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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1979
Page
4
Elton John fainted at the piano during a North Hollywood show at the Universal Amphitheater. Stage hands quickly took him backstage, an ambulance arrived, and he was revived before resuming and finishing the performance. Officials cited a recent flu and weakness, with plans for him to continue the series.
Brigitte Bardot, aged 45, says it is better to be old than dead and criticizes today’s sexual culture while noting her role in liberalizing morals. She spoke in a French radio interview and plans a quiet celebration at her St Tropez home with sculptor Morozlav Brozeck.
Cary Grant, director of Faberge, appeared at Lord & Taylor in Manhattan to introduce a new $90 an ounce perfume. Fans cheered as he quipped about aging saying old Cary Grant 75 and teased the photographer and Paula Wagner who recalled his Broadway days.
Barbra Streisand filed a 5 million lawsuit to stop High Society magazine from publishing topless photos taken during the filming of The Owl and the Pussycat. The suit claims the magazine wrongfully obtained the images and seeks to block publication in its November issue.
Timothy Leary and his wife Barbara had drug possession charges dismissed after tests showed the substance found in their Beverly Hills apartment did not test as cocaine. Deputy DA Michael Marcus said the item did not match illegal drugs listed by the FDA.
The Beatles sue Beatlemania producers for 60 million dollars and seek court orders to shut down six U S touring companies and stop a Beatlemania film and TV series. Bertram Fields represents the group saying rights to songs do not authorize simulated performances or use of the Beatles name. Producer Steve Leber questions the timing of the suit as the Broadway show has run 20 years.
Hollywood remembers Arthur Hunnicutt a character actor famed for Cat Ballou and Harry and Tonto. He died Wednesday of cancer at age sixty eight after a career in westerns and Civil War films including Broken Arrow The Red Badge of Courage and The Big Sky.
London police announced an autopsy for Jimmy McCulloch 26 former Wings lead guitarist found dead in his London home on Thursday. The death is being treated as unexplained pending autopsy results.
Louis M. Posey a 27 year old paralyzed student stormed Knoxville Business College class wielding a .25 caliber pistol and held about 30 hostages for over three hours He cried for love and friendship and surrendered after psychology officers coaxed him Posey faced charges of carrying a weapon and remained jailed on a 10000 bond Authorities noted he had recent bouts of low mood since his father died and had taken PCP capsules prior to the incident
Washington AP panel of federal officials issued guidelines to standardize agency actions on substances suspected of causing cancer. Environmental Protection Agency head Douglas Costle said agencies will pool information and resources to avoid confusion and duplication of effort. He noted cancer claims 400,000 lives annually and prevention is easier than treatment.
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