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his new comedy album, "Let's Get Small,'
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In recent months we have seen the formation o
Senate-House c ommittees to probe the assassination:
of John Kennedy and Martin Luther King becausi
some feel that there is still evidence being sup
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?< niiiy soon sec another committee for
mod t<? investigate an assassination long thought t<
have heen solved, the murder of Abraham Lincoln
Sunn Classic Pictures will soon request Congress ti
consider evidence gathered by David W. Balsiger
historical researcher, that may disprove the theor;
proposed to Americans in history texts concernini
Lincoln's assassination. They offer a new ex
planation <?f a conspiracy within the upper level o
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A successful dinner theatre must achieve thre<
fundamental goals: establish a pleasant atmosphere
serve good food and present a good theatrical per
formance. With its current production of "Never To<
Ixite," Hier's Dinner Theatre succeeds on all counts
flier's Building is ideally suited for a dinnei
theatre. The state is in the cenfpr of:? r?nm nni c<
large as to resemble a warehouse nor so small as t<
be uncomfortable when crowded. The settin(
promotes good rapport both with the actors and witl
your fellow diners. The decor, while dominated b;
tables, is softened by the lighting used and the art
work displayed.
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They offer their findings in a new movie, presently
playing at the Miracle Theater, "The Lincoln Con
spiracy". The movie displays the evidence in s
f matter-of-fact method with Brad Crandall's
s narration, pointing out discrepancies throughout the
? picture. The picture attempts to show how foui
groups of government officials and businessmei
wanted to expel Lincoln by directing and assisting
3 Booth in his efforts.
[> The movie directs the viewer to believe that certain
congressmen, such as senators John Conness, Edwin
y Stanton and others, plotted against Lincoln to free
% I heir hands and deal with the South in the way which
suited them, as opposed to Lincoln's plan for peaceful
f unification.
See LINCOLN, page lti
adequate buffet,
, tor entertainmen1
I must fault, however, the use of canne<
background music The intimacy provided by a liv<
pianist would perfectly complement a dinner theatre
e 'Hie music needs to be changed to a more relaxed
harmonious work rather than the woodwim
dominated selection heard Friday night.
a The buffet, while perhaps not the "Gourmet Buf
fet" touted by the ads. is still very enjoyable. Thi
r food tended to be bland, sacrificing outstanding
3 flavor for general acceptance, but the entrees of frie<
^ chicken, swedish meatballs and roast beef wen
5 skillfully prepared.
i For me, though, the most enjoyable part of th<
i meal was the second dessert table which consisted o
a huge basket of fruit flanked by a large wheel o
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CLYDE and most ol
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tin's time has come. With the his thumb f
ie of his debut comedy album, stopped, St<
mall," Martin is celebrating everybody,
the top of the comedy world. Until rece
of comedy seems to be con- slow process
ing. What was considered Smothers Bi
ears ago might be considered an Emmy I
oday's standards. Many performing
'Bend with the trends," at- writing mat
meet the needs of the con- worked out I
udience. talk shows,
Martin. His material and Show." Wii
have been with him for years. pearances i
1 appearances of the "Tonight debut as gu
ining more than 5 years ago, late Januar
ecent guest host appearance a key in 1
aturday Night Live," Martin popularity
yith his basic approach to "Tonight" I
las created such a character, Night Live'
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i audience as if his lifestyle is tour which I
ould be emulated by all. "I country to I
you're thinking," Martin According
Steve's wearing loafers ... no "Crawdadd
shoes!" Suddenly he breaks two or thre<
>rusof "Born to be Wild." more heavi
appearing ii
HAS spoiled Steve Martin's a short fil
I love bread, love money. I entitled "1
... see these socks? $300.00. which is bt
sink, oh, a gasoline powered current toui
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Martin perform in person. He Francisco. 1
audience where he wants to,
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Dili man) is relieved of the crini
Lincoln.
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rten does. One time he took a
/eral hundred out to the road,
1 to hide, and casually put out
or a ride. When the first car
?ve gleefully shouted, "Okay,
c'mon out! We got a ride!"
ntly, Steve's rise to fame was a
5. He began as a writer for the
rothers Comedy Hour, winning
for his efforts. Deciding that
was more rewarding than
erial for others to use, Steve
his act and began to appear to (
in particular, the "Tonight
th more than 25 guest apinder
his belt, Steve made his
est host for Johnny Carson in
y of this year. This proved to be
lis rapid rise to nationwide
. Martin has since hosted
Four times, NBC's "Saturday
' three times, and is currently
lie of a three month, sell-out
:akes him from one end of this
he other.
{ to a recent interview in
y," Steve will probably tour for
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ly involved with writing and
i movies. He has already made
m for Paramount Pictures,
lie Absent-Minded Waiter,"
nng shown with Steve on his
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ET SI 3ALL" is a recording*of
. the "Boardinghouse" in San
It contains several of Steve's
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e of having assassinated JyJ