Death claims famed dancer Sally Rand at 75 in California
Sally Rand, legendary fan dancer famed for her ostrich plume routines and a hit at the 1933 Chicago World's Fair, died at 75 in Glendora California after a heart failure. Died at Foothill Presbyterian Hospital where she had been kept alive after cardiac arrest. Born Helen Gould Beck in 1904 she rose to stardom in Hollywood before touring nationwide with her iconic routines.
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Somers Child Featured In Summer Weather Photo
A captioned CT photo highlights a four year old girl daughter of Mr and Mrs William C Somers at 60 Edgewood Dr Grafton as summer heat peaks with a Gene Krebs credit.
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Chuckle Sign on Roofer Track Delights Readers
A playful sign on a roofing crew’s route reads Have one on the house delivering a light moment for neighbors. The witty line plays on the home service theme and local humor, drawing smiles as crews work in the area.
Seduction of Joe Tynan Plays in Area Theaters
Encore reviews the Alan Alda and Meryl Streep film The Seduction of Joe Tynan showing locally. The feature explores power and sex influencing a senator away from his ideals in a provocative political drama.
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Encore
Rand fan recalls Sally Rand at the Chicago fair
C T composing room foreman Bob Niebling recalls Sally Rand thrilling crowds in 1932 and 1933 at the Chicago World's Fair. He remembers her sensational fan dances as the main attraction, noting ticket prices around 75 cents to see her and $1.50 to enter the fair. He recalls attending both years and still remembers the performances vividly.
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Cleveland to default again tonight over water debt
Cleveland will default for the second time in under a year at midnight, city Law Director Jack Schulman says. The default covers 3.3 million in notes from the waterworks contingency fund, complicating efforts to keep control of the $500 million municipal water system. Mayor Kucinich had sought more time from a hostile council. officials call the move contrived and see broader political strategy at play.
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IRA hunt widens after Mountbatten bombing
Police in Ireland detain over 100 suspects in a nationwide sweep linked to the Mountbatten assassination. Two southern farmers were charged with Mountbatten’s murder as investigators pursue a four man IRA team. Lord Brabourne survives and is questioned as authorities plan further inquiries and a royal funeral is set for Westminster Abbey.
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Holiday gas supply plentiful across region
The holiday travel surge shifts from gas shortages to affordability as motorists must pay higher prices. James V. Cresente notes money matters for travel, while oil officials expect more weekend motorists than recent holidays. National AAA shows premium near $1.03, regular about 98 cents, unleaded just over $1.01 per gallon.
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American Automobile Association
Weather outlook for tonight and Saturday
Humid conditions with a low in the mid 60s and a high in the upper 80s. Partly cloudy skies increase the chance of afternoon storms Saturday with a 10 percent tonight and 30 percent Saturday. Winds vary around 10 mph tonight. Sunrise 6:52 a.m. Sunset 8:02 p.m. Details on Page B-5.
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