Assignment To Kill review finds little suspense or charm
The film stars Patrick O Neal Joan Hackett and John Gielgud with Herbert Lom. It follows an investigator hired by an insurance company to probe ship sinkings across Swiss locales. Weak dialogue dull sound and a flat performance fold into a forgettable sleuth tale lacking distinction.
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Herbert Lom
John Gielgud
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Paramount Theater
Switzerland
Frank Sinatra's Father Dies in Houston Hospital
Anthony Sinatra, 74, father of singer Frank Sinatra, died Friday night at Methodist Hospital in Houston after cardiac arrest. He had been admitted January 19 for tests on possible abdominal aneurysm and swelling of a blood vessel. He lived in Fort Lee and was accompanied by his wife Natalie and Frank at admission.
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Houston
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Anemia May Signal Leukemia Warning
Philadelphia based doctors report experiments on mice showing anemia can precede leukemia. Some mice recovered from anemia after virus injections but then developed leukemia within 14 to 16 weeks and died, suggesting certain anemias may be pre leukemic.
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Philadelphia
Delon Released After 35 Hours in Markovic Death Probe
French film star Alain Delon was freed by police in Paris after 35 hours of questioning over the death of Stefan Markovic, a former bodyguard and friend. Delon left the police station at 2 a.m. without charges, as 15 others were questioned in the widening inquiry. Markovic was found shot to death in a sack last October 1.
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Weekend Showings Across Theaters
Paramount presents Assignment To Kill at 1 45 3 45 5 45 7 45 9 50 with shorts. IOWA shows Bullitt at 1 40 3 45 5 50 7 55 10 and shorts. WORLD screens The Impossible Years 1 30 3 25 5 25 7 30 9 35 with shorts. PLAZA runs Candy 1 15 3 20 5 30 7 40 9 50. MARION lists Three Stooges in Orbit 1 and Madigan 7 25 Pink Jungle 9 15.
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Tax Assessors Under Fire From Iowa Legislators
Iowa lawmakers at a joint Ways and Means hearing criticized county tax assessors calling them sacred cows and monarchs. They urged more state control or changes in appointment methods amid wide criticism over high property valuations this year. One legislator urged to put the monkey on their back and noted inconsistent assessments across counties.
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Tama Hearings Delayed for Two Teenagers
Hearings for David Shoemaker of Toledo and David Tomlinson of Tama on charges of knowingly permitting underage drinking were postponed to Jan. 29. Also appearing Jan. 29 will be Steven Cole of Toledo for illegal possession of beer. Raymond Youngbear of Tama was fined 50 dollars and 5 dollars costs for illegal beer possession. Traer Lions club officer Lee Visser will finish Terry Martin’s term as president until July 1 as Martin moves to Cedar Rapids Feb 1.
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Sirhan Trial Jury Chosen
A panel of eight men and four women was selected to try Sirhan B. Sirhan for the murder of Senator Robert Kennedy. The defense and prosecution agreed to the jury after deliberation, with about half a dozen alternates to be chosen before testimony begins. The trial is expected to last at least three months.
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Dellaykee District Names New Scout Leader
Charles Hauser, chairman of Dellaykee district in the Northeast Iowa council, announces William C. Cope land as district executive. The district covers Allamakee Clayton and Delaware counties with 1,165 boys in 38 units. Copeland succeeds Haynes Harbaugh who moved to Omaha.
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Bill” Copeland
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Fayette Couple Sues for 10959 After Oelwein Crash
Fayette residents Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose Ward sue Robert Eggers of Davenport for a total of 10959 in district court over an Aug 3 collision near Oelwein. Mrs Ward seeks 10304 for injuries and 655 is claimed by Mr Ward in seven counts of negligence. In a separate note, George Hanely, 32, was arrested in Boston for assault with intent to murder and aggravated robbery in a Searsboro tavern holdup identified by Mabel Sears.
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Fired Police Chief To Enlist in Navy
Gary Allen Dawson 24 of LaPorte City faces charges dropped on condition he joins the navy after being named LaPorte City police chief two days before reporting for duty. He had been fired from Waterloo police for spraying mace in a squad car. The deal was approved in Waterloo municipal court on recommendation of the county attorney.
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Gary Allen Dawson
Black Hawk County
Turkeys Released in Allamakee County Nebraska? No, North Dakota birds released
Ten North Dakota wild turkeys have been released along the Upper Iowa river in Allamakee county as part of a stocking program. Earlier, Missouri turkeys were released in the Yellow River forest area in a previous effort to establish wild turkey populations.
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Allamakee County
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