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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1976

Page

8

Frankie Avalon eyes comeback on CBS summer series

Frankie Avalon, 35 and father of eight, launches a four week August CBS summer series. He predicts even low ratings of eight million would still offer exposure and possibly lead to a continuing prime time run. He plans Bermuda family vacation starting July 26 to gauge reaction and ponders retiring his 50s hits if the show succeeds.

Hollywood Frankie Avalon CBS Avalon Frankie Bermuda Clint Eastwood San Francisco Daryl Dragon Toni Tennille Tennille Abc Joan Caulfield Kerrville Tex Slim Pickens Jack Elam Doty-Dayton

Bedford Incident and Pendulum on TV Special Schedule

TV guide notes multiple film and TV items including The Bedford Incident 1965 and Pendulum 1969, with showings at 10:30 p.m. and 4:00 a.m. Also lists soap operas Ryan's Hope and general daytime fare as part of the schedule, and mentions associated hosts and times.

Mary Ryan Jack Fenelli Kate Mulgrew Michael Levin Rhoda Rhoda Rich Tom Bosley Robert Yegves Lawrence Hilton Jacobs Ron Palillo Sweathogs Kotter

Father's Day Poem From a Contributing Editor

The editor explains a poem could not reach the desk by Father's Day due to delays. The piece laments missing a complete father figure, expresses search for dad in faces, and honors a father who has passed away. Clara Blackwood signs the piece with gratitude for giving birth.

Dad Clara Blackwood

Boy mails letter without stamp in box prank

In Houston in 1976 a mother recalls her 8 year old son Bobby delivering a letter by placing it in the mailbox without paying for a stamp. The boy announced he did not need a stamp because no one was looking. The incident was reported as a light local item.

Decatur Houston, Tex Cliff Baxter Bobby

Dukes Ad Campaign Across Decatur Alabama

Bill J. Dukes of Decatur Alabama runs a political advertisement labeled as Pol. Pol. Ad& in Citizens Of Decatur, detailing his campaign message and calling for voter support.

Bill J. Dukes Decatur, Ala

Eleanor Roosevelt to tour before Broadway debut

Eleanor Roosevelt will travel with a play heading to Chicago and the West Coast before premiering on Broadway next season. The 1939 AP Wirephoto shows Mrs Roosevelt at right.

Eleanor Chicago West Coast Mrs. Roosevelt

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