Pompidou a Crown Prince of Gaullist Move Sees Pilot Role
Shrewd Paris observer Pierre Galante rates Georges Pompidou as the Gaullist successor, noting his mass appeal and ambition. The piece contrasts Pompidou with De Gaulle and cites further analysis on athletic evolution and vitamin science from Herbert Bailey and Dr John Staige Davis Jr.
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De Gaulle’s Succession Hints Shadow 1972 French Election
The article discusses the timing of the 1972 election in relation to Pompidou's potential succession within Gaullist ranks. It notes De Gaulle’s enduring popularity, the Vallon-Capitani faction’s possible challenge, and De Gaulle’s paradoxical comment on predecessors. Malraux remarks on the difficulty of succeeding a leader like De Gaulle.
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Vallon-Capitani
Elysee Palace
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The Vitamin Kids Basketball Composition Recalled
A nostalgic look at a youth league where extreme height disqualified players from joining teams, noting that exceptionally tall players like Bill Russell or Wilt Chamberlain would not have made the squad.
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Bill Russell
Wilt Chamberlain
Lockheed Faces Congress Over Bolt Breakage And Criticism
The article critiques Lockheed’s handling of a bolt failure on a 250 mph helicopter and implies a Capitol Hill grilling. It notes Lockheed’s historic jet and aircraft achievements, then questions what the company has produced recently as Washington pressures it.
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Vietnam
Berlin
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Washington
Mirror of Your Mind Braggarts Seek Fresh Acquaintances
Question and answer column profiles bragging, domestic abuse, and a receding chin as signs of character. It discusses boasters needing new listeners, pity for habitual abuse victims, and the link between facial features and temperament with references to M. E. Mitchell and How to Read the Language of the Face.
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Love and Grace in Bible Sayings
A minister emphasizes that love and grace are two of the Bible’s greatest words. The speaker distinguishes grace from human grace and notes these attributes reveal God’s mercy and forgiveness drawing believers to the Cross of Christ.
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Lord Jesus Christ
Billy Graham’s Message of Redemption for All
A Chicago Tribune item references Billy Graham stating God’s work on the Cross provides what people cannot achieve themselves. The note emphasizes a universal redemption theme attributed to Graham’s preaching.
Broadway gossip and society notes of celebrities
Joan Crawford's daughter Chris tina and producer Harvey Medlinsky wed in a Mexican exit. Rod and Mary Laver expect a baby in August. Dennis Ralston also due then. Wendy Westbrook married Columbia professor Donald Faerey. The Baja Marimba Band moves to Sherry Netherland. Edward Villelas quits pas de deux. Julie Harris orders a malt at Clos Normand to keep weight up.
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Joan Crawford
Christina
Harvey Medlinsky
Bill Bolands
Joe Louis
Martha
Rod and
Mary Laver
Dennis Ralstons
Sheilah Graham
Wendy Westbrook
Columbia
Donald Faerey
Sherry Netherland
Edward Villelas
Splitsville
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Kathryn Grayson
Johnny Johnston
Bob Tower
Lee Berry
April Shawhan
Laurey
Ado Annie
Lincoln Center
Wyatt Cooper
Gloria Vanderbilt
Julie Harris
Clos Normand
Dreamers Sparks and Notable Dates Stir Film Gossip
Angela Langsbury in her 40s and Michael York in his 20s share intimate scenes in The Dreamers. Sammy Davis Jr. dates Peggy Lipton of Mod Squad, while Tuesday Weld becomes Wednesday's Child after a split from Claude Hartz.
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Michael York
Dreamers
Sammy Davis Jr
Mod Squad
Peggy Lipton
Tuesday Weld
Claude Hartz
Broadway Masks Discount and Celebrity News Roundup
Famed rubber De Gaulle masks see price cuts in Broadway shops. Sydelle Kern, 23, a New York kindergarten teacher, wins the Schaefer Beer Talent Hunt and will have a jingle recording reach 25,000 radio and TV spins. John Lennon changes middle name to Ono after marrying Yoko Ono. Shecky Green and Regine Cartier anticipated to wed soon in Las Vegas show business circles.
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Winston
Ono
Yoko Ono
Vegas
Shecky Green
Regine Cartier
Pope Urges Simple Dress for Clergy Amid Reform
The Pope issues a decree requesting bishops and cardinals to avoid pompous attire as a model of humility. He will soon be seen adopting a simpler ceremonial style himself.
Mystery Writers Award Winners Include Convict and Ex Detective
Richard Johnson fights a 40 year Minnesota robbery rap as a convict and Dorothy Uhnak, once a lady detective, now a police work teacher, shares the Edgar Award. Uhnak notes she had no part in imprisoning her co winner. John Creasy praises his many thrillers and announces engagement but omits the gal’s name. Sherman Edwards ends with 11 dollars in bank as 1776 opens and forecasts about 150000 from Broadway run.
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Dorothy
Edgar
Oscar
John Creasy
Clos Normand
Sherman Edwards
Veteran actor Chill Wills reflects on humor and career in town
The retired star recalls not chasing gimmicks for laughs and says he never aimed to be funny. Born in Seagoville, Wills details a long path from vaudeville to film and TV, including The Over-the-Hill Gang and The Rounders, plus voicing Francis the mule.
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Chill
Seagoville
Clark Gable
Spencer Tracy
St. Louis
Honky Tonk
The
Invisible Star
Francis-the-talking-mule
Beekeeper in The Alamo Pursues Texas Return
Chill says critics rated his performance high but he believes his acting lacks drama. He jokes about staying in Texas after the film, preferring to fan himself with his money once acting is done.
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Chill
Beekeeper
Texas
Chill Wills Laughs About Riches From Fame
The actor Chill Wills says God has been good to him and jokes about his wife being rich. He notes their need for summer money, winter money, and tax money, claiming the riches from making people laugh belong to him.
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Chill
Chill Wills
Speeding Lackland AFB car crashes into Hamburgers
A Lackland AFB airman’s speeding car struck a traffic island at Culebra and Bandera early Wednesday and skidded over 500 feet before crashing into Jim's Hamburgers at 122 Bandera. The incident highlights ongoing local traffic hazards and recalls other May historical notes from The San Antonio Light.
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Culebra
Bandera
Jim
Dirigibles Return to Relevance Fueling Global Reach
In 1969 authors discuss a potential comeback for lighter-than-air ships. US research explores a nuclear powered airship with near unlimited endurance for freight and luxury travel. The Soviet Union plans a 275 foot rigid airship to lay lines and move heavy gear in Siberia.
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United States
Soviet Union
Soviet D-1 airship built of plastic and foam
The D-1 airship will fly up to 23000 feet and be made mostly of plastic. It uses bolted plastic plate panels with foam cores and a three wheel landing gear. It will hover using lifting platforms and winches, and could carry up to about a hundred passengers in three cabins.
Test Your Horse Sense By Dr. Crane Quiz Key
Hot box. Filly. Malaria. Gasoline. Eve. The answers indicate horse related terms and associations with boxes, kinship of mares, mosquito borne disease, fuel type, and the biblical name linked to a snake.
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George W. Crane
Eve
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