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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1977

Page

10

Human Fly Eyes 36 Buses in Montreal Daredevil Plans

Montreal born daredevil known as The Human Fly announces a summer feat at the Olympic Stadium involving a 306 foot jump atop a DCR jetliner themed to speed and charity. He compares himself to Knievel and reveals a masked rhinestone costume and concealed identity.

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May 20 in history and notable birth

Almanac notes May 20, 1977 as the 140th day with 225 to go and lists planetary positions. It records Emil Berlinger born on May 20 1851 and historical events from 1506 Columbus death 1927 Lindbergh flight 1963 sit-in ruling and 1974 Nixon tapes. A quote by Charles Dudley Warner is included.

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Goren Bridge by Charles Goren and Omar Sharif 1977

A bridge column from the Chicago Tribune discusses a three no trump contract. It analyzes a deceptive double bluff by South and warns players about doubles in penalties and takeout. The piece promotes Goren’s DOUBLES booklet for a dollar fifty.

Omar Sharif Chicago Tibune Charles Goren

Daily Crossword Puzzle Clues and Grid Preview

The page presents a complete crossword with themed clues and a full set of Across and Down entries. It includes names like Arnold and Ben and references to places such as Atacama and Coventry along with various wordplay tasks and a solver note from Yesterday's Puzzle Solver.

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Snake Handler Bitten as Show Continues at Sea Arama

Gene Ogle, 42, a snake handler at Sea Arama Marine World, was bitten by a Western Diamondback during a live show after demonstrating the snake’s strike. He was in guarded condition at the hospital, the facility said, marking the first bite in over two years.

Sea Arama Marine World Gene Ogle Ogle Ogles Helen Spangler Sea Arama Ms. Spangler

Airport 1977 review pits hijack drama against single plot

Film critic John Anderson argues Airport 1977 delivers a high wow factor with a hijacked 747 sinking in the Caribbean yet suffers from a single-focus structure lacking the multi thread suspense of earlier installments. He commends the effects but tires of repetitive disaster spectacle.

Caribbean John Anderson

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