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C41CC RECENTLY FEATURED ON fcTTVS 120 MINUTES, BRUTAL JUICPS INTERSCOPE DEBUT "MUTILATION MAKES IDENTIFICATION DIFFICULT FEATURES "UGLY ON THE INSIDE- PICK IT UP ON SALE AT MAROONED THRU 9/18. nationwide'' "The Vagin* Is' Selg iM I Cl eo SEE BRUTAL JUICE LIVE THIS WED W/CAULK AT VERTICOI 103 eOVETT ^ACROSS FROM £~Z MART) »^0~310S $4 ADVANCE TICKETS AVAIUBlf AT MAROONED, $5 ATM DOOR bw> y mm ww wi Site /.-< 1 1 O college: nnaln S4G-00 1 7 People Page Tuesday • September 3,W Telethon raises $49 million A The B Ag LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jerry Lewis’ annual Labor Day telethon raised a record $49.1 million in pledges and contributions for the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s battle against neuromuscular diseases. “It’s the greatest feeling in the world to see this magnificent out pouring of love from the American public,” Lewis said after the 21-hour broadcast from CBS studios. This year’s telethon, Lewis’ 31st, surpassed last year’s record of $47.8 million. Included in the live broadcast was a tribute to Lewis’ former comedy partner, Dean Martin, who died last Christmas Day. After a montage of film clips from Martin and Lewis movies and television appear ances, Lewis wiped a tear from his eye and said: i&IV “It’s the greatest feeling in the world to see this magnificent out pouring of love.” Jerry Lewis Telethon host “He hears it and he knows what we’re doing. I cele- patient care. brate his life.” Lewis said Martin was supportive when approached him about hosting the first telethoi "He said ‘Let’s get it on, pal.'i he helped me build this organ tion,” Lewis said. “So we conup rate my partner’s contribution to fight against muscular dystrophy Lewis also announced that an cular dystrophy clinic would named for Martin at the Elizabeth’s Hospital in Youngsta Ohio, near Martin's boyhood ht ^ of Steubenville. In years past, protesters l« objected to the telethon, arg. ^ver, can sm ■■■■ that the donations don’t got k ica pablecyck the money is needed. MDA spokesman Jim Brown said more thac percent of the proceeds go directly into researc! wipe the can clothes, gas, I Swipe the cai ied with fee: ining minimi ncial woes, redit cards c or worst ei itmay easily p Iding solid c ► People in the news Liddy challenged to drag races The loser would pay track rental fees and make a donation to the winner’s favorite charity. Charles appears despite divorce INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A gun store owner wants G. Gordon Liddy to put his money where his mouth is. Don Davis took out newspa per ads chal- Dukakis bestowed with Grecian honor lenging the for mer White House aide and convicted Watergate co conspirator to a drag race. Liddy often brags about his fast car, a Corvette with the vanity Liddy license plate “H20GATE.” The producer of Liddy’s radio show said the conservative talk show host will race, said Sondra McQueary, who is helping orga nize the matchup. Davis thinks his own souped- up 1990 Chevrolet Corvette, capable of 190 mph, has to be faster than Liddy’s ’Vette. Under Davis’ plan, the races would be best two out of three. ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Michael Dukakis hasn’t been to Athens in 20 years, but he feels at home in the Greek capital. Mayor Dimitris Avranmopoulos on Monday awarded Dukakis Athens’ gold medal, the city’s high est honor. "I am proud that 1 am an Athenian and I must tell you that Boston is the Athens of the United States,” said Dukakis, for mer Massachusetts governor and the 1988 Democratic presiden tial candidate. Dukakis was in Athens with his family as guests of the Hellenic American Union, an organization aimed at forging ties between Greece and the United States. Dukakis’ parents were born in Greece, but he had not visited the country for decades. “It is a great pleasure for me to be here a second time,” Dukakis said. “I assure you, Mr. Mayor, that POTSDAM, Germany (A1 Prince Charles has hardly playing shy since his divorce Princess Diana last week. His breakup with Prino Diana was finalized Aug. 28 J ij the prince tfost college s ards; severa is.” Especially .credit card found througl [free T-shirts I ennifer Made on major, sai imicks and s ily for credit nd herself wi bcredit limits risk of financ Viadden said approached th< Urban Design Task Force Suini School by police boat, to under the Glienicke Bridge, tin of East-West spy exchanges dmi the Cold War. At a villa that once served! regional headquarters for thell German secret police, the lier! the British throne reviewed fl posals for rebuilding and presfl ing sections of Potsdam. 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