Circus Audition Leaves Auditioner in Sawdust
A journalist recounts auditioning for Ringling Bros showgirls in Englewood New Jersey. Described are the chaotic tryouts at the D C Armory on April Fool's Day with dancers, a harsh talent cut, and pay terms of 85 weekly rehearsal pay, 170 trial, and 120 contract, while the girl’s name was not recorded.
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Draft law dies new one coming
New York and Washington reports outline changes in the draft system as a 27 year old rule requiring early registration ends. A once a year registration is planned, with the first mass event in early 1976. Officials stress the law remains in force while details and venues are finalized.
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Texas political boss found dead in ranch car
George Parr known as the Duke of Duval, 74, was found shot dead in his Los Oregues Ranch vehicle after a Rangers chase. Justice of the Peace Elizondo said it was suicide with a pistol found near the body. Parr had been convicted of tax evasion and faced prison, with a pending appeal.
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Texas Rangers
Texas
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Justice of the Peace
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Elizondo
San Diego
Tex
Judge excuses self from Nixon papers case
District Judge Charles Richey removed himself from further participation in Nixon papers proceedings. He signed notices requesting replacement judges after ruling the government owns Nixon’s presidential materials. Prosecutors argued for moving trial venue for Ralph Newman and Frank DeMarco Jr. to their home cities.
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U.S
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Watergate
Ralph Newman
Frank DeMarco Jr
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Chicago
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Los Angeles
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GOP warned to open party in warnings from Scott
Senate Republican Leader Hugh Scott warned that conservative attempts to exclude moderates and liberals could destroy the GOP. He said the party must avoid ideological exclusion and cannot afford rigid barriers that divide the party.
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UPI
Senate
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