Documentary shows abroad boost U S Information Agency film outreach
In 1967 the United States announced a Show Case Film Program to distribute documentaries through ASIS posts and six embassies to improve cross national communication. Memos note strong international reception for Sights and Sounds of San Francisco in Johannesburg Stockholm Singapore and Vientiane with audiences ranging from elites to rural viewers and teachers. The program is praised for showcasing heroic deeds and cultural exchange.
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Hollywood
UPI
U.S
Tron Curtain
U.S. Information Agency
San Francisco
NBCTV
Telephone Hour
Fretoria
Usis-Johannesburg
Jonian Choir
Johannesburg Film Society
Johannesburg Camera Club
Musical Department
South African Broadcasting Corp
Sabc Symphony Orchestra
Diplomatic Corps
Swedish Historical Film Collection
Swedish Film Institute
USIS
Singapore
Galbraith
Vientiane
Everest
Lao-American Association
Savannakhet
New Industries of the Future on CBS TV March 31
A CBS program titled Oddments New Industries of the Future previews today’s technologies that may become tomorrow’s big businesses. The piece airs on The 21st Century on March 31.
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Cbs-Tv
Julie Harris
Hoss
Dan Blocker
Nbc-Tv
Senators Attack Johnson Farm Policy As Disaster
Two Republican senators criticized the administrations farm policy saying it harms farmers. Mundt and Hruska condemned the push to make the current program permanent and proposed a grain reserve to limit sales below parity. They cited low crop prices and farm bankruptcies, noting large grain in government loans.
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Washington
Sen. Mundt
R-S.d
Johnson
Congress
Sen. Hruska
R-Neb
Mundt
Hruska
Freeman
Ezra Taft Benson
Eisenhower
Agriculture Department
GI Hero Who Would Not Kill Dies of Wounds
Pvt. Jonathan Spicer aged 19 died from wounds received at Khe Sanh while aiding wounded Marines under enemy fire. His father confirmed the death in Japan after learning of his transfer from Vietnam and being told in class by two Marines. He last saw his family on Christmas leave and was wounded a month earlier during helicopter evacuations.
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Miami
Jonathan Spicer
Khe Sanh
William Spicer
U. S
Japan
Spicer
Jonathan
Vietnam
Edward Feldman
Forest Hills
N.Y
Bourke Hickensales to Iron Curtain Nations Reported
Sen Bourke Hickenlooper said reports claim Italian government controlled firms sold U S industry secrets to Iron Curtain countries. Ackley testified not familiar but said U S should punish responsible parties if true. TV feature notes Alec Guinness backstage interview and Marines in medical corps heroism loyalty in wartime scenes.
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Washington
Bourke Hickenlooper
Beer Ad Policy Sparks Discrimination Charge at WOI TV
Iowa Wholesale Beer Distributors accuse WOI TV, owned by Iowa State University, of discrimination for a ban on beer advertising. At a board meeting, supporters urged lifting the ban, but the board will revisit the issue next month. The station also forbids political ads.
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Cedar Falls
Iowa
Wol-Tv
Woi-Tv
Iowa State University
State Board of Regents Institution
Board of
Regents
Jonathan Richard
Red Oak
William Quarton
Cedar Rapids
Richards
WOI
Senate panel approves car and phone tax extension
The Senate Finance Committee backed a broad extension of excise taxes on new cars and telephone bills, shelving the administration's 10 percent income tax surcharge to fund war costs. An amendment to repeal the AFDC freeze was added, sponsored by Sen. Harris, potentially jeopardizing the bill.
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Washington
Sen
Harris
Dokla
Johnson
Women's Reformatory Escapee Is Arrested
The second escapee from Rockwell City women's reformatory, Sharon Hildebrandt, 23, of Clinton, was captured in Waterloo early today. She is serving a 25 year term for second degree murder. Authorities said Hildebrandt and Bonnie Lester, 22, of Adel, fled from Fort Dodge Community College during a work-release class last Feb 27. Lester surrendered March 3 in Adel.
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Waterloo
Rockwell City
Originator Dies in Berkeley Dr William Cruess 6
Dr William Cruess the originator of the canned fruit cocktail died Wednesday in Berkeley AP reports. His invention popularized the ready to serve fruit mix used widely in households and institutions.
