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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1985

Page

10

Wham Sells Out Chinese Tour Debut in Peking

Wham fans queued for hours in sleet as over 1,000 people gathered in Peking for the first major China tour. George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley arrived a day early at the invitation of the All-China Youth Federation. Tickets priced at 1.75 dollars allowed blocks of up to 10, with access limited to those bearing work unit introductions for the 12,000 seat show.

Peking China Wham Ma Zhiliang Communist Party George Michael Andrew Ridgeley All-China Youth Federation

King Juan Carlos grows beard over sunburn and skin issue

In Palma de Mallorca officials said King Juan Carlos let his beard grow due to a facial skin problem from sunburn during a Baqueira Beret ski trip. It is the second time he grew a beard, the first after a herpes-related irritation in 1979, as the royal family spends holidays on the Balearic Island.

Palma DE Mallorca Balearic Islands Juan Carlos Spain Balearic Baqueira Beret Pyrenees

Carter joins Habitat for Humanity housewarming

Former President Jimmy Carter helped build Dorothy and Willie Solomon's home with Habitat for Humanity in Americus Georgia at a moving-in ceremony. Carter said the program is a partnership not a handout, stressing the family gains pride and a sense of accomplishment.

Americus, Ga Jimmy Carter Habitat For Humanity Dorothy Willie Solomon Habitat Carter

Elizabeth Taylor Hospital Stay For Back Problem

Santa Monica California AP reports actress Elizabeth Taylor was kept in St. John's Hospital for two days of tests on an undisclosed chronic back issue. A nurse said discharge is hoped by Easter, while Taylor has drawn public attention for recent engagements weight loss and treatment at the Betty Ford Center.

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