Robert Taylor Dies After Cancer Battle at 7 Decades Icon
Hollywood star Robert Taylor died of lung cancer at age 7. Gov Ronald Reagan to eulogize at funeral Wednesday for the 35 year Hollywood icon known for The Detectives and Death Valley Days. He quit smoking before his terminal operation and is survived by Barbara Thiess and son Terence.
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Vivien Leigh
Elizabeth Taylor
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Terence
Action Line helps readers get answers and rights
The service invites readers to write or call for help solving problems and cutting red tape. A reader asks where to obtain Hearst Castle tour information for summer visits. The reply notes reservation options and multiple tours with varying prices.
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Emmys Awarded for TV Dramas and Specials in 1968-69
Paul Scofield won an Emmy for his role as a philandering lawyer in NBCs Male of the Species. Barbara Bain earned her third Emmy for Mission Impossible. The Academy recognized NBCs Teacher, Teacher as outstanding dramatic program. Bill Cosby hosted the ceremonies in Hollywood.
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ABC
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Hollywood
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Doves Criticize Token Pullout in Vietnam War
Senators and representatives divided on Nixon plan to withdraw 25 000 U S troops from South Vietnam. McCarthy McGovern Stennis Case Ford Brooke Kennedy Fulbright Symington Aiken commented on whether the move signals real policy change or token deescalation. Some urged faster troop removal and progress toward Paris talks while others praised de escalation as a milestone.
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Foreign Relations Committee
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Stewart Symington
D-Mo
Foreign Relations
Armed Services
Saigon
Nixon Thieu Meet On Midway Plans To Withdraw Troops
On Midway Island Presidents Nixon and Thieu outline a plan to pull 25 000 U S troops from Vietnam starting in 30 days and finishing by August end. They insist on self determination for South Vietnam and reject a coalition government.
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Fun Fair Co. Clown for Birthday Party in Long Beach
Bellflower seeks a clown for a five year old’s party and is advised to call Fun Fair Co located at 268 Grand Ave Long Beach phone 439 5742 for arrangements. The reader notes options for entertainment.
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Grand Ave
Long Beach
Los Angeles street sweeper found in Aurora Colorado
The LAPD confirms a new street sweeper from Los Angeles was found in Aurora Colorado. Officials, including L C Jones, cannot explain how it ended up there and are investigating potential theft or misplacement at the repair facility.
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Vandals derail L A Streamliner near Manning Iowa
A rail sabotage damaged tracks 60 miles from the scene, delaying the L A Streamliner until it reached Manning Iowa at 7 19 am. Authorities blamed deliberate vandalism and noted the incident could have caused a serious derailment if not discovered in time.
Deadly Los Angeles police shootout in downtown parking lot
Two police officers were wounded and a suspect was killed in a blazing gun battle in a downtown Los Angeles parking lot late Sunday. The clash erupted as officers confronted the suspect, leading to a fatal exchange of gunfire and a violent street scene.
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