Record Christmas tree sales seen as high in 1976
Americans plan a record number of live and artificial trees despite higher prices. Live trees cost more wholesale but strong demand continues with about 27 million sold, led by Scotch pine and Douglas fir. Artificial trees near 26 million in sales, with prices up and dollar value rising due to more units and pricier trees.
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John Koch
Birdsboro
National Christmas Tree Association
American Tree & Wreath
Koch
Don Warning
Montgomery Hill
Sylvia
Silvia
Sillyvester
Stallone
Sly
University of Miami
Feds study quake predictors and claims of clairvoyants
Golden Colorado AP The federal government spends over 10 million dollars this year to test earthquake prediction and allocates 5000 more to examine claims by housewives and psychics. Geophysicist Roger Hunter notes that precise forecasts are rare and often wrong while vague predictions are more likely to appear accurate. The project, four months old, aims to reassure the public about wild theories and to filter real signals from dreams and unsolicited tips.
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Golden
Colo
Roger Hunter
National Earthquake Information Service
California
Hunter
Colorado School of Mines
TV CLEVELAND POLL ON SITCOMS AND RACE
Cleveland State University poll of 280 families conducted with student and Urban League interviewers finds minority characters in TV situation comedies may harm racial relations if shows fail to portray authentic black lifestyles. Dr. Jess Yoder notes progress in blacks in lead roles but warns misrepresentation can hinder understanding across income groups.
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Cleveland
Cleveland State University
Jess Yoder
Yoder
Rocky the Sleeper of the Year Gains Big Oscar Buzz
Los Angeles AP reports that Rocky, a $860000 film, drew a huge audience and critical praise as a hopeful tale of a loser rising to win. Critics compare it to Marty On the Waterfront and Capra era films, boosting Sylvester Stallone’s fame and foreshadowing heavy scrutiny on his future work. Stallone reflects on the film’s impact and his own pressure to sustain quality after becoming a star.
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Los Angeles
Marty
Frank Capra
Sylvester Stallone
Stallone
Dick Tracy
New York City
Tribute to Dominador Fernandez at West Virginia centers
The family thanks the nursing staff of the West Virginia Medical Center and Grafton City Hospital for their help. Gratitude is extended to Father Klug, Bartlett Funeral Home, friends and relatives for their kindness during the illness and death of Dominador Fernandez, beloved husband and father.
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West Virginia Medical Center
Grafton City Hospital
Father Klug
Bartlett Funeral Home
Dominador Fernandez
Networks axe 14 shows in season shakeup
TV networks report 14 axed entries since September with 11 being new 1976 77 season shows. NBC drops Gibbsville and Quest while NBC CBS ABC unveil midseason lineups with six new series four on CBS two on NBC. NBC adds Nightmare and Fantastic Journey with premiere dates in February.
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Los Angeles
Gibbsville
Pennsylvania
NBC
CBS
ABC
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