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MERRY GO ROUND Jock IXt, Igr United Ftalorqi Smfettc ramoimu Features Vallejo, Titttday, April 31, 1174 YOUR HOROSCOPE NevYwfc KJU. WASHINGTON President Nixon apparently arranged special tax breaks for the nwie industry, nhich his campaign aides used to squeeze political support from Hollywood stars in 1972, This is strongly suggested in confidential campaign memos. which we have just uncovered. The memos also speak of using actress All MacGraw to lure Henry Kissinger to Hollywood. where be might be persuaded to whisper Nixon sentiments into the ears of film celebrities.

"We should ask Henry." suggested one memo, "to say something like. 'It would make me very happy if you could see your way clear to help re-elect President Nixon. I have great faith in Richard Nixon and I know you do. As it happened, Kissinger flew off to Peking instead of Hollywood, and Pat Nixon was rushed in the last minute to woo the Him folks. But tbe tax benefits, apparently, had the best effect.

The scenario that the Nixon forces wrote for the political conquest of Hollywood is revealed in confidential memos that were shuffled between Attorney General John Mitchell, ex-White House staff chief H. R. Haldeman and campaign aides Jeb Magruder, Herbert Porter and Fred LaRue. The memos begin on Oct. 18.

1971. with a complaint from Porter fco Mitchell that the campaign was "short of lists of celebrities." Porter suggested seeking celebrities from the movie industry which, he confided, was deeply in Nixon's debt. He explained that the President had met in San Gemenie with the industry's iop brass on April 5. 197! They -pleaded for some sort of tax relief." related Porter. The President obligingly had promised "he wouid take a look at the possibilities "Shortly thereafter," triumphantly reported Porter.

"the issued a statement dramatically changing tbe amortization schedules allowed for film production. In addition, there have been other changes regarding tax deferrals. '-And finally, the Administration's Investment Credit BiU will be of significant benefit to the film production industry." Porter added that Ex- port-impon Bank loans were also going to the moue industry. Some benefits for movjeland according to Porter's memos. were obtained personally by the President.

Our own sources say that Nixon's Commerce Secretary Maurice Stans also pushed through a lax concession "for Hollywood. Stans was the ciiief campaign fund-raiser for Nixon in 1972. To make sure the movie moguls understood where ineir blessings coming from. Porter brought them together with Mitchell. The purpose of the meeting.

Porter declared, was to "give a short memory course on what the President has done for the film industry," Then Michel! was supposed to ask the movie pr as a quid pro quo. how to "maximize ceiebr:" parncipaiaon in the 1972 campaign." precaution was axen to keep the meeting secret. Porter said movie men had assured frm that Mitchell "should not fear any unfavorable publicity from such a gathering." 1 Attending were Warner Brothers' Dick Zanack, MCA's Mike Maiiiand. Universal's Taft Schreiber. and Universal Television's Frank Price.

Columbia's Peter Guber and Sta Irntn Jr. Zanuck was named chairman of the group. It was agreed thai Henry Kissinger would be the best drawing card to attract movie stars to a political affair. Because Kissinger had once dated Al: MacGraw and vias still ciose to the actress and her then-husband Bob Evans. Porter suggested using "Evans and MacGraw's friendship wirti Henry Kissinger" to bring the foreign policy czar to Hollywood.

Kissinger finally agreed to put in an appearance in Hollywood on June 17, 1972. Porter wrote Mitchell enthusiastically that "if Kissinger could be persuaded to stay an extra day it would be additional icing on the Bui the guest of honor begged off and was next heard from in Peking. The respected Schreiber was beginning to get edgy over fhe manipulation of Porter and Magruder, After Kissinger reneged. Schreiber told us. 'I tried lo cancel the affair." The White House, however, sent Pat Nixon to substitute for Kissinger and toe party was held.

YOUR HEALTH Headstands And Brain By LAWRENCE E- LAMB. M.D. DEAR DR. LAMB You mentioned in one of your co'umns certain types of memory exercises. 1 your attention to whal some people -o be a physical exercise to improve memory, the headland.

