Ed McMahon cites Carson exit risk for Tonight show
In New Orleans Ed McMahon warned NBC that losing Johnny Carson would cost him his job, saying he would not work the Tonight show with anyone else. Carson, addressing a bankers’ convention, hinted he might stay longer but would leave when Carson leaves, comparing it to a Houdini act without the magician.
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Egypt Goes Hollywood at Charity Show in Cairo
In Cairo, Frank Sinatra arrived by private jet to perform a charity show for the Wafa Wal Amal Rehabilitation Center for the Physically Handicapped. About 800 attendees are expected in a tent setting, with tables up to $35,000. Proceeds aid the center run by Anwar Sadat’s wife Jihan. Sinatra, longtime Israel supporter, was once blacklisted by Arabs but the ban was lifted after the Egypt Israel peace accords.
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Not invited Nixon Ford at JFK Library opening
Former presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford will not be invited to the October 20 JFK Library opening in Boston as it is planned as a Kennedy family friends gathering rather than a celebrity gala. The Globe notes concerns Nixon’s Watergate role may spark controversy, limiting invites to Kennedy connections. Carter is invited, along with Lady Bird Johnson and library directors. Paul McCartney to receive Guinness medallion for record achievements.
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Colorado case tests definition of death in 17 month old death
A 17 month old boy died after a respirator was turned off following a ruling that could redefine death in Colorado. The Colorado Supreme Court let doctors disconnect the life support after finding brain activity ceased. The mother faced a felony child abuse charge and potential prison time.
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Huey Newton hails mistrial as near acquittal in 1974 case
Huey Newton, co founder of the Black Panther Party, marks the mistrial in the 1974 killing of Kathleen Smith as a near acquittal. He celebrates the deadlock of 11 1 against 1 in favor of acquittal, while prosecutors weigh a possible third trial.
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Carter OKs filling Tellico Dam reservoir plan
President Carter signed a $10.86 billion appropriations bill permitting completion of the Tellico Dam on the Little Tennessee River. The action allows the reservoir to be filled within a month, despite the Endangered Species Act ruling that threatened the snail darter. The three inch fish had sparked a long legal fight, with TVA supporters arguing economic benefits and relocation of the species to the Hiwassee River.
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Anthony dollar stirs House Banking Committee debate
Washington AP report on a House Banking Committee hearing where members criticized the Susan B Anthony dollar. Lawmakers urged reservations about the coin’s value and questioned government spending to promote it, with calls to rethink its use alongside a potential $2 paper note.
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House Banking Committee
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Thomas Evans
R-Del
Joseph Minish
D-N.j
Frank Annunzio
D-Ill
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