Light Plane Crash Kills Croce and Five Others in Louisiana
In Natchitoches Louisiana a small single engine plane struck a tree on takeoff killing six people including singer Jim Croce and several band members after a concert at Northwestern State College. Deputies say the eight seat plane did not gain altitude before hitting the tree and crashing. Croce, 30, had recent hits and a gold album, and grew up in Philadelphia before attending Villanova University.
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Sam the Bartender of Gunsmoke Dies
Los Angeles AP reports Glenn Strange star of Gunsmoke as Sam Noonan the bartender dies at 74 after a cancer battle. He appeared as a drawling cowboy in the long running TV series for 11 years and is survived by his wife and daughter.
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Broadway Civic Events and Showbiz Notes
Sam Ervin and Howard Baker will headline Fordham University October 1 on Watergate implications. Gloria Steinem spoke at Pub Theatrical last week. Jules Dassin seeks approval in Athens for Melina Mercouri’s return. Russell, Bloomgarden on The Hot Baltimore awards. Tamara Dobson aids Wardrobe sketches for Cleopatra Jones.
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Jim Bailey
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Stevie Wonder Recovery After Auto Crash
Stevie Wonder says he is in good shape after August crash near Salisbury North Carolina with possible lasting loss of smell and taste. The blind singer remains on medication and will not perform for three to four months. He was hospitalized for a brain concussion and other injuries before returning to New York. He plans a vacation to Africa in about a month and may devote more time to friends and fishing.
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Weekend Theater Schedules Featuring Walking Tall and More
Friday listings include Paramount Walking Tall and The Man Tall with sneak views of Who Loved Cat Dancing. Eastown and World shows feature Wattstax and Romeo and Juliet. Saturday matinees offer Walking Tall and Jesus Christ Superstar while multiple venues list premieres, repeats, and late showings across Iowa World and nearby theaters.
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