Most writers on the subject of yoga, particularly yoga claim that the practiced for a minutes daily increases not onh memory, ba; concentration. 1 feel that this has been the case ior me. DEAR READER Tnank you for trying to be hXpful. 1 am aware of these ideas, I do not recommend headstands for older people with memory problems. I they could be quite dangerous.

because of ihe popularity of yoga in some circles, I would warn older people with these problems lo avoid this. As a matter of fact, I studied the effects of tilting normal, healthy people bead down in conjunction with experiments to study problems we were afraid we might have with the astronauts space flight. used a tilt table. The astronauts descnbed themselves as "purple astronauts" duiing the head down test. The Xad down position can simulate some powerful reflexes from arteries in the neck.

These can markedly slow the heart. This, in turn, decreases the amount of blood the heart is pumping. These powerful reflexes can slow the heart and allow irregular beats to take charge of the hearts function. Young, healthy people can do this easily but I would be quite concerned about those people who have disease in the arteries to the bram doing such things. There Oughta Be A Law SSSST DOROTHY MANNERS The Hottest Couple Here JST MEEDS r'HCXJSTeRW TOO GOOD THAT SOU HAVE TO STORE STJPF FOR 1O VEARSOR BEFORE iou FINALLY DECIDE rTsfOO HOLLYWOOD Tbe couple causing tbe most chit-chat in London is Paukoe State, widow of Laurence Harvey and David Jr.

They are here, there and everywhere and looking very happy. Both Pauline and David Jr. are recovering from recent shocks in their love lives. Hers was the sadness ol Larry's long illness and death and bis is the broken "engagement" to Ann Turkel who suddenly became engaged lo Richard Harris. Just what tbe Tnrkel-Harrts status Is remains a bit of a mystery.

The marriage was postponed and gossip was that it was definitely off. Then came reports it was merely hdd in abeyance and is scheduled for May. If Paulene has found new happiness, all her friends are happy. Tbere has been too much tragedy in her life. ANN LANDERS Schooling Vital To Earning Power Dear Ann Landers: Sylvia Porter had a wonderful column recently that should be dis- cassed in every freshman high school class hi the country.

So often students wonder It it's worth it to stay in sdicoi and get an education. That job for $80 a week looks awfully good to them, especially compared to hitting the books aad studying for exams. A lot of students drop out. Almost always they regret it. The job blows up.

They are laid They find that without a high scrooi diploma it's not easy to get another job that amounts to anything. They feel tao old and out of it return high school. It's a preity grim siory and usually ends up with the dropout stuck in some fourth-rate slot lor the rest of his life. Miss Porter's column quotes figures from ihe U. S.

Census Bureau that settle, once and all. what education' is worth in dollars and cents. Here are the facts: I transferred to a school in New Jersey in mid-semesier. One cf the other guys went to New York. Mr.

C. wound up with the Pom. When we said our goodbyes not cne word was mentioned about the money owed us for the dog. Would I look like a cheapskate if I wrote and asked for my $32? Is it too late now? -Dog Gone Dear Gone: What do you have to lose? The guy will either ignore your letter, tell yon he hasn't got tbe dough right now, or send a check. It's worth a 10 cent stamp.

Bnt keep in chum, you left him the third of the dog that eats. Educational Level Less than 8 vears Your Lifetime Worth SI59.COO Elementary school graduate 5192,000 High school drop-out S216.000 Higti school graduate S3H.OCO College tone to three years) S30I.OCG College graduate $388.000 College. 5 years or more I hope you will print this letter. Ann. It gives a clear picture of the financial rewards of staying ai school and underscores the penalties for dropping cut.

What doesn't shew up in these figures is r'ne benefits of education in terms of enhancing cue's ability to enjoy and appreciate Ihe finer things in hie literature, poetry, art. a keener awareness of what is happening to the world, cne's responsibilities to others and role in a civilized society. Chicago Reader Dear Reader: Thank yon for a letter that should open some ees (and close some mouths of students who can't see the point in staying in school. Svlvia Porter has once again done a beantifol job of zeroing in on some mighh valuable statistics- Dear Ann Landers: Other people have aired their pet peeves and said they felt better for having dene so. Here's mine.

Iti the last couple of years I've put on weight. Ttus is especially devastating to me because I always ate everything I wanted, never gained an ounce and bad an excellent figure. I married into a family of camera nuts. They take pictures at even- picnic, birthday. holiday, and family get-together.

