Congressional probe probes TV ratings licensing idea
The current inquiry considers licensing rating firms that determine show reach. FTC criticized methods used by major rating services, while FCC oversight would extend to standards. Critics fear government licensing could curb networks and small minds in entertainment departments panic at new controls.
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Holnwod
UPI
Ratines
Federal Trade Commission
FTC
Federal Communications Commission
FCC
Newton Minow
Charrshah
Ncurs
Federal’ Trade Commission
Local families visit while others travel for service
The clipping lists visitors to Amarillo and Bowie including Mr. and Mrs. George Moore and relatives from Ft. Hood, the Melds and Gartisths, the Forrest Prestons, and the Yagers. Separate notes mention Joe Allen family heading to visit relatives and the Don Maddins joining the journey to Hale Center. Ross and family plan jet travel to El Salvador as independent Baptist missionaries after a layover in Mexico City for a Bible conference.
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Childress
Anbrere
St. Anthony's Hospital
Amarillo
George Moore
Fuel King
L. A Holmans
Moores
Ft. Hood
Moore
HE. Jones
Holmans
G- Moores
Pete Moore
Bill Martin
Dats
Clyde Maré
Forrest Prestons
E. W. Yagers
Sue
Bowie
Kelvin. Holeman
Jamies
Otis Gartisth
Eddie Johnsons
C. H. Gepharts Ana
Tommy Johnson
Joe Allen
Don Maddins
Hale Center
Ross
S A. W. Fite
United States
Houston
San Jose
el Salvador
San José
Mexico City
Fort Worth trip notes and caravan convoy reflections
The document records a caravan tour discussing stopping in towns for sight seeing and distributing wrapped packages. It mentions crossing the Trinity River and running red lights with lights on, alongside opinions on public works hoaxes and civic spending and praise for American drivers seen as courteous in traffic.
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AtSsa
Fort Worth
Jeff Hendérson
Childress
Severa
Trinity River
Temperature Report For March 7 1962 Weather Summary
The high for the 24 hour period starting 12 noon Wednesday and ending 12 noon today Wag reached 53 degrees around 1 pm Wednesday. The low was 29 degrees at 7:45 am today. The daily temperature record for March 7 1962 shows a minimum of 40 degrees. Readings from Wednesday to Thursday include partial hourly values and appear garbled in places but indicate a cold pattern with frost risk overnight and mild daytime highs.
Federal ratings debate could reshape broadcasting policy
The discussion centers on whether federal legislation intended ratings to drive programming. Critics warn that adopting such a view could force agencies and networks to reshape practices, while many experts remain skeptical or reluctant to pursue drastic changes.
Texas Legislature Advances Insecticide Labeling And DUI Flight Ban
Senate and House conference on labeling insecticide products for accuracy and completeness. The House approved a bill making it illegal to fly an aircraft while intoxicated in Texas with penalties up to 1500 dollars fine and two years in jail. The Senate advanced felony jury hearing reforms and control of west of Pecos deer management to the Game and Fish Commission.
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Senate
Bruce R
Corpus Chistiy
Texas
Judes
Pecos River
Game ‘and
Fira Commission
House
Faubus Claims Guardsmen Were Driven by Patriotism
Faubus says Arkansas National Guard pilots volunteered for the invasion to serve national interests, not for money, noting a dozen Arkaréas guards pilots based in Nicaragua flew combat missions and were sworn to secrecy, and critiquing the Kennedy administration for potential lack of support.
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Lara
National Guard
Arkaréas Guard
Nicaragua
Kennedy
Faubus
Pravda Endorses Lenin Tactics at Brest Litovsk Peace
Pravda declares the seventh congress confirmed by an overwhelming majority the correctness of Lenin's tactics. It calls the Brest Litovsk peace treaty necessary and says Lenin's experience remains most relevant to current circumstances.
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Pravda
Lenin
Brest-Litovsk
Vladimir Byich Lenin
Soldier completes eight weeks of training at Fort Polk
Army National Guard Pvt. Hollis M Wilson 23 completed eight weeks of advanced infantry training under the Reserve Forces Act program at the U S Army Training Center Fort Polk Louisiana March 1. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Hershel H Wilson of Childress Texas and a graduate of Childress High School.
