Reminiscent Of Old West In Brazilian Land Clash
In Paragominas Brazil a large landowner family the Davises faces violent clashes with squatters over vast Amazon property. After ambushes and killings including two of John Weaver Davis's sons and later his death the case highlights law and order gaps and anti foreign sentiment amid a regional land rush.
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Paragominas
Brazil
Amazon Jungles
United States
John Weaver
Davis
Alabama
Michael Bruce
John Mallory
Davises
Mato Grosso
Here
Goias
Amazon
Para
Congo
Belem
Alexandrino Moreira
America
American Dance Festival draws diverse modern works to Connecticut College
The American Dance Festival returned to Connecticut College with four weeks of modern dance, featuring companies such as Pauline Koner, Mabou Mines, Bella Lewitsky, and Bill Evans. West Coast guests included Bella Lewitsky, Anna Halprin, and Bill Evans, who premiered The Dallas Blues. Nora Guthrie and Ted Rotante staged Field on the Great Lawn, while Anna Halprin led a three day workshop for all.
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Glenne Currie
UPI
Lively Arts
New London
Pauline Koner
Mabou Mines
Bella Lewitsky
Bill Evans
Guthrie-Botante
Murray Louis
Chuck Davis
Nikolais Dance Theatre
Metropolitan Opera Ballet Ensemble
Newport
R.I
Rogram
Pilobolus
Judith Jamison
American Dance Machine
Paul Taylor
West Coast
Anna Halprin
San Francisco
Bessie Smith
Evans’ Forte
Dallas
Lester Horton
Greening
Aaron Copland
Lewitsky
Alwin Nikolais
Halprin
Nora Guthrie
Ted Rotante
Connecticut College
Princess Anne Sets Sights On 1977 Family Life
Princess Anne, just before her 26th birthday on August 15, is seen by royal observers as moving from 1976 Olympic equestrian ambitions to starting a family in 1977. The London scene notes her courage as a rider and hints she will raise a family despite public focus on medal prospects.
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London
UPI
Anne
Montreal
Elizabeth
Gatcombe Park
Gloucestershire
Royal Military Academy
Sandhurst
Phillips
Royal
Special Air Services
SAS
Prince Philip
Andrew
Edward
Princess Anne
Palace
Kingdom
Helen Reddy Tops Disney in New Leading Role
UPI reports Helen Reddy, transitioning from pop stardom to film, earns praise for her turn as a lighthouse keeper mother in a Pete’s Dragon set. She notes film acting suits her, cites teamwork on set, and confirms American citizenship while reflecting on career strategy and future projects.
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Vernon Scott Hollywood
UPI
Helen Reddy
Disney
Helen
Pete’s Dragon
Jim Backus
Mickey Rooney
Presley
Streisand
Frank Sinatra
New England
sBe
Jeffrey Wald
Walds
Jeff
Summer Porn Films Swap Backfires in San Diego
In San Diego UPI reports exhibitor Jerry Rucker shifted from adult films to family fare during summer vacation. He says the move cost him $11,000, and he reverted to airing "Deep Throat" and "Behind the Green Door."
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San Diego
UPI
Jerry Rucker
Rucker
Robin
Marion
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