Critics Name Roots Best and Knievel Worst TV Night
The Television Critics' Circle awards favor Roots and Eleanor and Franklin, with Ben Vereen and Edward Herrmann sharing best actor honors. Jane Alexander wins best lead actress for The White House Years as awards span 19 categories.
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Eleanor and Franklin
White House
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Franklin Roosevelt
Ben Vereen
Chicken George
Jane Alexander
Eleanor Roosevelt
South's nine-trick bridge plan falters in defensive shift
Oswald and James Jacoby describe South winning nine tricks on a spade lead in a bridge problem. After a mis-timed sequence, West shifts to hearts and East holds the king, reducing the contract to eight. Sudden reconsideration shows how cashing the queen of spades first could permit discarding the queen of diamonds and unblocking spades.
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James Jacoby
South
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East
Culbertsons win Vanderbilt Cup as a team in 1930
A Hawaii reader learns that the Vanderbilt Cup was won in 1930 by a foursome including Ely Culbertson, Josephine Culbertson, Ted Lightner, and Waldemar von Zedtwitz. Notably Ely and Jo Culbertson did not partner on that team.
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Hawaii
Ely
Josephine Culbertson
Ted Lightner
Waldemar von Zedtwitz
Kacena Elected President Of Travelers Protective Assn
Martin Kacena of 2417 B Avenue NE is elected president of the Travelers Protective Assn. George Hill becomes vice president and Nick Kersbergen secretary treasurer. Board members include Henry Simnwell, Robert Kacena, Donald Maresh, Gerald McGrath, Russel Carne, James F. Stewart, Bernard Port, Robert Cropp and Robert Gillam.
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Martin Kacena
B Avenue
Travelers Protective Assn
George Hill
Nick Kersbergen
Henry Simnwell
Robert Kacena
Donald Maresh
Gerald McGrath
Russel Carne
James F. Stewart
Bernard Port
Robert Cropp
Robert Gillam
Oil tainted with carcinogen removed from Linn County tank
Road oil contaminated with a cancer causing substance was removed from a tank at the Linn county shop north of Marion around 6 p.m. Monday and will be burned in Canada. The state department of environmental quality arranged disposal and is investigating reports that another tank at the same site contains contaminated oil.
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Marion
Canada
State Department of Environmental Quality
Damage Report At Toddville School
Toddville school principal Roland Krause filed a report with Linn County sheriffs after weekend vandalism. Students removed trash can hinges and hoisted bags onto the flagpole while trash was scattered around the campus. Three male students are suspected and under consideration for questioning.
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Roland Krouse
Toddville School
Krouse
Krause
Marion water board ends constant service after thaw
The Marion water department board decided Monday to end the nearly 50 residents’ constant water flow to prevent frozen lines, citing recent rains and warm weather as removing danger. No charges were incurred. The board advised lowering water lines and preparing for next winter, and stated adjustments and free water will not be offered for 1977-78.
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Water Board
Cedar Rapids
Dave Johnson
Shive Hattery Associates
Pittsburgh Des Moines Steel
China Airlines to Start Nonstop Taipei U S Flights
China Airlines announced it will launch non stop services from Taipei to San Francisco and Los Angeles on May 18. The carrier's new 747 jumbo jet previously flew its maiden 131 hour San Francisco flight with over 170 passengers.
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Taipei
Taiwan
China Airlines
Thompson Asks That His Contract Not Be Renewed
Herman Thompson city planning consultant asked the city council not to renew his contract which expires June 30 after a lengthy executive session. A petition with 80 signatures urged nonrenewal citing a disliked working relationship with the business community. The council directed City Manager Asaro to prepare options to improve planning zoning and building inspection in time for the May 3 meeting. Thompson has worked part time on community development for ten years and was paid 17 750 for the 1976 77 year.
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Herman Thompson
Thompson
the Gazette
Marion
Lawrence Asaro
Asaro
Welding on bumper sparks car fire injuring Richard Richardson
Richard Richardson of 1900 Grand Avenue was treated for burns and a leg bump after a welding torch ignited a gasoline tank while he worked on a bumper hitch in a garage. The car suffered extensive rear damage. Firefighters also tackled two grass fires at Squaw Creek Park and a grass and log blaze at the Vance Parson residence with no damage reported.
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Grand Avenue
Richardson
Squaw Creek Park
Vance Parson
First Avenue
Hearsts Move to Suburbs
Patty Hearst, free on 1.25 million bail pending appeal of her bank robbery conviction, has moved with her parents from Nob Hill to Hillsborough. The San Francisco Chronicle says she felt out of place in San Francisco and wants to return near her upbringing.
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Patty Hearst
Nob Hill
Hillsborough
The
San Francisco Chronicle
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Catherine Hearst
Symbionese Liberation Army
Miss Hearst
Berkeley
SLA
Free Beltone Hearing Aid Model Offer in Chicago
A Beltone advertisement offers a free non operating model of the smallest Beltone aid to anyone responding. The unit weighs under one third of an ounce and is worn at the ear. No cost or obligation is stated, and the offer is directed to readers in Chicago Illinois.
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Beltone
Beltone Electronics
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