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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1983

Page

7

Letterman flunks test ends Baton Rouge run

In Baton Rouge Louisiana WRBT TV owner Cyril Vetter pulled Late Night with David Letterman from the air after poor Nielsen ratings and Arbitron polls. He offered a playful second chance if 3500 LSU students finish the semester with a C average.

Baton Rouge David Letterman Cyril Vetter Wrbt-Tv Archie Edith Vetter Arbitron Chicago Louisiana State University Letterman LSU

Publicity Director Notes On Mr Vetter's Request

Jack Bresland, publicity director for the show, cites that people accommodate Mr Vetter's request. The line suggests a focus on audience or participant compliance within the production.

Kennedy kin attend Miss Lawford wedding in Centerville

Nearly 200 spectators gathered outside Our Lady of Victory Church Centerville to glimpse the Kennedy family at the wedding of Sydney Lawford daughter of Peter Lawford and Patricia Kennedy Lawford. Sydney, 27, wed Peter McKelvy 27 a Boston filmmaker. The ceremony included Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and John F Kennedy Jr Caroline Kennedy Ethel Kennedy and others with a reception at Rose Kennedy's Hyannisport home and a fireworks display.

Centerville Mass Kennedy Sydney Lawford Peter Lawford Patricia Kennedy Lawford Our Lady of Victory Church Peter Lawford Miss Lawford Peter McKelvy Boston Patriot Ban Corp Spain Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis John F. Kennedy Jr Caroline Kennedy Ethel Kennedy Robert F. Kennedy Joseph P. Kennedy III Courtney Kennedy Ruhe Oleg Cassini Lorna Luft Norman Mailer George Plimpton Robin Victoria Maria Shriver Eunice Kennedy Shriver Sargent Shriver Rose Kennedy Hyannisport

Michener Field Named After Author Near Houston

Best selling author James Michener, working on a Texas book, visited a Houston area oilfield about 90 miles northeast of Houston. Initial reports say the James A. Michener field will yield substantial natural gas. The well is drilled by Black Stone Oil Co of Houston with Texaco in a joint venture. A second well is under way on the 15,000 acre prospect and a third is planned.

Woodville Texas James Michener Lone Star State Michener Hawaii Space Poland Houston James A. Michener Black Stone Oil Co Texaco Black Stone

Ballet Leader Peter Martins to Leave New York Ballet

Peter Martins, 36, head of the New York City Ballet, announces his Sunday performance in Copenhagen will be his last there. He began his career with the Royal Danish Ballet at age seven and plans to return to Copenhagen but will not dance there again, aiming to end his dancing career in mid November.

Copenhagen Denmark New York City Ballet Peter Martins Martins Royal Danish Ballet

Dear Abby Readers Find Hope In Humble Homes

A series of letters from readers about shame over modest homes and the value of hard work. A 15 year old and a 17 year old share how acts of care and supportive words helped them cope, while Wilbur’s Widow in Arizona recalls a college man’s kindness and a long, loving family life.

Abby West Virginia Wilbur Arizona

Retarded child talents and parental guidance letters

A letter discussion notes a handicapped child named Billie with notable artistic gifts and asks if alternate teaching could broaden learning. Dr Brothers replies that some retarded individuals show exceptional skills and that focus possibly explains it. The column also addresses temper tantrums, urging calm guidance and shared parental understanding.

A. Lewis Hill Dr. Brothers

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