Groucho on TV Violence and Censorship Debate
The piece reviews Groucho Marx's comments on television violence and cites George Edwards of the U S Court of Appeals. Edwards argues television did not create violence but preconditions exist and calls for careful news packaging and possible censorship if TV misrepresents America.
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Groucho
George Edwards
United States Court of Appeals
Sixth Circuit
Edwards
Supreme Court of Michigan
Television Academy
Beverly Hills
Bob Hope to star in new NBC special version of Roberta
NBC plans a Bob Hope special next season based on the Broadway musical Roberta. The program will be taped in October at the Bob Hope Theater on the Southern Methodist University campus in Dallas. Songs include Smoke Gets in Your Eyes The Touch of Your Hand and Yesterday.
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Bob Hope
Roberta
Jerome Kern
Otlo Marbach
Nbc-Tv
Southern Methodist University
Dallas
Black youths attend University of Iowa journalism seminar
Twenty four black high school students from Burlington Cedar Rapids Davenport Des Moines and Waterloo participate in a two week urban journalism seminar at the University of Iowa. The program aims to expose students to communication study career paths in journalism with guest lectures news writing radio work and media analysis.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
U. of I. School of Journalism
Iowa
Burlington
Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Des Moines
Waterloo
Kal Collins
Aaron Doolin
Pauline Lipscomb
Elizabeth Mays
Vernon, Smith Jr
William Zima
U. of 1
East Tuwans
Cresco Man Dies After Farm Mishap
An elderly Cresco man, Earl Benson, died after his arm became entangled in the power takeoff of a tractor on his son's John Benson farm about 11 miles northwest of Cresco. He had been operating a farm sprayer and died from loss of blood. the accident occurred before noon and was found Thursday afternoon.
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UPI
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Nixon slips calls Rockefeller president at news conference
President Nixon misidentified Nelson Rockefeller as president during a news conference reply about Rockefeller's Latin America mission. He described a talking paper from Rockefeller as extremely helpful, noting it gave background of his conversation with President Verag.
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Washington
Nixon
Nelson Rockefeller
Latin America
Lieras
Rockefeller
Verag
Cedar Rapids Delta Nu Alpha Elects New Officers
Peter Giron of 2522 A avenue NE has been elected president of the Cedar Rapids chapter of Delta Nu Alpha for the coming year. He is a University of Dubuque graduate and terminal manager for H and W Metor Express, serving on Area Ten Community College advisory board. Other new officers include Robert Blinn Marion first vice president Roy Schwartz second vice president and Max Pullen secretary and treasurer.
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Area Ten Community College For Transportation Education
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Roy Schwartz
Max Pullen
Self-Burning Incident Tangles with Union Dispute in Fresno
Tom Adams, 48, drove to the Operating Engineers union hall in a sports car and set himself afire after scrawling a message on the window. He died shortly after, with motive tied to a dispute with the union and a reference to Sen. McClellan. His wife said illness kept him from steady work and he was upset over union hiring choices.
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Calif
UPI
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Operating Engineers Union
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Senate
Vatican confirms sale of major real estate stake in Italy
The Vatican said it has sold most of its stake in Societa Generale Immobiliare, Italy's largest real estate firm, while denying plans to dump all Italian stocks. The announcement notes Vatican holds about 5 percent of the company with no details on other buyers.
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Vatican
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Societe Generale Immobiliare
Societa Generale
Nixon Says Johnson Receives Regular Briefings From Top Advisers
President Nixon stated that former President Johnson is regularly briefed by high level security and economic advisers. He noted Johnson has provided ideas and been very helpful, with Nixon saying they have spoken twice and expect continued fruitful dialogue.
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Washington
Nixon
Johnson
Stage Rally in Tokyo Protest Law Limiting Foreign Residents
About 5,000 Koreans and Chinese living in Japan demonstrated in Tokyo to oppose a proposed law restricting political activities of foreign residents. The protest highlighted worries over voting rights and national allegiance amid rising immigration debate.
