Networks set course for fall season with mixed tone
NBC CBS and ABC plot 1970 71 lineups amid cautious tone. ABC adds a new series and renewed vigor. CBS reshuffles for younger audiences. NBC tests new TV forms with four new shows and more specials. Jerry Lewis to direct Bold Ones episode about muscular dystrophy for NBC.
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Barbara Sharmz Joins NBC Laugh-In Regular
Barbara Sharmz, a singer and dancer known from Boston to Broadway, has been signed as a regular on NBC’s Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-In. The versatile performer has drawn laughs from Havana to Hollywood as the show adds her to the ensemble.
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FAA asks airports to ban sale of knives amid hijack risk
Washington AP The FAA urges airport operators to curb sales of knives daggers imitation revolvers and grenade shaped cigars to prevent weapon use by hijackers. The letter to airport groups stresses crews may misread items when displayed or pressed near the head. The move follows a hijacking countermeasures program adopted by airlines and airport authorities with White House consideration of a security commission.
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RTC Inc Wins City Bus Contract In Cedar Rapids Bid
The Regional Transit Authority approves a year to year contract with RTC Inc to operate Cedar Rapids municipal buses. RTC to receive five percent of gross revenue plus advertising and rental income. Ray Bagley is RTC president. An earlier contract with Howard Hampton paid five percent of all revenues.
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San Jose State to Open On-Campus Dog Sitting Service
San Jose State college will launch a dogsitting service when classes resume next month. The center will shelter dogs on campus for a small fee and hold loose canines until the city picks them up. Administrator William Dusel notes attacks and sanitation issues linked to unleashed dogs on campus. The university serves about 20,000 students.
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What Cheer Notice Reveals Spelling Shift and Obituary
In What Cheer a graveside service was held Thursday in Dayton for John E Meehan. Donations or notices indicate classified ads will help find buyers for What Cheer items and services.
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John E. Meehan
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Social Security's 35th Anniversary Marked in Ann Arbor
In Ann Arbor during the 23rd Conference on Aging a 35th anniversary party celebrated Social Security. Wilbur Cohen, key architect and former official, recalled attacks by Alf Landon and Roosevelt's 1995 signing date. Cohen cited court decisions and the act's growth toward $1 trillion in life insurance in force. Arthur Altmeyer, the first commissioner, attended.
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Lawmaker Proposes Substituting Safety Bill For Now
Rep. William Steiger and Rep. William Scherie outlined a substitute to the occupational safety bill on a national radio program. The plan would create a health and safety board to set standards, have the labor secretary conduct inspections, and require federal court action to close plants. It would limit broad safety mandates and impose penalties for violations.
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Proposing Election Day Become a Holiday
Congress faces bills to make presidential election day a national holiday. The measures, introduced by 20 House and Senate Democrats, would also provide federal voter registration and census bureau door to door drives every four years.
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Misapplication Charge Against Bank President
Douglas Schotte president of Eaton Town National Bank in Lincroft is charged with misapplying about five million dollars in cashier’s checks. He was released on a twenty five thousand dollar personal recognizance after testimony before a federal grand jury in Newark. The bank has been declared insolvent and closed by the OCC with FDIC as receiver. Depositors under twenty thousand dollars will be paid promptly. larger balances become creditors.
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Vice President Agnew Plans Asia Trip
Vice President Agnew will undertake a nine day visit to Eastern and Southeast Asia from August 22 to August 3 visiting South Korea the Republic of China Thailand and South Vietnam The trip aims to update Nixon on Southeast Asia and to seek views on mutual concerns with Asian leaders The journey will be a working visit with a small delegation and will focus on the Nixon Doctrine.
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No-Fault Car Insurance Takes Effect in Massachusetts
Massachusetts implements no fault auto insurance as Gov. Sargent signs the bill. Drivers recover medical bills and lost wages up to 2000 dollars from their own insurer regardless of fault. The reform also mandates a 15 percent across the board rate cut and automatic policy renewal with limited exceptions.
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President Gets Price Authority He Doesn't Want
The Democratic congress granted President Nixon standby authority to freeze wages prices rents and salaries to curb inflation. Nixon says he will not use it as he doubts its effectiveness. The House approved the measure 215 to 153 with Senate support. The authority would set wage and price levels as of May 25 1970 and expire February 1 1971. The bill also adds standard cost accounting for defense contracts and extends the defense production act two years.
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Four Workmen Dead In Ten Story Fall In Philadelphia
A six ton concrete slab fell ten stories at a city hall area construction site. Police say three workmen died on impact and another was critically injured when the crane cable snapped while hoisting the slab for facing the Fidelity Mutual building.
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Youth charged after being found stuck in store window
A 22 year old was charged with attempted larceny after police said he became lodged between window bars guarding a store before dawn. The incident occurred in Union South Carolina with rescue workers extricating him.
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S.C
Reese Bennett
Parmalee
Laredo
Kcrg-Tv
Channel 9
UAW Plans Iowa Conference At Montrose Hotel
The UAW community action council state wide conference will gather 150 to 200 delegates from Iowa locals at the Montrose hotel in Des Moines. Gov. Robert Ray was slated to speak but is hospitalized. Robert Fulton and Rep. John Culver will address attendees. Edris Owens says endorsements may be discussed but unlikely.
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Democrats Set Open House Saturday at New Headquarters
Linn county Democrats announce an open house at 210 Fifth Street SE from 2 to 9 p.m. Saturday. Congressman John Culver and former Lt. Gov. Robert Fulton are scheduled to appear at 2 p.m. along with other Democratic candidates during the public event.
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John Culver
Cedar Rapids
Robert Fulton
Waterloo
Funeral services for Fred Grace in Mason City
Funeral services for Fred Grace of Mason City will be held at 1 am Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church. Burial follows at Washington Prairie Lutheran Cemetery near Decorah with graveside rites at 3 pm. Grace is survived by his wife Ella, longtime operator at Northwestern Bell in Decorah.
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Trinity Lutheran Church
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