It's going, going, almost gone shed a tear for the movie musical
Hollywood faces a sharp decline in movie musicals as costs soar and overseas markets wane. Only two productions are planned for the year, while costly flops like Doctor Dolittle and Star! dampen industry prospects. Columbia profits rise thanks to 1968 hits, including Girl and Oliver.
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Today in History January 9 1970 highlights
Highlights note events on this date including Connecticut ratifying the U S Constitution in 1788, Mississippi secession in 1861, Napoleon III death in 1873, Charlotte ascension to Luxembourg throne in 1919, Pacific war reinforcements to the Philippines in 1942, Luzon invasion in 1945, Panama Canal protests in 1964, Cuba land expropriation talks, the Star of India gem recovery, and a drop in U S unemployment to a 15 year low.
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Left Handed Matchmaking At Ipswich Cinema
Ipswich cinema owner David Lowe bans single young men from entering his hall, allowing only those with girlfriends to curb rowdy behavior after incidents of fireworks. He argues couples improve decorum, and admits some necking in back rows is acceptable.
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We Will Be Closed Friday and Saturday Due To Death In The Family
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Consumption Patterns Rise for Americans Over 45
Americans over 45 spend about half of U.S. consumer dollars and show greater discretionary income as children leave home and mortgages decline. This cohort travels more, enjoys higher living standards, and buys premium goods.
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