Foreign programming grows as networks scout abroad
CBS NBC and ABC executives tour Europe and Britain seeking new foreign produced series and formats. ABC MGS expands with Holiday on Ice acquisitions while networks eye cheaper abroad shoots and popular imports like Secret Agent. Sports writer Cannon to join Nightlife on Thursdays.
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TV Listings Roundup Cedar Rapids Waterloo Ottumwa
Local stations KCRG TV WMT TV and KWWL TV present tonight’s schedule with movies and shows at the Powell Theater and EFenions listing titles such as Great Jewel First Romance Mr Mayor Bandstand Love Lucy and CBS News updates. Sportsman’s Holiday is noted.
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Ottumwa
Soir
Powell Theater
Poverty Measure Approved by House Boosts Johnsons Anti Poverty Drive
The House passed a 1.9 billion anti poverty bill 245 to 158, sending it to the Senate. Republicans objected to the scope and administration, while a key amendment to curb governor veto power was defeated. Democrats defended a new review authority to override vetoes in community action and youth programs.
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Burlesque Show Banned at Howard County Fair
At Cresco Iowa the Howard county fair opened without burlesque after management opted to cancel the open air performance. A spokesman said a 400 pound tent meant for the act fell from a flat-bed truck on highway 63 between New Hampton and Cresco.
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Extradited Rivard to U.S. Justice Minister announces
Ottawa AP reports Lucien Rivard has been extradicted to the United States. Justice Minister Lucien Cardin stated the government accepted the extradition on Thursday. The case centers on Rivard's alleged involvement in cross border crimes.
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Lucien Rivard
U.S
Lucien Cardin
Three Dead After Night Of Violence
In West Baltimore a gunman killed Patrolman Robert H. Kuhn and two men William Cooper and David Cooper in a chain of violence sparked by a double parked car. The suspect, a former mental patient, was captured nearby and died later in hospital after a pistol battle.
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Casper Cartoon Show Highlights Porky Pig and Hoppity Hooper
In color Saturday mornings the Casper cartoon lineup features Porky Pig and Hoppity Hooper on KCRG TV 9.
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Killer of Two Shot by Police
Madison police killed ex convict Charles Belcher after he murdered Mrs Helen Vernig and Harold Koerner on a residential street. Belcher fled and shot at officers before six policemen opened fire when his .22 rifle jammed.
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Helen Vernig
Harold Koertner
Quota Change Okayed by Unit
Washington AP reports the House immigration sub committee approved a bill to end the 40 year old national origins quota system. A 170000 ceiling would apply to all current quota countries, with Western Hemisphere nations exempt from quotas.
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House
Conferees Reach 7.5 Billion Housing Bill Compromise
Senate-House conferees agree on a 7.5 billion omnibus housing bill including a controversial rent subsidy program for low income families. The program would cost about 350 million, with main housing units expected to roll out in two to three years. The measure covers federal mortgage insurance urban renewal and other programs.
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Sparkman
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Slayer of Iowa Man Gets Death Penalty
In Santa Barbara AP report, Dorman Talbot Jr., 24, was sentenced to death for the murder of Michael Bartholomew, a 20 year old ex Navy SeaBee from Waterloo, Iowa. The verdict marks the first death penalty in the area since 1946.
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Talbot
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Superior Court
Local Survey List Reflects Area Record Popularity
KCRG compiles a survey from area stores and trade magazines to publish a chart of top records with emphasis on local sales. Jim Rogers, Program Director, says the list is open to impartial auditing to ensure no bias for any record company.
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KCRG
Jim Rogers
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