Plains Mayor Race Ends With Carter Suffering Loss
Beaten Billy Carter loses to incumbent A L Blanton by four votes in Plains Georgia as brother Jimmy Carter, the President elect, laments the outcome. Billy vows to stay, noting Plains may head for trouble without his leadership amid rising tourism and growth pressures.
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Ugandan President Receives Letter On Pacific State Liberation
Radio Uganda reports Ugandan President Amin has received a letter urging him to become their king and liberate a Pacific island state from American rule. Amin studies the request and will contact revolutionary leaders worldwide. Meanwhile Olga Korbut, 21, and Miss Korbut, a Soviet gymnast, plans marriage in Russia after wedding dress purchase in St. Louis. Van Cliburn will play Paderewski’s piano at a Smithsonian ceremony revealing the historic instrument’s travel.
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Honeymooners Eliza Taylor and John Warner Arrive in Tel Aviv
Eliza Beth Taylor and her new husband John Warner arrive in Tel Aviv to dedicate a U S Bicentennial forest and attend a fundraising dinner. Taylor, recovering from a back injury, navigates stairs to a limousine as reporters crowd the scene before a drive to Jerusalem. She calls returning to Israel lovely. Taylor, a Jewish convert, previously visited Israel in August 1975 with Richard Burton amid their divorce and remarriage.
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Crosby Opens Broadway Return After 45 Years in New York
Bing Crosby staged a 40 minute night at Avery Fisher Hall drawing 12,500 fans paying up to 250 a seat for Fordham Prep benefits. Tricia Nixon Cox and Charles Rebozo attended as Crosby joked about hair and aging. Mayor Beame presented a certificate of appreciation as Crosby and family, with Rosemary Clooney, attended a gala dinner at Lincoln Center Plaza after the show. Gloria Swanson and Ethel Merman offered tributes.
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Mondale Debuts Diplomatically in Meeting With Italian Premier
Vice President elect Mondale conducted his diplomatic debut on behalf of President elect Carter by meeting Italian Premier Giulio Andreotti at Blair House. The discussion covered Italy's economic and political problems and a cooperative tone for Carter's administration. Mondale will report back after the over hour session. Also present were nine Senate colleagues including Peter Domenici and John Pastore.
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APY
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Kissinger heads to Brussels with Carter pledge
Henry A. Kissinger departs for his final diplomacy as secretary of state carrying Carter’s message of support for NATO. The Plains, Georgia meeting two weeks earlier reinforced a commitment to trans Atlantic ties amid strains with Europe. Kissinger aims to unify Western resolve for a first rate defense and push standardization of NATO weapons amid inflation pressures.
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Royal Wedding Ends 33-Year Wartime Romance in Sweden
In Drottningholm's chapel near Stockholm Prince Bertil of Sweden and Welsh-born Lilian Craig wed after a 33 year romance that began in wartime London. Attended by nearly 200 guests including King Carl XVI Gustaf, the ceremony reflected royal duty over personal ties.
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