Corner Bar Debuts On ABC With Clipped Plot and Wandering Tone
Television critic reviews The Corner Bar on ABC, noting a messy premise set in a New York tavern. The show introduces regulars and a returning Korean War backdrop as Lin searches for his father amid multiple deceptive “fathers.” Supporting players deliver decent performances but the script is weak, and the six week run may end or be renewed depending on early reception.
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New York
ABC Elavision
ABC
Lavern
Manhattan
Gabe Dell
Bone
Comedienne Ange Mesra
Gene Roche
Fe Ham
Frank Fly
Ioche
10Th Infantry
Korea
Filet
Seoul
Hakay
Name of
Tin
Les
Ted
Lin
Frank Young
le Gous
Li Ts
MUA
Myon
Stn
Carey
Miss Fiore
Watergate
On the Road TV segment with Charles Kuralt tonight
The column notes URS TV presents a Friday night On the Road piece and a Hand with Charles Kuralt segment. It praises Kuralt for similar style to Ernie Pyle, filling the mood by talking with people and reporting life in America, suggesting it’s worth watching.
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Urs-Tv
Charles Kuralt
U's
CBS Evening News
America
Kuralt
Ernie Pyle
Unclear OCR Summary of Local Notices and Ads
Fragmentary text lists names, places, and events with scattered terms like action films, theater, holidays, and local notices. No coherent narrative or clear entities emerge beyond scattered personal names and generic items.
Panel stalls beef price ceiling action in Congress
Washington AP report says Senate support for lifting beef price controls stalled in the House after dividing votes. The House Rules Committee delayed action until after summer recess, with Sept. 6 set as the return date. Treasury and White House aides signaled openness to discussion but kept Sept. 12 as the expiration date.
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Washington
Adimiilstration
Senate
House
Nixon
Senate Aclion
Dobn Tower
Texas
Tower
White Ifpilse Press
Gerald J. Warren
Treasury
Shuilz
No trump bid stirs debate in Oswald and Jacoby notes
The column reviews a West and James Jacoby no trump sequence. It discusses minor-suit length by West, a South four spades contract, and unsteady defense with finesses and ruffs. North criticizes South for not finessing, while South defends his seven-card plan and the overall play.
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West
South
North
Wail
Wesk
Meany declines Nixon invite for AFL-CIO convention
George Meany, head of AFL-CIO, says Nixon will not be invited to the federation’s October convention breaking a long-standing tradition. Meany cites Watergate fallout and asserts Colson and aides attempted to provoke a confrontation for political gain. He denies Nixon was booed at the Miami Beach White House event and notes reporters and White House staff present disputed the claim.
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Watergate Chicago
Afl-Clan
George Meany
Nixon
Organized Labor
Congo
Hon
Oak Brook
Welergate
Colson
White House
Charles Calzon
Miami Beach
LAFF.A DAY Thin really getting good at this Job
The fragment suggests a humorous misquote about doing a job well with self-deprecating tone. Names and clear facts are unavailable, leaving a brief, quirky snapshot of a comedian or character remarking on competence and pride.
West Ninth Fleeting Bees Leilting Event
Fragmentary OCR notes mention West Ninth and South perhaps tied to a local event with bees. Specifics are unreadable but indicate a small community gathering or listing. No clear names, dates, or outcomes are readable.
Cedar Rapids Convention Activity Surpasses 1972 Total
Cedar Rapids convention activity in the first seven months of the year exceeded the full 1972 tally. Donald Jacobsen reported 97 008 registered delegates since January at Cedar Rapids Marion Area Chamber of Commerce events. Expenditures reached 1 061 284, with last year at 1 608 011. Major conventions are listed for October and coming months. Largest session was the state women’s convention drawing many attendees.
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Atlendance
Cedar Rapids
Convention Bureau
Marion Area
Donald Jacobsen
Bureau Chilgnan
Roosevelt Hotel
Thei
San, J
Jacobsen
Jarobsen
Sovans
Towa
Masonic Grand Tode
Towa Assi
Towa Bank
of God
Towa Library Assn
Towa Finance
Towa League of Municipalities
American Legion
UCT Honors Fred Killen for 60 Years of Membership
Cedar Rapids resident Freddy Killen received a plaque from the Order of United Commercial Travelers marking sixty years of membership. The presentation occurred at his home at 1950 Grande Avenue ST.
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Cedar Rapids
Order of United Commercial Travelers
Freddy Killen
Cavey
Grande Avenue ST
State May Not Close 7 Small Liquor Stores
AP report details Iowa state liquor control plans to close seven small liquor stores in several towns amid legislative funding concerns. Assistant director James Pedelly says lawmakers are worried about the closings and a reversal may occur in two weeks. Decisions hinge on August 18 meetings with the Legislative Council, with potential funding from the contingency fund or future appropriations.
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Lawa Heer and
Liquor Control Deepartment
Joot
James Pedelly
T He Department Tag
Widon
Malvern
Manilla
What Cheer
Marcus
Villisea
Primghar
Rolle
Dows
Ossian
Lelr
Podelty
Ralland Gallagher
Legislative Counnell
Executive Council
Nixon Signs Bill Expanding Care for Vets Families
President Nixon signed legislation expanding health benefits for veterans and their families. The measure broadens VA and CHAMPUS coverage, opening hospital care to dependents of some veterans and adding VA contracts for medical services. First year costs are estimated at about 1 million dollars, under a trimmed plan.
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Washington
Nixon
Oval Office
Defense Department
Epilepsy Assn Receives 1972 Program Award
The Epilepsy Assn of Area X earned the Epilepsy Foundation of America 1972 program award. Presented by Dr Adolph L Rahz, the certificate honors a volunteer-led chapter in seven counties expanding information, referral and counseling services for epilepsy patients. Contact Roxill Cedar Rapids for correspondence.
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Epiapsy Assn
Area X
Epilepsy Foundation of America
Adolph L. Rahz
University of Iowa
National Board of Directors
EFA
Association
Benny Leonard
Marcella Saldofsky
Bill ‘Blekett
Town City
Ira Larson
Kirkwood Community College
Roxill
Cedar Rapids
Senate Overrides Nixon Veto on Public Health Hospitals
The Senate voted 77 to 16 to override Nixon's veto of a bill protecting eight Public Health Service hospitals from closure. If the House follows, it would mark Congress's first veto override of 1973. The hospitals remain open under a federal court injunction issued July 47.
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Senate
Nixon
House
Congress
Thaill
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