It's really wild. Since I put on weight I bate to have my picture taken, but they insist on getting me anyway. Why is it that the minute you tell someone you don't want to be photographed they insist on sneaking up and getting you when you aren't looking? They especially love to catch yoc yawning, eating, or bending over to pick up something. Need I ieii you that all the pictures are exchanged? They make the fall route relatives and friends and are carried in purses to show at panics. It seems to me that individual who don't want to be photographed should have their wishes respected asv a matter of good manners.

Wh-f do you say? Lock At The Birdie Dear Bird: I agree with you. There is something vulgar and somewhat hostile in tbe ort of behavior you describe. I'm priming letter for those who have the problem so they can clin it and hand it to their "well- friends and relatives wbo do this to them. "Have you seen Rosemarie Stack? You must see Rosemarie was the buzz-buzz through the cocktail party preceding the really smashing party given by Ginny Mancim to celebrate Henry's 50th birthday. So what was with Rosemarie? Her dress didn't have a middle front bosom to hips.

1 never did see tbe jotting Mrs. Stack in tbe crowd jamming the lounge adjoining the Crystal Room the Beverly Hills HoteL But there was plenry else to see at this exciting affair. It was one of the most elegant and, at the same time, sentimental parties ever given ia this town, Ginny worked for months preparing for her compcser-conductor-musician's big night. She secretly brought in Tex Beneke and his baod: a happy surprise that stopped Hank dead in his tracks when he entered the ballroom. Hank and Ginny were members of the Beneke bands years back when they met and fell Ja love.

A happy surprise for the rest of us was tbe Jimmy Cagneys' appearance: the first social affair Jimmy has attended since his testimonial dinner. "'You can learn to like these things." grinned the great Cagney, He was particularly pleased that Helen Hayes, looking delightful, was at his table, along with bis bod- dies the A. C. Lyles. The after-dinner, show was as good as Las Vegas.

Singing parodies, with a lot of kidding about the guest of iionor. were Andy Williams. Tony Johnny Green lyes, he siogs)- and Ginny. There couldn't have been a single blossom left at Flower Fashions, the decor was so colorful and plentiful. Enjoying the evening to the almost were the Mervyn Le Roys, Art Linklet- ters, Craig Stevens.

Ross Hunter and Nancy Sinatra. Jacque Mapes with Laurie Make, Lloyd Bridges, the Mancims' beautiful daughter. Monica, the Jules Steins and ttie Robert Stacks. Rosemaries socko gown was a Halston, if vou want to know. The tennis buffs move fall force into Palm Springs for tbe Pro-Celebrity tournament benefiting the Marianne Frostig Center at the Racquet Club.

The pros on center court wfll be Mike Franks, Pancho Segura and Bobby Riggs. among others. They'll take on Bnrt Bacbaraeh. Lome Greene, Johnny Carson and. of course, Carl Reiner for whom the benefit is named.

Singrag at the supper entertainment on Sunday night will be Sham Waltis. Thai's it for todav. BAR8S Dear Ann Landers: Last fail I enrolled in a college Daicn. Ohio. Three of us guys snared an We each clipped in and bought a Pomeranian puppy.

The price was S96. whicli we spHi three ways. The under- was Thai ended with the dcg would pay the guvs each for thsir thereof' the original purchase It's not alwavs easy to recognize love, especially the first time around. Acquaint yourself the guidelines. Read Landers' book- "Lcve or Sex and How to Tell ttie Difference For a ccpy.

mail 35 cents in coin 3 a long, stamped, self-addressed envel-pe with your request to Ann Landers. P. 0. Box 3546, Cnicagc. III.

6CS54. JEANE DIXON TUESDAY, AFRO. Ymr birthday today: In a alow-starting year, it's a while before anything new comes along either to divert your path upward or jeopardize your progress. Be a little more diligent if you have been at less than prosperous levels lately; don't switch into unfamiliar fields out of. sheer panic.

ARIES (March 21-Aprfl 19): There are maoy great-sounding ideas arocmd that most ol the enthusiasm goes nto talk. Not much will be done. TAURUS (April 3MJay Make adjustments only very late, when it is-finally clear just ttfaat is wanted or needed. Spending a carefree weekend is easy if you have one jalcpy and three kids of driving age. "Going to pot'' at one time meant yon were getting fat.

