Wichita Wurlitzer: Silent Era Giant Reborn in Century II
The Wichita Wurlitzer, once stored after leaving New York and damaged by a fire, thrives in Century II Exhibition Hall. Organist Billy Nalle says the 2,600 pipes offer timeless quality, with younger players embracing new ideas while preserving Jesse Crawford’s legacy. A $40,000 fund aided its return and a replica console was built after the fire.
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New York
Paramount Theater
Wichita
Billy Nalle
Wichita Theatre Organ, Inc
Benny Goodman
Glenn Miller
Nalle
Seattle
Missionary officials downplay Amin fears in Uganda
The Verona Fathers in Cincinnati see little danger from Idi Amin despite concerns raised by a priest’s father. Father DeGano, who served in Uganda, says Amin’s actions are routine to impress foreigners and notes greater missionary freedom under Amin than under Obote. Edward Conway of Bethel asks for his son’s safety while confirming his son Dennis is happy and unlikely to return.
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Cincinnati
Verona Fathers
Uganda
Idi Amin
Amin
Jack DeGano
Angelo Biancalana
Kampala
Father DeGana
Milton Obote
Obote
Father DeGano
Edward Conway
Bethel
Ohio
Dennis Conway
Verona
Conway
Oregon Becomes First State to Ban Fluorocarbon Sprays
Oregon enacts a first in banning sale of fluorocarbon propellant sprays with enforcement unsure and retailers racing to clear shelves. The law fines up to 1000 and a year in jail for violations while use remains allowed. Local DAs will prosecute, no clear enforcer designated.
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Oregon
Portland
Ore
Fred Meyer, Inc
Dale Warmon
Fred Meyer
Bob Rosenthal
Nob Hill
Rosenthal
Departure ban lifted in Uganda amid US talks
Amin said Americans in Uganda may travel freely while Kampala and Entebbe meetings with US officials were postponed. Radio Uganda reported 240 Americans were restricted last week and told to meet Amin. Arab and African governments urged postponement. The State Department canceled plans to send Talcott Seelye.
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Amin
Uganda
Radio Uganda
International Conference Center
Kampala
Entebbe
United States
Zaire
Saudi Arabia
U.S
State Department
Talcott Seelye
Clear tonight with near freezing low and cool Wednesday
Weatherman notes skies will clear tonight with a low near 20 and Wednesday is expected to be fair with a high in the low 40s. Overnight low 28 after yesterday’s high of 40. Snowfall measured at three inches. Extended outlook calls for slightly warmer conditions with a chance of showers Thursday and Friday and cool, fair weather Saturday.
Law Enacted Protects Taxpayers From IRS Bank Probes
A new law requiring IRS notification before seeking bank records became effective at midnight. Taxpayers gain right to seek court orders to block releases, a change opposed by Atty Gen Griffin Bell who warned of delays. Rep Pete Stark supported the measure as protecting private records from espionage.
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Washington
Internal Revenue Service
Griffin Bell
House
Bell
IRS
Pete Stark
Dcalif
Ways and Means
Father pleads to let son die after car crash
In Wilkes-Barre a grieving father, Robert Rhodes, asks Mercy Hospital doctors to remove the respirator from his 3-year-old son Jeddie who has fatal neck and spinal injuries. Doctors have refused, saying removal would be improper medical judgment.
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Wilkes-Barre, Pa
Jeddie
Robert Rhodes
Mercy Hospital
Samuel Mackall
Victor Ambrose
Rhodes
Denise
Father seeks rapid court action to turn off life support
Luzerne County officials discuss emergency steps as a father pressures for an immediate hearing to end his child's life support. The medical team warns the child could die in minutes, while attorneys consider legal avenues and delays.
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Luzerne
Bernard Brominsky
Brominsky
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Boston
Coup
South Atlantic Ocean
Tom Caton
State Board of Pharmacy
Atty
Jim Durham
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