Mamie Eisenhower Celebrates 80th Birthday in Gettysburg
Former First Lady Mamie Eisenhower and family attend a quiet birthday service at First Presbyterian Church in Gettysburg. A children's choir and 50 well-wishers join as she celebrates with grandchildren including David Eisenhower and Julie Nixon Eisenhower.
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Penelope the Porcupine Reunited After Greenwich Village Theft
Penelope the 11 pound seven month old porcupine is back with her owners after a thief stole items from Liz Troester Morrig’s pickup in Greenwich Village. The crate with Penelope was abandoned when the thief realized the animal’s value. A reader who saw Daily News coverage helped locate Penelope after the abduction.
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Onassis Family Settles Heir Split Over Island Yacht
A source says Christina Onassis bought out Jacqueline Onassis's share of Aristotle Onassis estate including a family island and a luxury yacht. The settlement was reached through a personal arrangement sometime ago.
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Udall breaks both arms in ladder fall at Virginia home
Rep. Morris K. Udall, Democratic presidential hopeful, shattered both arms after slipping from a ladder while inspecting a roof leak at his Virginia residence. He will remain home at least 10 days, canceling hearings, speeches, and meetings in multiple states.
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Ford eyes Palm Springs sites as vacation ends
President Ford returns from a Southern California trip with Mrs. Ford and Susan after golf and swimming. He trims four pounds and says the desert sun helps his voice. He met with James T. Lynn and plans to resume a normal White House schedule while considering Palm Springs as a future home option. Brezhnev visits Belgrade, Tito seeks Yugoslav independence reaffirmation.
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Jean Gabin Dies at 72 French Film Icon Passes Away
Paris AP reports Jean Gabin, a towering figure in French cinema, died at 72 after a heart attack at the American Hospital. The veteran star appeared in about 100 films across 54 years, with famed roles from Pepe le Moko to Inspector Maigret and a Berlin Best Actor award for The Cat. Born Jean Alexis Moncorger, he rose from modest origins to renowned acting, valued for delivering essential character truth rather than star persona.
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Beirut Occupation Declared 99 Percent Complete
Syrian troops and Arab League forces enter Beirut to end 19 months of civil war. They take control of key sites including radio stations the central bank and government offices with Palestinian fighters offering limited resistance amid civilian welcomes. Officials foresee airport operations resuming within a week.
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