The Sting Tops Oscar Competition at 46th Academy Awards
Los Angeles AP reports The Sting won seven Oscars including best picture 1973 while Exorcist led early but attracted mature voters favoring standard films. Glenda Jackson and Jack Lemmon won top acting honors. Houseman and O Nea won supporting acting. A nude streaker interrupted the ceremony.
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Liz Taylor Jealous of Oscar Streaker Night Moment
Los Angeles AP report details a nude man identified as Robert Opel streaking the Academy Awards stage with a peace gesture. David Niven reacted with laughter, Elizabeth Taylor followed with nervous giggles, and Opel later claimed the stunt as a joke.
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Campaign Reform Bill Delayed in Missouri Senate Hearing
Missouri campaign financing bill, passed by the House, faces Senate changes. Secretary of State Kirkpatrick condemns a provision allowing one person to form a political committee and fears 1000 daily reports if local races are included. Lawmakers debate tax checkoffs, spending limits, and reporting, with officials urging practical deadlines and enforceable penalties.
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Church Urges Probe Into Viet Nam Commitment Remarks
Senator Frank Church called for a Foreign Relations Committee inquiry into ambassador Graham Martin's confidential cable urging secrecy about U S commitment to South Vietnam. The State Department defended Martin while Kennedy released the memo noting Kissinger ignored the advice and pledged substantial political and moral commitment to South Vietnam.
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