Al Capp ends Li'l Abner run after 68 years
Al Capp retires at 68 ending Li'l Abner on November 13 after a long run that made Dogpatch famous. The creator leaves behind characters like Taisy Mae Mammy and Pappy Yokum as the strip sinks from public view amid changing times and Capp’s political writing.
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Youth torches himself after spat with girl in Michigan
Peter Reberry, 24, of Grosse Pointe Woods, set himself ablaze in a car after a quarrel with his girlfriend in St Clair Shores. Neighbors dragged him from the burning vehicle, and he was hospitalized in critical condition with burns over most of his body. A one gallon gasoline can was found in the car. In a separate note, Tokyo experienced a strong earthquake with no immediate damage reported.
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Lottery couple’s gamble for million fades to longshot
Tom and Philomena Drake sold belongings to buy 16 000 tickets for the Pennsylvania Millionaire Lottery. After 1 203 tickets failed to win from a 40 000-tickets barrel, a new finalist drawing will use another 40 000 from earlier drawings. Drake, 30, says they aimed to improve health and finances and plans to resume selling. officials doubt computer-assisted play will help.
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Abducted man rescued after ear sent to family
Italian police freed Giuseppe Lupin near Reggio Calabria after a dawn raid that ended a kidnapping. Six suspects were arrested and the victim, though battered, cried as rescuers arrived. The kidnappers had previously sent part of his ear to his family to demand more money. The family had paid $600,000.
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Berman Comedian Shelley Ber mans 12-year-old son has brain tumor surgery
Comic performer Shelley Ber man and his wife Sarah reported their 12-year-old son Joshua underwent brain tumor surgery at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital after admission during their Cincinnati stay for the production of Dont Drink the Water. Joshua’s spine was attacked and a second operation followed. He is paralyzed and listed in fair condition with a prior Los Angeles procedure.
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Lance and spouse defend Carter aide amid resignation row
Lance Labette Lance and her husband Berty defend President Carter's budget director after his resignation. They spoke on ABC-TV saying they supported him and believed he exercised proper judgment despite Senate questions about alleged irregularities in his private banking.
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Finley ordered to pay wife in divorce case
Indiana Court of Appeals upheld a Porter County judge’s ruling requiring A’s owner Charles O Finley to pay Shirley M Finley 250000 in additional legal fees. The decision adds to 50000 in fees already awarded plus an audit of Charles C Finley & Co Inc. Finley also pays 1250 weekly in support.
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