Williams testifies before Newark grand jury in payola probe
Andy Williams, 43, testified about 30 minutes to a federal grand jury probing payola in the record industry. His attorney said Williams is not a target and acknowledged general questions about his deal with Columbia Records. The inquiry, led by U.S. Attorney Jonathan Goldstein, widens from taped conversations involving Columbia officials and a show business agent convicted of heroin importation.
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Miss National Teenager Lisa Lyon visits Denver event
Chauncey the 9-year-old cougar and Visa joined young pageant winner Lisa Lyon of New Port Richey Florida at a Denver event on Thursday. Lyon has been crowned Miss National Teenager.
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Ford to Be Feted in Japan in Historic Visit
Emperor Hirohito and Empress Nagako conveyed a cordial welcome for President Ford’s expected late November or early December visit. The emperor said the trip will mark the first by a U.S. chief executive in office and offer a chance to deepen ties with the United States. He also pledged support for Queen Elizabeth II’s upcoming Japan tour next summer, the first by a reigning British monarch. The emperor spoke from the Nasu Imperial Villa where the royals are on vacation. they plan to return to Tokyo next Friday.
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Duke and Hepburn begin HAL WALLIS film at Hawk Creek Landing
Duke John Wayne and Katharine Hepburn, new co stars in HAL WALLIS project, started filming at Hawk Creek Landing near Grants Pass on the Rogue River. Wayne said Hepburn impressed as they worked under sunny skies with high temperatures while the pair adjusted to the Rooster Cogburn project.
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Topless Ban Rejected in Wording Tangled Debate
Cocoa Beach Florida, UPI. City Council rejected a proposed topless sunbathing ban by a 3-2 vote. Proponents vowed to reword and try again Sept. 17, amid fierce disputes over defining conventional breast covering and whether the female breast is a sex organ. Local residents, including Cindy Mills and Rita Gragg, testified on privacy and morality in a debate that exposed cleavage between law and public decency.
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Neighbors Plead for Extradition Delay in Tyger Case
Alvin Tyger, 28, a Tucson resident and former Arkansas penitentiary escapee, wins a two month reprieve from extradition. Superior Court Judge Joe Jackson notes governor Williams ordered extradition but grants stay after clemency petitions and local support. Tyger released on recognizance and to return for final hearing.
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Rol ls for Plates: Freeport Farmer Collects 3000 License Tags
Robert Lamm, a 64 year old Freeport farmer, has built a 3000 plate collection in eight years. He buys trades and seeks plates from every state and country, including 1907 pieces. He trades through a worldwide newsletter of the Automotive License Plate Collectors Association and notes vintage plates often fetch high prices. many go for 10 cents per year, with a top paid bid of 27 dollars for a 903 Illinois plate.
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Free speech clash over front yard political sign in Wisconsin
Robert Lermer in Whitefish Bay challenges a village ordinance that bans political signs in private yards until 10 days before an election. Lermer was cited and fined potential up to $2,000, arguing the sign for Lynn Adelman violates his constitutional rights. Officials cite neighborhood impact and state zoning rules as justification while the case proceeds in U.S. District Court.
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Lead poisoning detected in Idaho valley youths
About 175 children in an Idaho valley show lead poisoning linked to environmental factors. State health director Dr. James Bax said CDC tests were awaited to confirm findings from blood tests. Investigators suspect pollution from a Bunker Hill lead and zinc smelter. SO2 emissions were a major concern. State and federal teams will test more students and adults after treatment of affected youths.
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