God's Supersalesman to Speak in New Orleans Revival
Rev Bob Harrington, known as God's Supersalesman, will speak today at 9:45 a.m. and 2:30 and 7 p.m. during Church of the Open Door's 25th anniversary in New Orleans. Harrington, a former Alabama layman turned evangelist, promotes a bold, controversial ministry centered on Bourbon Street and his nationwide tours.
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Harrington on Bourbon Street and New London sign drive
A preacher Harrington declares Jesus Christ as his Superstar and attracts converts on Bourbon Street while critics note his theatrical style. In New London, Rotary Club and partners plan a pancake and sausage fundraiser April 5 at the high school cafeteria to buy welcome signs for four state highway entrances, with tickets $2 adults $1 under ten.
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Auto Makers Target 22 MPG Standard For 1981 Cars
UAW proposes that 1981 new cars average 22 miles per gallon and require fuel efficiency disclosures to buyers. It urges less stringent 1977–1981 emissions rules to reach the goal and calls for closing loopholes to prevent delays, asking Congress to reassess auto emission standards and the Ford agreement on a 40 percent fuel economy by 1980.
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Smithsonian Debut Tied to Owens Brothers of New Harmony
In New Harmony Indiana two Smithsonian founders aided by Robert Dale Owen and David Dale Owen shaped the institution. Robert Dale Owen, a U.S. Representative, introduced the bill that Congress passed to fund the Smithsonian. David Dale Owen, America's first geologist, donated much of his mineral collection and helped design plans with Washington architects.
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