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REEL CRITIC

A little ditty about Jack and Diane

Jack Nicholson and Diane Keaton star in the romantic comedy

“Something’s Gotta Give.” Our Reel Critic sits back, collects her

thoughts for the moment, scratches her head and does her best James

Dean before deciding she enjoyed the film.

SEE ENJOY!, PAGE A4.

BUSINESS

The rise of

the machines

David’s Vending, at 800 S. San Fernando Blvd., restores, rents and

sells new and used vending machines to celebrities and studios among

other customers.

SEE PAGE A6.

HOLIDAY CLOSURES

The following places will be closed Thursday in observance of the

Christmas holiday:

* All city offices, including City Hall.

* All libraries and post offices.

* All national and state government agencies, including Social

Security and DMV.

* The offices of the Burbank Leader and News-Press.

* Trash collection will proceed on schedule and most parks will be

open, as well as the city’s police and fire departments.

INDEX

Around Town, A5

Business, A6

Classifieds, A11-12

Community Forum, A2

Enjoy!, A4

Obituary, A5

Police Report, A5

Sports, A9-10

WEATHER

Partly cloudy skies, with highs in the mid-60s and a slight chance

of rain.