B J Thomas finds road back from drugs a lonely path
In 1975 B J Thomas stood atop charts yet battled drug addiction that tore at his life. A near fatal overdose in Hawaii and a split from his wife preceded a January 1976 born again experience that redirected his life. He returned to music with a new album and renewed resolve while continuing secular pop work.
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Finnish leader lauds Lenin for Finnish independence
In a major speech on the Soviet anniversary, President Urho Kekkonen of Finland credits V I Lenin for Finland's 1917 independence after the October Revolution. He notes Finland declared independence December 6 and Lenin recognized it December 31 1917, shaping Finland’s path and relations with the Soviet Union.
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