ABC TV Split Personality Could Weaken Its Standings
Hollywood pundit Rick Dubrow argues ABC TV cannot match CBS and NBC on star power and should consider a radical shift. He suggests dropping the standard nightly format for a complete alternative or become a money in the bank, commercially focused competitor. He notes ABC’s current star roster lags behind, with Lawrence Welk and Bewitched as primary anchors.
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Indictments Draw Fire Over 1968 Convention Disturbances
A federal grand jury indicted eight Chicago policemen and eight demonstrators for civil rights and antiriot violations tied to clashes at the Democratic National Convention. Among those charged are David Dellinger, Jerry Rubin, and Bobby Seale, with conspiracy claims involving movement centers and trained marshals. Separate charges name Enid Roth of NBC for attempting eavesdropping on convention hearings.
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Minnelli recalls dressing room visit by Australian PM
Liza Minnelli says she was "all a flutter" over a Sydney dressing room visit by Australian Prime Minister John Gorton. She and relatives deny any scandal, calling the claims pure fabrication. Washington denies U S involvement and Private Eye denounces the allegations as absurd.
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Benda Confirmed By Acclamation On Iowa Commerce Board
The Iowa Senate by acclamation confirmed Kenneth Benda a Hartwick banker to a six year term on the Iowa commerce commission. He will replace Bernard Marti of Des Moines when Marti’s term ends June 30, returning control of the three member panel to Republicans. Other members are Chairman Tic Witt of Des Moines and Frank Means of Manila.
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City employee denies inhuman treatment claim
A Cedar Rapids waterworks employee Robert Duff accuses Daniel Senft of shoving him with a helmet and striking him while at work. Senft and his foreman Rushton deny the allegation and seek dismissal or a hearing, while Duff seeks an immediate hearing and an official finding of inhuman treatment. Kennedy urges China to join UN with Taiwan relations unchanged.
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Army lifts rule banning bumper sticker politics
Washington AP reports the army rescinded its order prohibiting active duty personnel from displaying political bumper stickers on private cars. Army Secretary Stanley Resor told Senator Sam Ervin the force will permit such displays, while maintaining noninvolvement in partisan matters.
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Nixon to consult Bunker on Vietnam withdrawal timing
President Nixon plans weekend talks with Ambassador Ellsworth Bunker and General Andrew Goodpaster to assess how soon South Vietnam may be able to allow partial U.S. troop withdrawals. Officials stress no policy decisions will be made, with discussions focusing on Vietnam war de escalation and the Paris peace talks.
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Accused in Church Fire Pleads Guilty in Illinois Case
Ex convict John Buell, 24, pled guilty to arson in Rockford circuit court for setting fire to the Court street Methodist church. Prosecutor says Buell admitted starting 14 other fires in eight months. Damages to the church estimated between 600000 and over 1 million. about 140 children evacuated from a school section.
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