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Berkeley
William Cruess
Baringer backs current lobby rules in Iowa House
DES MOINES Iowa House Speaker Maurice Baringer says present chamber rules adequately govern lobbying if enforced and urges not to overemphasize process. He warns against changing statutes that could deter people from running for office and emphasizes lobbyists as legitimate information sources.
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DES Moines
Iowa
Maurice Baringer
R-Oelwein
House
General Assembly
Baringer
Sailor Finds Bag Labeled U S Security Mail
A London street sighting ends with B J Mitchell discovering a canvas bag marked U S security mail split on the curb. Letters inside were addressed to Director of Naval Security New York. Navy spokesman says the bag fell off a truck.
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London
B. J. Mitchell
U.S
Director of Naval Security
New York
U.S. Navy
Want ads work. Try one yourself
A short ad promotes using want ads with a call to action to place an advertisement by calling 369-1234. The note emphasizes ease and effectiveness of classified notices.
Postmaster General Addresses Secret Mail Questions
He brushed aside questions about secret ordinary unclassified mail, stating the issues were merely aside questions within a broader fleet post office context.
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Fleet Post Office
Chart of 1960s hit singles with assorted labels
A fragmented list shows various 1960s songs and artists with chart positions omitted or garbled. Entries include Gladys Knight, the Four Seasons, Petula Clark, Union Gap, the Box Tops, the Impressions, Balloon Farm, Joe Tex, the Fifth Dimension, and others across labels like Warner Bros, Columbia, Atco, ABC, and Capitol.
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Gladys Knight
Soul
Association
Warner Bros
Four Seasons
Philles
Petula Clark
Young Girl Union Gap
Columbia
Sill Can't
Eva D. Kilark
Mala
Simon & Garfunkel
Fireballs
Atco
ABC
Laurie
Joe Tex
Dial
Fifth Dimension
Soul City
Foundations
UNI
Vera
Clay
Atlantic
American Breed
Acta
Capitol
Lettermen
Kate Fath Dells
Cadet
Tremeloes
Epic
Pee Eee
John Fred
Paula
Bic Ee Donovan
Cowsilis
MGM
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Stockholm
Sons of
Sight
Francisco
Swedish Foreign Office
Radio Sweden/TV
Fulbright
Television
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Wmt-Tv
Waterleo
KTVO
Ottumwa
Whbf-Tv
Rock Island
Woc-Tv
Davenport
WKBT
la Crosse
Kroc.tv
Reschester
Who.tv
Aga 13
Weetner
Wizard
Tarzen
Will Sonnett
Hollywood Squares
Wdd
Newther
Pia
Joey Warner
Juda
Death Valley
Reo Fagture
Popage
Tard
Angi
Lone Reneé
Golaen
Otrisn Steeplechase
Ae Baske le
Weatrat Basketball
Weve
Space Ghost
Samson and Goliath
Orice Ghee
g—Samachast
Goliath
Parson An and
King Kon
Joby Rhee
George of
Junala
Man
Beatles
Cat
Johnny Quest
Cool McCool
Gol McCool
Peter Gunn
Roller Idery
University of Ilinois
Help Pay For
USA
Marshal Siltony
Tyles Oridie
Amall Wid
Hick
Alec Guinness
Women’s Reformatory
London Street
Boner's Ark
Gazette
Marion
Mike Welch
KORG
Lady Madonna
Bunny
Jennifer Juniper
Wks
Otis Redding
Dionne Warwick
Scepter
Simon
Fruitgum Co
Buddah
Sly/Family Stone
Colgems
Aretha Franklin
Bonnie & Clyde
Georgie Fame
Philly Groove
Daendenses
Temptations
Gordy
Rere
Sam and
Dave
Stax
Imperial
Paul Revere
Tea Eeene Bee Gees
the Mighty Quinn
Manfred Mann
Mercury
Wonder Boyce & Hart
A&m
Soph Feat
McHale's Navy
Ernest Borgnine
Cmdr
McHale
Jeff
Walter Brennan
Judd
Pippa Scott
Carl Betz
Dave Carter
Bob Brooks
Joey Bishop
Ivan Tors
Don Rice
Joey
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