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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1971

Page

6

Sinatra stages valedictory gala in Hollywood

Frank Sinatra closed the Motion Picture and Television Relief gala with tears in the crowd and a farewell line about ending quietly. Attended by Barbra Streisand, Bob Hope, Jack Benny, and others, the event aimed to raise about 1 million dollars. Sinatra, 85, announced retirement from night club and recording work though hints at future projects and a potential memoir.

Hollywood UPI Frank Sinatra Simatra Kid Hoboken N.J Barbra Streisand Bob Hope Jack Benny Jimmy Stewart Pearl Bailey Grace Kelly Monaco Sinatra Gregory Peck Roselind Russell

Ormandy to return for festival concerts in Saratoga

Ormandy plans a rapid recovery after hip joint surgery for a soccer injury in Hungary. Surgeon Irvin Sten says the 74 year old conductor is moving well and should be released soon. He will resume podium duties in August with four concerts in Saratoga, pending full recovery. William Steinberg leads Pittsburgh ensemble.

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Billy Graham speaks out on rock opera in Chicago crusade

The Rev Billy Graham criticized the rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar at his Chicago Crusade final meeting before 32,000. He said the work lacks a clear biblical testimony and questions its portrayal of Jesus, contrasting it with scripture while noting accompanying film shorts and theater listings.

Billy Graham Chicago Jesus Christ Graham

Radio Host Franklyn MacCormack Dies at 69 in Chicago

AP reports veteran radio personality Franklyn MacCormack, known for the ALL Night Showcase and STAGE 2 Red Sky program, died Saturday in Chicago. A longtime announcer during the big band era, he left a lasting mark on late night broadcasts.

Franklyn MacCormack Chicago

Heflin Remains On Critical List After Heart Attack

Hollywood veteran actor Van Heflin, 60, remains unconscious in critical condition after suffering a heart attack June 6 while swimming in his apartment pool. Cedar of Lebanon hospital officials said his status has been unchanged since admission to the intensive care unit.

Hollywood UPI van Heflin Cedar of Lebanon Hospital Heflin

Owner of Steel Pier Dies in Atlantic City

George A. Hamid sr longtime owner of the Steel Pier and notable showman who ran the Morton Circus and Ocean Wonderland venues. He died Sunday at Atlantic City hospital from cancer at age 75.

Steel Pier Atlantic City George A. Hamid, Sr New Jersey Renton Morton Atlantic Mante City Philadelphia Atlantic City Hospital

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