The Year of the Houseplant Spreads Across America
A nationwide plant craze turns 1975 into the year of the houseplant with sales rising 64 percent from the prior year. Dr. Henry M. Cathy links the boom to a longing for nature, urban weariness, and the return of sunny windowsills. Green shops proliferate, offering exotic and ordinary plants, plant boutiques, and even home plant care services.
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Special Bach auditions seek odd talents at Lincoln Center
New York audiences heard a parade of unusual performers audition for Peter Snickele's Mostly P.D.Q. Bach holiday concerts. Contestants included lip trumpeters, cheek players, a plastic robot, harmonica players, and unicycle performers.
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Lola Falana TV Special Brings Star Power and Nostalgia
TV critic notes Lola Falana headlines ABC's December 18 special backed by Hal Linden and Muhammad Ali. The piece highlights Falana's stage craft and costume variety, with Linden performing as a skit partner and a duet chosen from Pippin. It also surveys national ratings showing Christmas specials dominating the top programs the week ending December 14.
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Billy Graham urges Nixon disclosure in Watergate book
New York pastor Billy Graham told People Magazine that Richard Nixon should reveal the full truth in an upcoming book. Graham said Nixon defended friends but grew deeper into actions that crossed the line of law. He remains affectionate yet disappointed in Nixon’s disgrace.
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New England Weekend Forecast Sees Mild Temperatures
The National Weather Service projects partly cloudy conditions from Saturday through Monday with seasonable temperatures. South regions expect daytime highs in the upper 20s to mid 30s and lows in the 20s, while northern areas see highs in the mid teens to mid 20s and overnight lows from zero to the teens.
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