Naked Godiva tale challenged by Coventry scholars
Coventry scholars Joan Lancaster and Dr Hilda Davidson say Lady Godiva did not ride naked in the 11th century. They note she may have been stripped of rank rather than unclothed, arguing the famous tale is exaggerated. The pair discuss evidence for the 900th anniversary of her death.
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England
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Hilda Davidson
Miss Lancaster
Britain
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Fonda's Barbarella work followed by illness in Rome
In Rome actress Jane Fonda survived a near nude birds scene for Barbarella but then ran a fever with doctors unsure if a birdborne virus was involved. The scene used wrens in a cage as technicians set a floor fan to direct the birds. In Mexico Sinatra ban lifted on request of film directorate to improve US Mexico film ties. William Wallace completes solo Atlantic crossing then notes a dull voyage before plans to fly home. Trip lets in Lubbock honor 80th birthday twins' mothers are among celebrants.
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Barbarella
Roger Vadim
Miss Fonda
Plymouth
England
Wiliam Wallace
Houston
Tex
Wallace
Poison Hazard Labels Spread Across New Zealand
In Auckland RP reports skull and crossbones labels distributed nationwide to curb about 2000 annual accidental poisonings of under five year olds. Chemists urge labeling of tins and bottles with household, medicinal, or garden materials. Most cases involve two year olds. kerosene and petrol are the main culprits.
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Auckland
New Zealand
Nuggets in News Highlights Mixed Seminars and Scout Honor
AP dispatches report at least three brief items. In STORES Connecticut a seminar at the University of Connecticut features Dr. John Rich discussing gender attitudes. In SEATTLE David Pundy Fogle, 15, earns Eagle Scout status a year early while overcoming blindness and completing 21 merit badges. In PORTLAND Maine an auto dealer's topless show draws no police action.
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John Rich
University of Toronto
University of Connecticut
Seattle, Wash
David Pundy Fogle
Ivan Fogle
David
Portland, Maine
Brattleboro Town Leader Faces Beagle Complaints
Brattleboro Vermont Town Manager Corwin Elwell pushes a tighter dog control ordinance while police report neighbor complaints about his two beagles. Salt Lake City article notes an art fair blue ribbon for Gene Stark.
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Corwin Elwell
Salt Lake City
Salt Lake County
Gene Stark
Fair officials remove bikini painting from exhibit
The fair manager Earl Howe said the painting was removed because officials deemed it inappropriate for the visitors. The incident prompted debate over exhibition standards and community standards at the fair.
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