Kong Seeks to Bite Into Jaws Box Office Record
King Kong faces a tough target as it netted over 26 million in 10 days across 1,500 theaters worldwide. Dino De Laurentiis aims to surpass Jaws' 192 million, with Kong debuting earlier abroad and star Jeff Bridges leading a cast including Jessica Lange and Charles Grodin.
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Dunne Wins Cook County Democratic Chair in Chicago Power Shift
George W. Dunne, 63, clinches Cook County Democratic chairmanship signaling a power shift after Mayor Daley's death. Michael Bilandic becomes interim mayor as Dunne hints at mayoral ambitions. Other potential candidates include Roman C. Puccinski and Edward Burke, while Wilson Frost’s exit leaves Black voters seeking another option.
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Amtrak Cites Safer Year Despite Derailments
Amtrak credits its overall annual safety record as better than in prior years while noting 26 derailments this year, compared with 28 in 1975 and 38 in 1974. Spokesmen assert no fatalities since 1973 and argue rail travel is safer than auto travel amid weekend derailment publicity.
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Damage Proves Costly in Pomeroy Vandalism Case
David Tiemeyer and Tom McCloud, both from nearby towns, appeared before Mayor Clarence Andrews on charges of destruction of property following vandalism on Main Street. Each was fined 250 dollars and sentenced to 180 days in jail. The incident involved plate glass windows at Simon's Shoe Shop and the Carpenter's Local headquarters. The report notes the historical reference to Johnson's Island.
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Swine Flu Shot Moratorium Extended
The CDC extended the swine flu inoculation moratorium through further study of Guillain Barre syndrome to decide if a link exists. Experts predicted reinstatement may only occur if a flu epidemic appears, with Maryland and Atlanta officials noting near certainty of no outbreak this year.
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Mao's widow blamed for uprising in Baoding chaos
Reports from China and foreign outlets describe armed bands in Baoding linked to Chiang Ching and the Gang of Four as they clash with the Hua Kuo feng government. Army troops allegedly suppressed the disorder after threats to Beijing, with raids, bombings and violence cited.
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