Poitier Outlines Film Aims and Race Views
Hollywood icon Sidney Poitier discusses his career philosophy and race, stressing films that please black audiences and engage whites. He explains stepping back from public life, praises peers, and details directing The Organization and Buck and the Preacher while planning A Warm December and a year to foster Africa’s film industry.
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Nixon names Sammy Davis to council
President Nixon signs a document naming Sammy Davis Jr to the National Advisory Council on Economic Opportunity for the remaining term ending September 22, 1972. The ceremony occurred in the Oval Office with Davis recalling past performances for Nixon and his family. The council advises OEO on general policy matters.
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Want ads work for buyers and sellers
A concise note on how want ads serve both buyers and sellers, highlighting their practical usefulness for locating goods, services, and opportunities in a local market.
Paul McCartney Accused of Punching American Fan in Scotland
Carolyn Mitchell of Salt Lake City says Paul McCartney punched her in the nose as she watched his Camber town home last Saturday. McCartney denies the charge, admitting rough language but not violence. Mitchell claims a police complaint and letter to prosecutors, offering to drop if apologized. McCartney refused. He says Mitchell had been pestering him for two years and describes her as a nuisance.
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Stars set for Ace Eli and Dime Box at Fox
Dennis Hopper and Cliff Robertson will star in Ace Eli and Roger of the Skies and Dime Box at Twentieth Century Fox Barbara Stanwyck to star in a 90 minute video movie A Taste of Evil Peter Breck signed for Avery Porter and the Hanging Posses
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Ace Eli
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Peter Breck
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