Rebirth of Old Radio Dramas Finds Modern Audiences
Hollywood reports a revival of classic radio shows like Fibber McGee and Molly and The Shadow as stations across 400 cities air them via syndicators or private collectors. Experts note nostalgia, campy charm, and a new interest from younger listeners fueling a thriving tape trade, with rights and residuals shaping the market.
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Local TV Listings and Schedule Fragments
Partial TV guide fragment shows Davenport Davenport area channels and programs. Mentions Dream of Jeannie at 6 30 and various news and weather segments with multiple station identifiers and scrambled names.
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Survey Finds Tax Return Prep Fraud Widely Practiced
IRS officials report nearly half of 318 Northern California preparers studied submitted fraudulent returns. A posing client case showed total income for a couple at 9121.40 with wife earning 1800 and 1000 in tips. Of 318, 159 fraudulent, 140 underreported income, 70 overstated exemptions, 95 claimed excess itemized deductions. Four preparers arrested, more expected.
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X Rays Use Drops While Diagnostics Rise
The FDA announced a one third reduction in medical X ray exposure to reproductive organs since 1964, while diagnostic X rays increased about 10 percent to roughly 74 million people in 1970. X rays remain the largest manmade radiation source with potential cancer and genetic damage concerns.
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Goes to Dentist Wins Purple Heart
Army Captain Carl H. Freeman received the Purple Heart after dental X rays revealed shrapnel in his jaw from a 1970 Vietnam grenade incident. Freeman, of Jappa, Maryland, serves with the Army Quartermaster School Airborne staff at Fort Lee. He recalled taking cover when the grenade exploded near him and striking his jaw on a weapon during the attack. The medic cleaned the wound and he forgot about the shrapnel until the wisdom tooth problem prompted X rays.
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Freeman
Propose Hikes In Natural Gas By Kuderal Power Commission
Washington AP The Kuderal Power Commission Thursday proposed rules to allow price increases on natural gas to spur exploration and development. It would consider higher rates for new interstate gas contracts and even existing contracts under area ceilings if such increases add to supply. The industry argues higher prices are needed to finance new gas field development.
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Humphrey May Favor Kennedy as Running Mate Says California Official
California supporters report Humphrey told donors Kennedy would help unite the party and could be a safer running mate after Chappaquiddick. Senator Tunney notes Kennedy as strongest backup. past considerations echo 1968 dynamics amid a California primary push.
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Ralph Dills
Victim and companion flee after Craig Findley farm incident
A woman was assaulted at the Craig Findley farm with her companion Lyn Scott, 17, daughter of Mr and Mrs Edgar Scott of Des Moines, escaping with injuries. Both incidents appear linked to the farm location and involve the Des Moines pair.
Japanese Take Over Netherlands East Indies Island Suov
Japanese authorities announced control of the Netherlands East Indies island Suovalva as part of their imperial expansion. The report notes the seizure comes amid ongoing regional conflict and strategic moves by Tokyo.
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