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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1971

Page

25

Laugh In returns with new cast and world tour plans

Television Today reports executive producer George Schlatter expects Laugh In to stay strong after its 1968 breakthrough. The NBC premiere September 13 features Ruth Buzzi and Lily Tomlin with four new cast members and a global shoot incorporating local stars, while plans for a potential series follow a special titled Its a Wacky World.

George Schlatter NBC Dan Rowan Dick Martin Compary Schlatter Ruth Buzzi Alan Sues Lily Tomlin Johnny Brown Gary Owens Barbera Sharma Ann Elder Larry Hovis Dickie Dawson Paul Keyes Mark Warren Fanny Elke Sommers Germany Jacques Tati France Tony Curtis Britain U.S Schlatter S Roxas

New Movies for Capote Cosby in CBS Friday Night lineup

Truman Capote writes an original screenplay for The New CBS Friday Night Movies series, exploring a power struggle in a prison population. Bill Cosby will star in and executive produce another original drama, while Allan Sloane pens an untitled script about a father whose young son battles a fatal illness.

Truman Capote Bill Cosby Capote Cosby Allan Sloane

Area enlistees from Eastern Iowa join Army and Air Force

Twelve local youths enlist for armed forces with seven joining the Army and five the Air Force. Names include Clifton L. Shakespeare and Merle M. Price sent to Ft Leonard Wood for Army training, while Joseph M. Katz and Paul L. Fellinger head to Lackland AFB for basic training. Others enter delayed enlistment or are assigned to various bases, with family ties noted and a Vietnam era context implied.

Armed Forces Army Air Force Iowa Army Ft. Leonard Wood Mo Clifton L. Shakespeare Easern Drive Charles D. Kindrick Western Drive Merle M. Price Sidney Street Marvin H. Zargba Springville Jimmy L. Grutkey Central City Jeffery M. Appleby Monticello Lackland Air Force Base Texas Joseph M. Katz Robert £. Willams Fifth Avenue Paul L. Fellinger Bruce M. Kenison Falbrook Drive Robert G. Gray, Jr

Keep '72 Option Open Southern Blacks Urged

The newly formed southern black caucus ended its first meeting urging delegates to avoid committing to 1972 presidential candidates. Leaders Julian Bond Charles Evers De John Cashin were elected temporary co chairmen to form a permanent structure. The group criticized Nixon welfare policy labeling it a family destruction plan and urged broader aid to minorities and the poor while cautioning against siding with any party. Vida Blue and Bob Feller were announced as guests on The Dick Cavett Show with Victor Borge appearing the same night.

Mobile Ala UPI Southern Black Caucus Georgia Julian Bond Charles Evers Fayette Miss John Cashin Democratic Party of Alabama Nixon Bond

Auto Tax Repeal Could Cut Car Prices and Boost Jobs

The article reports President Nixon’s push to repeal the 7 percent auto excise tax and impose a 10 percent import surcharge, aiming to lower new car prices and preserve or restore jobs in the industry. GM’s James Roche and Ford’s Lee Iacocca weigh in on price passes, wage impacts, and potential retaliatory moves, with examples showing Pinto pricing shifts and broader employment effects.

Jerry Piles New York Detroit Nixon James Roche Chaiman General Motors Sid Roche Michigan Lee Iacoces Ford Iacocca Chrysler England Japan U.S Tacocca

400 Fellowship Is Awarded CR. Man

Guy E. Mueller of Shasta Drive NE received a 400 fellowship for graduate work in urban studies. He attends the University of Pennsylvania. The 41 fellowships, announced by Secretary George Romney, pay up to 3 000 yearly plus 500 per dependent up to two.

Guy E. Mueller Shasta Drive Department of Housing and Urban Development George Romney Mueller University of Pennsylvania

Arairie High School Registration Friday

All high school students new to the College Community school district should schedule with a counselor Tuesday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Registration for currently enrolled students at Probsie high school will be Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

College Community School Probsie High School

Jowa Illinois Gas Is Struck From High Returns List

Des Moines Iowa state commerce commission official admitted an error in the report to commerce commissioners about Jowa Illinois Gas and Electric Co Some million dollars were excluded from the net investment base of electric facilities removing the firm from the list of those earning high or excessive returns in 1970 Iowa-minis president and the commission auditor exchanged letters confirming the correction Public officials praise prompt open correction and hope for public attention to the error.

Illinois Des Moines State Commerce Commission Commerce Commissioners Jowa-Illinois Gas and Electric Co Charles H. Whitmore Iowa- Minais LaVerne Heithoff Commission B. C. O'Brien Iowa-Tllinais

Import Duty Exempts Small Gifts for Travelers

The treasury said American tourists returning from abroad will not pay the new import duty on duty-free goods they bring back, up to 100 worth. The 10 percent surcharge on imports does not apply to duty-free gifts under $10 and to gifts servicemen can send home.

Washington UPI Treasury

Accident Near Elkader Sends 9 to Hospital

A River road collision two miles north of Elkader Sunday evening sent nine people to Central Community hospital. Debra Stence, 17, slid on gravel into Floyd Dutka, 36, after braking suddenly. Both from Elkader. Dutka, his wife and five children were involved. Stence and passenger Diane McTaggart, 17, were treated for minor injuries. McTaggart was held over for observation.

Garett Elkader Elkader Central Community Hospital Debra Stence Floyd Dutka Dutka Miss Stence Diane McTaggart iElkader Miss ‘cTaggart

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