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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1958
Page
9
New York critics clash over whether programming or audience demand drives decline in TV quality. Industry groups Susskind and TAC urge reform as unsold prime hours rise and sponsors doubt the medium. Spike Jones previews a music comeback with Club Oasis plans in June.
At the Poznan Poland trade fair the U S pavilion uses baby chicks to illustrate American industry. Walter S. Shafer of Armour & Company presents poultry displays and rotisserie broilers to show growth and production in the United States. The piece notes strong crowd interest and security, with US textiles and color television also showcased.
A dense schedule of TV listings shows programs across multiple stations including WHEF TV Rock Island and WOC Davenport. The page mixes news weather sports and entertainment with film titles and upcoming segments listed for morning and afternoon slots.
Tampa AP report says President Eisenhower press secretary James Hagerty and his wife received free golf lessons lodging and meals totaling 260.97 dollars from Ponte Vedra Club near Jacksonville Beach in 1957. Club officials note Hagerty paid his own bill, though the club would not accept payment.
An official argues that the publicity from Hagerty's visit more than covers costs. He notes the arrangement made the public relations value worth it despite expenses. Jim Bowie nearly loses fortune to a relative, Channel at 7:00 Friday night.
President Eisenhower calls four Negro leaders to a White House conference on school integration to be held Monday at the White House. Attendees include Martin Luther King Jr A Philip Randolph Roy Wilkins and Lester Granger with Atty Gen Rogers and two Eisenhower aides. Rep Powell is not invited.
London AP reports that some British atomic power stations are being modified to also produce plutonium for military use. The defense ministry says the change is precautionary and intended to provide flexibility in defense.
Steve Donovan tries to arrange a brain operation for a friend to be aired at 6 p.m. Friday on Channel 9. The broadcast aims to raise awareness and support for the procedure.
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