France fascinated by Americans and things American
Paris embraces American style as bars, fashion, and Diet trends echo U.S. culture. The Museum dOrsay hosts Chicago exhibits while City Rock Cafe and McDonalds popularize English labels, Elvis memorabilia, and Western dishes. Ambassador Rodgers lauds France as a strong ally.
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France
Charlie Sonneville
le Memphis
McDonall’s
Harvard
New Museum d’Orsay
Chicago
Holiday concert at Thomas Johnson High School
The TJ High School Music Department will stage a holiday concert on Tuesday December 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium. The Ninth Grade/Mixed Chorus Madrigal Singers and Concert Choir will perform with tickets sold at the door. David W. Crawford directs.
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Governor Thomas Johnson High School
Madrigal Singers
Francis Scott Key
Gettysburg
Nashville
Tenn
David W. Crawford
Kodak chief calls for new partnership to aid at risk students
Kay R Whitmore, president of Eastman Kodak, urged a national forum to forge a partnership among parents, schools, and communities to improve early education and reduce high school dropouts. He warned that neglecting student needs harms American business and stressed mentoring, parental involvement, and early intervention programs like Head Start as essential reforms.
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Washington
Eastman Kodak Co
U.S
Kay R. Whitmore
Kodak
Whitmore
Millard Fillmore
Eli Whitney
Bristow Wins $10,000 at Lucky Lights Darts Championship
Eric Bristow, famed Crafty Cockney, wins the 1987 Lucky Lights International Challenge of Champions in New York, taking $10,000 of the $50,000 purse as 360 spectators watch. The event gathers over 200 players from eight nations, with women earning up to half the men’s top prize.
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New York
Eric Bristow
Pinky
Freddy Williams
Penta Hotel
Mr. Bristow
Britain
Atlantic
American Darts Organization
Terri Marcello
Jay Tomlinson
Bull's-Eye News
England
Tom Timlin
Philadelphia
Timlin
Cable industry cautions despite court win
Washington AP report notes a federal court ruling striking down stricter must carry rules may have limited immediate effect on viewers. NCTA president James P Mooney says most cable systems likely keep existing local signals while FCC considers future steps.
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Washington
James P. Mooney
National Cable Television Association
U.S. Court of Appeals For
District of Columbia
Federal Communications Commission
Mooney
FCC
Dennis R. Patrick
Commission
James H. Quello
Public TV
Corporation For Public Broadcasting
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Patrick Kelly
Santa Barbara
Findig
Tina Turner
Joe M. Rodgers
Republic of France
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