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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1990

Page

13

Dear Abby Anonymous Admits Past Adoption Shame

A reader explains a 16 year old pregnancy and subsequent adoption kept secret. She asks how to handle a letter from the adoption agency arriving at her parents’ address, seeking her whereabouts. Abby advises a lawyered notice to preserve anonymity and direct action.

Paul Newman Roles in Super Quiz Challenge

Isaac Asimov's Super Quiz asks for a Newman film role. The film features Paul Newman portraying a defined character in a notable title.

Isaac Asimov Paul Newman Newman

Goldthwait Expands Beyond Stand-Up with Shakes the Clown

Bobcat Goldthwait moves from stand-up to film, finishing Shakes the Clown for IRS Media. He writes directs and stars as Shakes. Ann Lulu produced. The film features Tom Kenny Kathy Griffin Greg Travis Bruce Baum and others in a warped birthday party clown setting.

Los Angeles Daily News Los Angeles Bobcat Goldthwait Shakes the Clown IRS Goldthwait Shakes Ann Lulu Goldth Palookaville Tom Kenny Jack Gallagher Jeremy Kramer Kathy Griffin The Groundlings Dan Spencer Paul Kozlowski Greg Travis Bruce Baum

Better diamond finessing improves bridge odds

In a bridge analysis by Bobby Wolff the author shows a improved plan over two straightforward finesses. By cashing both high diamonds first and then a third round finesse, South gains 12 tricks more reliably depending on East and West card placements. Send questions to The Aces in Dallas for replies.

Bobby Wolff United Feature Syndicate South West East P.O Dallas Texas

Notable fictional figures by year across media genres

The list spans 1961 Eddie Felson poolshark, 1973 Henry Gondorff con man in Chicago, 1967 Luke Johnson prisoner in a chain gang, 1974 Doug Roberts architect of world tallest building, 1977 Reggie Dunlop player coach of hockey team, and 1982 Frank Galvin down and out lawyer.

Henry Gondorff Chicago Luke Johnson Doug Roberts Reggie Dunlop

Notable figures across eras shape a troubled city

Snapshot lists three figures and eras: 1958 Brick Pollitt a football hero under a wealthy father, 1960 Ari Ben Canaan a Jewish underground officer, and 1981 Murphy a police officer in crime infested New York City.

Brick Pollitt Ari Ben Canaan Jewish Underground Murphy New York City

Movie Showings Across Local Theaters

A dense listing of screenings at Collins Road, Lindale, Eastown, Westdale, Carmike, Odeum Mount Vernon, Astro, Englert, Cinema, Campus and BIJOU. Includes titles like Mo’ Better Blues, GoodFellas, Presumed Innocent, Fantasia, Die Hard 2, Ghost, Memphis Belle and Quigley Down Under with showtimes ranging from early afternoon to late evening.

Avalon Fantasia Pacific Heights Bijou University of Iowa Memorial Union Zoo

Not Under My Roof to Film on Georgia Coast

Independent movie Not Under My Roof stars Diana Scarwid as a tale of teenage love thwarted when two divorced parents marry. Castings are underway for other leads as filming begins in mid to late November on the Georgia coast.

Betty Natkie Mrs Natkie Rudolph O. Oberg Quincy Mass Abby California Canada P.O. Box Mount Morris Los Angeles Calif Diana Scarwid Georgia

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