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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1979

Page

9

Frampton Sued by Woman Claiming Live-in Partner Role

Penny McCall, 30, sues rock star Peter Frampton in White Plains New York alleging she gave up a husband and job to be his live-in partner and inspiration. She says he ousted her from their Croton-on-Hudson home last July leaving her broke. Industry sources estimate Frampton's income from records concerts and posters at as much as 67 million dollars.

White Plains N.Y Peter Frampton Lee Marvin Frampton Penny McCall Miss McCall Croton-on-Hudson

Sid Vicious Free On Bail After Jail Stay

Sid Vicious actor John Simon Ritchie 21 left Rikers Island after posting 50000 bail and vowed to work on his case. He faces murder charges in the October 12 death of Nancy Spungen and had fights in a Manhattan club leading to assault charges and bail revocation before reinstatement.

New York Sid Vicious Rikers Island Vicious Sex Pistols John Simon Ritchie Nancy Spungen Manhattan

Patricia Hearst vanishes after prison release with fiancé

Patricia Hearst who had just left federal prison with her fiancé Bernard Shaw disappeared after leaving San Francisco International Airport in a twin engine Cessna. Authorities declined to reveal their location stating only that they were somewhere in California for at least a week. The escape follows Hearst five year odyssey beginning with her kidnapping.

San Francisco Patricia Hearst Miss Hearst Bernard Shaw California Shaw San Francisco International

Nixon and Mitchell reunite after Watergate term release

Former President Richard M. Nixon and John N. Mitchell, described as still good friends, held an unannounced meeting this week at a private Virginia estate 10 days after Mitchell’s release from prison. The gathering occurred near Middleburg, as Nixon hosted during Teng Hsiao-ping’s Washington visit.

Washington Richard M. Nixon John N. Mitchell Mitchell Middleburg Nixon Teng Hsiao-ping

Television Listings and Network Schedule Highlights

A dense TV lineup lists ABC, CBS, and syndicated programs with films like The Andromeda Strain The Mummy and Psychic Killer. Featured sports include Iowa State versus Oklahoma. Late shows include NewsWorld MacNeil Lehrer and The Midnight Special with Ironside and Captioned News.

Presley patriarch Vernon Presley in critical condition

Vernon Presley, 62, father of Elvis Presley, remained in critical condition at Baptist Hospital Memphis after a temporary pacemaker was implanted to stabilize his irregular heartbeat. Doctors say heart damage is severe and surgery offers limited options, with officials noting a grave prognosis and uncertain recovery.

Memphis, Tenn UPI Vernon Presley Baptist Hospital Nathan Salky Phy Elvis Presley Presley Hospital Maurice Elliott

Nixon and Mitchell Seen Reconciled Over Lunch Meeting

A mutual friend described a Thursday lunch with Nixon and Mitchell lasting two to three hours, saying the two men remain good friends though unnamed. The remark emphasizes a quiet reconciliation between the two figures.

Nixon Mitchell

Exorcist claim settled in out of court deal

Ken Nordine the voice of the demon in The Exorcist reached an undisclosed out of court settlement with Warner Bros for pay and credit on his sound effects. Nordine had demanded more than 135000 dollars claiming lack of salary and improper credit. He called the settlement very substantial and expressed pleasure.

Chicago UPI Ken Nordine Nordine Warner Bros. Inc

Wisconsin couple wins easing of obesity adoption rule

Barbara and Gordon Ray praised a victory for fat people as Wisconsin suspended a weight based obstacle to their adoption. The Rays, both in their late 20s, had faced a rule requiring weight loss before being considered. State officials said obesity would not bar adoption if doctors approve, though all other criteria apply.

Madison Wis Barbara Gordon Ray Gordon Lee S. Dreyfus Wisconsin Health and Social Services Donald Percy Percy

El Salvador bombings kill 20 and wound dozens

Leftist guerrillas planted time bombs at three police sites in San Salvador and San Miguel in reprisal for a priest and four others killed in an army raid. The blasts killed at least 20 and injured many, with authorities warning the death toll could rise.

San Salvador el Salvador National Police People’s Revolutionary Army National Guard San Miguel People’s Army

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