Sun sets on empire as embassy party ends era
The British embassy garden party in Washington hosted Princess Anne for Queen Elizabeth II's 25th year on the throne. Embassy spokesman David Walker says it was the last big bash with 1,600 invitations this year, down to about 210 next year due to Britain's economic troubles. Guests wore marquees and enjoyed strawberries and cream as hints of a more austere celebration loom. a dowager remarked that prunes and custard may replace the feast.
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Former PA House Speaker Fineman Sentenced to Two Years in Prison
Federal Judge John Fullam sentenced former Pennsylvania House Speaker Herbert Fineman to two years in prison after his conviction for obstructing justice in an influence peddling probe. The 66-year-old lawyer received a $5,000 fine and defense pleas describing any jail term as barbaric and painful were rejected.
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Vigoda refuses to work without compensation for lost role
Abe Vigoda says he will not report for work on Barney Miller and Fish until he is paid about 50 000 for a miniseries role he lost after a last minute scheduling change by executive producer Danny Arnold that interrupted July and August taping. Former President Ford remains interested in another run for the presidency, says former aide Ron Nelsen. Wilkeson reports Ford dined with the couple and heard a hopeful “maybe” on another bid.
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Trudeau returns home to Ottawa welcomed by family
Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau arrives from London to Ottawa greeted by his recently separated wife Margaret and their three sons. After greetings, the Trudeau family heads to a waiting limousine for airport departure.
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Edsel Ford Leads Nostalgic Broad Street Motorcade in NYC
Edsel Ford TI, Ford Motor Co's great grandson, led a Broadway motorcade marking the firm's fifth anniversary escorted by Mayor Beame in a Model T. Spectators watched twelve vintage autos travel from City Hall to Liberty Street as a 1911 double decker bus carried passengers. Separately, Kim Jones, a 17 year old, found a 4.56 carat ruby worth up to 100000 while mining gravel near Franklin NC. Her family planned to Florida trip when the discovery occurred. George Plimpton urged Harvard Class Day graduates to delay entering the job market, suggesting they unpack and stay in, noting graduates face scarce opportunities.
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Coed 15 earns diploma amid boos and police escort
Kimberly Clark, 15, graduates Hamilton Township High School in Columbus with a diploma earned in three years of study. She faced boos from peers, harassment calls, and burglary threats prompting a police guard at the commencement attended on the school football field. She plans to attend Ohio University West to study piano and clarinet after turning 16.
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Million-dollar misattribution at Rothschild sale shocks London art market
London dealer David Caritt says a painting bought for 14960 at Sotheby's Rothschild sale is a long lost Fragonard work titled The Toilet of Psyche. He identifies the piece as Fragonard’s The Toilet of Psyche, correcting Sotheby’s attribution to The Toilet of Venus by Carl Van Loo. The Louvre paid about 1 million for a Fragonard piece previously.
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Luxembourg Denies Prince Charles Engagement With Marie Astrid
A Luxembourg palace official rejected reports that Prince Charles will announce an engagement to Princess Marie Astrid. The London Daily Express item was said to reflect a misunderstanding about a private press reception hosted by Grand Duke Jean.
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