NBC TV Strike Sparks Walkouts and Resignations
TV networks face disruptions as engineers in Manhattan join a wave of walkouts. John Daly debuts as a moderator while Johnny Carson quits The Tonight Show amid tape substitutions. Carson says he will not return, claiming breach of contract and calling himself an unemployed prince. AFTRA seeks a $325 weekly base for over 100 newscasters and a larger share of show fees, while networks offer $300 weekly and limited fee participation.
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Manhattan
John Daly
CBS
Bart Warren
Johnny Carson
NBC
Carson
Beverly Hills
Arnold Grant
Grant
AFTRA
New York
Oscar Show Set With or Without Television Eye
Hollywood AP report says the 39th Academy Awards will proceed Monday at Santa Monica Civic Auditorium despite an actors strike against three networks. Arthur Freed said the ceremony goes on to serve the industry and moviegoers, superseding postponement for national TV air. If the strike remains unresolved, AFTRA would take further action.
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Hollywood
Academy
Arthur Freed
Santa Monica Civic Auditorium
Freed
ABC Television Network
Stratford Opposes Airport Expansion Amid Regional Takeover Debate
Stratford legislators clash with Bridgeport backers over a bill to have the state operate the airport. Stratford opposes expansion but supports improvements, citing referendum results. Airport manager Mainiero argues the facility serves a regional role with 17 of 100 local owners from Bridgeport and 12 percent of business travelers originating there. Mayor Curran backs regionalized administration. town counsel notes possible tax considerations if purchased. Others warn of funding needs if state takes over and note parallel measures on road relocation for runway expansion. A separate proposal urges Connecticut to study circular runways as a potential future option.
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Provenzano
Albert Provenzano
Stratford
Bridgeport
Nicholas Mainiero
Mainiero
Curran
Lairport
Connecticut
Raymond E. Baldwin Jr
George F. Wright
Great Meadows Road
Horace Wetherell
State Aeronautics Commission
Wetherell
John W. Hughes
Dominic Cretella
Airport Commission
Marocco
Academy faces telecast waiver clash over Oscar show
The academy sought a waiver for televised coverage as AFTRA reps rehearse with Bob Hope and others under a waiver. Hope and others would not cross a picket line if supervision remained. Loss of the Monday show would cost the academy 700000 dollars in royalties from ABC.
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Academy
Bob Hope
AFTRA
Hope
Hollywood
ABC
Freed
Elizabeth Taylor
Paul Schofield
Lynn Redgrave
Local 1010 to Hold Friday Statement on Avco Talks
Representatives of Local 1010 United Auto Workers plan a Friday press conference to release a statement on contract negotiations with Avco Lycoming division in Stratford. Spokesman Joseph Ciuci said little progress is evident and no further statements are planned. Mediators from federal and state agencies assist the talks at the Howard Johnson Motor Inn in Stratford as the April 15 contract expiration approaches.
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United Auto Workers
Afl-Cio
Avco Lycoming
Stratford
Joseph Ciuci
Ciuci
Howard Johnson Motor Inn
Commission study on feasibility of circular airport runway
The report notes a Navy test of a circular runway concept. It claims the design requires less acreage and can handle more traffic. The Navy reportedly used a banked circular runway at a GM proving ground in Mesa Aziz, and a newspaper article covers these tests.
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U.S. Navy
Navy
General Motors Proving Grounds
Mesa
Aziz
Legion Relents Will Join VFW Loyalty Parade
Hartford AP report says the state American Legion will participate in the Loyalty Day parade staged by the Veterans of Foreign Wars after all. Gov. John Dempsey announced the change, noting the joint participation will make this year’s observance a united display of American ideals.
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VFW
Hartford
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Norwich
Ine Legion
John Dempsey
Sree
Ui Rameauuun
Wn Dempsey
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