TV and film buzz from 1957 era headlines
In London Victor Borge shines while Gen Maxwell D Taylor faces Meet the Press on missile debates. Frances Farmer aided by Bing Crosby charts a comeback. Armed Forces Day on CBS TV May 9 with This Is Defense. Jan Murray shifts toward dramatic roles and Olympic coverage in Squaw Valley signals future TV plans. NBC’s Jerry Danzig cites wrist radios as new tech, with Sarnoff predicting personal call letters become common.
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All Channels After Kate Smith New TV Image
In New York the industry pursues Kate Smith after her slimmed down look on ABC-TV two Sundays ago. A separate note claims a guitar surge follows Elvis Presley’s rise, with pawn shops reportedly depleted. Rocky Marciano plans July TV and club appearances with Jimmy Durante after his Weill contract ends.
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Abc-Tv
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Rocky Marciano
Jimmy Durante
al Weill
Weill
Rocky
da Schnozz
Friday Night Television Listings Snapshot Cedar Rapids to Des Moines
A dense schedule page lists CRTV and other stations with a wide array of programs across Cedar Rapids Waterloo Davenport and Des Moines areas. Notable items include Rin Tin Tin and Annie Oakley airings as well as NBC News and sports coverage.
Program Fare on Radio News and Sports Music on Deck
A radio lineup features news and sports music segments with host Cap Mite Bob Graham guiding listeners through the program. The broadcast promises varied features and timely updates.
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Two New Super Airways Set to Link Major U.S. Routes
Washington AP Civil Aeronautics Administrator James T. Pyle said two of the 12 new super airways are ready now and the remaining ten will be completed in 18 months. The routes will connect New York to Los Angeles via Chicago Omaha Denver and Las Vegas and Washington to Los Angeles via Nashville Tulsa Oklahoma City and Albuquerque.
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Spanish Airliner Crash Kills 37 Near Madrid Barajas
A Spanish airliner crashed while landing near Madrid Barajas airport killing all 37 aboard including 32 passengers and 5 crew. The flight was from Santiago de Compostela and one passenger was reportedly a U.S. citizen identified only as Mr. Bengtasen or Begtasen.
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New Jet Takes Off Vertically for Horizontal Flight
Edwards AFB Calif INS reports the first complete VTOL flight of the X-13 Vertijet. Test Pilot Peter F Girard flew the April 11 sequence, proving vertical takeoff, horizontal flight, and hover landing under military security.
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Polish Cardinal's Rome Visit Probed for Polish Catholics
Vatican sources say Stefan Cardinal Wyszynski may stay up to two months in Rome for a study of the position of Poland's 25 million Catholics behind the Iron Curtain. The Polish primate's arrival is seen as a psychological win for Catholicism in its clash with Communism.
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Polish primate freed after three years under arrest
Wyszynski resumes duties after three years in confinement as communism spreads across Eastern Europe. He becomes the only primate to exit an Iron Curtain country since World War II.
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Copper price cut by smelters to 30 cents per pound
New York report states custom smelters reduced copper to 30 cents a pound late Thursday, off a fraction from the previous price. Producers still seek 32 cents for the metal.
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Iowa Legislature Concludes 57th General Assembly
DES MOINES UP The gavel signaled closure of the 57th General Assembly after four days of clerical work marking its end. Lt Gov Nicholas and House Speaker Mooty signed bills and notified Gov Loveless the session was finished. About 12 senators and 15 representatives attended the closing ceremonies and corrected a $50 000 error in a vocational rehabilitation appropriation. Loveless praised the lawmakers for actions on schools water resources urban renewal mental health and highway speed limits while noting ongoing differences.
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Loveless Feuds Subside as Legislature Closes Session
After a 110 day session the public clash with the Republican legislature eased. There was no sign of renewed feuding when the house and senate committees notified Loveless that the legislature was ending its current session.
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Senators rebuff Summerfield demand for extra post funding
The Senate appropriations committee refused to restore the 58 million dollar cut from Postmaster General Summerfield's regular 3% billion dollar appropriation for the fiscal year starting July 1. Leader Lyndon B. Johnson cautioned a later supplemental request could still be considered. Summerfield had said 70 to 90 million more was needed for an unexpected rise in post office business.
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New 2nd District Committeeman To Be Selected Soon
Second district Republican chairmen will meet to replace district committeeman L L Jurgemeyer of Clinton who was named Iowa GOP chairman. A successor will serve until he returns to the post. The selection aims for quick action so the new committeeman can attend a state central committee meeting within two to three weeks. The 12 Second district counties include Winneshiek Allamakee Fayette Clayton Buchanan Delaware Dubuque Jackson Clinton Jones Linn and Benton.
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Senators Back Scotty McLeod as Ireland Ambassador
Washington AP Senators Hickenlooper and Martin sided with the majority as Scotty McLeod, state department security chief, won Senate confirmation to be ambassador to Ireland. The Iowa Republicans supported the nomination along with other lawmakers.
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