Jury pick in Nichopoulos drug trial tightens
In Memphis the jury selection for Dr. George Nichopoulos, the Elvis Presley physician accused in a 14 count indictment of overprescribing dangerous drugs to Presley and eight other patients, could finish today. Witnesses include the Presley autopsy pathologist as prosecutors and James F. Neal leads the defense.
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Unusual auction surpasses itself in Long Beach fundraiser
A cancer research fund raiser in Long Beach topped prior records, with organizers estimating around 360000 dollars raised in a single evening. The seventh annual auction and dinner at the Ridder estate featured silent and live auctions, a dinner, and scrip bidding to cover more than 1000 items, with 620 guests under a giant tent. Funds benefit the American Cancer Society and all money goes to the anti cancer effort. The event began six years ago and has grown tenfold since its first 1975 kickoff.
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Boycott of TV on Hold Across Nation
Tupelo AP reports fundamentalist watchdog group Coalition for Better Television has delayed a boycott of advertisers sponsoring shows with sex and violence until at least January. Rev. Donald Wildman said monitoring continues with 150 volunteers nightly, split into groups watching sexual content violence and profanity and beverage consumption while awaiting further action.
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Braniff Offers 20 Percent Off Coach Seats Nationwide
Braniff announces 20 percent or more discounts on all coach seats for every flight to all mainland U S cities with some fares even lower. Fly Braniff now and earn double Travel Bonus Bonanza points through November 15 1981. Specific city prices include Corpus Christi 60 80 Dallas Fort Worth 25 40. For reservations call Braniff Midland Odessa 563-3885 or toll free 800 92 4300.
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