Portugal names Crespo new prime minister
LISBON Portugal UPI Vitor Crespo parliamentary leader of the Social Democrat Party and former education minister was named Portugal's new prime minister at age 50. He succeeds Cisco Pinto Balsamo who resigned December 19 after municipal election losses. Crespo holds a chemistry doctorate from UC Berkeley.
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Gallen in critical condition after internal bleeding
Gov Hugh Gallen, 58, hospitalized since November with an undisclosed blood infection, worsened to critical condition from internal bleeding at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. No change reported. Time Magazine names a computer as its 1982 Man of the Year with E T and notable runners up. An Eastern Airlines flight from Newark to Houston diverted to Philadelphia for a bomb scare. no bomb found after a two hour delay.
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Four die as quake hits remote Flores Island Indonesia
The Sinar Harapan reports a 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck Flores Island causing four deaths and 59 injuries amid tidal waves and landslides. The disaster occurred Saturday night on the remote island, according to the newspaper.
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Indonesia
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Dancers Pool Tips For Christmas Charity In Indiana
Carla Hurst a 23 year old stripper from Scarlet s in Indianapolis led four local clubs dancers to pool tips for a Christmas gift drive They raised 873 dollars in their group and 1704 dollars total The funds went to the children s ward at Central State Hospital Indianapolis and the New Castle Children s Center The dancers said gifts were collected from anything given during performances and they enjoyed helping others this Christmas
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Prisoner paints way to freedom at Florida State Prison
Myron Fleming, 43, a former death row inmate serving life, escaped from Florida State Prison by painting his clothes to resemble a guard, sawing through bars in a shower area, and walking out the front gate. Authorities know little about his whereabouts.
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Florida State Prison
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Burglars Take 3500 From St Josephs Church
Burglars entered the rectory of St Josephs in the Pines Catholic Church during services and fled with 3500 from the congregation building fund. The theft occurred between 9 30 and 10 15 a m yesterday in Big Bear California, per San Bernardino County Sheriff sergeant Ross Dvorak.
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Los Angeles
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Violent storms sweep eight states causing severe flooding
The article reports widespread flood damage across eight states with Monroe Louisiana heavily affected as National Guardsmen assist evacuees. In Denver a blizzard leaves three dead and four missing while widespread power outages afflict Southern California. Authorities warn of further danger if rainfall continues.
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Colorado
Weather forecast spans nation with rain snow and warm east
National Weather Service reports rain across the nation from Oregon to the Missouri Valley and the Atlantic coast with scattered snow from Texas to Wyoming and possible freezing rain in the central plains. The southern Plains see rain and storms while the East remains warm. Forecast era details include sunrise and sunset times and past temperature records.
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Stapleton Airport Snowbound Amid Chaos and Frustration
Denver AP report details a chaotic Stapleton International with 36 hours of shutdown after a record blizzard. Runways slowly reopened, flights at 25 percent, passengers stranded and anger rising as shortages and long lines lingered. Police reported disturbances including screaming and shoving. some travelers suffered illness and dehydration while vending machines ran dry and diversions appeared.
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Soviets OK amnesty to mark anniversary
The Soviet Union announced an amnesty to mark the 60th anniversary of the state. Western diplomats doubted many political prisoners would be released. The decree targets prosecutions for five years or less and certain longer sentences, excluding recidivists and violent crimes. authorities insist there are no political prisoners.
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