NBC to Develop Entebbe Hostage Raid Drama on Air
NBC plans a major event style TV drama about the 1976 Entebbe raid. Executive producer Edgar J. Scherick adapts an original Barry Beckerman script with focus on commandos and hostage drama, aiming for a prime Sunday night broadcast next season.
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Muffuletta Feast and New Orleans Specialty
New Orleans famed muffuletta features provolone Genoa salami and Italian ham with olive salad on a sesame crust loaf. A 10 inch sandwich serves two for about $2.40. Central Grocery claims original muffuletta status near the French Market and emphasizes grocery first.
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Mars: From Agriculture to War in Roman Myth
Mars originated as the Roman god of agriculture and later became the god of war through identification with earlier martial deities. The shift reflects Rome's emphasis on military strength and agricultural resilience in its mythic framework.
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Mars
UFW Plans Florida Farm Worker Drive and City Boycott
UFW aims to mobilize 130000 Florida farm workers with a California style drive starting with a citywide consumer boycott. Ray Demet, head of the Miami UFW office, says after city boycott staffing they will expand into field organizing. Richard Cook leads a Florida Juice operation addressing child labor and contract abuse.
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Florida
California
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Big cats bred for domestication amid debate in Texas
Carl Skaggs, 37, in Teming Texas, raises African lions, mountain lions, and bobcats for sale up to 1800 dollars. He aims to breed gentler, smaller cats from about 600 pounds to 100 pounds through love and owner training, despite opposition from government and veterinarians. A lioness recently escaped but was recaptured. The Navy and Air Force push new low-flying missiles with budget figures for 1977.
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Reagan picks Schweiker rocks GOP unity in Pa delegation
Pennsylvania delegates wait for Ford talks after Reagan taps liberal Senator Schweiker. James Stein calls it a gut reaction toward Ford. Carter and Mondale in Georgia start economic briefings as Reagan touts bold, strong defense and coalition potential amid mixed reactions. Carter confirms nephew William Spann’s California prison term for armed robberies.
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Leif Erikson Day Recognized by President Ford
President Ford proclaimed October 9 as Leif Erikson Day to honor the Norse explorer who preceded Columbus. Columbus Day remains the second Monday in October, with federal buildings to fly flags and citizens urged to observe with appropriate exercises and remembrance.
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Kelly seeks Unicameral speakership with broad support
State Senator Kelly of Grand Island announced plans to seek the Unicameral speakership. He cited broad colleague backing across the state including Omaha and Lincoln areas. He would push to limit initial bills in the six day session and criticized treating each session as a full legislature.
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