Iowa lacks quality films despite Scorsese’s Temptation
Filmgoer laments Iowa theaters’ reluctance to book The Last Temptation of Christ and foreign or art films. He blames monopolistic chains, calls for viewers to decide for themselves, and argues censorship by mob harms the state’s cultural standing. He recalls past attempts to create an art house in Des Moines and urges open access to diverse cinema.
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Drake University
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Doubt Grows on Peary North Pole Claim Analysis Questions Navigation
A new analysis of Peary diary records and expedition archives questions the April 6 1909 North Pole claim. Wally Herbert argues navigational errors blank pages and weather data could place Peary 30 to 60 miles off course, challenging credibility of the historic feat.
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Pole
National Geographic
National Archives
Washington
National Geographic Society
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Cocaine seized in large New York drug raid
Authorities seized about 5000 pounds of cocaine and 2 million dollars in cash in a raid on a studio apartment. The drugs were found in bags marked Just Say No to Drugs. Hernando Grajales Rizzo, a Cali cartel leader, was among three arrested as ~20 agents moved in after months of surveillance.
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Tampa
Fla
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Hicksville
Ecuador
Four flee East Germany by swimming into West Berlin
Three men and a woman escaped East Germany by swimming about 260 feet across the Spree River to West Berlin and climbing the bank to safety. West Berlin police said the woman injured a foot. no shots were fired and border guards did not stop them. A Briton filming on the western bank provided the ARD video.
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Styron receives MacDowell Medal amid prize debate
Pulitzer winner William Styron was honored with the Edward MacDowell Medal at the MacDowell colony in Peterborough New Hampshire. He questioned the need for prizes, while praising the award as a pure recognition of artistic achievement.
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Doaz
Glen Campbell
Arizona
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Victor Heller
Heller
House of Representatives
Kids to scream Scripture at Eastfield on return to class
Three Strodes suspended last spring for preaching against whoremongers and fornicators will again shout Bible verses on the way into Eastfield Elementary. A friend will accompany the children from gate to door since the parents are barred from grounds. The district fears a disruption and will again suspend if behavior repeats.
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N.C
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Eastfield
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McDowell County Schools
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Raleigh
Personal Fitness Program at New Life Fitness World
A ten week program blends safe exercise with weight control and motivational support. It offers aerobics equipment nutrition guidance and motivational aids to help make fitness a permanent lifestyle. Free introductory session advertised with emphasis on look and cost.
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