Epoch-making Congo Rwanda peace treaty may calm region
The proposed Congo Rwanda accord could end rebel bases in Congo and reduce warfare in the Great Lakes. President Thabo Mbeki leads regional efforts with caution about verification and potential interference from Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe. If implemented, southern Africa might see a brighter regional future.
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Armstrong wins fourth Tour de France amid doping doubts
On Sunday in Paris Lance Armstrong claimed his fourth consecutive Tour de France victory without apparent struggle. The win sparks global admiration yet fuels suspicion due to cycling's doping controversies and Armstrong's highly scrutinized career.
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Notable historical highlights of August 5
Key events include Marilyn Monroe's death ruled probable suicide in 1962, the 1861 income tax start, the 1884 Statue of Liberty cornerstone, the 1914 first electric traffic lights in Cleveland, and the 1924 debut of Little Orphan Annie. A 1963 treaty halted atmospheric nuclear tests by US Britain and the Soviet Union.
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Zamoras Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary in Roswell
Mr and Mrs Raymond Zamora of Roswell are honored with a reception for their 50th anniversary. The Zamoras have lived in Roswell for about 40 years. The Roswell Job Service Office reports success in placing the unemployed for fiscal year 1977. Frontier Buick AMC and Jeep at 1401 South Main St is now Frontier Motors Inc Buick and AMC after new owner Bill Baurley.
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Evita Duarte de Peron Remembered Fifty Years On
Argentines recall Maria Eva Duarte de Peron known as Evita on the 50th anniversary of her death. The article notes her rise from poverty to power, her social reforms, and her enduring influence on Argentine memory. It mentions her burial in Recoleta Cemetery and her iconic status among supporters and critics alike.
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Power pendulum shifts as government size debated
The column argues that power is returning to Washington amid threats from terrorism and corporate regulation. It notes Republicans clash over federal reach while Democrats balance reform, marking shifts from New Deal centralization to state and market emphasis with a securer national framework.
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