Peck Conquers MacArthur in Universal Biopic
Gregory Peck leads the Zanuck Brown production MacArthur at Stage 4 theater delivering a strong portrayal of General Douglas MacArthur. Ed Flanders shines as Truman alongside Peck's powerful performance in a film balanced between triumph and controversy with a PG rating for war scenes and profanity.
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Ed Flanders
Richard D. Zanuck
David Brown
Universal Studios
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Hollywood
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Peck
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West Point
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Truman
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Pope Paul VI Says He Will Not Retire
Pope Paul VI told global bishops that he intends to remain head of the Roman Catholic Church. He emphasized his commitment during the Vatican gathering and dismissed retirement talks.
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Vatican City
Paul VI
Iowa Tops in Speed Compliance in 1977 Efforts
UPI reports Benjamin Davis praised Iowa for high compliance with the 55 mph limit while noting national speeds rose and fatalities edged up. He met Gov. Ray to discuss enforcement and proposed a regional compact to funnel citations to Iowa authorities for penalties.
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UPI
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U.S
Brock Adams
Benjamin O. Davis
Adams
Robert D. Ray
Davis
Carter
Department of Transportation
U.S and Soviet to push unified approach at Geneva talks
Secretary of State Cyrus Vance and Andrei Gromyko discussed a joint effort to convene Middle East peace talks at Geneva this year. Both nations pledged frequent contact while seeking a framework on Palestinian representation amid Palestinian and Israeli positions. An official announcement on the plan was expected in days.
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Andrei Gromyko
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PLO
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Beirut
Mahmoud Labadi
U.S
Des Moines Hosts Carter After Jefferson-Jackson Dinner
President Carter will spend the night in Des Moines after addressing the Jefferson-Jackson Day Democratic fund-raising dinner on Oct. 21. He plans a transcontinental swing through Michigan, Iowa, Nebraska, Colorado and California, with a Detroit stop for urban-poor discussions. The Saylorville Dam dedication is postponed to May or June next year due to his schedule.
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Hiawatha
Gene Nealmhow
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Rocky” . Maynard Ferguson
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Lark Supper Club
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33Rd Avenue
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First Ave
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