Toronto cast ballots in a decisive federal vote. Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau leads the Liberal administration for 11 years as voters choose between his leadership and the rival Reform coalition in the gravest crisis since Confederation.
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Toronto
Arctic Circle
Pierre Elliott Trudeau
Clark
Canada
House of Commons
Elton John in Leningrad Surges With Soviet Crowd
Elton John wrapped his first Soviet concert at Oktyabrsky Hall with nearly four thousand Russian fans dancing in their seats and aisles. Police and officials were unable to calm the frenzied crowd after a 24 hour show. He called it his biggest artistic achievement. The encore featured Back in the U.S.S.R. before fans finally dispersed.
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Leningrad
U.S.S
John
U.S.S.R
Oktyabrsky
Elton
Goskontsert
Soviet Union
Moscow
Rossiya Hotel
West
Russia
Ray Cooper
Tommy
Benny and
the Jets
Cooper
Crackdown on Car Thefts Aims at Chop Shops in U S
A bipartisan group of senators led by Biden and Percy proposed a bill to curb auto theft by requiring stronger locks and stamped body parts to deter resale. They described theft as a $4 billion industry and noted cooperative efforts with Justice State and other agencies.
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Washington
Joseph R. Biden Jr
D-Del
Charles H. Percy
R-Ill
FBY
Biden
Percy
Departments of Justice, State, Transportation, Commerce and Treasury
Office of Management and Budget
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Socialist New Democrats
Langley
Pomona
New York
York
Jenner
Sealy
King
Benner Wiliams
Visa
American Express
Diner Club
Carte Blanche
Lenner
S. Main
Williams
Osage City
Emporia
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