The Sting, Jackson, Lemmon lead 46th Academy Awards
The Sting won best picture and seven Oscars at the 46th Academy Awards, with Glenda Jackson and Jack Lemmon winning top acting honors. The Exorcist claimed two awards but lagged in overall wins, while Julia Phillips became the first woman producer to win. A nude streaker interrupted the telecast as David Niven announced Elizabeth Taylor.
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Streaker disrupts Oscar ceremony in stage cameo
A nude man identified as Robert Opel streaked across the Academy Awards stage in Los Angeles, displaying a peace sign. He sneaked backstage with a press badge, stripped briefly, and dashed out. David Niven laughed off the moment as Elizabeth Taylor and others reacted with amusement. Opel planned the act as a potential career launch as a comedian, stating he wore only a leather wrist band.
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Echeverria To Visit Cuba
Havana Radio reports Mexican President Luis Echeverria will visit Cuba. The broadcast cited Mexican Foreign Minister Emilio O. Rabasa as announcing the trip after meeting Cuban Prime Minister Fidel Castro. No date was given.
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