Davis TV Debut Draws Mixed Reviews and NBC Shakeup
Sammy Davis Jr.'s NBC premiere drew a 23.5 rating and 38 percent share, outdrawing Hogan's Heroes and Gomer Pyle but eliciting sharp critical criticism. NBC's schedule leadership shifts under Walter D. Scott and Julian Goodman hint at a new era, with Don Durgin and Kintner dynamics shaping prime time, likely no rapid changes by fall.
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Television Listings for Cedar Rapids and Ottumwa Areas
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Algeria denies secret peace talks with Vietnam allies
Algiers foreign ministry rejected a report that Algeria collaborates with Yugoslavia and the United Arab Republic to push Vietnamese peace talks. The statement says Algeria supports the Vietnamese struggle and Viet Cong policies, denying any mission to mediate.
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Interstate 80 Snow Packed In Eastern Iowa Slips To Normal By Afternoon
Travelers from Cedar Rapids to Des Moines found Interstate 80 snow packed and slippery Thursday morning with 75 percent coverage at 7 am. Rain mixed with snow toward Davenport complicated conditions. State crews worked through the night to clear primary roads and the interstate as officials said the road returned to normal by afternoon.
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Sukarno Aims to Regain Grip Over Indonesia
Western diplomats say President Sukarno maneuvers to outflank Indonesia's military leaders and restore his mastery over the country, as reports from London note.
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Board approves policy on public business openness
Les Des Moines and Wil lam Quarton urged transparency as the board agreed to run public business openly. Jonathan Richards was absent, and he did not vote. The policy just approved is intended to ensure operations are not conducted in secret.
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Unclear Bid News At State College Of Wolf
A fragment reports a criticism over bids at State College of Wolf. It notes months ago a person claimed to know the amount of an unsuccessful bidder and the successful bid but details are incomplete.
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