Abe Lincoln in Illinois TV remake praised by NBC critics
AP writer notes Robert E. Sherwood's Abe Lincoln in Illinois retains impact after 30 years. Jason Robards Jr. portrays Lincoln with sensitivity while Kate Reid's Todd grows shallowly. Production praised for period detail though motivation of Lincoln and Mary Todd implied weaknesses.
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Red Skelton complains over CBS time slot shift
In Palm Springs Red Skelton blasts CBS for moving his 8:30 p.m. time slot after 13 years of consistency. He cites declining ratings as the reason and says he is sick of the schedule change.
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Vienna Doctor Arrives for Shah of Iran Medical Checkup
Prof Karl Fellinger, an internal medicine specialist from Vienna, has arrived in Innsbruck to perform a medical checkup for the Shah of Iran. The reason for the consultation has not been disclosed.
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Vatican City AP Archbishop Jose Slipyj of the
Vatican City report notes Arch bishop Jose Slipyj of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church in exile, with limited details on his status. The brief dispatch references his position and possible developments affecting leadership in the church.
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Norfolk Sailor Charged in Louisiana Woman's Slaying
Norfolk based sailor Clyde Y Giddens 23 a shipfitter in the Navy is charged with the brutal murder of a Louisiana woman. The case involves exhumation and dismemberment findings following an investigation requested by the Louisiana Governor and a former wife identification of clothing.
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Parked Between Rails Near New Britain Mishap
A New Britain incident reports a motorist mistaking a railroad bed for a roadway behind New Haven Railroad trains. Police towed the car after discovering the error.
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Marina Oswald Emerges Calm at Warren Commission Hearings
Marina Oswald, widow of Lee Harvey Oswald, appears calm and composed amid a crowd of photographers and Secret Service as she attends the Warren Commission hearing in Washington. She answers questions with a soft voice and limited English, refusing interviews but asserting she believes her husband shot Kennedy.
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Pearl Buck to Speak at Randolph-Macon College Commencement
LYNCHBURG AP Pearl S Buck Nobel laureate in literature will deliver the commencement address at Randolph-Macon Woman's College on June 7. The event marks the college's 50th anniversary since her graduation in 1914, with Buck noted for The Good Earth and works on China.
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Caught in Bus Door Kills 10-Year-Old Boy
New York report says Douglas Johnson died after his foot was caught in a bus door and he was dragged 50 feet before the door released. He was killed under a rear wheel. the driver claimed he did not know the boy was caught.
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Veal Cutlets Breaded and Pan Fried
A recipe note describes frying veal cutlets breaded in beaten egg and crumbs. The method calls for light seasoning and serv ing immediately, yielding a tender, golden crust.
Brake bottle causes car crash in store incident
John Thornton of Flushing New York stepped on the brake pedal after a soda bottle rolled under the pedal. The bottle neck pressed the gas pedal causing a crash that smashed a brick wall two windows and the manager's office but left no one injured.
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