Carson Named Friars Club Entertainer of the Year
Johnny Carson, hailed as the star of the insomniacs, was toasted by Bob Hope Lucille Ball Dick Cavett and Kirk Douglas at the Friars Club where NBC chief Fred Silverman faced questions about the Tonight Show future. Carson hinted he would stay through year end amid NBC ratings concerns.
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John Wayne volunteers for experimental cancer program
Los Angeles AP report says the 71 year old actor, hospitalized at UCLA Medical Center after cancer found during surgery for an intestinal blockage, received hundreds of messages and a surprise visit from President Carter. Wayne remains in good spirits as he joins an experimental treatment.
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Carter Energy Ratings Decline In AP NBC Poll
New York AP NBC poll shows Americans give President Carter lower energy oversight marks than Congress. Only 10 percent rate Congress energy work good or excellent versus 26 percent for Carter. Voter concern persists despite energy speech and policy moves.
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Woman killed as shots fired into bar in Shakopee
In Shakopee Minnesota two men were taken into custody after bullets struck Doc Holliday's bar killing Barbara Smith 19 of St Paul and wounding several others. John Gooderum 19 Blaine was shot twice and remains in critical but stable condition. Police say shots were aimed at no one in particular.
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