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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1976
Page
8
Readers ask if John Wayne film Big Jake will appear on NBC or TV. Mike Wayne says CBS sold it to NBC to start its fall movie lineup, citing potential strong ratings for the actor’s catalog and a hoped for NBC premiere.
Bea Arthur signals the 76 77 TV season will be Maude's fifth and final season she plans no new projects afterward. She and husband Gene Saks enjoy a settled California home life with their sons Matt and Dan amid Hollywood's glare, preferring privacy and a normal routine.
Secretary of State Kissinger met former Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir in New York for a 90 minute talk described as an informal exchange of ideas. Both cited a friendly conversation and no specific settlement, focusing on the Mideast situation.
Benjamin C. Bradlee told Lake Forest College graduates that a Senate bill could criminalize reading or publishing highly classified Watergate era memos. He noted Congress has 58 press related proposals threatening First Amendment freedoms.
Virginia's highway traffic rose 4.9 percent in 1975 to an average 48.7 million miles daily on about 8,500 miles of interstate and arterial roads. Interstate highways carried 35.3 percent of the traffic, with 60 percent of out-of-state passenger travel and 59 percent of truck traffic on interstates.
Republican fundraisers push former major donors to funnel contributions to the party amid new federal limits on giving to candidates. Both parties aim to raise funds for presidential races with a $3.2 million target, while donors face new caps to candidates and larger possible party gifts.
Rep. M. Caldwell Butler said he is asking bar associations that backed Roanoke lawyer William B. Poff to offer further recommendations now that Poff has withdrawn from the federal judgeship race. Scott supports Glenn Williams and has opposed other White House nominations, while Butler plans outreach to associations to aid potential successor picks.
In Columbia, SC Republicans claim strong chances to win half of the state’s eight congressional seats, with Bobby Richardson and Ed Young challenging incumbents in the 5th and 6th districts. Democratic insiders doubt they will prevail as pundits flag Jenrette as vulnerable in the 6th.
The United Nations begins a global conference in Vancouver with 4000 delegates from 130 nations to address rapid urban growth and its housing, transport, employment, and social challenges. Habitat will seat five US delegates in the daily plenary sessions.
In New Orleans and Miami ships run weekend cruises to international waters with manned casinos while federal law bans gambling ships. The Veracruz II sails with 90 slots five blackjack tables two roulette wheels and a baccarat table though owners claim gambling is not a profits driver. Port officials note most passenger vessels offer some form of gambling and a few lines have added compact onboard casinos. A passenger recalls a packed casino during a 40 hour Gulf cruise aboard the Veracruz II.
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