Invasion of the Body Snatchers 1950s thriller at Eastown
A Philip Kaufman production released by United Artists stars Donald Sutherland Brooke Adams and Leonard Nimoy. In San Francisco aliens possess sleepers as Elizabeth and Matthew race to save humanity amid pods and a city conquered by alien takeover.
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Leonard Nimoy
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Philip Kaufman
United Artists
Eastown
San Francisco
Elizabeth
Matthew
The Body Snatchers Remake Replaces California Setting
A sci fi thriller remake shifts locale from a sleepy California town to a new setting. The plot follows alien seed pods expanding rapidly, changing the dynamic of recognition and response. The doctor protagonist uncovers the threat and struggles to rally authorities before it’s too late.
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Dana Wynter
California
Matthews
Elizabeths
Review: Superman films differ in mood and scare factor
The Gazette previews two Superman films from 1956 and 1978 noting the newer version is more sophisticated and gorier with stronger stereo sound. Both thrill and scare, prompting cautious behavior like avoiding unshelled peas at the store. A full review runs Monday.
Military Briefs Highlight Promotions and Awards
Promoted Lance Cpl Mark E Gray earns corporal rank at Camp Pendleton and visits home in Ohio. Sgt Steven J Johnson receives Air Force Commendation Medal at Dover AFB. Lance Cpl Daniel W DeBruyn promoted with 3rd Marine Division on Okinawa. Master Sgt William F Kuster earns CC AF associate degree at the Community College of the Air Force in Turkey. Tech Sgt William G Goodman awarded Air Force Commendation Medal at Indian Head Naval Ordnance Station. Read Today.
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Camp Pendleton
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Richard Drive
Dover Air Force Base
Del
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Phyllis Johnson
Washington
Daniel W. DeBruyn
Johnny T. DeBruyn
Iowa City
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Okinawa
William F. Kuster
William A. Kuster
Durant
Community College of the Air Force
Karatas
Turkey
Air Force Commendation
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Don B. Goodman
Anamosa
Naval Ordnance Station
Indian Head
Des Moines Teachers Reach Tentative 1979-80 Pact
Des Moines Independent School District and its teachers reached a tentative contract for the 1979-80 year with a starting salary of 11 000 dollars, up 6.8 percent from 10 300. A mediator assisted the agreement, and teachers will vote on Jan 9.
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DES Moines
Des Moines Independent School
Three injured in two car Iowa City area collision
Iowa Highway Patrol reports Glenda Sue McArtor 18 of North English crossed the center line on Highway 1 five miles south of Iowa City at 3:25 p.m. causing two cars to go off the road and collide with Robert Farber 28 of Bloomfield. Farber, his wife Melinda 29, and their daughter Jillian 9 months were taken to University Hospitals. McArtor was treated for facial lacerations and possible head injuries and charged with failure to yield half the roadway.
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Iowa City
Iowa Highway Patrol
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North English
Robert Farber
Bloomfield
Farber
Melinda
Jillian
McArtor
Mercy Hospital
Iowa Governor Seeks Chinese Vice Premier Visit
Des Moines AP reports Governor Robert Ray says no official word on whether China’s Vice Premier Teng Hsiao Ping will accept an Iowa invitation. An aide notes State Department interest and White House consideration of farm visits as a possible option.
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Robert Ray
Teng Hsiao Ping
Iowa
Ray
State Department
Foreign Service
White House
Kenneth Quinn
I3A Win at Bridge
In a high level duplicate hand contest, all Souths play three spades with only one failing. West opens hearts and a precise play sequence leads to a three card ending. Bob Hammann of Dallas ruffs partner’s heart and gains the lead to diamond, securing a plus score for West.
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Declarer
Bob Hammann
Dallas
Bob
Bridge hand leads and bidding with East North East South
The excerpt shows a bridge auction with East opening one no bid sequence. North passes to East who bids 2 clubs? No, the line indicates opening lead King from opponent after a simple Pass Pass sequence. The record notes the final lead: K.
Missoula Adopts Peeping Person Ordinance
The Missoula City Council Judicial Review Committee rejects a Peeping Tom rule and passes a Peeping Person law on Thursday. The action shifts gender framing while addressing peeping behavior in the city.
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