Burleson to retire from Congress in 1979 after term
U S Representative Omar Burleson of Abi lene says he will not seek reelection when his current term ends in 1979. The 71 year old Democrat, first elected 16 times by voters across West Central Texas 32 counties in the 17th district, said he decided early to leave so potential candidates have time to meet voters. He added he has no retirement plans and does not intend to retire.
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Fischer Korchnoi match eyed by West German financier bid
Former world chess champion Booby eiseter may face Victor Korchnoi if Fischer accepts a $3 million offer from West German financier Wilfried Hilgert. The deal could set a February showdown after Korchnoi said he will visit Fischer in September for details. Also notes Vikid Carr’s hospitalization for bruised vocal cords and Jesse Jackson urging disciplined activism drawing parallels to early civil rights efforts.
Chisholm Plans Thanksgiving Wedding to Arthur Hardwick Jr
Rep Shirley Chisholm announces plans to wed architectural designer Arthur Hardwick Jr. of Willemsburgh New York during the Thanksgiving holiday. The Brooklyn Democrat and Hardwick, engaged July 4, have known each other since the mid 1960s when both served in the New York State Assembly. Chisholm, 52, was divorced in February from Conrad Chisholm after 28 years of marriage.
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Kennedy and Revel Kennedy Separate After 18 Years
Actor George Kennedy and wife Revel have separated after 18 years of marriage. Kennedy, speaking in New York on Tuesday, called it a long-standing incompatibility and said no one is to blame. A divorce is not planned, a spokesman said. They have two children, Kariannne, 15, and Christopher, 11.
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Castro directs tour as Church visits Bay of Pigs site
Fidel Castro guides American visitors including Sen. Frank Church on a Havana Jeep tour and a private talk schedule after visiting Hemingway’s estate. Church aims to press for freedom for 18 Americans detained in Cuba and to discuss the U.S. embargo, Cuba’s Angola actions, and sugar prices in talks to follow.
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Queen Elizabeth II Visits Northern Ireland Amid Belfast Clashes
British troops and Catholic protesters clashed in Belfast as Queen Elizabeth II began her visit. About 15 people were injured, with police and soldiers facing a violent crowd on Falls Road near City Hall. Troops used six inch plastic bullets during the confrontation.
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