Cronkite to Step Aside for Dan Rather at CBS News
Walter Cronkite will retire as CBS Evening News anchor early next year with Dan Rather chosen as his successor. Cronkite, 63, will stay on through the presidential inauguration and continue contributing to hard news and documentaries. Rather, longtime 60 Minutes correspondent, will also serve as anchorman and managing editor.
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Nixon Returns to New York Amid Town House Makeover
Former president Richard Nixon and wife Pat arrived in New York to stay in a hotel while workers complete a $750000 town house makeover. The Nixons previously lived in the city before moving to the White House in 1969 and had vacationed in Florida since leaving their San Clemente estate.
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Johnny Cash marks 25 years in show business
In Hendersonville Tennessee Johnny Cash celebrated his 25th anniversary in show business at his home with about 200 friends in attendance. He thanked old friends and fellow performers such as Ferlin Huskey and Faron Young. The centerpiece of the banquet was a 28 inch high bust of Cash carved from white lard.
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Kennedy asks for equal time from major networks
Kennedy campaign manager Stephen Smith asks ABC CBS and NBC for equal time to respond to President Carter’s remarks during his nationally televised news conference. The letter to the networks and the FCC argues the late 11 week gap and ongoing Democratic primary campaign suggest use of the platform for political purposes. Networks had no immediate reaction.
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Susan B Anthony Born on This Date in 1820
On this date in 1820 Susan B Anthony, a pioneering advocate for women’s rights, was born. Her lifelong work advanced suffrage and equal rights for women.
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Limited seating at Cline event with camp Lews House pickup
Complimentary tickets are limited and must be picked up at Camp Lews House of Music. Pickup available Friday or Saturday for reservations at Cline event.
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Thought for today proverb from Linn Health Service
A proverb style note urges fortune to be welcomed and adds a contact line for medical care assistance with a phone number 398 3543. It presents a community message tying a German proverb to local health service help.
Theater listings for Friday and weekend showings
Community Theatre presents She Stoops To Conquer. Iowa shows The Electric Horseman PG at 7 30 and 9 40 with matinees 1 00 3 10 5 20. World screens Scavenger Hunt PG at 7 30 9 35 with matinees 1 30 3 35 5 40. Plaza shows Saturn 3 R at 7 30 9 20 with matinees 2 00 3 50 5 40. Stage 1 Going in Style PG at 7 45 9 40 with matinees 2 45 4 40. Stage 2 The Rose R at 7 00 9 30 with 4 30 show. Stage 3 The Jerk R at 8 00 9 50 with 3 50 5 50. Stage 4 Kramer vs Kramer PG at 7 40 9 40 with matinees 2 40 4 45. Eastown I 10 R at 7 35 9 45 with Saturday matinee The Glacier Fox G at 2 00 3 40 and 10 at 5 25. Eastown II Jaws 2 PG at 7 30 9 30 with matinees 1 45 3 45 5 50. Garden Marion Fiddler on the Roof G at 7 30 and M A S H R at 12 with Saturday matinee Fiddler on the Roof 2 00.
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