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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1980

Page

22

Casting Begins for Abscam Sequel in FBI Satire

In a Washington exchange, FBI agent Riley discusses casting for a sequel to Operation Abscam with Atlanta official Charles Hawkins. An aspiring actor brags of past roles while noting the project aims for a star name, a $10 million budget, and potential indictments.

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Granny Motz Stuns Opponents in Arm Wrestling Fame

Alene Motz from Mason Ohio, 38, at 5 foot 2 inches, earned top honors in 16 states and World Arm Wrestling runner-up. She trains in Cincinnati taverns, challenges big football players, and argues arm wrestling can be ladylike.

Mason, Ohio Alene Metz University (of Cincinnati Mrs. Motz

Hope Stars in NBC TV Special The Starmakers

Bob Hope will headline The Starmakers a book show to find tomorrow s biggest star airing on NBC Monday March 17 Also featuring Robert Urich Robert Guillaume Linda Gray Marie Osmond Gallagher and Sam the chimp from B J and the Bear Einstein born 1879 on this date in history

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