British critic tips the joke on American TV today
A London Daily Express journalist in New York derides American television for stale plots and little original work while noting brief improvements at the start of the season. He cites worn variety acts and dated looks from Betty Grable era, praising only news and documentaries for strength.
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CBS-TV to Cut First-Run Episodes on Vpix Shows
Daily Variety reports CBS-TV will cut at least two first run episodes on each hour vpix series and Cimarron Strip. The move aims to save millions by reruns starting earlier next year and to trim budgets amid anticipated costs from political conventions coverage next summer. The network cites numerous specials as a factor reducing need for new episodes.
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Junior High Students Go On Rampage at Knudsen School
Hundreds of students at Knudsen junior high in Detroit caused widespread damage and disruption after the morning bell. Windows were smashed false fire alarms sounded, desks raided, and phones torn from walls as police and fire units responded. one girl sustained a foot injury from glass while no arrests were reported. The incident followed prior vandalism and began after staff questioned pupils about it. Principal Woodrow Lamb ordered the school closed around noon.
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Bomb threat at Zion Hall Cinema prompts arrests in Jerusalem
Police hunted two miniskirted girls and an elegantly dressed young man after a 5.5 pound dynamite device with a time detonator was found beneath seats at the crowded Zion Hall Cinema. Nineteen suspects were arrested citywide as police warned the public and monitored theaters for further sabotage.
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Comedian Dick Gregory Arrested in Milwaukee Housing Protest
Police clashed with open housing demonstrators in Milwaukee's Inner Core. About 30 people were injured, including a police officer struck by a rock. Twenty marchers were arrested, among them comedian Dick Gregory, a leading figure in the 43 day protests.
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Corn Harvest Moving Fast Across Iowa State
Iowa crop reporting service notes corn harvest underway statewide with 7 percent harvested for grain, slightly ahead of the five year average. Moisture in corn high, so much grain fed to livestock or dried before storage. Harvest most extensive in northwest southwest and south central districts. Soybeans 42 percent combined, below last year’s pace and above the five year average.
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Soybean Harvest Slowed by Weeds, Frost Delay
Soybean combining has slowed in areas not yet touched by frost due to persistent green weeds. The report notes weed interference delaying harvest progress in fields where temperatures have not dropped enough to kill vegetation.
Staley Urges Grain Hold To Stop Farm Income Sag
Oren Lee Staley president of the National Farmers Organization warns farm income will drop in the next one to two years if grain farmers sell at current prices. He urges members to store half of corn soybeans and wheat while NFO negotiates higher prices for stored crops. He says farmers must bargain and sell together to secure fair prices.
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Strike Ruling Denied By High Court
The U S Supreme Court declined to review an Iowa Supreme Court ruling that Needham Packing Co in Sioux City need not reinstate 185 employees fired during a 1961 strike. The decision preserves a state ruling that blocked reinstatement and seniority rights while back pay was denied.
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Cognitive Endeavor Curbed by Head Lice
In Rossville Indiana health authorities fumigated schools and buses after a head lice outbreak prompted school closures on Thursday. The UPI report notes district buildings received fumigation and students remained at home until further notice.
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Conference on School Administration Set
The 52nd annual Administration and Supervision conference at the University of Iowa will run November 28 29 with closing address on education challenges in large cities. Dr Norman Drachler Detroit public schools superintendent will speak at the luncheon November 29 before administrators and educators. Theme is Critical Analyses of Organizational and Instructional Practices. Clyde Greve Iowa City campus leader opens morning program November 29.
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Problems in Planning for Education in Iowa
Dr. J. W. Maucker of the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls discusses challenges in building an instructional materials center. The lecture examines library science needs, budgeting, and access to educational resources at Iowa institutions.
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Northern Ireland PM Reacts to Picasso Sculpture
Chicago UPI reports Terence O'Neill prime minister of Northern Ireland viewed Picasso's steel sculpture at the civic center. He commented after seeing the five story work that he had seen the piece and was not quite sure what it was.
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UPI
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