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Mayor Davis Steps
Closer to $100,000
Jackpot
While her council ladies watch. cd anxiously from the audience and hornet owners lapsed into silence before their TV’s, Mayor Davis’ knowledge of the Revolutionary War netted her $20,000 and moved her to within a few steps of the show’s jackpot, Saturday night.
In spite of a noticeably bad cold and hoarseness, Mrs. Davis gracefully introduced the council ladies, sitting in the front seats of the audience, and resplendent with fresh hairdos and in their Sundaygo-to-meeting clothes.
“The Revolutionary War started in April (19), 1775 and jended exactly eight years later, on April 19 of 1783. During this time George Washington took part in four major struggles. Name his opposing general, the battle, and who won the battle, for the'following dates”. Thus Emcee Jack Barry introduced Mrs. D a v i s’ $20,000 question. August 27, 1776—-General Howe, the Battle of Long Island, a defeat for Washington. January 3,. 1777—General Cornwallis, the Battle of Princeton, Washington was the victor. September 11, 1777—General Howe, the Battle of Brandywine, Washington was defeated. October 19, 1781—General'-' Cornwallis surrendered at York- , town. This Saturday night, at 7 JO mi channel 4 Mrs. Davis will try for $50,000 on The Big Surprise.
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