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...years since Walt begat Disneyland, "theme parks" have become a staple of the American family vacation. Their diversions range from reconstituted Old World Gemütlichkeit (as in the six European hamlets at Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, Va.) to a simulated parachute jump (Six Flags over Texas, Dallas). Attractive as many of them are, the parks are generally located a long way from anywhere, take at least a day to "do," and can cost a prince's purse for tickets, meals and a room at the inn. The Krofft brothers' answer: bring the theme park downtown...
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...squad opened its southern journey with a 101-71 win over Virginia March 28 and then downed William and Mary, 92 1/2-70 1/2 March 30 before closing out the trip by participating in the Colonial Relays, April 3, at Williamsburg...
...week, returning as President of Egypt on an eleven-day trip, he knows exactly what his reception will be. Although there may be some picketing by Jewish Defense League activists, Sadat will be feted at the White House, address a joint session of Congress, and travel to cities including Williamsburg, Houston and Chicago. Says a high White House official: "We hope to cement Sadat to us and lay the groundwork for a new relationship between Egypt and Israel...
...begin their two-week tour, the Emperor and Empress Nagako were driven to the re-created colonial village of Williamsburg, Va. There Hirohito rode in an open carriage to the House of Burgesses, and like thousands of tourists before him, fed the ducks on the grounds of the Williamsburg Inn. He also found time to smooth over a troublesome incident. He dispatched a Japanese official to nearby Norfolk to lay a wreath on the grave of General Douglas MacArthur, the commander whose forces had defeated Japan but who had allowed Hirohito to keep his title. The gesture was made...