Capitol Hill Hosts Hollywood Figures in Congressional Corridors
Washington AP notes Hollywood and TV stars increasingly appear in hearings with names like Ullman Harper Jones Kelsey Jones, and Robbins, while lawmakers debate issues from famine to arts funding. Ike Skelton opposes a new Navy rank commodore admiral, arguing it devalues past titles. Bob Hope and Tony Randall also visited, underscoring the Capitol’s blend of show business and politics.
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Liv Ullman
Valerie Harper
Jennifer Jones
Linda Kelsey
James Earl Jones
Ossie Davis
Itzak Perlman
Leontyne Price
John Amos
Jack Klugman
Jean Stapleton
Patti LuPone
Jerome Robbins
Edward Albee
Ike Skelton
D-Mo
New Novel Blends Fact and Fiction in Business World
AP reports William Flanagan’s The Chairman depicts Brian Concannon a fictional Brooklyn prodigy and David Mahoney a real industry leader, sparking questions about fact versus fiction in business biographies and the possible impact on executives’ reputations.
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New York
Brian Concannon
Brooklyn
Apple Enterprises
David Mahoney
Bronx
Norton Simon Inc
William Flanagan
Dell Publishing Co
Flanagan
Jack O’dwyer
Mahoney
Dean's Honor Roll lists Dodge City and Fort Hays students
Barbara Arbogast of Deerfield earned a 3.5 to 3.7 GPA and was named to Dodge City Community College spring Dean's Honor Roll. Fort Hays State University honored spring 1981 scholars with 407 Dean's Honor Roll selections. Criteria include top 10 percent, minimum 3.4 GPA, and at least 12 hours. Lisa Fox and Kathy Smith join other honorees from Lane, Stevens, Wichita Counties in Kansas communities.
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Barbara Arbogast
Deerfield
Dodge City Community College
Fort Hays State University
Lane County
Leonard Herman
Shields
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