Who'll Stop the Rain Thriller Captures Vietnam Echoes
A tense thriller directed by Karel Reisz stars Nick Nolte and Michael Moriarty with Tuesday Weld. Ray Hicks faces betrayal over a heroin smuggling plot during the Vietnam era, with sharp character studies and stark dialogue. The film, based on Robert Stone's novel, explores war’s long shadow and moral ambiguity in a brisk Stage 1 Theatre release rated R.
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No Flowers On Tombs At St Peter's Basilica
Vatican officials tell visitors not to place flowers on papal tombs in the grottos beneath St. Peter's Basilica because strong scents impair breathing. Burials include Pius XII, John XXIII, and Paul VI. Paul VI reportedly requested no flowers on his tomb. On this date in 1974 President Ford offered conditional amnesty to Vietnam draft dodgers and evaders.
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Cedar Rapids Theaters Playbill September 16 1978
The Saturday schedule lists shows at Roosevelt Royale World Times Plaza Stage 1 to 4 and Eastown Collins Twin West twin East theaters. Films include Smokey and the Bandit Grease The Buddy Holly Story National Lampoon's Animal House Saturday Night Fever Foul Play Damien Omen II Fighting Mad and more with specific showtimes throughout the day.
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Hong Kong
Thais receive life terms in heroin trafficking case
Prime Minister Kriangsak Chomanan ordered life imprisonment for a policeman and three accomplices convicted of heroin trafficking in Bangkok. The verdict highlights a government crackdown on narcotics networks and signals harsh penalties for drug crimes.
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