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Newspaper
Lincoln Journal
Location
Lincoln, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1977
Page
2
Don Bodfield runs Lincoln’s only full service car wash on K Street. He handles gas pumping, vacuuming, interior cleaning and wash line maintenance while recounting a near-miss incident with a wind blower. He notes daily work includes repairs, conveyor upkeep, and customer interactions.
Former Black Panther leader Eldridge Cleaver was struck in the face by a cream pie as he spoke to a religious group in Vancouver British Columbia. The incident followed Cleaver’s remarks on his conversion to Christianity and he was targeted by Frank Lee who said he acted to protest Cleaver betraying the movement.
Muhammad Ali fears flying and questions danger in the air. John Wayne worries about wind water and fire. Sam Peckinpaugh fears marriage violence a difficult mother-in-law small children and more. Barbara Walters cites violence kidnapping and misquote risk while John Simon dreads views becoming accepted by the majority.
King Vito and nine long haired followers seek to sail the world on a $100,000 schooner named Yacht Freedom. They hawk peanuts to pay off the boat and fund their voyage while hoping for island paradise and spiritual freedom. The group, anchored at City Island, plans to sell 40,000 bags and relies on grace, a publisher, or divine aid to cover the debt and unknown destination.
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