Earl Wilson recounts Hoffmans tough early screen test for The Graduate
In New York, Dustin Hoffman recalls his brutal screen test for The Graduate. He flubbed lines repeatedly, prodded by Mike Nichols to pause and study, while a prop man recovered a dropped subway token during the audition. Hoffman describes years of struggle before breakthrough.
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Earl Wilson
New York
Dustin Hoffman
Hollywood
Mike Nichols
Nichols
Hoffman
Ben Braddock
Hoffman’s
From loser to winner Hoffman's tough road to fame
Hoffman's long career arc spans stage and screen with early NYC theater work and Obie win. He recalls tough jobs from coatroom to psychiatric attendant, then rises after meeting Mike Nichols and landing major roles. The piece notes his persistence, screen parts in Italy and New York projects, and ongoing industry recognition.
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Zero Moses
Zero
Lew Gilbert
Martin contemplates run as Alabama GOP eyes primary shift
Former Senator Martin says public support mounting for a Senate bid after Lister Hill news and cites Alabama as a GOP needs a strong candidate. He urges a formal primary to replace handpicked picks, warns party to stay flexible, and weighs Nixon versus Johnson in national race. Wallace’s role is noted as important in the upcoming election.
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GOP
Richard Nixon
Johnson
New York
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Wallace
Lbj Martin
Republican Party
Miami
Gadsden Ail
Senate
Pentagon approves air reservist call up amid Pueblo crisis
Army and Marine Corps officials report no word on broader mobilization. Pentagon confirms McNamara and the Joint Chiefs recommended calling up air reservists as a precaution to bolster forces. Orders began for reporting to bases with a Friday midnight deadline. Air National Guard wings at Washington and Denver and RF101s in Louisville, plus Air Force Reserve and Navy Reserve aircraft, are listed. White House stresses such action is one part of crisis management and foreign options remain under review.
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Robert S. McNamara
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Clark M. Clifford
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White House
George Christian
Pueblo
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Arthur J. Goldberg
United Nations
Dean Rusk
Defense
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Units Called Up In Korean Crisis Across Air Forces
AP reports the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve identified multiple units mobilized for active duty in the Korean crisis. It lists 113th and 177th Tactical Fighter Groups, 107th and 140th Wings, 123rd Reconnaissance Groups, 152nd and 189th Recon Groups, and several other wings and airlift groups stationed nationwide from Washington to Nevada and New York to Texas.
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N.J
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N.Y
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Ohio
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Kan
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Iowa
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Whaley to Run for Congress in Alabama Again
Montgomery businessman Robert F. Whaley, Democratic 1966 nominee for the 2nd District, announces a renewed bid to unseat Republican William L. Dickinson. He plans a campaign focused on industry growth for Montgomery and surrounding counties, plus education and elderly benefits.
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Ala
Robert F
Bob” Whaley
Congress
Whaley
William L. Dickinson
Baldwin
Butler
Conecuh
Covington
Crenshaw
Escambia
Lowndes
Pike
Batman series ending after three year run on ABC
Hollywood producer William Dozier announced Batman will not be renewed for a fourth year. He cited a waning adult audience despite strong initial ratings and noted the show cost about 87 000 dollars per episode as new episodes dwindled.
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Hollywood
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Bathalla
William Dozier
ABC
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Students Begin Clinical Training at Hartselle Hospital
HARTSELLE The first practical nursing staff began their clinical experience at Hartselle Hospital under an agreement with Wallace Trade School of Cullman County. Eleven students will complete 16 weeks of medical surgical service plus six weeks of pediatric care eight weeks obstetrical care and two weeks of elective diet therapy.
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Hartselle Hospital
Wallace Trade School
Cullman County
Max Merrill
R.N
Sentencing Date Set for Four Athens College Students
Circuit Judge James Bloodworth scheduled February 25 for sentencing and probation hearings for four Limestone County defendants from Athens College who pleaded guilty to buying receiving or concealing stolen property. The students named Robert N Armstrong Williamstown NJ Alphonso F Pagano Brooklyn NY Donald T Green Summit NY and James Marton Garfield NJ seek probation. Cosby pleads not guilty by reason of insanity in a December shotgun slaying near Mooreville and is ordered to Searcy Hospital for mental testing.
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James Bloodworth
Athens College
Limestone County
Ingu
Robert N. Armstrong
Williamstown
N.J
Alphonso F. Pagano
Brooklyn
N.Y
Donald T. Green
Summit
James Marton
Garfield
Linzy Cosby
Joe Bradley
Mooresville
Bloodworth
Cosby
Searcy Hospital
Mt. Vernon
Moulton Water Bids To Be Asked Soon
Moulton Water Board plans to advertise for bids on a new water system by mid March. Contracts for earthfill dam lake reservoir and transmission facilities were let last summer. water treatment facilities bids proved high and extensions were sought. Project financed by 943000 loan and 300000 grant, with about 100000 short. construction to start soon and finish by early spring 1969 creating an 80 acre Turkey Creek lake and new mains along Courtland Road.
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Moulton
Moulton Water Board
H. A. Alexander
Alexander
Department of Labor
Turkey Creek
Courtland Rd
Sparkman Opposes Civil Rights Bill Over States’ Rights
Senator John Sparkman of Alabama opposes the civil rights bill in the Senate. He argues the measure would usurp powers and rights reserved to the states. The bill includes criminal provisions related to civil rights enforcement.
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Sparkman
Bill Washington
John Sparkman
D-Ala
Senate
Sparkman backs open housing civil rights enforcement
Sparkman says a measure could be used for federal enforcement of state and local open housing laws targeting minorities. The passage notes penalties for using force or threats to prevent minority groups from exercising civil rights.
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