Teen TV ads spur heated talk on family viewing time
Abigail Van Buren hears from readers frustrated by TV commercials selling bras douches tampons and personal feminine products during family viewing. One mother worries her shy son’s dating prospects while another suggests arranging a meeting via a friend’s daughter. Abby advises letting teens mature at their own pace. But readers debate whether networks should curb ads and how to handle teen social life.
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Sumpter Valley Railroad restoration group builds own line
Sumpter Oregon area railroad buffs formed a 200 member association to restore two miles of the Sunpter Valley railroad abandoned over 30 years ago. They erected a depot near Sumpter, rebuilt a 1910 Heisler locomotive, and acquired track and cars with Union Pacific support. They seek further track expansion toward Sumpter while preserving the line’s heritage.
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Get Started Now Tips for Those Holiday Card Pictures
Irv ing Des offers advice on creating personalized holiday photo cards. Emphasizes planning early, using instant pictures, and choosing simple backgrounds to improve results while avoiding glare and pink eye. Encourages using a camera store for ready made aids and variety of formats.
NBC Ratings Boosted by Special and Movies in Nielsen Top 20
NBC led the week in ratings with special programs and TV movies pushing the network to first place for the third straight week. Nielsen estimates show NBC ahead of ABC by about 356 thousand homes, with top shows across NBC ABC and CBS.
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Soviets Refuse Entry To Six Smugglers
Moscow AP: Tass says four Americans and two West Germans were refused entry after attempting to smuggle anti Soviet literature into the Soviet Union. Customs at the Romanian border near Moldova found more than 1,001 books and magazines hidden in a camper bus.
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