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Tokyo
UPI
Japan
Camp activities scheduled for handicapped groups this summer
A series of disability related camps are listed including The Salvation Army camps for the blind in Madrid from July 15 to 20 with July 1 applications and a deaf camp July 22 to 27 with July 8 deadline. The Easter Seal Society operates Camp Sunnyside near Des Moines for orthopedically handicapped eight years and up from June 8 to Aug 18 by age groups. ARC runs two week camps in August at Camp Wyoming for retarded adults Aug 10 18 and youths Aug 17 23. Cedar Rapids’ Tardy Tuesday camp in Ellis Park June 16 to Aug 8 offers free outdoor experience for retarded children. For more information contact Linn County Health Center at 398 3543. Volunteers 16 or older may inquire. New U S envoy to Norway arrives Phillip Crowe replaces Margaret Tibbetts.
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Linn County Health ¢ Center
Bridge Sniper Fired as Mother Watched on TV
Pittsburgh AP reports Robert Michniak a 22 year old student climbed nearly 100 feet atop a downtown bridge and fired at police for 74 minutes. He wounded no one fatally, but police said 45 shots were fired with one officer struck by a bullet fragment. Michniak slit his own head with a 25 caliber pistol and was taken to Allegheny General Hospital in serious condition. His mother watched the live broadcast from Ohio expressing distress and concern.
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Bethesda
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ICC Orders Two Trains To Continue Between Omaha And Los Angeles
Union Pacific Railroad says the Interstate Commerce Commission requires two passenger trains to keep running between Omaha and Los Angeles until at least October. Public hearings will be held on the planned suspension, with dates and locations not yet set. The line had planned to discontinue the trains that provide local coach service starting June 30.
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Cedar Rapids board endorses three land value reductions
The Cedar Rapids board of review endorsed three reductions in assessed valuations after 40 petitions. Verne Cox at 120 Bever Avenue SE drops from 8020 to 8100, Harold F. Tyler at 2227 Bever Circle SE from 11820 to 11090, and Robert C. Blythe at 218 Twenty sixth Street Drive SE from 23165 to 13500. The board also adjusted two vacant lot values for United Fleet and Casualty Co. and Leo J. Klinger's 233 Fifth Avenue SE from 58785 to 47510, noting no increases and limited real authority in 1969.
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Leo J. Klinger
Fifth Avenue SE
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Leo C.peiffer
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Arab Sabotage in Jerusalem Causes Blackout
An explosion blamed on Arab saboteurs damaged an electric power line in Jerusalem Thursday night. Police reported no injuries as neighborhoods fell into darkness.
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Officers Named By KC Council
Robert J. Johnson was elected grand knight of Knights of Columbus council 5877. He will serve from 1968 to June 1970. Other officers elected include Bunyan T. Howell deputy grand knight Joseph Gorecki chancellor Elmer Haverty recorder John Bohvanek treasurer Michael Kolacz advocate Arvin H. Bockenstedt warden Jerome A. Micka James H. Nelson Jr and Michael Kolacz Jr guards. Trustees for the year are Francis Fisher H J Wilson and John Montpas Emmett Scherr sman and Cletus H Nannamanj will continue in their offices of financial secretary and lecturer. Rev Father Edward Shields will continue as council chaplain.
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H. J. Wilson
John Montpas
Emmett Scherrsman
Cletus H. Nannamanj
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Policeman Disabled Again After Clearance Trip
San Francisco AP reports Officer Al Gossner sought clearance to return to duty after foot injury from May 30 stomp. In the hospital corridor a workman dropped a pipe wrench on his other foot, leaving him disabled once more with a broken toe.
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Motorists Mini Quiz on Fire Apparatus Distances
Answers state 500 feet distance for following fire apparatus by nonofficial vehicles. Nonofficial vehicles must stay at least eight blocks away when apparatus is stopped to answer alarms. Driving over unprotected fire hose is prohibited except with authorization from the on scene fire department official in command.
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Improper DRM Bond Election Charge Denied
Five residents sue to overturn a Deep River-Millersburg district bond vote alleging irregularities in a March 20 election. The county clerk recorded an answer denying all allegations and a trial date will be set if no further reply is filed within seven days.
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UPI
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Poweshiek County
Ilegal
Iowa
Mills Named Executive Director Of Iowa Crime Commission
Max Mills, 48, a Marshalltown attorney and former state senator, was named executive director of the Iowa Crime Commission by Gov. Ray. Mills will oversee a federal omnibus crime bill funded program in a $16 000 three year post and will collaborate with local law enforcement to reduce organized crime narcotics and other crimes across Iowa.
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Iowa Crime Commission
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