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Article on moves by publishers to license illustrated characters and turn them into objects for predominantly adult buying public; success of Snoopy and Mickey Mouse noted; illus (M)
The Nikolais Dance Theater, known for its dazzling multimedia performances and just back from a tour of the Far East, is appearing at the City Center on West 55th Street through Jan. 6 — with choreography, electronic music, complex lighting and costumes, as usual, by the company's founder, Alwin Nikolais. Evening performances are at 8; matinees, today and tomorrow, at 2. Tickets are $8 to $15. Reservations: 246‐8989.
issue of use of trucks produced at Kama River plant, which was built with substantial US participation, by Soviet military has become part of continuing debate over whether US should permit export of goods that might be used for military purposes and how it should monitor such exports; Commerce Dept probe finds use is not illegal; case reviewed (M)
A coup in Afghanistan, reportedly backed by Soviet troops, resulted in the ouster and execution of President Hafizullah Amin. Babrak Karmal, a former Deputy Prime Minister, who has been living in exile in Eastern Europe, is the new President. Both men were viewed as pro‐Soviet, but Mr. Karmal has been regarded as more to Moscow's liking. Witnesses had reported heavy fighting in the capital of Kabul involving Soviet forces. [Page A1, Column 6.]
1st article in series on religious fervor that has been sweeping Moslem nations in wake of Iranian revolution; Western and Arab scholars say Moslems have rejected alien values and are searching for renewed inner strength; note that there have been other Islamic surges but that oil wealth has attracted attention to current movement; say that Ayatollah Khomeini of Iran has inspired Islamic upsurge; say US is symbol of Moslem suspicions because it is dominant power in Western world; illustrations; map indicates principal centers of Moslem world; glossary of Islamic terms (L)
Music on My Birthday
The Top 50 albums for the chart week of December 26, 1979, covering December 28, 1979.
Eagles
Donna Summer
Styx
Stevie Wonder
Bee Gees
1979James Blake, American tennis player[†]
James Riley Blake is an American former professional tennis player. He won 10 titles on the ATP Tour, reaching a career-high singles ranking of world No. 4. His career highlights included reaching the final of the 2006 Tennis Masters Cup, the semifinals of the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the quarterfinals of the 2008 Australian Open and 2005 and 2006 US Opens, two titles at the Hopman Cup and being the American No. 1 in men's singles. Blake was also a key performer for the victorious United States 2007 Davis Cup team, winning both his matches in the championship tie against Russia.
1979Senna Gammour, German singer-songwriter[†]
Senna Gammour, also known mononymously as Senna, is a German singer, television personality and presenter. She was a member of the girl group Monrose.
1979Bill Hall, American baseball player[†]
William Leonard Hall is an American former professional baseball utility player. He played in Major League Baseball for the Milwaukee Brewers, Seattle Mariners, Boston Red Sox, Houston Astros, San Francisco Giants, and Baltimore Orioles from 2002 through 2012.
1979Zach Hill, American musician and artist[†]
Zachary Charles Hill is an American multi-instrumentalist and visual artist. He is best known as the drummer and co-producer of the groups Death Grips, and the I.L.Y's, and as the drummer of math rock band Hella.
1979André Holland, American actor[†]
André Holland is an American actor. He is widely known for his 2016 performance as Kevin in the Academy Award-winning film Moonlight.
1979Noomi Rapace, Swedish actress[†]
Noomi Rapace is a Swedish actress. She achieved international fame with her portrayal of Lisbeth Salander in the Swedish film adaptations of the Millennium series (2009): The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The Girl Who Played with Fire, and The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets' Nest. For her performance in the Millennium series, Rapace won two Nymphe d'Ors, a Guldbagge Award, and a Satellite Award as Best Actress amongst others, and was nominated for a BAFTA Award, an International Emmy Award and a European Film Award. Following the success of the Millennium series, Rapace has gone on to star in American movies.
In 1979, the world population was approximately 4,368,539,528 people[†]