Willie Nelson concert canceled at UT Memorial Stadium
University of Texas officials denied barring Willie Nelson from a Memorial Stadium benefit for mentally retarded athletes. Denis Poulos said Nelson agreed to perform free for 15 to 20 minutes to open the three day Special Olympics event but the idea was dropped after discussions over expected crowd and security costs. A UT official cited $10,000 security expenses leading to cancellation.
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Pioneer lawmaker honored by Maine Legislature
Margaret Chase Smith, 85, the first woman in both houses of Congress and the first woman nominated for president by a major party, was recognized in Augusta as Governor Brennan praised her Declaration of Conscience and role in challenging McCarthyism. She received a long stemmed red rose as lawmakers recalled her integrity and public service.
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National Failure's Day Proposed for August Fifteenth
Columbus Ohio businessman Jack Gilbert promotes August 15 as National Failure's Day to encourage perseverance for jobless workers farmers and others who feel they have failed. The idea emerged from a brainstorming session and gained traction after a listing in Chase's Calendar of Annual Events.
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Turner Catledge 82 Dies Former Times Editor
Former Times executive editor Turner Catledge 82 died at his New Orleans home after a stroke. Born near Ackerman Mississippi, he joined the Times in 1929 and led the paper to 10 Pulitzers during 19 years as top editor. He retired in 1970 and later lived in New Orleans Garden District. His book My Life and the Times followed in 1971.
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Ex-prison chief says Hess never talked of Hitler diaries
Retired U S Army Lt Col Eugene K Bird who ran Spandau prison in West Berlin says Rudolf Hess never mentioned Hitler keeping a diary. Hess, 89, is the sole Spandau inmate amid a diary authenticity dispute over 60 volumes.
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