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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1977
Page
11
A negative take on The Car starring James Brolin as Deputy Sheriff Wade Parent. The plot centers on a driverless car terrorizing a town and killing townsfolk including Wade's boss. The film delivers noisy stunts and gory scenes but relies on a gimmick and ends with a dynamite plan to trap the car.
The reviewer lauds Annie Hall as a masterful autobiographical comedy drama featuring Woody Allen and Diane Keaton. It notes the film’s subtler humor, strong lines, and honest love story elements, with a standout ensemble including Paul Simon Shelley Duvall and Tony Roberts.
President Carter rejected a Beirut claim that he drafted a 13 point plan for Middle East peace. The issue sparked Israeli reassurance that the U S mediation continues while Arab leaders considered a June minisummit and talks with Carter.
Sylvia Mays elected president for 1977 78 at Kirkwood Community College teaching education. Bill Grove electronics instructor named president elect Beverly Amoroso coordinates insurance secretary program as secretary Steve Sprague ornamental horticulture instructor treasurer with Hanna Weston Bob Doubet and Erv Poduska on the KFA executive committee. The association serves as bargaining agent for professional staff.
Beverly Hills California Mae West was chosen as Star of the Year by After Dark magazine which presented her the Ruby Award named after Ruby Keeler the first recipient.
The Last Tycoon stars Robert De Niro and others but fails to engage audiences. The film portrays 1930s Hollywood through Monroe Stahr who edits films, handles directors and stars, and loses a love. Critics note uneven acting and a disjointed narrative that never coalesces.
Cedar Rapids reported a high ozone reading of 0.09 ppm on Friday with levels falling to 0.08 by 5 p.m. and expected to decline further after sunset. The two day high prompted an air pollution alert advisory while Keith Erickson, county air pollution control officer, explained ozone’s irritant odor and role in smog formation.
Actor James Cagney is being treated at Good Samaritan hospital in Los Angeles for anemia, confirmed by producer A C Lyles. The report notes Cagney’s condition as of the latest update.
Los Angeles authorities report producer Dino de Laurentiis and Paramount Pictures faced a $6 million suit in U.S. district court. Author W Ware Lynch claims their film Lipstick was derived without permission from his book Rape One Victim's Story.
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