Reynolds amuses in Thistledown comedy
David Dugas reports Burt Reynolds stars as WW a crafty con man who joins the Dance Kings in hopes of a Nashville gig. The film features Donny Van Dyke Jerry Reed Ned Beatty and Art Carney in broad roles as director John Avildsen crafts light escapist humor set in 1957.
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Space 1999 Debuts Amid TV Industry Drama and Space Lore
Sir Lew Grade rejects market testing for Space 1999 after gut reaction to Gerry Anderson outline. The project seeks $8.5 million network commitment, with stars Martin Landau Barbara Bain and Barry Morse. The show promises modular sets and time warp storytelling, premiering in September across 101 countries and 125 stations.
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Barbara Bain
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Bath Coup and a Bridge Hand from Modern Bridge
A St Paul reader asks about the Bath Coup, a simple whist originated trick using ace jack and a sequence to duck. The article discusses a six no trump hand where a heart finesse and discard clear a blocking club suit with dummy entry provided by heart and club sequences.
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Gay named to communications advisory board
Duane Gay a Public Service commissioner from Columbus was chosen by the Nebraska Public Service Commission to represent on the State Communications advisory Board. The board, created by Legislative Bill 427 of 1975, includes key state officials and will advise on a consolidated communications system for all state agencies.
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White House Year in Review From Ford Aide Perspective
A White House aide weighs Ford's first year noting three deeds: ending Vietnam involvement, restoring trust after Watergate, and steering inflation down. The official credits reorganized staff, budget review, and new programs to curb inflation and energy shortages. Ford eased public anger and steered the nation toward a hopeful economic trend.
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