Asner Prompts Boycott Over El Salvador Aid Drive
A conservative group urges advertisers to pull Lou Grant ads and consumers to boycott products tied to the show to protest Ed Asner's drive to raise funds for rebels in El Salvador. Asner, SAG president, faced criticism from Reagan officials and others.
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Ed McMahon Named Brigadier General in California Air National Guard
Ed McMahon, longtime Tonight Show announcer, was promoted to brigadier general in the California Air National Guard. The 58 year old, a retired Marine Corps colonel and World War II fighter pilot, received the honor from Maj. Gen. Frank J. Schober in a ceremony with state and national military figures.
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Elizabeth Taylor denies Burton reconciliation rumors in London
Elizabeth Taylor, en route to London for her stage debut in Little Foxes, dismisses rumors of a reunion with Richard Burton. She notes she remains married to Senator John Warner and has no plans to see Burton during his London stay as Burton is separated from his wife Suzy Hunt. Taylor turns 50 days before the March 11 London premiere.
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Miller Credits Honor He Calls Extremely Proud
Miller expressed extreme pride in the honor, stating he was deeply moved and grateful for the recognition.
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Sharp drop seen in teen drug abuse
A federal study of 17 000 high school seniors finds a sharp decline from late 1970s levels in illicit drug use including daily marijuana, with declines or stability in most drugs except stimulants up 25 percent. The report notes high overall use but growing caution and lower daily use among teens.
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Academy refuses Polish film’s Oscar withdrawal bid
The Academy declined Poland’s request to remove Man of Iron from contention for the best foreign language picture. Fay Kanin said five nominees would be shown before voting and did not predict effects of the protest or any sympathy vote.
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