Television Today by Alan Gill on TV’s serious writers and critics
A critical look at television as a medium for serious statements by writers. The piece contrasts J. D. Salinger Paddy Chayevsky Peter De Vries and Ingmar Bergman with TV’s limits. It notes The Defenders abortion controversy and argues for documentary style social science over melodrama.
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Kennedy criticizes false tax claims by banks and savings groups
President Kennedy voiced pleasure over Florida and Texas primary results while blasting ads by banks and savings and loan associations about withholding taxes on interest and dividends. He said the tax harms only evaders and warned talks on Berlin may fail yet continue.
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Economist Sees Fuzzy Outlook For Space Program
William H. Meckling of Rand Corp. warned at a conference that space programs face a fuzzy future especially for communications and weather satellites. He argued exploration should guide policy without glamor, noting costly, subsidized satellite systems risk ridicule if prices rise or competition is limited.
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Two Missiles Fail in Separate Launches at Cape
A Pershing artillery missile and a Polaris submarine launched missile exploded in flight Wednesday. The Pershing failed in second stage after liftoff on a land pad and was destroyed by an automatic system about 75 seconds in. The Polaris, launched from the Sam Houston about 50 miles offshore, also failed in second stage and was destroyed by the range safety officer 90 seconds after launch. This ends a streak of 12 straight successful Polaris firings from submarines.
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Rand analyst recalls satellite prediction contrasts
The Rand analyst recalls forecasts from 1955 that satellites would enable global calls at 10 cents and create a 100 billion dollar annual business. He compares those guesses to predicting the Sun won't be used tomorrow and notes weather satellites could improve weather understanding but are not yet the key to control or perfect forecasts.
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Want Ads Offer More Value For Your Money
Classifieds promise better deals and savings with expanded listings. Readers can compare prices, find jobs, housing, and services while scanning for bargains to stretch budgets.
Coralville Considers Seven Sewer Crossings Plan
Engineers from Powers and Associates presented seven proposed sewer and drainage crossovers in the Coralville area. Only two crossings would be built now at Highway 218 interchange and river bridge, while five others would cost about $75,000 to install for future growth.
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