Star Spangled Night for Rights concert draws support for gays
Bette Midler Lili Tomlin and Richard Pryor headlined the Hollywood Bowl event backing gay rights despite protests by anti gay state Sen John Briggs. The performance occurred amid a controversy over a possible Hollywood blacklist. Buzz Aldrin led Beverly Hills Criterium as grand marshal and started the races. Rod Stewart denies Britt Ekland helped write his songs as she sues him for 21 million. Ruth Carter Stapleton arrives in London for book launch on inner healing. Martin Schmidt named director of the Hale Observatory succeeding H W Babcock. quasars’ discovery background noted.
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Colby questions knowledge of Torrijos CIA bug report
Former CIA chief William E Colby denied knowing if the agency bugged Panamanian leader Omar Torrijos. He noted he would not oppose eavesdropping if it occurred while Senate probes investigated Torrijos ties to U S Panama Canal talks. Baltimore Symphony plans season opens Sept 28 with Stern Zuckerman Arrau Rampal in classics.
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Amorous giraffe captures world sympathy
Victor the 16 year old giraffe at Marwell Park Zoo in England may be helped off the ground with a winch and padded crate after he lost the ability to stand following an apparent mating attempt with Arabesque. Officials reported he has not stood since Thursday and his plight has drawn global concern.
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Contenders in CT Great Pumpkin contest and Victor the giraffe
Nicolas Mastroianni initially thought his 166pound CT pumpkin won the first Great Pumpkin contest, but officials declared a Hungarian mammoth squash. Enthem Duford won with a 102pound pumpkin. At the Hartford zoo, Victor the giraffe weighed one ton and faced a dire health scare as vets and staff sought methods to help him stand again.
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