Cable TV franchises fiercely contested as industry expands
Washington AP reports a year after the cable revolution there were about 800 applications and 206 approvals, with 10 to 20 groups vying for franchises in many communities. Local officials push to run systems, while industry leaders warn of high costs, copyright disputes, and government overreach.
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Slow Beginning Has Happy Ending for Sonny and Cher Show
The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour fell to 52nd and 55th in early season Nielsen rankings opposite Sanford and Son and The Brady Bunch. CBS kept the show, moving it to Wednesdays before Christmas, where ratings climbed to eighth and then settled in the top 25, amid on‑set friction between Cher and Sonny Bono.
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New Zealand Considers Plant Varieties Patent Bill
Wellington AP reports the government introduced the Plant Varieties Bill in the House of Representatives for committee study during the southern summer recess. Breeders seek patent protection to guard against overseas plagiarism of new plant varieties.
Visitor Traffic Up In Nova Scotia
HALIFAX AP More than 1.4 million tourists visited Nova Scotia during the 1972 season, up 8.1 percent from 1971. U S visitors formed the bulk of nonresident vehicles, with U S traffic rising 8.9 percent.
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