NBC faces mixed fate as Davis debut draws mixed reviews
Sammy Davis Jr. drew a 23.5 rating and 38 percent share for NBC's premiere, outdrawing Hogan's Heroes and Gomer Pyle while critics panned the show. NBC plans Feb 11 taping amid management shifts with Walter D. Scott and Julian Goodman taking new top roles as Don Durgin and others shape autumn prime time.
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West Runamuck Meet Recap and Odd Card Fragments
Local item from a scrambled page notes a West Runamuck event with fragmented phrases and stray names. The readable bits show playful references and partial scores or participants without coherent narrative or full context.
Peace Move by Algeria Denied
Algeria rejects reports it cooperates with Yugoslavia and the United Arab Republic to push for Vietnamese peace talks. The foreign ministry says such a mission misreads Algerian resolve and reiterates support for the Vietnamese people and the Viet Cong.
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Interstate 80 Snow Packed Mess Eases By Afternoon
Travelers from Cedar Rapids to Des Moines faced a snow packed and slippery Interstate 80 Thursday morning with 75 percent coverage at 7 am. Rain mixed with snow near Davenport complicated conditions as state crews worked through the night to clear primary routes and the interstate.
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Sukarno Aiming To Regain Grip Over Indonesia
London AP reports President Sukarno seeks to outflank Indonesia's military leaders and restore his mastery of the nation, as Western diplomats observe his maneuvers.
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Regents Rule out Secret Discount Purchase Policy
Des Moines Iowa state board of regents approves a policy to disclose successful low bids for equipment and supplies, eliminating confidential discounts. One vote against by Wilbur Molison over secrecy concerns. proponents cite bid transparency and potential savings.
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