14 Jun 1971
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1971
Page
1
Hollywood UPI notes Frank Sinatra closed a relief gala Sunday night with a farewell line about retirement in March. The 35 year old singer paused in a white evening gown to receive a standing ovation after performing Angel Sue and delivering a final quip about his long career and quiet start.
In Chicago AP report Reverend Billy Graham warned that modern rock operas risk distorting the true Jesus Christ by presenting him as contemporary. He described Sunday remarks evaluating Jesus Christ, Superstar and similar productions as potentially misleading to audiences seeking faith.
Hollywood UPI report says actor Van Heflin, who suffered a heart attack on June 6 while swimming in his apartment pool, remained unconscious and in critical condition at Lebanon hospital, with officials noting his condition unchanged since admission to the intensive care unit.
Atlantic City mourns as George A. Hamid, owner of Steel Pier and operator of Stadium Theater in Philadelphia, dies. He led attractions in Atlantic City's Ocean City area and oversaw entertainment sites such as Ocean Wonderland.
Philadelphia Orchestra conductor Eugene Ormandy is recovering from a hip problem and will no longer need corrective shoes. William Steinberg of the Pittsburgh Symphony will conduct the Orchestra at Saratoga opening concerts, while Ormandy plans to lead four Saratoga performances in late August.
A dense set of theater and cinema listings shows schedules and runtimes for multiple venues. Titles include Some Norway The Priest s Wife Lawrence of Arabia The Night Visitor A New Leaf Red by a Morning Andromeda Strain The Ramrodder Jee Beyond the Valley of the Dolls and Cockeyed Cowboys of Calico County with varied showtimes and durations.
A noted entertainer described as a personality and Pants nouncer in the cavaiee dance bards hosted Saturday duties on WGN At Night Showcase. She has been a longtime host on the program since it began twelve years ago.
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