Sonny and Cher reunite for TV show
Sonny Bono and Cher announce a TV reunion next February to replace Cher’s CBS series. They emphasize it is professional only and deny a reconciliation, detailing past marriage, divorce last June, and their new collaboration with plans to withdraw property lawsuits.
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Largest twins Benny and McQuire eye TV stardom
Lorain Ohio duo Heanary Benny and Billy McQuire, jointly weighing 1460 pounds and cited by Guinness as the world’s largest twins, expect national TV appearances and plan to return to the nightclub circuit after nine years away. They aim to wear tuxedos in their act.
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Singing nun appeals $111 fine over noisy picket
Sister Christine Schenck of the Catholic Society of Medical Missionaries challenged a Wynnewood Pennsylvania police citation for excessive noise during a 60 person picket supporting the United Farm Workers. The judge dismissed the appeal noting the charge cited a local noise ordinance rather than breach of the peace. Her attorney called the ruling a shabby device and plans another appeal.
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Prostitute rights campaign falters in France after protests
Sonia, a French former prostitute turned activist, announced at a Paris news conference that the grassroots effort for prostitutes to gain the same rights as other workers has stalled due to personality clashes. She cited Ulla of Lyons as a symbol of the movement's fragmentation amid political promises of reexamination by President Giscard d Estaing. Meanwhile Paul Anka revived his New York run at the Uris Theater after a canceled Palace engagement, performing a string of benefits.
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Too much cheer in fishing fleet
A government report says British fishing crews embark with excessive drunkenness from bon voyage parties risking survival in early voyages. It notes rising on board celebrations and heavy drinking beyond the first days at sea, and criticizes liquor availability on vessels. It urges penalties for sailors who bring unauthorized alcohol or are found drunk aboard.
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Nazareth Mayor Bid Sparks Jewish Arab Labor Clash
Tewfik Zayad, 46, of the Rakah Communist Party, leads a left wing slate in Nazareth elections set 16 days before Christmas. He cites Nazareth’s deterioration and calls for reform while Labor Party officials warn the campaign could push the town toward anti Israel activity and threaten government aid to the economy.
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Farmers End Five Day Strike in Northwestern Mexico
Farm leaders meet with President Luis Echeverria and announce the end of a five day strike. National Agricultural Union spokesmen say continuing the stoppage would hurt the winter harvests and call the move an act of solidarity with national needs.
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National rail strike averted with new pact
Washington reports a tentative three year contract ending a looming national rail strike as unions representing 70 000 workers accept terms similar to others with work rule differences. Senate approves an $8.6 billion plan to reorganize seven ailing northeastern railroads and boost nationwide service.
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Embargo on US Canada mail lifted by Postal Service
The U S Postal Service announced the embargo ending after Canadian officials said they would accept mail again following a strike by Canadian postal workers. Mail returned during the embargo may be remailed without additional postage if no refund was issued.
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Maddox launches literary career in New York after celebrity tour
Lester Maddox former Georgia governor and restaurateur sits for interviews and signs his autobiography Speaking out The Autobiography of Lester Garfield Maddox after promoting it on the Today Show near Rockefeller Center He mingles with executives and the public in Fifth Avenue areas despite ongoing political controversy Gene Reynolds TV producer sued for divorce from Bonnie Reynolds in Los Angeles court seeking community property in an estimated 2 5 million assets
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