Julia film review noting Lillian Hellman tale and war stakes
Richard Roth presents Julia at Stage Four Theater from Twentieth Century Fox. Jane Fonda and Vanessa Redgrave lead a high profile 1977 drama tracing Hellman with Dashiell Hammett through Europe to aid Julia against Nazis. Strong performances, lush photography, but length and pacing draw mixed praise.
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Vanessa Redgrave
Richard Roth
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Europe
Douglas Slocombe
Germany
Cedar Rapids
Safari to Nebraska Sandhill Crane Weekend Tour
A weekend trip to mid-Nebraska runs March 31 to April 2 to view Sandhill cranes and bald eagles. Depart Cedar Rapids Friday evening, stay in Omaha and Lincoln, with stops to study natural history. cost 45 non members 40 members. Reservations by Tuesday call 362-0664.
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Indian Creek Nature Center
Fontenelle Forest
Omaha
Neb
Platte River Valley
Platte
Nature Center
Barbara Binhammer
Lincoln
Cedar Rapids
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Carter approves national urban plan with 2.6 billion in new funding
President Carter approved a national urban policy with just over 2.6 billion dollars in new spending to aid U S cities. Sources say aides argued for higher totals while alternate options proposed up to 3 billion.
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Washington
Carter
America
Associated Press
Brazil soybean crop estimate cut again
The Agriculture Department lowered its 1978 Brazilian soybean crop forecast by 0.5 million tons marking the second cut in 10 days. Officials had previously reduced the harvest from 11.5 million to 10.5 million, now seen at 10 to 10.5 million tons.
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Washington
UPI
Agriculture Department
United States
Navy Ship Plans Cut Back Under Carter Proposal
With President Carter's approval the Pentagon slashed by more than half the Navy's plans for building new warships over the next five years. The administration aims to reduce the fleet from 462 ships to 600, a target admirals say is the minimum to safeguard U.S. interests worldwide. lawmakers allied with the Navy plan to try to restore the program amid costs and delays.
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Carter
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U.S
Navy
Congress
Return From Witch Mountain Sequel at World Theater
Disney Buena Vista release stars Kim Richards Ike Eisenmann and Christopher Lee. Tony and Tia return to Earth after a saucer sighting with powers used by Victor and Letha to threaten a nuclear plant. A mixed adventure aimed at youngsters, delivering action though not Disney studio excellence.
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Kim Richards
Ike Eisenmann
Christopher Lee
Buena Vista
World Theater
Outer Space
Disney Studios
Tony
Tia
Earth
Victor
Letha
Bette Davis
Bad Guy
Sickle
Anthony James
Alfred
Return From Witch Mountain review notes Disney gags wear thin
The review finds plenty of chases and aerial stunts in Return From Witch Mountain but says the gimmick wears thin as the film's cast underwhelms and pacing feels tentative. It notes a safe, non threatening impact on youth with no sex or gunplay and calls The Legend of Coyote Rock a before feature cartoon.
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Witch Mountain
Lee
Jack Loo
Pluto
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