Ex-Beatle McCartney's Controversial Song Draws Broadcast Rebuff
Former Beatle Paul McCartney recorded Give Ireland Back to the Irish and Wings released it amid BBC and Radio Luxembourg refusals. The BBC called the tune politically controversial, while McCartney dedicated it to Prime Minister Edward Heath and linked the message to Bloody Sunday in Londonderry.
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Networks Plan Extensive Coverage of Presidential Primaries
George Gent reports New York three major networks announce comprehensive primaries coverage starting in New Hampshire. NBC to use computer voter analysis and cover eight to 10 of 23 primaries with remote broadcasts and special programs from New Hampshire Miami and Milwaukee. CBS and ABC set plans for half hour specials and regular coverage, anchored by Chanello, Reasoner and Smith, with multiple live reports and election results segments.
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