Parity debated among the Big Three networks
Hollywood columnist notes ABC TV has achieved public parity with CBS and NBC in overall impact and entertainment, sports, and news. He cites Howard K. Smith, Harry Reasoner, and Cronkite as benchmarks while acknowledging ABC must grow in news influence. The piece praises ABC Wide World of Entertainment and varied late night offerings alongside Carson and Cavett adjustments.
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UPI
Cbs-Tv
Nbc-Tv
Abc-Tv
NBCTV
Howard K. Smith
Harry Reasoner
Walter Cronkite
John
ABC Wide World of Entertainment
Johnny Carson
Wide World of Entertainment
Dick Cavett
Truman Capote
Jack Paar
Alan King
Las Vegas
Carson
Cavett
Television Listings Featuring Iowa Stations
Local TV guide lists stations including KCRG WMT KWWL KIIN KTVO WHBE WOC WKBT KROC WHO KDUB and others in Cedar Rapids Waterloo Ottumwa Davenport and Des Moines. The page also mentions a Newlywed Game segment and audience entries.
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KCRG
Cedar Rapids
Wmt.tv
Kwwl-Tv
Waterloo
Kiin-Tv
Iowa City
KTVO
Ottumwa
Whbe-Tv
Rock Island
Woc-Tv
Davenport
WKBT
le Crosse
Kroc-Tvv
Rochester
Who-Tv
Des Moines
KDUB
Dubuque
Unions Urge Rejection of Trade Bill
AFL-CIO leadership urged Congress to reject the administration trade bill and press for a plan to curb imports and impose a stiff foreign earnings tax. I W Abel testified that current proposals lack machinery to regulate imports and fail to address export of U S technology and capital raising concerns about tax loopholes and policy stability.
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Washington
Afl-Cio
Congress
I. W. Abel
Steelworkers’ Union
House
Ways and Means Committee
U.S
America
Abel
Haldeman Tried To Get Ervin, Paper Reports
The Charlotte Observer reports that H. R. Haldeman sought North Carolina GOP help two months ago to dig up material on Sen. Sam Ervin, head of the Watergate probe. Harry Dent and Frank Rouse confirmed the calls but deemed the plan improper and it was not carried out. Dent declined comment from Germany, Rouse would not comment.
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Charlotte Observer
White House
North Carolina
Sam Ervin
Ervin
the Observer
Washington
Republican Party
H. R. Haldeman
G.O.P
Haldeman
Nixon
Dispatch
Harry Dent
Dent
Frank Rouse
Rouse
Senate
Germany
Iowa Bingo Bill Amended and Returned to Senate
Iowa House passed a bill to legalize bingo and casino-like games under state license, also allowing social gambling without a license under tight limits. The measure, 91 to 6, goes back to the Senate after extensive amendments and a lengthy debate over Turner proposals and licensing effects.
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Senate
Des Moines
House
Richard Turner
David Stanley
R-Muscatine
Turner
Terry Branstad
R-Leland
Wayne Bennett
Galva
Philip Hill
Hill
Fish and Chips May Be Replaced By Oysters
In Porthcawl Wales UPI reports a shift from the traditional cod and chips to oysters and chips may occur due to cod shortages. Arnold Scholes head of the British Fish Fryers Assn notes oysters are plentiful while fryers and customers react with mixed humor to the possible change.
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Porthcawl
Wales
UPI
Arnold Scholes
British Fish Fryers Assn
Want Ads Prompt: Quick Matches Dial 398-8234
A brief urging readers to use want ads for fast solutions. It highlights dialing 398-8234 to find quick matches for jobs, items, or services. The note emphasizes speed and simplicity in locating desired offerings.
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Dial
U S Birth Rate Drops Below Zero Growth Threshold
The Census Bureau reports 1972 U S births fell to a level below the zero growth target, signaling an aging population unless sustained immigration alters the trend. The 1972 mortality and birth totals produce a population estimate of about 209.7 million on Jan 1 1973, with 3.256 million births and 1.964 million deaths.
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Washington
Census Bureau
U.S
Watergate Witnesses May Face Prosecution
Washington AP reports witnesses before the Senate Watergate committee may be granted use immunity protecting against self incrimination while allowing prosecution for independent illegal acts. Immunity may cover entire testimony or be decided per question, with some witnesses receiving multiple immunities for different proceedings.
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Washington
Senate Watergate Committee
Watergate Committee
Sam Ervin
Senate
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