Jerry Elam runs Rent-A-Jalopy in Fort Worth
A retired air traffic controller named Jerry Elam turned a faded used car lot into Jerry's Rent-A Jalopy in Fort Worth Texas offering classic cars with WWII ration stamps and low weekly rates starting at 25 dollars no mileage charge. The piece notes a separate item: Walter Mears, Pulitzer winner, received an honorary Doctor of Letters from Middlebury College in Vermont.
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Amy Carter and Scot Robertson Visit Plains with Comics Gift
Amy Carter and her boyfriend Scot Robertson walked in Plains Georgia on Tuesday with nurse Mary Fitzpatrick. Scot’s mother described them as lifelong sweethearts as he presented a two foot high stack of comics to welcome her home. SAP Wien
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SC House approves resolution commending all who have not been commenced yet
The South Carolina House unanimously backs a resolution praising all persons who since the past five months performed worthy acts. The measure passed the Senate last week and the House Tuesday, author Sen. Thomas Smith says it ensures no one is left out despite criticism of such proclamations. Also reports on a Florida family finding $1,000 in a green lawn and returning a missing wallet to a Lansing man, plus details on Muhammad Ali and Veronica Porche wedding plans for June 19 at Beverly Wilshire and Yitzhak Rabin's wife paying a fine in a U S bank account case. Rabin’s wife and husband faced penalties in a separate Israeli political chapter.
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Missing Angel in Los Angeles halts Charlie’s Angels season start
Production on the second season of Charlie’s Angels begins in Los Angeles without Farrah Fawcett Majors who will not return. Cheryl Ladd steps in to play her younger sister Jill Munroe, a role originally written for Fawcett Majors who left last March to pursue films. The producers claim her contract acceptance implied signing. Peter Ustinov earns Warsaw Kurier Polski Order of the Smile for UNICEF concerts that delight Polish children, with a ceremonial pledge and playful sour lemon juice.
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Margaret Trudeau to cover Queen Elizabeth Jubilee on ABC
ABC-TV has signed Margaret Trudeau to cover parts of Queen Elizabeth II's Silver Jubilee celebrations in England this week. A network spokesman said the estranged wife of Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau will prepare a photojournal to be aired next week.
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Sammy Davis Jr Walks Off Stage Then Pays All Tabs
Entertainer Sammy Davis Jr. quit a Harrah's Lake Tahoe dinner show claiming he lacked it tonight. He told 700 guests he did not have the performance, then paid for everyone’s food and drinks, an act spokesmen estimated at over 10000 dollars.
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U S Cuba UK on envoy trade move toward restored ties
Washington reports a tentative three way envoy exchange between the United States Cuba and Britain marking a first diplomatic exchange since 1961. Negotiators in New York outlined most details as President Carter signaled possible full friendship may come later while Cuba expands its military technician presence in Africa and Latin America. Carter said progress depends on Cuba and he will move as they do. He noted exchanges of friendly messages with Fidel Castro.
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Anti homosexual bills pass Fla legislature
Florida lawmakers approve measures banning same sex marriage and adoption rights with a critic calling the move a message to “go back in the closet.” Senate votes show wide support. House already passed them and Governor elects to sign. A related amendment would publicize reasons for adoption denials. A Dade County non discrimination ordinance faces a June 7 referendum.
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Women cadets excel at Air Force Academy graduation
AIR FORCE ACADEMY Colo AP today marks graduation for seniors but first year women may be the proudest group. Of 157 women entering last year 190 reached Recognition Day and Project Blue Eyes shows they improved more than men in most fitness tests and outperformed in some exercises. Bonnie Schaefer praised their effort and determination.
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