Television Today: NBC Leads in GOP Convention Coverage
NBC television outdrew CBS and ABC in covering the Republican national convention from Monday to Thursday, with NBC's stronger pace during nominations and a 54 percent share of convention viewers. ABC led early week viewership, while CBS trailed with lower ratings and shares.
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Wild West Seven to Announce atest in Wilaite West
Schedule shows a mix of film and game prompts with titles like Man in Suitcase and Star Trek entries. Notable items include McCarthy and Sonnett appearances, a Friday movie Around World Under the Sea, and Hollywood Squares alongside a public broadcasting style lineup.
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Schwengel Attacks Dem Opponent on Tax Reform
Iowa congressman Fred Schwengel charged Democratic rival John Schmidhauser with talking more than acting on tax reform at the Des Moines county fair. He accused Schmidhauser of exaggerations and claimed he introduced only two bills not his own. Schwengel urged reform beginning with raising personal exemptions from 600 to 1200 and demanded a clear list of the so called 15 tax loopholes and revenue impact.
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Canada Postmen Accept Contract Ends Mail Strike
OTTAWA AP Canadian postal workers voted to accept a new government contract ending the 22 day mail strike. Labor leaders said 59.8 percent approved the agreement with 12 173 in favor and 8 163 against. Wage increases total 39 cents across terms with retroactive 21 cents for one year and 18 cents from October to Sept 30 1969.
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Rockefeller Returns Home After Frustrating Convention Week
Gov. Nelson Rockefeller finished a frustrating week as he headed home bitter about failing to secure the Republican nomination and upset by Richard Nixon choosing Maryland Gov. Spiro Agnew as his running mate. He congratulated Nixon at the convention but declined to speak unless appearing solo, keeping his distance from the Agnew choice.
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Two Rangers Cleared in Trainee Heat Death Case
A court martial board at Fort Benning cleared Capt. Lance Warner of Sandusky Ohio and Lt. Robert Lanham of Houston of all charges related to the death of Sgt. Lon E. Baker of Nashville Tennessee. Lanham faced assault and dereliction of duty and Warner dereliction of duty. The six officers deliberated for over three hours before reaching the verdict.
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Robert E. Lanham
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Warner
Lon E. Baker
Nashville, Tenn
Auto Production By Firms Listed
Automotive News reports weekly and year to date 1968 auto production by makes. Totals cover U.S. cars and trucks, with comparative figures to the previous year for U.S. and Canada output. Chevrolet, Dodge, GMC, International, and Jeep are among firms cited with weekly outputs.
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Wallace's Name on 36 State Ballots
George Wallace's third party bid has completed legal requirements to appear on the ballots of 36 states in November, aides said Thursday in Montgomery Alabama.
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Montgomery
Ala
George Wallace
Want Ads Connect Buyers for Unused Items
Classified notice notes readers can reach Dia at 369 1234 to place or respond to want ads calling for items no longer needed.
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iBoy 7 in Critical Condition After Bicycle Truck Collision
The seven year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs Jim Lough of Fredonia, is listed in critical condition at University Hospitals Iowa City. Authorities say he rode down Second Street hill and into Highway 92 where his bicycle was struck by a truck driven by Jack Nazum of Maquoketa.
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Phil Lough
Jim Lough
Fredonia
University Hospitals
Iowa City
Second Street
Jack Nazum
Maquoketa
Truth or Consequences Moves to KCRG TV Color Nites
Starting Monday the game show Truth or Consequences will air on KCRG TV 9 in color at 6 p.m. on weekdays, expanding its broadcast schedule.
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