TV Franker Says Audiences Have Grown Up Since Censors Cautious
Hollywood censor Stockton Helfrich says TV is franker as audiences matured. Five years ago censors were cautious, now programs tackle more adult themes and even controversial operas like Tosca and Salome have broad support. He notes ongoing good taste limits and editor oversight on scripts, costumes, and camera angles.
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Government suit to target ANPA and ad agencies
Assistant Attorney General Stanley Barnes said recent statements by ANPA and the American Association of Advertising Agencies have undermined negotiations for a fair settlement of the anti trust suit. He announced that the government will file suit in the southern district of New York within days and pursue trial at the earliest opportunity.
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Sheep Die in Cold as Orchids Are Eaten in LA Suburb
About 400 newly shorn sheep perished from exposure in a surprise cold snap near Canoga Park Los Angeles. A orchid lover crowded about 100 of the doomed animals into his greenhouse and treated them with penicillin as they fed on his prized blooms. The flock belonged to Nick Costa of Woodland Hills. A heavy rain and snow hit nearby mountains after the weekend.
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Dallas County motorists buy 300000 auto plates
Dallas County motorists purchased nearly 300000 auto license plates in a February 1 to April 2 period. Tax Collector Bert Gentle reported 287360 plates sold, a 24814 increase from the prior year. Revenue totaled 6226780 dollars with about six million going to the state. A record 136208 tags were sold in the final registration week.
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Nationwide Water Policy Sought by Peterson at Chamber Event
Washington United States needs a nationwide water policy under which private interests and federal state and local governments work in harmony while respecting state rights to control use and distribution. Peterson at the U S Chamber of Commerce 43rd annual meeting cites more groundwater storage than in man made reservoirs and urges sound forest management and continued construction of water storage and distribution facilities.
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Football pools fever across Europe nets big jackpots
More than 25 million Europeans gamble on football pools this week with about 100 winning big prizes from 10 to 250 thousand dollars. The pools are widespread, even behind the Iron Curtain, as players pick match results for small entry fees. Notable wins include a 389,691 dollar tax-free prize in Italy.
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Chevrolet Turbo-Fire V8 powers a new era in driving
A 1955 Chevrolet feature extols the Turbo-Fire V8, boasting the shortest piston stroke in the industry and the highest power per pound in the low priced field. It notes 162 horsepower standard with an optional Super Turbo-Fire V8 at 180 horsepower, highlighting efficiency and modern design to attract buyers.
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