Quiet successes keep networks afloat in long running TV shows
Hollywood reports that low drama, steady ratings series form the blue chip backbone of networks. Shows like Lawrence Welk, My Three Sons, Family Affair, I Dream of Jeannie, Daniel Boone, The FBI, Green Acres, Petticoat Junction, Lassie, and The Virginian provide reliable profits and financing for ambitious documentaries and specials, with quiet audiences year after year.
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Carson to Start Johnny's American Inn Franchises
Television star Johnny Carson announced at a New York news conference that he is forming Johnny's American Inn, Inc. to franchise restaurants nationwide with headquarters planned in Omaha.
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Local TV Listings Puzzle Reveals Fragmentary Schedule
A scrambled OCR fragment shows partial TV listings with station codes and show names unclear. The readable items hint at game names and times but lack complete details for a full schedule or lineup.
Revised Iowa sales tax credit schedule issued
Des Moines Iowa department of revenue released a revised schedule for calculating sales tax credits on 1968 state income tax returns. New limits restrict credits to individuals with adjusted gross incomes under 3000 dollars. Credit per person varies by line 5 net income from twelve dollars for under 1000 to nine dollars for 2500 to 2999. Adjustments will be made to pre change returns and no amended filing is required.
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Library Addition At Fayette Gets Federal Funds
A federal grant will cover 52 percent of Fayette library’s expansion, totaling 69 507 with 36 574 funded. Local efforts include 15 000 from a Mason City foundation and Nellie Stevenson estate funds, reducing the need to 3 000 with about 1 500 already donated. Plans call for a new front, 2 241 square feet of space including a fine arts area. bids open in April with a hoped summer completion and no tax money involved.
Mrs. O. H. Huyck 83 Dies at Newhall
Mrs. O H Huyck aged 83 died Thursday after a long illness in Newhall Born May 6 1885 she belonged to the Newhall Central Presbyterian church She leaves two sisters Mrs James A Rife Bethleham Penn and Mrs Donald McCully Shellsburg one son Willard Huyck Cedar Rapids seven grandchildren and a brother W W McGranahan Palo Funeral services were tentatively set for Sunday at 2 p m at Central Presbyterian Church Fry and Holland in charge Burial will be at Mound cemetery near Watkins
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Czech Palach Tribute Contest Named in Vsetin
A Jan Palach literary contest is organized in Vsetin to honor the Czechoslovak student who immolated himself to protest Soviet occupation. The winner will have his name engraved on a torch shaped trophy.
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Regents Set Firearm Policy for State University Security
The state board of regents unanimously approved arming special security officers at the three state universities with strict conditions. Officers may carry only with university presidents’ approval for extreme danger and must have trained credentials from the Iowa law enforcement academy or equivalent. Officials noted some campuses will refrain, and UNI ISU and U of I did not plan to arm all guards.
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Forty eight hours of heavy rain lash Lisbon area
Afternoon rain eased as officials assessed flood damage in Lisbon after forty eight hours of heavy rainfall. Local roads were closed and residents evacuated from several low lying neighborhoods while emergency crews rushed to prevent further flooding.
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Flooding Hits Portugal After Tagus River Bursts Banks
Severe damage reported across Portugal as the Tagus river overflows in multiple locations. Farms, roads, and villages inundated, prompting emergency responses and relief efforts.
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Break-in at Kent Feed Store in Keota on Wednesday Night
A break-in occurred at the Kent Feed Store on the west edge of Keota. Entry was gained by breaking a front door glass, with cash register and a soda machine taken.
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