Television Today Highlights of TV ratings and future program plans
The UPI report lists top weekly ratings for the week ending Jan 1 with ABCs Marcus Welby M D leading at 99.0 in the 70 market and CBSs Lucy show at 32.4. It notes Alias Smith and Jones as the third ranked Movie of the Week and mentions future NBC projects starring George C Scott and Joseph Leisch Jr as Lincoln. CBSs new Men at Law replaces Storefront Lawyers and the Honey Mooners like critiqued AML in the Family gains praise from Variety. NBC will air Scotland Yard a March one hour special with inside access to the Yard.
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Fragmented OCR Summary of TV and Local Pages
Partial OCR reads like scattered TV and radio call signs and station references such as WKET WHOTV KDUB and KROC TV Rochester. The text blends potential listings with stray names Joyce Rena and Dinah’s Place alongside odd phrases and garbled city references.
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Swiss Crashes Kill Five In Fog Near Zurich
Zurich police report two separate crashes in fog near Zurich. A Bulgarian airliner from Paris to Sofia crashed on approach, killing five and injuring many, with 44 bodies retrieved and two survivors including a 12 year old Brazilian. A train collision near Meilen killed six and left nine in critical condition, as two commuter trains collided on a switching malfunctioned track with over 200 aboard.
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Electric power reduced in New York state
New York power consumption was lowered by 5 percent across the state after a request from the New York Power Pool. Con Edison attributed the cut to severe cold, high electricity demand, and outages at some plants. The company noted that winter power emergencies are rare but possible, while such reductions were once more common in hot summers.
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FDA Chief Says 14 Percent Of Drugs Tested Ineffective
Washington AP report states FDA Commissioner Dr. Charles Edwards told a Senate subcommittee that 14.7 percent of 16 579 drugs tested were ineffective in a National Academy of Sciences study. Findings show 3 49 percent possibly effective 7 2 percent probably effective 1 91 percent effective and 24 percent effective with qualifications. Edwards notes lack of rigorous controlled evidence and warns even ineffective drugs can cause adverse reactions.
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Boy, 9, Happy with President's Answers
Jimmy Hazel, a nine year old from Clinton Massachusetts, sent President Nixon a Christmas card asking about his family and the Vietnam war. He received 23 pages of transcripts from the presidents recent televised press interview and a printed card thanking him. His mother recalls the boy hopped and jumped with disbelief and said he would vote if he were old enough.
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United States bans Ecuador aircraft sales over seized boats
The United States imposes a 12 month ban on aircraft sales and ship repair credits to Ecuador in response to the seizure of American fishing vessels. Secretary of State Rogers summons Ecuador's ambassador to the State Department and warns of cutting $255 million in economic aid while reviewing further measures. The action aims to protect American fishermen's rights on the high seas amid Ecuador's claim of 200 mile fishing zones. Officials note Ecuador seeks A-36 aircraft, helicopters, and a ship overhaul credit of $105,000.
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Survival Class Postponed As Winter Proves Harsh
PORTLAND Ore they postponed a broader weather survival class at the Oregon museum due to snow road conditions. Washington UP I Sen Harold Hughes of Iowa welcomed Sen George McGovern in to the race praising his credentials and urging forthright debate as the Democratic party and country need it.
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Survey Of Doctors Of Internal Medicine Endorses Anacin Headache Relief
Report based on responses from over 1600 internal medicine doctors shows twice as many favor Anacin extra-strength formula for headaches over leading rival. Doctors cite rapid relief, non narcotic nature, lower cost, and no prescription requirement as benefits. Anacin claimed to match prescription strength Telicé with faster action.
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