Brezhnev Hobbles Up Lenin Mausoleum At May Day Parade
Ailing Leonid Brezhnev climbed slowly to the Lenin Mausoleum during Moscow May Day celebrations watched by about 100000 as officials guarded him. Soviet TV avoided close shots amid questions about his health and pace. May Day featured military units for the first time in a decade, while China and Tanzania urged austerity. In Tehran hundreds of thousands celebrated the February revolution with Khomeini portraits, as armed militiamen controlled crowds.
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Califano cites decline in teen smoking despite gender rise
Health Secretary Joseph Califano points to a chart at a San Francisco briefing saying teen-age smoking has fallen 25 percent since 1974. He notes, however, that teen-age girls who smoke now outnumber boys and are smoking more than ever.
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Record candidate total tops 1,400 for Canada vote
The world reports a record 1,414 candidates are running for 280 of the 282 seats in Canada’s House of Commons in the May 22 general election. Nominations closed Monday with two BC districts still unheard from.
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Carter warns treaty breach could spark nuclear confrontation
President Carter says Soviet violation of the missile and bomber pact could escalate to nuclear conflict and jeopardize the U S Soviet relationship. He defends the nearly completed treaty while signaling public warning to the Kremlin and stressing verification.
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Bush launches GOP bid for presidency in 1980s tone
Former CIA chief George Bush formally declares for the Republican nomination promising a new candor and tough problem solving. He stresses leadership based on substance over rhetoric and vows frankness with the American people while warning expanded government worsens domestic problems.
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Disney plans Tokyo Bay theme park opens 1983
Disney and Oriental Land Co announce a 300 million dollar, 600 acre park to open in 1983 on a Tokyo Bay landfill. Five themed areas will include Adventureland Fantasyland Westernland Tomorrowland and The World Bazaar drawing about 10 million visitors annually.
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Wintry weather lingers with scattered storms across U S
The Associated Press reports storm activity from New Mexico to Florida with hail and rain in Balko Oklahoma and Hickock Kansas. Frost warnings touch parts of Michigan while clear skies prevail in the Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes regions. Temperatures range from 23 in Marquette to 78 in Key West with widespread cool to mild conditions inland and along the southern coast.
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Beaumont girls win court ruling
Six Forest Park High School players from Beaumont were ruled eligible to compete in the state tennis tournament after their forfeits for missing a regional meet due to floodwaters were deemed unconstitutional. U.S. District Judge Joe Fisher ordered their participation as Class AAAA state tournament began Wednesday, drawing sharp comments from UIL executive director Dr. Bailey Marshall.
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Houston mayor admits debts to cover gambling losses
Houston Mayor Jim McConn said he asked suspended City Purchasing Director Jack Key for help obtaining a $6,000 loan to cover gambling debts from a January homebuilders convention. He said the request was separate from recent federal extortion charges against Key.
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