Small Miracle charm shines in NBC Hall of Fame semic
NBC TV presents Paul Gallico’s The Small Miracle on Hall of Fame a 90 minute tale filmed in Italy about a Italian orphan boy who seeks the Pope’s aid to save a donkey with faith and perseverance. The simple fable being adapted into a potential musical film features St Francis and a hopeful journey to Rome to obtain Vatican permission. The gentle story underscores innocence and universal sentiment with light humor and picturesque settings.
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Gielgud Joins ABC QB VII Six Hour Film Dramatization
Sir John Gielgud joins the all star cast of ABCs six hour film dramatization of Leon Uris best selling novel QB VII. The adaptation spans almost twenty years after World War II.
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Television Listings Snapshot With Wide Station Mix
A dense catalog of local and national TV slots listing stations, programs, cartoons, soaps, game shows, and old classics across multiple markets. It enumerates times and show titles such as Dean Martin, Hollywood Squares, Let's Make a Deal, Star Trek, Gilligan's Island, and Love, American Style among others.
Cradle to Grave U S Insurance Plan Aired
Washington AP A private study by the Committee for Economic Development proposes a three part national health care system with universal coverage via employer plans pooling costs, Medicare continuation for elderly and disabled, and federal aid for the poor. The plan aims to start within four years, costing about 5 billion dollars extra in year one, with most net increase covered by the federal government.
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Snowmobile Crash Kills Iowa Woman
Violat Walk 50 of rural Kensett died after a snowmobile collided with a car on a Worth county road west of Grafton. Walk and her husband Harley rode two snowmobiles from a ditch. the car was driven by Elmer Wilde Jr. 19 of Mitchell. Neither Walk’s husband nor Wilde was injured and no charges were filed.
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A Good Salesman Covers Territory Says Daily Want Ads
A noted adage emphasizes the daily effort of a salesman to cover his territory. The phrase underlines consistency and persistence as key to sales success.
Japanese Board Refuses To Ease Air Standards
Tokyo officials state Japan will not extend the 1975 pollution controls to auto makers despite the US EPA grant. Takeo Miki, director of Japan Environmental Agency, says Japan sticks to its Muskie style law due to severe pollution. Honda and Toyo Kogyo engines already meet 1975 US standards but not the 1976 norms.
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Ballet tickets go on installment plan at 38 percent monthly
In Rio de Janeiro tickets priced up to 30 dollars can be financed in 11 installments. A bank administers the loan with a high 38 percent monthly interest. The months and currency reflect trade and consumer finance practices of the era.
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Postal Workers Warn of Possible National Strike
Chief of Postal Workers warns Congress unions may authorize a nationwide work stoppage if talks fail. James Radamacher says no wildcats but a collective strike could occur this week without alternative plans. Francis Filbey backs the push for legislation granting postal employees the right to strike.
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Cattle Feeding Change Urged After Blizzard
Livestock expert Eldon Hans warns cattlemen to adjust rations after this week’s record blizzard. Cattle that did not eat may risk indigestion or founder. start with high roughage hay and gradually shift to concentrates over several days. Riskes include acidociss and death without careful adjustment.
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McGovern Accuses Nixon of Overstepping Executive Power
Senator George McGovern told a government operations subcommittee that President Nixon has used executive powers far beyond what the Constitution envisages. He testified during hearings on plans to restore congressional control over the budget.
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Thieu Arrives in Taipei Amid Possible Chiang Meeting
President Nguyen Van Thieu arrived in Taipei and a potential encounter with Chiang Kai-shek was under discussion. He would be the first foreign official to visit since last summer.
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