Valentino death marked at Hollywood memorial in Gothic style
The 50th anniversary memorial for Rudolph Valentino drew about 100 mourners at Hollywood Memorial Park. A white burnoose imitator and three women in 1920s mourning wear attended while Mary MacLaren recalled their former closeness with Valentino. The ceremony announced the restoration of Valentino’s statue in De Longare Park and a new film project in Spain with United Artists casting Rudolph Nureyev as Valentino.
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Shells Foreshadow Heavy Fighting in Lebanon Frontlines
Reports from Beirut describe violent artillery clashes along the Beirut front as Christian and Moslem factions warn of renewed heavy battles. In South Africa, a large black strike disrupts Johannesburg, with widespread absenteeism and fatalities. England endures its worst drought in 250 years as fires devastate the New Forest, forcing evacuations. In Nairobi, Uganda shuts Munno newspaper amid leaflets calling for Idi Amin’s resignation. Palestinian and Lebanese factions threaten a major confrontation, with rightist forces signaling an inevitable military showdown.
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Attica Prison Faces Refusal as 1800 Inmates Stay Inside
Nation on edge as Benjamin Ward heads to Attica after about 1800 of 2000 inmates refuse to leave cells. A Corrections spokesman said Ward will meet with the prisoners liaison committee to discuss grievances. Attica remains quiet following the 1971 revolt that left 43 dead.
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Hurricane turns away from Leeward Islands and Puerto Rico
A tropical storm with 65 mph winds eroded heavy rains away from Leeward lands and Puerto Rico on Monday and moved into the open Atlantic. Forecaster John Hope of the National Hurricane Center said it is leaving the islands and no longer threatens them, though conditions could still boost hurricane strength in the next 24 hours.
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Fisher faces questioning in Eddie Hall murder probe
Los Angeles police said they will question singer Eddie Fisher about his connection to the murder of Bobby Hall. Police Lt. Al Madrid noted Fisher is not a suspect and interview aims to explore Hall's activities leading up to his death on July 22. Fisher, finishing a Las Vegas engagement, had been under narcotics investigation surveillance years earlier.
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Betty Ford Improves During Vail Health Vacation
First Lady Betty Ford reported much better from arthritic neck and shoulder pain after extra therapy including massage and heat packs. She rested by a swimming pool at the Fords’ rented Vail Colorado home during a nine day working vacation and hosted 14 guests at dinner while joining the President and friends at a local restaurant.
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Rep Howe convicted in Salt Lake City solicitation case
A police decoy prostitute testified that Rep Allan T Howe appeared familiar the night of his arrest for soliciting sex in Salt Lake City. She identified him after seeing his driver's license and said he offered $20 for intercourse and oral sex. Howe was convicted.
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District Court Hears Appeal On Sex Trafficking Case
The case, tried in lower court last month, involved a $550 fine and proceeded to the District Court jury Monday under an automatic appeal procedure. Defense lawyer Dean R. Mitchell challenged testimony by showing a transcript from an earlier trial where Mrs. Taylor was recorded saying yes when recognizing Howe. The transcript said yes but also noted an alteration during a session recess.
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Witnesses Named in City Court Battle Over Transcript
Monday Mitchell faced questions about a transcript calling it certified. City Prosecutor Philip Palmer said he will call four police officers or city employees, an employee from the city engineer’s office, and Howe’s former campaign manager Eric Nelson as witnesses. The list also includes Sharon Larry, a former massage parlor worker briefly mentioned in court.
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Maddox Declares Run With American Independent Party
Lester Maddox former Georgia governor and former lieutenant governor announced his bid for the American Independent Party presidential nomination. He said he will debate Ford and Carter if he captures the AIP nomination in Chicago next weekend.
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