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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1975

Page

9

Hemsley breaks into fame with The Jeffersons on CBS

Sherman Hemsley, once a nervous postal worker with no agent, lands the role of George Jefferson after a chance call to Norman Lear. The Philadelphia native recounts his climb from Broadway to All in the Family to the spinoff, aided by Carroll O'Connor and coworkers.

New York Sherman Hemstey George Jefferson Jeffersons Hemsley Hardhat Archie Bunker Lear Philadelphia Air Force Carroll O'Connor Jean Stapleton Sally Struthers

Senior Citizen Buses Cedar Rapids System

In Cedar Rapids area seniors can ride the SEATS bus system using the Cedar Rapids area line 363 8244 and the Eleenharn number 600 332 5934 for schedules and assistance.

Cedar Rapids Eleenharn

Television Schedule Fragments and Show Listings

A scrambled OCR page lists TV program blocks across multiple channels with show titles like The Price Is Right, General Hospital, Days of Our Lives, Wheel of Fortune style entries, plus weather and news segments. Names and times are jumbled, reflecting a chaotic TV guide snapshot.

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Security Found Lacking in Federal Buildings

An Associated Press tester again found gaps in federal building security in Washington, passing through Capitol, Justice, Commerce, Pentagon, State, and GSA premises with a shoebox and concealed equipment. Guards often failed to challenge or deter entry, exposing ongoing vulnerabilities despite new measures.

Associated Press Supreme Court Washington Capitol State Department Secretary of Commerce General Services Administration Federal Pentagon GSA State Oakland Calif James Powell House Senate Justice

Youth's death in Oceanside standoff sparks family grief

In Oceanside California sheriff officials disclosed that 15 year old Leland Phelps was killed by a deputy during a four hour standoff with 20 year old gunman David Terrell. Terrell took three young girls hostage before his suicide with a borrowed rifle as officers arrived. Initial police reports said Phelps was hostage and shot. sheriff John Duffy clarified details on Tuesday.

Oceanside Calif Phelps Terrell San Diego John Duffy

Phelps Shooting by Deputy Fulmer Sparks Investigation

Deputy Alan Fulmer, 28, a police sharpshooter, shot at a gunman during a standoff. The boy Phelps was killed inside a home by the police light fire. Investigators say Fulmer targeted a figure he believed about to kill a deputy outside. Terrell, the gunman, later killed himself after deputies freed two girls and a third was released. An inquiry continues with Fulmer not suspended.

Phelps Alan Fulmer Duffy Fulmer Terrell Sher

Saigon Retreats In Press Attack

Saigon shifts tactics in a government offensive against opposition publications. Speculation centers on implications for President Ford's request to Congress for more military aid to Thieu. A spokesman denied plans to reopen five banned papers, noted a disputed arrest report, and said some outlets would suspend to show solidarity with the ban.

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Acapulco Police Confined After Bribe Allegations

Plainclothes officers in Acapulco have been confined to headquarters and disarmed, according to Guerrero state attorney general Ramiro Gonzalez Casales. He called the officers the worst kind and said the move makes society more secure. Residents had accused police of taking bribes and aiding criminals who pay them off.

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Penn Central Renews Threat to Halt Service in Weeks

A Penn Central official told the House committee the railroad will begin embargoes on February 14 and cease operations around February 25 unless more aid is provided. Robert Blanchette, a trustee, cited the Senate's $275 million figure, urging increases to $305 million after the ICC suspended a 4 percent freight rate hike. The funds target 10 railroads, with Penn Central as the largest beneficiary.

Washington Penn Central Railroad Robert Blanchette House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee John Barpum Transportation Secretary Senate Interstate Commerce Commission Penn Central

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