Greatest Lover critique shows Wilder’s directing dream flawed
Chicago Tribune reviewer Gene Siskel argues Mel Brooks influence tautens Wilder and Feldman projects. He finds The World's Greatest Lover and The Last Remake of Beau Geste derivative, with weak, unsympathetic leads, slow or obvious jokes, and miscast villains, predicting limited future as director.
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Ear on Washington and the 13th Zodiac Sign
A column mocks astrology with a claim of a 13th zodiac sign by Archne the spider and famed figures like Uri Geller and Edgar Cayce. It notes Sydney Omarr’s dismissal, reports Nixon’s Christmas calls, and jests about media moves and pop culture quips.
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One third of fed workers should be fired says Byington
CPSC chairman John Byington calls federal staffing a disaster and urges removal of about one third of workers. He says the bureaucracy makes hiring and firing nearly impossible and notes he has dismissed only one of nearly 900 employees in 18 months.
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Sherlock Holmes 125th Birthday Party at Cuyahoga CC
Friends of Sherlock Holmes gather at Cuyahoga Community College Western Parma to celebrate his 125th birthday with an English style buffet dinner a film showing The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and a planned appearance by Holmes. The event costs 8.50 for full program 2 for film and party only and dinner begins at 6 30 with film at 8. Co sponsors include CCC West community services division Mrs Hudsons Lodgers and Baker Street Irregulars. Reservations through community services.
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