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Show The Salt Lake Tribune, Thursday, November Death of Top Official Rumored in Moscow By Dusko Doder Washington Post Writer MOSCOW Rumors swept Moscow Wednesday night that a senior Soviet political figure had died, after Soviet television unexpectedly changed its scheduled programs and the state radio began playing classical music. A variety show at the huge Theater Rosiya that was scheduled to be carried live on televisions First Channel was canceled earlier in the day. The scheduled broadcast was replaced by a film about Lenin and by a documentary about Wrodl could not possibly have marshalled such attention. It was speculated that it would have to involve an official more prominent than Kirilenko to cause such sudden changes, which normally are made only when a leading personality dies. Soviet President Leonid Brezhnev, 75, was last seen with all his key associates atop the Lenin mausoleum on Sunday during the military parade in Red Square marking the 65th anniversary of the Soviet state. He remained a full two hours atop the mausoleum and appeared fit. Diplomats who saw him later said, however, that he seemed more frail than a year ago. Source of Message Moscow radio Wednesday night broadcast greetings to Angolan President Jose Eduardo do Santos, but the Soviet message was issued in the name of the Central Committee and the Supreme Soviet rather than of Brezhnev and Premier Nikolai Tikhonov, which is the customary way. The last time similar changes were made was a day after ideologue Mikhail Suslov died last January. The Soviets normally delay death notices of leading figures by one day. Wednesday night, central Moscow was quiet, although there was a noticeable absence of all Zil, Chaika and Super Chaika limousines used by members of the top government and party councils. Warll. On the Second Channel, the scheduled ice hockey match was replaced by a classical concert featuring works by Beethoven. sources said all theatrical and concert performances scheduled for Thursday also have been canceled. No official explanation of the cancellations was forthcoming. Identity Guessed Soviet sources said the reason for the cancellations was the death of a Politburo member. Some sources said the man involved was Andrei Kirilenko, 76, a senior member of the leadership who was dropped from a lineup of portraits to Kremlin leaders last week in a move that signaled the end of his political career. However, there was speculation that Kirilenko, who has been ill and in political eclipse for some time, Well-inform- gg&T Swordquest Low Pric- ATAR! Special ?&!kSW ' Price! , vqr- mmm m demons 0. ponds Y rrra 3.9 Oz. rar r VIDEO CARTRIDGES COMMAND ) ' w1t0- - Demons To Diamonds, Missile Command, Space Invaders, Haunted House, Super Breakout, Berzerk, Yars Revenge Your Choice... -- 0rg.500 Cartridge Kim 4 - jmC( NVMXRS A iW to dwmonos- MUU Extra fc&Si rVv.pcnd3 Mterisr 1 Each.. 120. 3.5 8y t ,Dctp Claens kW) ,, Special Low Price... e- Low 2 Ounces Free ft.,.... t BASEBALL Special Lotion Vaseline y. All New Release... New Release... Intensive Care , 11, 1982 V LIBRARY A t-- ' V W rmmm&mmmm 0rg.700 'GAME Safety V, Cushioned CENTER 170 Ct JOY STICKS AVAILABILITY Each Each of these advertised items is required to be readily available for sale at or below the advertised price in each Albertson's store, except as specifically noted in this ad. AC ADAPTER RAIN CHECK We strive to have on hand ATARI sufficient stock of advertised merchandise. If for any reason we are out of stock, a RAIN CHECK will be issued enabling you to buy the item at the advertised price as soon as it becomes available. Each Ad Prices Effective CI22nVvemb1h.16th Available at I I I fl AVAILABILITY Selected Reserve your E. T. Cartridge now and receive a Each ot these advertised items is required to be readily available tor sale at or below the advertised price in each Albertson's store, except as specifically noted in this ad Albertson RAIN CHECK $1.00 off ! bonus with this j J V mm coupon. aa M Aibwtxxu Effective Nov. 10-- i f." 4 Ninth ' East ' : 6670 So. 00 U. Santfy 9400 So. me. CbttBrtwool ITOMwrty-HolMtyM- tKumi . o. Orwn . 3t71 W.SOOSo. r. ; I t aWMlCuRir We strive to have on hand sufficient stock ot advertised merchandise If for any reason we are out of stock, a RAIN CHECK will be issued enabling you to buy the item at the advertised price as soon as it becomes available |