Roots tops TV history as most watched and talked about
Los Angeles AP reports Roots far surpasses Gone With the Wind in viewership and discussion. ABC estimates 75 million watched its Sunday premiere and expects to surpass the legendary film. Reactions vary from praise for its writing and impact to concern over violence and timing for younger viewers.
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National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
David Duke
Knights of the Ku Klux Klan
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Ucla School of Medicine
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Shapp Urges Statewide Closings Across Pennsylvania
Governor Shapp called for shutting down nonessential services through Monday but reports show little immediate effect. Businesses and sports venues largely stayed open. some proprietors remained undecided or unaware, while others pressed on with major events such as NHL games, a Pro Indoor Tennis tournament, and Penn State football-related games.
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Associated Press
Margaret Stewart
Philadelphia
Retired actor Randolph Scott released from Mayo Clinic
Randolph Scott, 79, left Mayo Clinic in Rochester after 10 days of tests and plans to return to Beverly Hills. He recalled receiving many cards and notes and noted his long film career of 180 western and adventure titles and ongoing checkups since the 1980s.
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Randolph Scott
Mayo Clinic
Beverly Hills
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Mondale in Paris for talks on economy and NPT issues
Vice President Walter Mondale arrived in Paris after London shopping for talks with President Giscard dEstaing on the world economy, energy, Mideast questions, and nuclear testing. He planned to meet OECD officials and urged a broader agenda including political issues at the summit.
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OECD
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Hero Was Gilmore Girl 11 Wins in Ring
Salt Lake City AP reports Amber Edwina Hunt known as Amber Jnr, 11, dominates youth boxing in 65 pound class. She has eight straight TKOs over boys, trained by Chaptie Hayashi of the Police Athletic League. Amber earned gifts from Gary Gilmore before his Jan 17 execution, and posted two Golden Gloves Junior Olympics first-round TKOs. Her next bout is set for February 16 with opponent to be determined.
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Walt Disney Enterprises
Mickey Mouse
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Minnie
Donald Duck
Mickey
Bugs Bunny
Popeye
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Goofy
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London
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Amber Edwina Hunt
Amber Jnr
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Freddie Gables
Muhammad ‘Aly
Jamestown General drops Blue Cross contract
Jamestown General Hospital trustees vote to pull out of the Blue Cross system to stop erosion of state set reimbursements and protect finances. The nine month termination impacts the Chautauqua Region Hospital Service Corp. rates had underpaid Jamestown General by about $200,000 in 1976.
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Jamestown General Hospital Board of Trustees
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Shapp Drops Plan to Fund All Schools in Pennsylvani a
Gov Shapp abandons plans to increase funding for all school districts citing a large 18 month deficit and politics. He proposes aid only for the poorest districts whileEnvironmental, transportation and welfare compete for scarce funds. Officials caution the plan could require taxes and note the subsidy totals about 1.5 billion annually.
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Altoona
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Senate Education
Robert Hendershot
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