Model trains go computerized in growing hobby market
In Minneapolis this weekend model railroad enthusiasts hear that computerization will allow seven to eight trains on one layout without collisions and that the hobby, a $50 million annual business, is moving toward widespread use within five to ten years. Prominent hobbyists and industry observers discuss brass Japanese and Korean models, scaled tracks, and a national audience of about 190,000 enthusiasts.
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Alinulu
Minneapolis
UPI
Claude Newman
Upper Midwest
Nevoman
Baltimore
Model Railroader
United States
Newman
Japan
Korea
Bill Ryan
Seattle
Great Northern
Ryan
America
Darth Vader rip-off fuels UK actor’s fury at Fox
Dave Prowse, the man in the Darth Vader suit, denounces Twentieth Century Fox for misrepresenting him and others as the real stars of Star Wars. He laments Hollywood profits and states UK crew earned little despite the film's massive $150 million gross, while toys and tie-ins flood the market.
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London
Darth Vader
Dave Prowse
Uiming
U.S
Stollywood
Mann
Twentieth Century-Fox
Cap
Afetime
Ongland
Hollywood
Fox Brass
Prowse
George Lucas
Mark Hamill
Carrie Fisher
Harrison Pord
Alec Guinness
Peter Cushing
EMI
Elstree Aint
Shepperton
Lanion
Peter Mayhew
Chewbacca
Harrods
Knightsbridge
Jack Haley
Tin Woodsman
Jim Henson
Fox
Tanion
Twentieth Century
Eudie Patman
England
Movember 19 1977 Columbus High Honor Roll Names
The Columbus Telegram lists first quarter high school honor roll for 1977 with seniors Lynn Adams Aimee Bish John Dubas Brad Irvin Tony Lesiak Tim Mary Diane McCray Janice Peterson Jan Sullinger Mark Scott Dale Shotkoski Nancy Sonderup Hick Wetovich Bonnie Hadfield Randy Anderson Leonard Boryca Debra Brown Jerome Dubas Karen McAfee Ellen McCray Rose McIntyre Mike Rosno Arty Treadway Darrell Wagner sophomores Tammy Anderson Annette Belitz Jane Lesiak Suzie Maly Lisa McAfee Jackque Peterson Scott Sallinger Kathy Syslo freshmen Linda Anderson Kathy Boryca Chris Dutoc Pam Eckland Tom Grzywa Kyle Hawthorne Deb McIntyre Michelle Prososki Kevin Holf.
Getting ready to count noses by 1980 census head Kaplan
David L. Kaplan leads the 1980 national census prep at the Census Bureau outside Washington. The plan uses 100000 door to door workers and 50000 field staff, costing over 500 million dollars, with mail outreach and a six month operation. Kaplan recalls 1940s clerical work, cites a 2.5 percent miss rate in 1976, and outlines expected changes in population, aging, wealth, education, and Sunbelt growth.
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Mike Feinsilber
Suitland
UPI
David L. Kaplan
U.S
Kaplan
Census Bureau
Washington
Moses
Girae
Bureau
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WEW
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Shirley Matausek
VW Department of Nebraska
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Udvistuvas
VFW Post and Auxiliary
Santa
Novak
Robert Novak
Gene Novak
Revivaltime
Central Bible College
Springfield
The
Assemblies of God
Missouri
Sierg
Scott Nelson
Jerry Frieze
Marshall-Nelson Agency
12Th St
Columbus
Minden
Pioneer Village
U.S. 30
Allied Tau & Travel, Inc
Center
Artur
Viewspaper Enterprise Assn
Columbus, Nebraska
Columbus Telegram
Araduate
New York University
Certsus Bureau
Southwest Territory
Congress
Sunbelt
Ares
Bore Hoge Boynie Howe Silly Onbon
Ray Tayi Dick
Orlly Aputuria
Whiton
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Omaha
Ramada Inn
Shaker House
Paul
Souna
Westroads
Regency Fashion Court
Pacific's
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Shelgen
Anita
Erin Ion
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Mwccasnieienss
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