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November 1, 1980

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Headlines from November 1, 1980

Appeals Backing G.O.P Said to Portray Views as Contrary to Bible; 'Very, Very Disturbing' President Irked by Ads on His Religion Frustration Over Hostages Outdoor Rallies End Day

By Steven R. Weisman Special To the New York Times

MEMPHIS, Oct. 31--President Carter, taking his re-election campaign on a final, sometimes sentimental swing through his native South, denounced Ronald Reagan and his supporters today for what he said was an attempt by them to portray Mr. Carter's views as contrary to the teachings of the Bible.

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POLAND SAID TO GIVE PROMISES TO UNIONS; Labor Leader Reports Accords on Newspaper and Access to TV Appeal to Supreme Court Polish Unions Report Concessions Made by Regime

By John Darnton Special To the New York Times

WARSAW, Saturday, Nov. 1--A leader of Poland's independent trade-union organization said this morning that the Government had promised that the group could publish a weekly newspaper and maintain regular access to state-owned television. The pledge followed almost 14 hours of negotiations.

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Son of the Shah Assumes the Title

By Special to The New York Times

CAIRO, Oct. 31--In a message to the Iranian people on his 20th birthday, Crown Prince Riza Pahlevi laid claim today to his father's lost throne, proclaiming himself Shah Riza II.

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White House Is Accused of Not Cooperating in Justice Dept. Inquiry; 'Turn the Investigation Loose' Reagan Suggests Carter Is Delaying Inquiry Resigned to Avert an Issue The Race in Illinois 'He Has to Account for It'

By Douglas E. Kneeland Special To the New York Times

DES PLAINES, Ill., Oct. 31--Ronald Reagan said today that President Carter appeared to be "dragging his feet" on his promise to cooperate fully with a Justice Department investigation of the way Administration officials responded to his brother Billy's relationship with Libya.

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Music on My Birthday

Billboard 200

The Top 50 albums for the chart week of October 29, 1980, covering November 1, 1980.

  1. 1
    Album cover for Guilty by Barbra Streisand

    Guilty

    Barbra Streisand

    Last week
    1
    Peak
    1
    Weeks
    4
  2. 2
    Album cover for The Game by Queen

    The Game

    Queen

    Last week
    2
    Peak
    1
    Weeks
    16
  3. 3
    Album cover for One Step Closer by The Doobie Brothers

    One Step Closer

    The Doobie Brothers

    Last week
    3
    Peak
    3
    Weeks
    4
  4. 4
    Album cover for The River by Bruce Springsteen

    The River

    Bruce Springsteen

    Last week
    Peak
    4
    Weeks
    1
  5. 5
    Album cover for Crimes Of Passion by Pat Benatar

    Crimes Of Passion

    Pat Benatar

    Last week
    5
    Peak
    5
    Weeks
    11

Notable Births

Bilgin Defterli

1980Bilgin Defterli, Turkish footballer[†]

Bilgin Defterli is a Turkish former women's football forward. She had been a member of the Turkey women's national football team from 1999 to 2014 and served as their captain. Defterli is 160 cm tall.

Historical Context for November 1, 1980

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