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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1975
Page
19
A satirical overview of TV jargon from Dr. Ray Cathode with mock definitions of programming, press relations, viewing habits, social roles, and network leadership. Entries lampoon terms like family hour, prestigious series, critics, pay TV, and signoff with witty, pointed caricatures.
A dense channel guide lists stations in Iowa and nearby markets with show blocks across 12:00 to 5:00 PM including news weather soap operas game shows dramas and cartoons. Programs feature 7 News Eyewitness News and 9 You Don t Say 2 Musical Chairs 3 You Don t Say 4 Musical Chairs and 7 Somerset 9 You Don t Say 2 Musical Chairs 3 You Don t Say 4 Musical Chairs among others with multiple time slots and channel numbers.
Iowa Illinois Gas and Electric Co reports for the year ended September 1975 earnings per common share at 2.58 up from 1.67 the prior year and 2.03 in 1974 due to rate increases approved by the Illinois Commerce Commission. Weather and colder temperatures boosted net income modestly. dividends declared include 39 cents quarterly for common stock and various preferred series payments. A Cedar Rapids area arrest involved a 17-year-old Atkins girl charged with possession of beer, liquor, and marijuana after a traffic stop. she was released to parents and the case sent to juvenile authorities.
Washington AP Ford again canceled his official appointments due to fever from a sinus infection and cold. At 62 he remains at the White House under doctor ordered rest with antibiotics decongestant aspirin and monitoring. President Ford communicated he feels better though fever stays slightly above normal while aides briefed on ongoing limited duties.
The sixth game between Boston and Cincinnati is slated to start at 7 30 p m Tuesday in Boston, likely replacing NBC programming if not delayed. If Boston wins, Game Seven would follow at 7 30 p m Wednesday.
Beverly White of 1227 Rose Street SE received a deferred sentence for drunk driving after Aug 9 charges. Franklin Stanek of Magnus Hotel pled guilty to failing to transfer title, sentenced to 30 days with 27 suspended for Oct 11 charges. Alex Pledge of 812 Fifth Street SE is discharged after Sept 14 tampering with a motor vehicle charge. On this date in 1965 President Lyndon Johnson returned to the White House from Bethesda Naval Hospital after gall bladder removal.
Investors weigh high grade bonds for seniors against closed end funds and open end funds. The advisor cautions that 20 percent discounts do not ensure safety or future gains and notes closed end shares trade freely at market prices. He favors current income over long horizon equity risk and invites reader questions for column responses.
A health article debunks popular fables about death by own action. It notes warnings precede most attempts, crisis is temporary, improvement can follow risk, and thoughts do not imply mental illness.
Apollo 13 astronaut John Swigert escaped injury when his car was rear ended and flipped after stopping at a downtown traffic light. The other driver Karl Melson, 25, of Denver, was jailed for investigation of drunken driving after treatment and release from a hospital. Swigert said he was driving his mother's car to her home when the accident occurred.
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