Slim Whitman Surges To Stardom In U S Music Scene
Music men chronicles Slim Whitman rising from a regional idol to a national phenomenon. United Artists hoped for a modest blitz but album sales surpassed 1.5 million as Whitman enjoys renewed fame, plans more records, and big-city tour demands. He remains a familiar star in England since 1973, while U S recognition grows slowly. He comments on street recognition as his fame spreads.
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Oilers acquire Jack Tatum in trade with Raiders
The Houston Oilers obtain controversial defensive back Jack Tatum from Oakland in a two for one trade that sends second-year running back Kenny King to the Raiders. Houston also drafts Craig Bradshaw, a Utah State backup quarterback and brother of Steelers star Terry Bradshaw.
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Bankson to be named Baldwin Wallace basketball coach
Steve Bankson, 39, a basketball coach at Lorain County Community College, is expected to be named head coach at Baldwin Wallace today. He will replace Bob Sapaction at Akron.
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Akron
Economy index sinks to lowest since 1976
The Index of Leading Indicators fell 2.6 percent in March to 131.3, its lowest since October 1976, marking the third largest decline in history and the sharpest drop in five years. Seven of ten indicators declined, with plummeting stock prices and housing permits dragging the gauge.
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Zahorec letters tried to stop housing probe
Former Lorain mayor Joseph Zahorec wrote to President Carter asking for a relaxation and repudiation of ongoing federal investigations into Lorain’s housing repair program. He sent copies to Senators Glenn and Metzenbaum, Rep. Pease, and Vice President Mondale, amid ongoing HUD FBI and Justice probes.
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Carter decries ghoulish display delays return of hostages
President Carter denounces the display of American dead by Iranian militants as ghoulish and vows whatever steps are necessary to secure the safe release of 53 hostages. He defended the rescue mission, stating the goal is safe return, not revenge, while noting ongoing disputes over body handling in Tehran and cross-branch tensions at home.
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Weather Outlook Mixed Clouds and Mild Temperatures
Cloudy tonight with a low in the upper 30s to lower 40s. Mostly sunny Thursday with highs in the low to mid 60s, cooler near Lake Erie. Chance of precipitation 20 percent tonight and 10 percent Thursday. Winds variable, mostly north to northwest under 10 mph. Sunrise 6 26 a.m. Sunset 8 24 p.m. Details on Page A 11.
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Bert Lance acquitted on nine counts in banking case
Former federal Budget Director Bert Lance was cleared on nine counts of violating federal banking laws in Atlanta. The jury deadlocked on three counts. Co-defendant Thomas Mitchell was exonerated on four charges, Richard Carr on three, and H Jackson Mullins on three. Lance expressed happiness at the verdicts. his wife Labelle cried in relief.
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Alfred Hitchcock Dies at 80, Noted Film Producer
Sir Alfred Hitchcock, renowned film producer and master of suspense, has died at age 80. He shaped a generation of cinema with iconic works and lasting influence across the industry.
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