Television Today Sees Growth in TV News Formats
Hollywood reports PBS style shifts as CBS-TV and NBC-TV expand local and national news empathy. Walter Cronkite notes Charles Kuralt roaming with camera crews to uncover human stories and gratitude where a pilot’s death spared towns. NBC’s Huntley Brinkley adds editor prominence for deeper perspectives. Critics quote Henry Fairlie on balancing words and pictures to complicate narratives.
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NBC TV to Air Hanley Play Flesh and Blood Jan 26
NBC Television will present William Hanley’s Flesh and Blood in a two hour program on January 26. The special features host Tony Randall with guests Walter Winchell and Cab Calloway in a 1920s themed Kraft Music Hall segment.
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Farm Prices Drop for Third Straight Month
The Agriculture Department reports farm prices fell one third of a percent for the month ending Oct 15 the third decline in a row after a brief summer rise. Prices are six percent below mid October 1966 and seven point four percent under the peak 1966 level with costs at a record high for mid July. Lower cattle hogs and eggs drove the decline while cotton and milk provided partial offset.
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UPI
Agriculture Department
Crop Harvesting Slows in Iowa Report
Iowa weekly weather and crop report shows 1967 harvest lagging 18 percent completion for corn versus 40 percent a year ago with high moisture content. Soybean combining nears completion in several regions while progress accelerates in southern and eastern counties, with 92 percent harvested versus 93 last year and an 88 percent average.
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Services Wednesday For Mrs Wes Svoboda
Mrs Wes Svoboda 86 of rural Oxford dies after short illness Born Sylvia Cloudy December 31 1880 near Ladora Lived in Johnson County most of life Survived by husband Wes six daughters two sons twenty four grandchildren thirty four great grandchildren Services at Brush Chapel Cedar Rapids Wednesday 2 p.m Burial Hala Cemetery Walford Friends may call chapel after noon Tuesday
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ACLU to Defend Williams Newsletter in Mail Case
The American Civil Liberties Union plans court action on behalf of Robert Williams publisher of The Crusader. The Post Office bans his newsletter for allegedly inciting Negro servicemen to insubordination and murder. Williams fled a Monroe North Carolina kidnapping charge and now lives in Red China.
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Liddy Defends Iowa Meat Plant Oversight Levels
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture L B Liddy disputed federal figures on meat plant inspections. He said all non federally regulated plants are visited by the state at least every 10 days to two weeks, with eight having full time inspectors and many others checked by a state veterinarian, while funding limits hinder further expansion. The issue ties to proposed federal inspection upgrades championed by Rep Neal Smith.
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No Politics For Lancaster
Burt Lancaster states actors should pursue political office only if truly motivated and seeking to apply power wisely He remains active in civil rights work and says he does not intend to leave acting for politics noting he has not yet reached the peak of his acting career.
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Roche Named To Head GM
James Roche named board chairman and chief executive of General Motors. Edward Cole chosen to succeed Roche as GM president. Roche, 60, had been GM president and COO since June 1965, replacing Frederick Donner who retires at 65 on Oct 4. Donner remains on board and finance committee. Both top posts pay about 750000 annually. Cole named GM's 14th president after months of speculation.
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Roche
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Cole
Iowa City Doctor Honored by Ophthalmology Group
Chicago AP report notes the American Academy of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology awarded 33 doctors with honors for service to a 7000-member eye ear nose and throat association. Among the honorees was Brian McCabe of Iowa City.
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American Academy of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology
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Auto production by firms listed for last week and year
Automotive News reports last week and year to date 1967 production by car makes. The weekly figures show which firms led output and how totals compare with the previous year, reflecting industry activity in Detroit.
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Automotive News
Dissent Right Emphasized At Marengo High Talk
John R. Schmidhauser former First district congressman urged the audience at Marengo high school that dissent is essential to a free society. He argued that free competition of ideas corrects errors and improves policy and stressed rational exchange during national stress.
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Tips To Stretch The Food Dollar Topic on Buy-Q
The topic Tips To Stretch The Food Dollar will be discussed on CONSUMER BUY-Q Wednesday morning at 8 45 on Channel 9. The program offers practical cost saving ideas and budgeting tips for households.
Joey Bishop Show Highlights Hollywood Guests
The 10 30 program features live from Hollywood with Buddy Greco Brother Theodore and The Strawberry Alarm Clock Singing Group performing in a color telecast hosted by Joey Bishop.
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Hollywood
Buddy Greco
Brother Theodore
Strawberry Alarm Clock
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