Little change in TV network ratings race
ABC led the week ending April 8 with six of the Top 10 prime time shows and an overall 18.8 rating. CBS followed at 18.6 and NBC trailed at 13.7, with ABC’s Laverne and Shirley topping the list at 33.7. NBC posted three of the week’s least watched programs and ranked 17th.
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West and East clash in four spade contract bridge
In a standard four heart opening, West preempted and North doubled for takeout. South correctly bid four spades, though East erred by chasing five hearts. West led the deuce of hearts hoping for a club ruff, but dummy trumped. East and West both faced loss as trumps and clubs beat their game attempt.
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Area TV Listings Summary of evening lineup and specials
TV schedule listing multiple stations with evening blocks from 7:00 to 11:00 featuring game shows dramas comedies and news. Notable items include Family Feud Newlywed Game Mork and Mindy Gunsmoke MacNeil Lehrner and Mary Tyler Moore and regional notices.
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Ex-president pensions and staff costs exceed half a million
U.S. News & World Report estimates costs to support former Presidents Nixon and Ford. Nixon drew 163,329 dollars of federal funds beyond his 85,000 pension, plus salaries for an eight member staff totaling 95,658 dollars. Ford received 106,000 in pensions and 291,685 in federal funds, including 2,242 for office plants and 100 monthly for plant watering.
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Theater listings and film schedule for Thursday
Community Theatre presents A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. Roosevelt Royale shows Dirty Work at the Crosswords. Iowa screens The Champ PG 7 30 and 9 35. World offers Hardcore R at 7 and 9. Friday matinees Bedknobs and Broomsticks G 1 30 3 20 5 15. Times North Avenue Irregulars G 7 and 8 50. Plaza screens The China Syndrome PG 7 30 9 40. Stage 1 shows The Warriors R 7 45 9 35. Stage 2 Superman PG 7 and 9 40. Stage 3 Fast Break PG 7 45 9 45. Stage 4 Norma Rae PG 7 40 9 50. Eastown I The Glacier Fox G 7 30 9 15. Eastown II Buck Rogers PG 7 30 9 35. Collins The Best R 7 35 and The Erotic Adventures of Cinderella R 9 15. Twin West Foul Play PG 7 50 and King Kong PG 9 40. Twin East Bedknobs and Broomsticks G 7 50 and Hot Lead and Cold Feet G. Read Classified Today.
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