Merv Griffin Adds Two New Shows in April Slate
Television Today notes Merv Griffin plans two new programs in April, bringing his total to five productions and 15 hours weekly. Also covered are Morley Safer’s Vietnam reflections on CBS News and B F Goodrich backing ABC color actuality projects this year.
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Look magazine owners sue World Journal Tribune over JFK book excerpt
The Look magazine owners and author William Manchester sue the New York World Journal Tribune for more than $700,000 claiming the paper published 300+ words from The Death of a President seven hours before embargo. They seek an injunction blocking further serialization until the case ends.
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No Motive Sought In Slaying Of Dr Claytor And Wife
State police investigated the double murder of prominent physician Dr Archer Adams Claytor and his wife Marie at their $50 000 Saginaw home. No motive found after both bodies were found in separate bedrooms with hands tied and a pillow muffling shots. Evidence suggested a struggle. no weapon recovered and cash left near Dr Claytor.
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Kansans Seek Greenwich Time in State Resolution
A Kansas House resolution proposes Congress adopt Greenwich Mean Time nationwide to standardize time. Representatives Ross Doyen and Ernest Unruh said local areas would choose business hours and school times. Kansas may keep standard time to avoid Daylight Saving changes under federal law.
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Fund Drive Planned for Reagan Governor's House
A Sacramento group led by Henry Salvatori seeks public donations to build a new governor’s residence near the American River. The planned California style home could cost up to 400000 while the current mansion is criticized as outdated and unsafe. Gov Ronald Reagan and wife Nancy acknowledge they may not stay long in the 89 year old building.
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Late Study of Draft Report to Johnson
The National Commission on Selective Service will deliver a voluminous draft study to President Johnson within two weeks, though it was due by Jan. 1. Officials cited careful review and December meetings as reasons for the delay and emphasized the commission’s effort to produce a thorough report.
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Ruby's Brain Tumor Found in Autopsy Report
An autopsy showed Jack Ruby had a brain tumor of the same type found elsewhere in his body. Ruby, who killed Lee Harvey Oswald, died January 3 from a fatal blood clot caused by a pulmonary obstruction, with lung cancer also listed as a secondary cause of death.
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Stamp Sells For Record 35000 Inverted 1869 Issue
New York reports the highest price for a U S postage stamp at 35000 for one of three known copies of an 1869 inverted center. In Des Moines AP notes the stamp was bought by Ray Weill at auction. Senate action and state tax sharing debates are also described with Gov Hughes commenting on legislative influence.
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Giant Disney City Planned for Florida Amid Disney World
Walt Disney Productions announced a glass domed city to be built in central Florida within a 43 square mile development tied to Disney World. Roy Disney said the project could begin in three years with a $75 billion initial city cost and a 25 year construction span, forecasting $6.6 billion in ten years. Governor Kirk predicted major economic benefits, while officials said no tax money would be used for the project.
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Space Engineers Begin Moonshot Program Review At NASA
NASA召 convenes top Apollo program engineers and contractors at Space Center Houston to assess Moonshot status after Apollo 1 fire. Officials stress testing pause in pure oxygen is precautionary, not proof of cause, and the meeting will cover program aspects without issuing a formal cause report.
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Soviet to Withdraw 50,000 Troops from Eastern Europe
Diplomatic sources say the Soviet Union informed Warsaw Pact allies of plans to pull about 50,000 troops from Eastern Europe to bolster Soviet defenses along the Chinese border. Estimates place 500,000 Soviets in Eastern Europe, with East Germany hosting most.
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