Television Today and the Network Landscape of 1966
New York report chronicles host ambitions for Person to Person revival via global satellite, notes Ed Murrow era rehearsals, and hints CBS aims to repackage the show. It surveys NBC ratings leadership with Password and top programs, plus upcoming cross network guest stints by Phyllis Diller and Bob Hope.
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Church Leaders Urge Johnson Pause Vietnam Bombing
Twelve church leaders urged President Johnson to halt bombings in or near Hanoi arguing U S actions undermine peace talks and reflect bad faith. A separate antiwar picket protested Rusk and McNamara homes urging unilateral move toward peace and restraint from civilian harm.
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Night time game shows struggle as ratings collapse
The season shows a decline in television game shows with "Ive Got a Secret" and "Whats My Line" near cancellation. Nielsens reveal high costs and dwindling audiences, signaling the end of an era for these long running CBS programs.
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Herod the Great in 3D at CBS Sunrise Semester
Television listing notes a 7:00 p.m. airing of Herod the Great presented as a Sunrise Semester program on CBS News. Garry Moore hosts a segment titled Herod . the Great with Togaca credited for a 3D presentation.
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Johnson Attends Publisher's Rites in Floresville
President and Mrs. Johnson flew to Floresville Texas to attend funeral services for Sam Fore Jr editor and publisher of the Floresville Chronicle Journal who died Saturday Fore longtime Texas Democratic political figure and ally to Johnson Fore was named Mr Texas Democrat 1965 by a Texas House resolution
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Auto Production By Firms Listed
Detroit AP Weekly report from Automotive News shows last week's auto production by makes and year to date totals. Chevrolet built 606 trucks in the week, with 2362 2510 for the period. International AGT 3194. Jeep 1400 873.
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Japanese voters set for Jan 29 election
Tokyo AP reports Prime Minister Sato scheduled a parliamentary election for January 29. He leads the Conservative party amid corruption charges described as a black mist. The vote stakes include securing a party victory in a polarized political climate.
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LBJ Avoids Discussing Kennedy Book Controversy
President Johnson asked staff to refrain from discussing the forthcoming Kennedy assassination book and related controversy. White House spokesman George Christian said the Newsweek article's attributed statements to Johnson's intimates are inaccurate and untrue and that Johnson has given no interviews about the subject.
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Business Optimism Rises for 1967 Among Executives
Washington AP report notes a quarterly survey by Nations Business shows 41 percent of top executives expect improved economic conditions in 1967, up from 30 percent in the prior quarter. It also cites concerns over profit squeezes as unions push for higher wage settlements.
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Eight More Escape British Prisons
Eight additional convicts escaped from British prisons on Monday, increasing the Christmas week total to 23. Only four have been recaptured. In another dispatch, West German students began a two week study tour in Israel after their formal invitation.
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Growing Peril of Bird Aircraft Collisions Reported
Washington AP. Air force scientists warn of rising bird aircraft collisions harming both military and commercial planes. Annual engine damage costs range up to 5 million dollars with 39 1965 US air force incidents and 300 commercial plus 500 private annual collisions. Researchers urge biological studies to reduce risk.
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LAFF A DAY God what a day at the office
The cartoonish quip notes a chaotic day as the office computer breaks down forcing everyone to think. It captures frustration and a humorous nod to reliance on machines. No individuals or organizations are named.
Six Sikhs Halt Immolation Plan After Mediation Offer
In Amritsar six Sikhs abandoned a planned self immolation and their leader Fateh Singh halted his act after Prime Minister Indira Gandhi agreed to mediate. The pledge followed nine days of fasting and the offer aimed at addressing grievances about the Punjabi Suba state creation.
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Carol Lawrence Hosts English Orphanage Director on COMBAT!
Carol Lawrence appears as a director of an English orphanage in a COMBAT! segment airing Tuesday at 6 30 PM on KCRG TV Channel 9 in color.
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