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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1969
Page
11
Television Today notes that Rick DuBrow is vacationing. His column will resume in this space next month.
German zoologist Heinz Sielmann filmed a Nairobi museum leopard fitted with a clockwork head waggle to test baboon and tribe reactions for a National Geographic special. Baboon leader attacks the leopard, confirming some expected displays and adding to animal behavior studies. Sielmann planned further filming in Southeast Asia after New York discussions.
All networks and affiliated stations will preempt regular programs Wednesday to honor the Apollo 11 astronauts in New York Chicago and Los Angeles. CBS and NBC begin morning coverage at 9 00 and ABC at 9 30 continuing for hours. Coverage resumes at 2 20 pm for more hours with night coverage starting at 10 30.
The film features a sea otter cracking shells on a rock and a New Guinea gardener bird building a mosaic covered house to woo a mate. Sielmann recalls encountering dangerous predators and advises bluffing behavior to deter polar bears while noting animals bluff as a common tactic.
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Iowa's Crop Reporting Service trimmed the August corn forecast by about four percent after heavy July rains flooded portions of the state. Sutherland cited delayed planting and wet weather as reasons for lower production. Nationwide estimates showed a drop from last year while private forecasts varied.
The House scheduled a joint session with the Senate to receive and honor the Apollo 11 astronauts on September 10. Lawmakers also moved to formalize a congressional recess starting at close of business Wednesday.
NBC said it will not release cigarette companies from contracted advertising commitments on January 1, 1970, as proposed last month by the tobacco industry, according to a New York AP report.
Ford Motor Co recalls 110000 1969 model cars and trucks due to improperly composed brake fluid from a supplier. Laboratory tests show long term corrosion risk to some brake components, though short term reliability is not affected. Replacement is required to prevent possible malfunctions.
Dallas UPI reports Commissioner Kenneth Cox urged newspapers may owe critics a right of reply. He noted publishers devote more public affairs space than broadcasters but may not provide as much direct access. Cox praised the Cairns doctrine but urged stations to actively present opposing views and review license renewal records.
Nixon administration plans to dispatch 72 new F-4 Phantom fighters to Torrejon air base near Madrid early next year, replacing 54 F-100s. The plan, drawing congressional critique for keeping U S forces in Spain, involves the 401st Tactical Fighter Wing of the 16th Air Force.
Actions were taken by a voice vote. The text notes that prompt Senate concurrence is expected for the measure and cites the date September 3. The report records procedural approval without naming additional individuals or locations.
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