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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1978

Page

20

Birth of Tree Kangaroo Adds to National Zoo Success

Blaze the Matschie’s tree kangaroo and her six month old joey Spark highlight four year progress at the National Zoo Conservation Center Front Royal. The center reports 129 births across species with 97 survivors over 30 days, led by gold lion marmosets maned wolves and Pere David’s deer. Researchers credit relaxed captivity careful observation and a dedicated staff for high survival and advancing species preservation.

Star Front Royal Blaze Larry Collins Collins Matschie National Zoo Little Spark Conservation Center Rock Creek Park Zoo Smithsonian Institution

Theater Is Torn Apart by Protesters

Harold Clurman Theater on West 42nd Street saw 10 attackers rush in during California Reich screening. They ripped seats and the screen, grabbed the stage manager, and stole the film before authorities resumed the show with a new projector. Garfein, survivor of Nazi camps, called the incident a demonstration of fascism.

New York Jack Garfein Garfein West 42Nd Street California Harold Clurman Auschwitz Ordruf Blanche Baker Associated Press Revolutionary Socialist League Committee Against Racism

$18 000 Chateau Lafite Dazzles Guests At Charity Dinner

John Grisanti paid 18000 for a 14 year old Chateau Lafite at an Atlanta auction and served it at an $1500 a plate St. Jude benefit in Memphis. Wine expert J Michael Broadbent warned of a possible cork issue but praised the wine after Grisanti tasted it.

Memphis Tenn John Grisanti James de Rothschild London Grisanti Atlanta

Virginia Voters Set Decision On Parimutuel Betting

Opponents press campaign as statewide poll trends toward no while supporters claim the General Assembly only gave Virginians a chance to decide. Key figures include Sen. Herbert H. Bateman Delegate Richard Hobson and Rev. Jerry Falwell, with Falwell launching a state media blitz costing tens of thousands.

Virginia General Assembly Herbert H. Bateman Newport News Bateman Richmond Times- Dispatch Media General Inc Richmond Newspapers Inc Richard R. G. Hobson Alexandria Hobson Jerry Falwell Lynchburg Roanoke Falwell Thomas Roads Baptist Church

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