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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1977

Page

16

Or a Killer Whale Duel in Or14a Orga

A film review discusses Orca a 1977 thriller starring Richard Harris as a luckless fisherman who harpoons a pregnant killer whale. The whale seeks revenge in a Arctic chase echoing Jaws with Rampling offering psychoanalytic commentary and mixed redeeming value from the whale photography.

Supreme Court Robert Shaw Richard Harris Harris Charlotte Rampling Arctic Circle Rampling

No Disappointment Dining at Dragon

A Cedar Rapids reader reviews the Dragon at 329 Second Avenue SE, praising its oriental atmosphere and 30 years of practice. The three-room setup, extensive menu of 38 Chinese entrees plus American options, and strong service are noted along with a favorable take on the Special Combination Platter, pina colada, and Lobster Kow entree.

The Dragon Second Avenue SE Cedar Rapids San Francisco Chinatown

Tony Orlando May Face Suit Over Theater Cancellation

Tony Orlando facing possible lawsuit after canceling a six day summer theater engagement in Warwick Rhode Island. He cited retirement from show business to care for family and the mentally retarded and expressed sorrow over Freddie Prinze's death, a close friend.

Warwick R.I Tony Orlando Orlando Freddie Prinze

Mime Team Misses the Old Days

Mary Ganz profiles Robert Shields and Lorene Yarnell, once street mime sensations now television stars. They recall improvising for pennies in Union Square, their rise to CBS specials, and a film about their ascent titled Show Biz. The couple reflects on simplicity and fame since their 1972 mime wedding. ON THIS DATE: In 1914, Austria declared war on Serbia, starting World War I.

San Francisco Union Square Robert Shields Ted Mack Lorene Yarnell Fairmont Shields Yarnell Robert CBS Stanley Donen Lorene Austria Serbia

White House Book Basis Of TV Series

Ed Friendly Productions has optioned screen rights to My Thirty Years Backstairs at the White House for a 10 episode 20 hour TV project. ON THIS DATE Peru proclaimed independence from Spain in 1821.

White House Hollywood Upi Ed Friendly Productions The Peru Spain

Dragon Special at The Dragon offers hearty mixed Chinese dish

Diners praise the Dragon Special with boneless chicken jumbo shrimp ham mushrooms and Chinese vegetables in a rich sauce. Portions satisfy a hearty eater. Lunch prices under seven dollars with late hours Friday and Saturday into the early morning. Closed Mondays. (362 9716)

Steve Allen Named Hobby Month Chairman

Comedian Steve Allen accepts the chairmanship of National Hobby Month to begin in October. He says hobbies aid edification and relaxation and that different brain cells are used for various tasks while hobby involvement stimulates latent and relaxes active cells. Also notes 1896 Miami incorporation.

Hollywood UPI Steve Allen Allen

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