Bank Job in Newark Movie Shoot Ends in Classroom Lesson
A Newark film crew staged a bank robbery at State Savings and Loan on Thornton Avenue with actors Layton Sanders and Pat Morrison playing victims. Police Chief Bill Morrison was absent, leaving no real officers present, as sophomores from Newark High School filmed "The Classy Connection" for a learning project.
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Dancer Nel rehearses two Nutcracker roles for Oakland
Peter Nel, a South African dancer with a wide stage resume, filled in for a Snow Prince injury and will perform both Snow Prince and Sugar Plum Prince in the Oakland Ballet Company's Nutcracker, opening December 17 at the Paramount Theater after a Thanksgiving day rehearsal. Nel emphasizes being prepared and delivering value to the audience.
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Myoelectric artificial hand aids Rutkowski in Chicago
Tom Rutkowski, a Michigan City, Indiana resident, uses a myoelectric prosthetic hand developed at Northwestern University. The battery powered device, costing about 2300 dollars plus 1500 for fitting, is controlled by arm muscle signals, offers fatigue resistance, but lacks wrist motion and can glitch due to radio interference.
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House votes to extend tax relief amid veto threat
Washington reports the House passed a bill to extend antirecession tax relief and raise new revenues, despite President Ford’s veto warning if no spending cap is included. The 257-168 vote lacked a 1977 spending ceiling, while Senate revisions aim to curb loopholes and extend 1975 tax relief.
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Sonny and Cher reunite for CBS variety show
Hollywood reports Sonny and Cher end 24 million in lawsuits and countersuits after their divorce and agree to star together on a CBS variety show starting Feb 1. The agreement includes 13 shows and 101 appearances, with Cher and Sonny publicly friendly despite past tensions.
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