New York Seen Through a Friendly Outsider’s Eyes
Donald Kaul recalls a late summer visit to New York City, praising the city’s constant energy and diverse allure while noting high costs and sharp contrasts. He describes walks from Central Park to Battery Park, iconic landmarks, and encounters with locals, plus reflections on opulence and tensions that mark the Big Apple.
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Greene Health News Deluge Of Fans For Lorne Greene
The 72 year old actor, breathing with oxygen after pneumonia, receives hundreds of cards, calls, and flowers from fans worldwide. Dupree Dial says the stream is nonstop as Greene stays in serious condition at Saint John’s Hospital in Santa Monica under physician care. Fellow actors Leslie Nielsen George Peppard and Monty Hall are among those sending greetings.
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Up, Up and Away Pilots at CedAir Fair Expo
An aviation themed flight of fun fills CedAir Fair next weekend with demonstrations and exhibits aimed at families. The pilots showcase gliding tricks and airborne feats inspired by comic book heroes. Officials urge attendees to arrive early for parking and scheduling details.
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Telethoning for My Kids Campaign Continues Dedication
Domeuren Lewis remains committed to his Labor Day Muscular Dystrophy telethon with a focus on recent research breakthroughs. He urges increased donations to fund the dream of a cure for the diseases, calling for wide community support this weekend parade period.
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Classic doll alters Raggedy Ann over the years
Johnny Gruelle's son protests Macmillan Publishers altering Raggedy Ann's iconic smile and mouth open presentation. The family of the doll's creator objects to changes seen on pages in Leisure section.
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Western Auto to Open Superstore at Ragio Viscount Site
Western Auto will move into the former Ragio Viscount Supermarket at 2939 16th Ave SW as a new concept superstore later this month. The Kansas auto supply retailer plans an automotive supermarket focusing on parts and accessories for do it yourselfers and professional mechanics.
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Holiday travel rush fills seats for festive flights
Travel agencies report supersaver discount flights to warmer climes are filling fast during Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. Dennis Dirks lost his job but secured a new self employed position after receiving a $5,000 state loan.
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Leisure
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Peddling bike fashions on area paths resemble Tour de France
Readers are invited to gear up for cycling as three-quarter length shorts and skintight nylon jerseys dominate the area bike scene. The wind resistant outfits, worn by hobbyists, echo professional racer attire and create a stylish, functional look.
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Leisure
Nicaraguan first lady tours weapons site praising injured activist
Rosario Murillo visited Concord Naval Weapons Station to honor S Brian Willson, the peace activist injured by a munitions train during a protest. Willson lost a leg and suffered head injuries, remaining hospitalized as Navy investigators inspect the incident.
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Juror explains acquittal in convict's escape trial
Boise Idaho AP Jurors acquitted viaude Dallas on an escape charge after the foreman said the jury found lies on both sides and that neither side presented compelling evidence Dallas 37 was serving 30 years for the 1961 slayings of two game officers he escaped March 30 1986 and was captured in Riverside California March 8 1987 Corrections Director Al Murphy called the verdict a fantasy and said it may hurt public perception of the prison system The five hour deliberation followed 244 days of testimony and left officials shocked and frustrated
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al Murphy
Postmaster address changes notice at RR route
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a postmaster address change notice for a railroad route. Mentions weekly and yearly mailing rates, and a request to send address changes to the post office. Unclear names and places due to degraded text.
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