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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1980

Page

8

Hefner Celebrates 54th Birthday Star Unveiled on Walk of Fame

Hollywood celebrates Hugh Hefner's 54th birthday as his Hollywood Boulevard star is unveiled near the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. A cake and kisses greet Hefner who launched Playboy in 1953 with $600. He praises the star and dismisses rumors of romance with Farrah Fawcett.

Hollywood UPI Hugh Hefner Hef Hollywood Boulevard Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel Hefner Playboy Magazine Bunny Betsy

Maverick-Edge Political Candidate Wins Huntington Beach Seat

Jack Kelly led Huntington Beach council race with 6 653 votes using poker card styled brochures and the slogan Call Their Bluff. He will be sworn in in two weeks.

Huntington Beach Calif UPI Bart Maverick James Garner Bret Jack Kelly

Stereo AM to become reality amid FCC action

The FCC authorized stereo broadcasting on AM, prompting praise from the NAB and Magnavox. Magnavox will share its system and collect royalties while auto makers may lead demand. AM stereo may trail FM in fidelity with about 50 to 60 miles range, and new receivers could cost 2 to 8 dollars more.

Washington Federal Communications Commission Sumer Electronics Corp Magnavox FCC Robert Powers Dolby Laboratories

Reagan misstates GI Bill rights for Vietnam veterans

Ronald Reagan, campaigning in Nebraska and Texas, claimed Vietnam veterans lacked GI Bill education eligibility because there was no formal war declaration. Veterans Administration officials corrected him, noting thousands have used the GI Bill and eligibility extends 10 years after service.

Grand Island, Neb Ronald Reagan United States Armed Services California Vietnam Washington Veterans Administration Frank Hood

Drowning Probe After Car Plunge With Six Victims

In Chula Vista police investigate a car carrying six people that went off an embankment and overturned into the 24th Street Channel, all inside presumed drowned. Coroner will determine cause today. no foul play indicated. National City police say two girls had been missing since Sunday.

Chula Vista Calif 24Th Street Channel San Diego

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