Contestants sue Mrs America pageant over alleged rigging
Denise Ames and Vic e Indon claim the Mrs America pageant was fixed with the winner predetermined by design and consent of operators. They seek 2 million dollars in a Superior Court suit filed Monday, with more than 25 other contestants backing the allegations. The suit accuses pageant owner Marmel of favoritism and cites seating and travel perks for the top contestant’s family. Paddy Boyd, Mrs Louisiana, is named as winner. Coleman dies at 77 after frail health.
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Maureen Reagan Considers Run for U S Senate
Maureen Reagan, daughter of President Reagan, says she is thinking very seriously about a U S Senate bid and will decide within two months. She dismissed her father's earlier remark as misunderstood and noted she has not accepted campaign contributions yet while meeting with potential donors. Hayakawa, seeking re election, would face nine Republican hopefuls including her if she runs.
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Hoffmann LaRoche Agrees to Valium Ad Warnings
Newark based Hoffmann La Roche Inc will revise advertisements to include warnings that Valium users could become dependent on the tranquilizer. The change follows a report noting the company’s planned modification to its ad disclosures.
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