Goober Pyle actor George Lindsey dies at 83
Nashville mourns the death of George Lindsey known as Goober on The Andy Griffith Show and Hee Haw. The actor died after a brief illness at age 83, with Marshall Donnelly Combs Funeral Home confirming the Sunday morning passing. Lindsey portrayed Goober from 1964 to 1971 on TV and remained a beloved humorous figure.
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City council ends tourism bureau contract amid bids for marketing
The city council voted to fire the tourism bureau as the marketing partner amid talks on requests for proposals. Coracy says he had no inside info, while Mayor Fritzler and several council members deny soliciting favors. The bureau and Coracy seek a role in future city tourism marketing through a new process.
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Governors appoint university boards amid scrutiny and reform debate
Illinois stories highlight gubernatorial appointments and past improprieties, with Quinn and Blagojevich era findings. The Association of Governing Boards notes merit screening can improve governance. Minnesota uses a 24 member Regent Candidate Advisory Council to shortlist candidates for regents, with legislative ratification and depoliticization goals.
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Today in History May 7 2012 notable events listed
Highlights include Browning born in 1812 in London and the first inaugural ball in 1789 New York for George Washington. Others: Lusitania sinking in 1915, Glenn Miller recording Chattanooga Choo Choo in 1941, German surrender in 1945, Ford ending Vietnam era in 1975, Seattle Slew Derby win in 1977, Agent Orange settlement in 1984, Endeavour first spaceflight in 1992, Seattle Slew death in 2002, Queen Elizabeth II White House visit in 2005.
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Inaccurate notice found in The Southern call line
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