Merv Griffin Debuts CBS Talk Show with Celebrity Lineup
Merv Griffin’s network debut on CBS-TV featured stars like Woody Allen Hedy Lamarr Leslie Uggams Moms Mabley and Bob Hope as pay-plays for airtime and publicity. Griffin says he has a two year contract with four years options and expects fierce competition for guest appearances this season.
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Television Listings Summary for Cedar Rapids Waterloo Ottumwa
TV listings show station numbers KCRG WMT and KWWL KTVO in Cedar Rapids Waterloo Ottumwa with programs including Mod Squad Star Trek Liberace Julia Doris Day Dick Cavett News Dateline Joey Bishop Tonight and Alfred Hitchcock Morning cartoons and NBC News segments listed for various time slots.
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Harrigan Freed In Tate Case At Different Party
Los Angeles police say they are building a list of people to question about the Sharon Tate murders. Harrigan, 27, who knew four victims, talked with detectives for hours but was released without charges. He said he attended a party and was at home on Aug. 8 and 9 near the estate where the killings occurred.
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Bridge Conflict Forces Posture in No Trump Hand
North opens two hearts to three no trump aiming to run diamonds. West counters by opening hearts queen. East covers, triggering declarer challenge as players debate bidding strategy and trick potential.
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Bridge battle yields nine tricks as West wards off risk
In a detailed play from a North hand, South attempts multiple finesses to secure nine tricks. West counters with precise defense, including a king-high second hand, preventing South from exploiting the double diamond finesse. East could have a dramatic defensive sequence to beat the contract, but correct timing by South preserves his line.
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Prague Amid Gasoline Shortage Urges Czechs Not to Hoard
Vienna AP reports that Czechs especially in Prague are asked not to stockpile gasoline at home due to a shortage. officials warn against panic buying and emphasize orderly distribution.
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Iowa Park Queen Named at Des Moines State Fair
Marty McNutt a 20 year old Iowa State junior from rural Iowa City won the Iowa Park Queen title at the state fair in Des Moines. First runner up is Diana Lister 18 of Bloomfield with Julie Williamson 18 of Eagle Grove as second runner up. McNutt majors in home economics education and received a 150 dollar prize.
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22 Die In Excursion Boat Capsize On Lake Geneva
Twenty two people died when the single deck excursion tug Fraidieu capsized in a sudden squall on Lake Geneva near Thonon les Bains. Officials said 56 aboard with 34 survivors and four bodies found. Ten missing believed to be young girls from Metz. Rescue continued as witnesses noted a north wind tipping the boat and throwing passengers into the water.
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4-H Beef Grand Champion Fetches Six-Year Low Price
DES MOINES AP The grand champion of the 4H baby beef contest at the State fair sold for the lowest prize winning steer price in six years. Calvin Wiseman 18 of Gilman showed the animal which brought 1250 dollars per pound.
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Grand champion steer sold for 85 cents a pound at auction
Randy Lansman, 18, from Audubon, sold his reserve 4 H grand champion steer to Johnny and Kay's Hyatt House in Des Moines for 85 cents per pound. The deal followed last year's grand champion bring 2.25 dollars per pound, with Iowa Live Stock Auction Markets listed as purchaser of the previous top carload.
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Rain Needed in Many Areas for Iowa Corn Crop
Des Moines reports from the weekly weather and crop reporting service say rainfall is needed across much of Iowa to aid the 1969 corn crop. Topsoil moisture is scarce in about a third of the state, with no surplus moisture anywhere, and conditions vary by region from best in the west to worst in the northeast.
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Truck Crash at Fraga Hotel Kills Seven In Spain
A heavy truck crashed into a Fraga hotel killing the driver and six guests while injuring fifteen others. Police opened an investigation into the cause of the disaster and the condition of the injured remains unclear.
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Survivors Relive Camille Horror Across Gulf Coast
Survivors describe Camille's destruction in Gulfport Bay St. Louis Pass Christian and Lakeshore. Residents recount shaking houses broken roofs and breached walls as 100 mph winds uprooted life. Key figures include Thomas Parker Wes McFarland Robert Alexander and Maj. Gen. Walter Johnson witnessing devastation.
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