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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1972
Page
2
Louis Cassels notes the GOP uses Miami Beach convention TV time for campaign leverage. He contrasts TV coverage with in person panels, faulting Democratic conventions for aims, while praising Republicans for tight, on time pro Trump style red meat speeches. The piece ends noting even Democrats watched as TV was the only game in town.
Actor Mickey Rooney appeared in Santa Monica Superior Court for a custody hearing over his four children from his fifth marriage. A crowded docket postponed the session to Tuesday before Judge Mario L. Clinco. Rooney seeks custody of Kelly 12 Kerry 11 Kimmie 9 and Kyle 10, born during his marriage to Barbara Thomason who died in 1966. The children have lived with their maternal grandmother in Rolling Hills. The hearing is expected to last four days.
A local circular advertises Drewrys Draft 12 pack and Miller products including Old Milwaukee and Budweiser. Prices show $2.00 for some items, $1.90 for others, with a $125 reference line. Limited product details and quantities noted.
In Minneapolis at the VFW national convention Bob Hope received the Dwight David Eisenhower Distinguished Service Medal for his contributions to American unity and strength. He has entertained U S troops since 1941 and praised the soldiers as guardians of the nation’s heritage. The VFW also gave him a $1,000 check for charity, earmarked for the Eisenhower Medical Center in Miami.
Twenty years ago a tornado and violent rainstorm struck the Missouri state fair, tearing down carnival rides and concessions and leaving twisted wreckage across the grounds.
Hollywood notes reveal Julie Andrews endures long rehearsals and a buggy ABC studio as she prepares a major variety show. Despite early problems, first two broadcasts are said to be spectacular. Also: Joey Heatherton declines Playboy, sues Paul Anka over Caesars Palace contract dispute, and Heatherton tours New York and Miami while Anka shifts plans. Anthony Quinn eyes a return to Italy. Richard Boone relocates to St Augustine.
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