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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1968
Page
8
Richard Widmark and Henry Fonda star in Madigan a police procedural about a three day manhunt for an escaped killer. The film balances violence and realism with social and personal tensions including Madigan's failing marriage and the commissioner's affair.
Rudolf Bing, 66, will continue as general manager of the Metropolitan Opera through the 1971-72 season after the Met board voted to extend his contract two years beyond June 30, 1970. He is vacationing in Europe and had previously weighed the Vienna State Opera post. His salary is estimated at 75,000 to 100,000 dollars.
Frank Sinatra flew to Munich to celebrate Tina Sinatra’s 20th birthday as she filmed in Bavaria. The surprise call was arranged by Show Director Michael Pfleghar, who directs the two part TV series The Sear of the Joker of Romeo and Juliet 1970 in which Tina stars.
Actor Dan Duryea left an estate of 273000 dollars to be divided equally between his two sons Peter Duryea 28 and Richard 25 both of Los Angeles the will filed for probate in superior court was disclosed Thursday.
Cedar Rapids Community Theater resumes Half a Sixpence with Artie Kipps banjo and a bar-room scene. Bill Brown stars as Kipps, Tim Sacora plays a drinking friend, and Shirley Henecke Vicki Sedlacek and Carole Sacora portray the girls. Performances run Fridays and Saturdays through June 29 at Kennedy high school auditorium with 8 p.m. curtain. Reservations via 362-7632 or 362-8118 daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. except Sunday.
New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller accepted ABC News invitation to appear with Richard Nixon on Issues and Answers. Nixon declined, saying a joint appearance would aid Democrats by promoting divisiveness among Republicans. Peggy Whedon said Rockefeller appeared May 19 and will appear again before the GOP convention. a Nixon return could be scheduled if he changes his mind.
At 8:30 PM Friday, a dramatic trap scene unfolds aboard the Guns of Will Sonnett as Will faces danger in a Color broadcast on KCRG TV Channel 9.
The World theater pairs The Power with Guns for San Sebastian in a George Pal style double bill. Anthony Quinn dominates San Sebastian with a bold, larger-than-life persona, while the supporting cast and plot lag. Bronson offers menace, Comer distracts with a soft voice, and Jaffe’s career shift reads as a letdown.
A dense listing of showtimes for multiple theaters including Paramount Iowa Plaza and local drive-ins. The Power, Bonnie and Clyde, Planet of the Apes, and Did You Hear the One about the Traveling Sales Lady are featured with notes on quality, casting, and pacing.
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