Emmy Wins Highlight Scott and Grant Performances
George C. Scott secured the Emmy for best actor alongside his Oscar, accepting it via Jack Cassidy for The Price. Lee Grant won best actress for The Neon Ceiling, with The Andersonville Trial named outstanding drama, and The Senator earning best drama series honors despite renewal issues.
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Four nations move on dollar amid international currency shifts
In a swift response to the dollar flood, West Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Holland allowed their currencies to float or revalue. The franc, schilling, and guilder rose, making the dollar cheaper. Switzerland and Austria blamed U.S. easy money policy for global inflation. The Common Market endorsed the plan after a long debate, urging restraint and citing U.S. policy as a factor. West Germany pledged a mark float despite the vote.
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Two Buddhists immolate selves in Vietnam protests
In Hue and Cam La South Vietnam two young Buddhists burned themselves to death to protest the Indochina war. The Buddhist deaths mark a surge in self-immolations during Buddha’s birthday anniversary as authorities tighten curfews on American troops. The Hue incident drew about 500 onlookers, while police recovered letters to family and Nixon. In California the Queen Mary tour preview drew about 12,000 visitors at Long Beach with thousands turned away. crowd lines formed, parking filled, and tours ran 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. with future exhibit plans announced.
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Marijuana cutting liquor business in college areas
The rise in marijuana use among young people is linked to changing drinking habits in college and nearby areas. Bar owners debate the impact, with some saying it lowers sales while others report little effect. Experts note 4 to 7 million Americans use marijuana regularly, influencing adult and student patrons differently.
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Long Beach
Abner’s Five
Lakewood Blvd
Tony Arabia
Joe’s Sportsman Lownge
Action Line Service Offers Help to Readers
The column explains ACTION LINE as a service to readers. It invites questions and outlines how to contact Box 230, Long Beach California, or call 432 3451 between 9 am and 9 pm, Monday through Friday, with inquiries chosen for general interest and usefulness.
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Capitol Tape Club Billing Dispute Over Unreceived Tapes
Captiol Stereo Tape Club in Thousand Oaks billed N J of Long Beach $90.66 for tapes not received. Action Line contacted the club, which mailed a list of tapes shown as mailed. Return the letter with unreceived tapes noted to correct the billing errors on the account.
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Martha Mitchell first cabinet wife guest at dinner
Washington UPI reports Martha Mitchell, the first cabinet wife to qualify as a guest at the White House Correspondents Association dinner, faced a ticket dispute when a hotel waitress refused service without a dinner ticket. An FBI agent held the missing tickets. after hotel staff intervened, the tickets were found and the two diners were served filet mignon.
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Independent Stennis seeks curb on presidential war powers
South Vietnamese women report a burned village and 60 killed as the war press continues. The piece notes Senator Stennis pushes for limits on executive military actions, reflecting growing concern over broad presidential war powers. Page A section references the issue alongside a report on casualties.
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