Golda Meir Nearing Discharge From Jerusalem Hospital
Golda Meir, the former Israeli prime minister, is being treated for chronic back pains at Hadassah Medical Center in Jerusalem. Doctors say she is recovering slowly and will be discharged in the very near future. The 80-year-old leader has been hospitalized for about 10 weeks amid rumors about her health.
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Prince Vajiralongkorn Enters Monk's Realm
The heir to Thailand's throne Prince Vajiralongkorn, in 1978, entered a monk's realm as part of royal tradition, reflecting a ceremonial phase in his early life reported by the Times News Service.
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Youth becomes youngest president in 28 years of council
The Rev. M. William Howard aged 32 is elected president of the National Council of Churches, the youngest in 28 years. He will observe a 15 day rule of no contact with women and will walk barefoot to beg for food, in line with tradition. A Buddhist monk is invested as Crown Prince in saffron robes in a nationwide televised ceremony. Deputy PM Teng Hsiao-ping attended and presented the robe. The prince's hair was symbolically cut by his father King Bhumbibol Adulyadej before a barber completed the shave.
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NCC selects young black minister as new head
The National Council of Churches chose 32 year old Rev. M William Howard born in Americus Georgia to lead the ecumenical body for three years He lives in Princeton New Jersey and will be the youngest head in the council 31 denominations 40 million members united under his leadership He also heads the Black Council in the Reformed Church in America.
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Mrs De Gaulle Leaves Home Plans Winter Stay in Paris
Yvonne de Gaulle widow of Charles de Gaulle, 78, will spend winters in a religious operated rest home for the elderly in Paris. She has lived at La Boisserie since 1970 and rarely visits the cemetery. The decision aims to be nearer her children and grandchildren.
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Thieves Steal Custom Table From Carroll O Connors Restaurant
Crooks target a restaurant owned by Carroll O Connor known for Archie Bunker role and steal a custom made table. Police investigate the break in at the dining venue.
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Soviet Official Calls for Political Deals on Arms Pact
A high ranking Soviet Communist official says differences inside the leadership over how to finish a strategic arms limit treaty require political decisions from top leaders in Washington and Moscow. Valentin Falin emphasizes that concessions by both sides and high level action are needed to complete the pact. He notes gaps remain even with a treaty and highlights areas of potential cooperation amid ongoing disagreements. Brezhnev would sign a completed treaty in a Carter meeting if political choices align.
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Supreme Court weighs city lobbying rights in Boston case
The high court left Brennan's order intact allowing Boston to spend public funds to urge Massachusetts voters to back a measure tied to property tax relief. Justices Stevens Stewart and Rehnquist dissented, arguing a distinction exists between corporate free speech and state government spending. The case could reach a definitive ruling if reviewed. The court also agreed to hear a California case on investor challenges to actions by trusts in which they own shares.
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Pope appoints two new bishops for Sioux Falls and Spokane
The Vatican announced Pope John Paul II named Paul V. Dudley 52 as bishop of Sioux Falls and Lawrence H. Welsh 43 as bishop of Spokane. Dudley was auxiliary bishop in St Paul Minneapolis since 1977 and Welsh has served as chancellor to Rapid City since 1973.
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Market drops sharply as fears of slowdown grip traders
The Dow Jones average falls 13.60 to 801.28 at noon as concerns over high interest rates and a slower 1979 economy spread. NYSE volume rises to 11.65 million, while the Fed signals growth may be only 2.5 to 3 percent next year and prime rates rise to 10 percent.
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