All rhat holds some city programs together are sales tacks. Being driven to drink isn't necessary -being driven home often is. The only time it's worthwhile to put rhiogs off is if you're unloading a trailer. The trouble with burying the hatchet is that too many people know where to dig it up. Do everything correctly and the accounting department will go into overtime to unglue it.

GEMINI (May 21-Jnne The mind with interest over new contacts, hut tbe time to see them arrives late today or tomomfw. CANCER (June 21-July Just a tiny nudge sends you off on a spending spree with little to show for it later. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): New ideas are for discussion all day, their application only very late or time in the future. VIRGO (Aug.

23-Sept 22): By lending a hand without quibbling, you not only can be helpful to others. you can acquire an Inside track on a long future program. UBRA (Sept 23-Oct. 2Z): Letting others run tbe show today insures you against undeserved criticism, responsibility for matters which are beyond your control anyway. SCORPIO (Oct.

23-Nov. 21): Where others do not volunteer comment, watch their actions. At the same time be sure your share of the usual work is done without complaint. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec.

21): Your friends are in a swivet. sincerely trying to be helpful, succeeding in making mischief with the best intentions ia the world. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Self- improvement measures interest you more than ever, just when you need to take into account more distant and theoretical factors usual.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb, IS); The propensity toward perfection may lead you to over- perfectly practical solutions right under your nose. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20); Being original only complicates matters today. Give others what you normally cffer in the way of cues, suggestions: where possible, avoid meddling with set rules.

ALMANAC-APRIL 30 Today is Tuesday. April 30, the 120th day of 1974. There are ZK days left in ihe year. Today's highlight in history: On this date in 17S9, George Washington was inaugurated as the first President of the United States, at Federal Hall in New York. On this date: In 1798.

tbe U. S. Navy Department was created by an act of Congress. In 1803. the Louisiana Purchase was made from France.

The size of the United States was more than doubled. In 1812, Louisiana was admitted to the Union as the iRth state. Ia 1900. tbe engineer of a famous American Folk song. Casey Jones, was killed in a tram wreck at Vaughan.

Miss. In 1915. wireless communication was established between the District of Columbia aad the Panama Canal Zone- In 1945. Moscow announced that the Soviet flag had been raised over the ruins of the Reichstag in Berlin. Ten years ago the Soviet Union was reported putting out feelers about establishing relations with the European Common Market.

Five years ago there were artillery battles along the Sue? Canal after an Israeli commando raid deep inside Egypt, One year ago, White House chief of staff H. R. Haldeman: President Nixon's chief domestic advisor. John EhrHehman; Atty. Gen.

Richard G. Kleindienst. and White Housa counsel John W. Dean ieh office as the Watergate scandal mushroomed. Today's birthdays: Queen Juliana of the Netherlands is 55 years old.

Conductor Robert Shaw is 58. Thought for today: Who gives to me teaches me to give a Dutch saying. mm Soiano Yesterdays 20 YiARi AGO FROM THE NEWS-CHRONICLE AND TIMES-HERAID FILES Tne Weather 20 Years Ago Today: Storm warning: northwest wind 25-45 mph today, decreasing tonight. Kenneth F. Knigiit.

the Times-Herald Sunday editor, died kday at Valiejo General Hospital after a lingering illness. Mrs Ema Church was chosen president of Franklin Junior High PTA at a recent meeting. Taking part in investiture ceremonies for Girl Scouts Troop 32 were Sherry Gelding. Carrie Baker, Marcia Pickering. Patty Chambers, Judy Burk, Molly Post, and Anita Broberg, Armijo Union High School's $500.000 boys' gym was dedicated Fairfield this week as part of Public Schools Week.

"IT'S A 6WL: I'M A 'LITTLE iEAQUE' From the 20 Years Ago Column (40 Years Ago Today): Mrs. A. J. Beland, incoming president, and Mrs. Lyman Reedy will represent Roosevelt PTA fe fee Bdievelt COOW HAS MO LEAVES, ITS BRANCHES FLATTEN OUT AM) fORW THE RATION OP LEAVES WOMEN Of NEW ZEAIAUD 7MBR MR? (MIL THEY 'SECQMS CHURCH OF SOOSS.

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