Frankie Avalon stays young by family and fun
Frankie Avalon, now 39, proves staying power beyond beach films. He signs to star as Teen Angel in Grease and emphasizes family life, golf, and a laid back career. He recalls the past while keeping focus on his eight children and marriage, saying his business comes third to his family.
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Chicago Sun-Times
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Sove vocal cords and marriage plans appear in news briefs
Singer Vikki Carr is hospitalized in Houston for observation of a bruised vocal cord after heavy concert tours in Asia and Latin America. Dana Moss, her manager and former husband, said the throat ailment worsened in Omaha, leading to a Denver appearance cancellation.
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Three-Foot Razz May Deter Perpetual Turn Signals
Veterans recall pre CB era tricks to signal drivers with constant turn signals. Virgil Miller notes truckers now rely on CBs while Dean Pohlenz recalls Oz Black’s one eyed car and the three foot rozz horn taps to get a turn signal to shut off.
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Omaha
Lincoln Journal
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Prisoners Ingenious in Getaway Schemes
Inmates at Washington State Penitentiary devise escapes by tunneling hiding in barrels dieting and dressing as women. The spokesman says the upholstery shop escape last month was the first successful break in almost five years. Prisoner Harry Kubacki was involved.
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Lincoln Prison Escape Tales Highlight Aging Tunneler Myth
In a Lincoln Journal feature, prison lore recalls inmates using tunnels, barrels, and daring breaks. A guard notes escapes from maximum security, including a famed tunnel legend Mole Madison who erased records before fleeing in 1949.
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GSA debates Packer plaque at Agriculture Dept cafeteria
Agriculture Secretary Bergland demanded legal justification for removing a plaque honoring Alferd Packer at the Agriculture Dept grill. The plaque, mounting under the department seal, was taken down by Melvin Schick who called it in bad taste. it has since been returned to Stanley Weston, deputy director for public affairs.
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Washington — Agriculture
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Packer
Hinsdale
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