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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1968
Page
8
Hollywood writer laments dwindling excitement in network prime time. He notes NBC and CBS shifts, the disappearance of strong hour blocks, and the rise of filler programs. The piece argues boredom spurs focus on industry trends over individual episodes.
A scramble of broadcast listings shows Doctors, General Hospital, To Tell Truth, Another World, Days of Lives, Many Splendored Things, and The Newlywed Game among other programs. Network slots and show pairings indicate a chaotic daytime evening schedule with multiple repeats.
Geneva Switzerland hosts the world figure skating championships with Peggy Fleming competing. ABC TV will air a two hour NBC Today program about destructive natural forces on March 1. John Charles Daly, VOA director, discusses the organization on Today Monday.
Barbara Bel Geddes and Arthur Hill star in Tad Moses original five minute drama Secrets about a man defending his right to privacy amidst family and community curiosity. The production is part of the CBS Playhouse series scheduled for May 15.
The California board of medical examiners issued a landmark ruling warning physicians about illegal abortions in cases involving German measles. Dr. Joseph Paul Shively received a 99 day license suspension stayed with one year probation. Dr. Seymour Soth was reprimanded for unprofessional conduct. Both will continue practicing.
Classified notices emphasize versatility of want ads for buying and selling. Listings highlight wide range of items and services with quick contact avenues.
A 78 year old Muscatine bridge spanning the Mississippi River is closed to vehicles over eight tons. The Muscatine bridge commission ordered the restriction to protect the structure. Heavier traffic, including 12 to 13 ton loads to local Heinz plant shipments, would be diverted temporarily. Construction of a replacement bridge is planned under a 1967 toll bridge act, with site selection due by early March.
Iowa university and private college presidents were asked to suggest candidates for the vacant Iowa Development Commission directorship. The post has been open since January 15 after Carroll Worlan’s resignation. The panel will screen more than 10 applicants and may seek pay increases from the Executive Council if necessary.
University of Iowa president Howard Bowen Iowa State president Robert Parks and Irwin Lubbers head of the Iowa Association of Private Colleges and Universities gathered to discuss policy and cooperation among state institutions.
A federal grand jury indicted Elton Norton a 31 year old janitor at a U S military post office on stealing 13392 letters addressed to servicemen in Vietnam. Letters found in his home locker and believed stolen between August and January. Punishment could include a 2000 dollar fine or up to five years in prison or both.
The notice lists a Monday through Friday matinee on KCRG TV iCh at 3 30. It asks viewers to know the counting and amount related to the program.
Washington AP reports technical issues will keep the proposed SST grounded until at least 1972. Government sources say design changes to boost performance by about 1,600 mph have postponed the program by roughly one year.
Washington UPI report notes the House approved Johnsons plan to drop the 25 percent gold backing for the dollar by a 199 to 190 vote sending the bill to the Senate. The move would release about 10.7 billion in bullion from Fort Knox to strengthen the dollar and curb gold speculation.
Jazz pianist George Shearing is featured on the Joey Bishop show airing Thursday night at 10 30 on COLOR Channel 9.
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