Elderly Movement Gains Push in Washington
The elderly movement broadens from medicare advocacy to a powerful lobby as groups like AARP and the Gray Panthers press Congress for subsidies, housing and health reforms. With 22 million Americans over 65 and poverty affecting a quarter, activists seek higher Social Security, more housing, and national health insurance to ease out-of-pocket costs.
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New York Times
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America
Congress
National Association of Retired Persons
National Council of Senior Citizens
Gray Panthers
United States
Organized
White House
Angolan factions agree on path to independence after Kenya talks
After six days of bargaining in Nakuru Kenya the three Angolan nationalist groups reported in principle agreement on Angola’s main problems and concessions. They proposed another conference to adopt a transfer plan if free elections prove unfeasible under Portuguese rule.
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New York Times
Nairobi
Kenya
Angola
Nakuru
Jomo Kenyata
Satellite to study the sun OSO 8 launches from Cape Canaveral
A sun studying satellite named Orbiting Solar Observatory 8 was launched from Cape Canaveral reaching a perfect circular orbit 343 miles above Earth. The launch at 7 43 a m Saturday was delayed one day due to an electrical malfunction but proceeded successfully weighing 2346 pounds and aimed to study the sun.
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Fla
Earth
Space Agency
Orbiting Solar Observatory 8
Boots Cares for Seven Orphan Rabbits in Racine
Boots tends seven hungry orphan rabbits found by her mistress Odette Rauch-13 when her brother mowed the lawn in Racine Wisconsin. The scene portrays a gentle household rescue effort and the care given to the young rabbits.
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Boots
Odette Rauch
Racine
Wis
Hemingway granddaughter weds ex hamburger tycoon in Paris ceremony
Margaux Hemingway, Ernest Hemingway’s granddaughter, married Errol Wetson, a former hamburger chain owner turned film producer, in a Paris town hall ceremony. Witnesses included Jack Hemingway and Charles Ritz. The couple plan to remain in Paris for weeks to pursue film projects as Wetson divests remaining business interests.
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Margaux Hemingway
Ernest Hemingway
Errol Wetson
Wetson
Jack Hemingway
Charles Ritz
Ritz
First Arrondissement
Louvre
Margaux
Ritz Hotel
Hemingway
Spain
Watson
Nixons Mark 35th Anniversary at San Clemente
Former President Richard Nixon and Pat Nixon observed their 35th wedding anniversary in San Clemente California. A spokesman was unavailable for details on how they spent the day. The couple had spent time on the beach with daughter Julie Eisenhower, strolling along Red Beach for several days.
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Richard M. Nixon
Pat
Nixon
Julie Eisenhower
Red Beach
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