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March 25, 1980

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Historical Context for March 25, 1980

In 1980, the world population was approximately 4,447,606,236 people^[†]

Notable Births

1980Kathrine Sørland, Norwegian fashion model and television presenter^[†]

Kathrine Sørland is a Norwegian fashion model, tv host and beauty pageant titleholder who has competed at Miss World and Miss Universe beauty pageants.

Notable Deaths

1980Milton H. Erickson, American psychiatrist and psychologist (born 1901)^[†]

Milton Hyland Erickson was an American psychiatrist and psychologist specializing in medical hypnosis and family therapy. He was the founding president of the American Society for Clinical Hypnosis. He is noted for his approach to the unconscious mind as creative and solution-generating. He is also noted for influencing brief therapy, strategic family therapy, family systems therapy, solution focused brief therapy, and neuro-linguistic programming.

1980Walter Susskind, Czech-English conductor and educator (born 1913)^[†]

Jan Walter Susskind was a Czech-born British conductor, teacher and pianist. He began his career in his native Prague and travelled to London in March 1939 when Germany invaded Czechoslovakia. He worked for substantial periods in Australia, Canada and the United States, as a conductor and teacher.

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Convention Center Perils Squatter's Dream World; A Lack of Amenities A New Era Dawns

By Edward Schumacher

Ray Crabtree--impresario, songwriter, radio personality and purveyor of used clothes--has known better times, but he insists even now that he has known no bad ones.

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Giaimo Declares He Won't Seek Additional Term; Connecticut Congressman Surprises His Colleagues $35,000 Pension Considered Senate Quest Rep. Giaimo of Connecticut Says He Will Not Run for Re-election

By Marjorie Hunter Special To the New York Times

WASHINGTON, March 24--Representative Robert N. Giaimo of Connecticut, who after years of relative obscurity had emerged as one of the most powerful members of Congress in the drive to balance the Federal budget, announced today that he would not seek another term.

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THE SHAH ARRIVES IN CAIRO AND ENTERS A MILITARY HOSPITAL; STAY PERMANENT, SADAT SAYS Former Ruler Will Not Comment on His Plans--Some Egyptian Groups Voice Opposition Tight Security at Hospital Sadat Says Visit Is Permanent SHAH IS ADMITTED TO CAIRO HOSPITAL

By Youssef M. Ibrahim Special To the New York Times

CAIRO, March 24--The deposed Shah of Iran arrived in Egypt today looking pale and haggard after an all-night flight from Panama on a chartered DC-8 jet.

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Shah's Move: Deepening Frustration in Washington; News Analysis Shah Distrustful of Developments Shah's Act: U.S. Frustration 'He Wanted to Show His Contempt' Impression of U.S. Indecisiveness Confrontational Policy Adopted

By Bernard Gwertzman Special To the New York Times

WASHINGTON, March 24--By flying to Cairo, the Shah has unhinged efforts to bring the lengthening Iranian crisis to an end and left officials here more frustrated than ever in finding a way to obtain the release of the 53 Americans being held in Teheran.

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House Split Delaying Action on '81 Budget Beyond Easter Recess; HOUSE MAY PUT OFF 1981 BUDGET ACTION Loss of G.O.P. Votes Seen Carter Told of Possible Revolt

By Martin Tolchin Special To the New York Times

WASHINGTON, March 24--Amid signs that the bipartisan coalition that had supported a balanced budget for the fiscal year 1981 was beginning to unravel, House Democratic leaders said today that they expected floor action on the proposal to be postponed until after the Easter recess.

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Mexico Caps Oil Well, Stopping Worst Spill; 3 Million Barrels Lost; Mexico Caps Runaway Oil Well; Loss Is Put at 3.1 Million Barrels Oil Flow Is Reduced

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MEXICO CITY, March 24--Mexican officials said today that engineers had successfully completed a nine-month fight against the world's worst oil spill, capping a well in the Gulf of Mexico that had fouled beaches in southern Texas.

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Brains May Differ In Women And Men; Brain Differences

By Harold M. Schmeck Jr

THE brains of male and female animals differ physically and chemically in ways that may help explain some basic behavior patterns of the sexes.

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U.S. Bars Two Rises In Tariffs; Commitment Underscored Higher Tariffs Denied On Leather, Tomatoes

By Clyde H. Farnsworth Special To the New York Times

WASHINGTON, March 24--The Carter Administration, moving to counter the inflationary effects of protecting domestic industry from foreign competition, ruled today against raising tariffs on imports of tomatoes from Mexico and leather wearing apparel, mainly from South Korea.

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Judge Demands Tarnower Letter From Attorney; He Rules That Grand Jury Is Entitled to Examine It Retrieved From Post Office Assertions Rebutted Judge Calls for Tarnower Letter Significance of Letter

By James Feron Special To the New York Times

WHITE PLAINS, March 24--A State Supreme Court justice ruled today that a lawyer for the woman accused of shooting Dr. Herman Tarnower must turn over to a grand jury a 10-page letter she wrote to him earlier on the day he was slain.

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Comsat Plan Irks Broadcasters; Comsat's Proposal Upsets Broadcasters Mustering Public Awareness Complex Issue for Regulators AT A GLANCE COMSAT

By Ernest Holsendolph Special To the New York Times

WASHINGTON, March 24--A longawaited proposal by the Communications Satellite Corporation, already a leader in satellite communications, to enter the business of television programming by transmitting directly to ...

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