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AHTNC
Army National Guard
Hollis M
Mike) Wilson
Laurel
Keystone
River Forest
U S. Army Training Center
Wilson
Hershel H
Avenue F
Childress
Childress High School
North Texas States University, i
Sigma Nu Fraternity
White whale roams Atlantic from Arctic origin noted
United Press International reports the white whale described as native to the Arctic and roaming the western Atlantic down to the St Lawrence River in the Britannica encyclopedia. The article notes the animal's color as nearly pure white.
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United Press Interna
Arctic Sea
Atlantic
St. Lawr River
Encyclopedia Brita A
Classifieds Offer Kidney Health Claim Ad
An advertiser promotes a four day 39 cent test claiming to lift kidney burden and reduce uric waste to ease backache leg pains and migraines. Harp Drug Co is listed as the source.
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Harp Drug Co
Frank Foy shines on Gleason as new face in TV sketches
UPI notes pop culture spotlight on Frank Foy as Fontaine foil in Jackie Gleason's show. Foy's singing talents and humor elevate his role in the Joe the Bartender sketches with memorable selections. Also listed are Chaucer readings by J B Bes and a mix of Elvis Presley and Lenny Henry singles.
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UPI
Frank Foy
Jackie Glen
S0n
Joe
Fontaine
Yesteryear
Ileason
Frank
Jackie Gleason
Paramount Abc
Ika
J. B. Bessinger, Jr
Caedmon
Inger
Jéffie Paron
Chaucer
Elvis Presley
RCA Victor
Moonlight
Lenny O Henry
Smash
Christ
Venett
Christian Democratic Party Set for Washington Talks on NATO
The Bonn based Christian Democratic Party will travel to Washington on March 17 for discussions on NATO and European issues, the party announced Wednesday.
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Bonnapd
Heinrich von It
Chabdeibronfad
Atensuer Christian Democratic Party
Washington
Ben-Gurion Declines Time Magazine Anniversary Invitation
Government sources in Jerusalem say Premier David Ben-Gurion will decline an invitation to Time Magazine's 40th anniversary celebration in New York in May due to a heavy work schedule.
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Jerusalem
Israel
UPI
David Ben-Gurion
Time Magazine
New York
Final Rites For Aubrey Freeman Held Today
Final rites for Aubrey Dee Freeman 51 of Newberry Chapel were held at 2 p m conducted by Rev R James pastor of the Church of God. Pallbearers included E A Beaver R Beliah VA McCoy Charlie Lane Russell Gross and Spear Interment followed at Mr Freeman died Monday night in the Veterans Hospital in Amarillo after months of illness
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Childress
Aubrey Dee Freeman
Newberry Chapel
R By
James
Church of God
E. A. Beaver
R. Beliah
VA. McCoy
Charlie Lane
Russell Gross
Spear
Mr. Freeman
Veterans Hospital
Amarillo
Bow Jones Averages Report Mixed UPI Dow Jones Data
Dow Jones averages show mixed moves with modest gains and declines across indices. Trading volume reached about 490,000 by 1 p.m. amid ongoing market activity and percentage changes noted in early afternoon figures.
Temperature Extremes Reported At Marquette and West Palm
The U S Weather Bureau logged a low of six degrees below zero at Marquette County Airport in Michigan and a high of 29 degrees at West Palm Beach in Florida on Wednesday.
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United Press International
Loswest
U.S. Weather Bureau
Marquette County
Mich
West Palm Beach
Fla
Wool hopsack fashion noted in a stylish outlook
A brief description highlights a wool hopsacking fabric with nine buttons marching down the front, praising its light point of view and inviting appreciation of the garment's style.
Hospital Entries Reported for Several Residents
Hospital rews lists names including Marjorie Rasberry Glen Buckley Kelby Wilson Privitt Mrs S T Hammond Mrs Odis Coats Nehn A Starkey Mrs C A Thomas and dismissals for Mrs Tom Brown Mrs Jack Williams Sue Johnson W M Pond Roy Hopkins with entries dated Wednesday today and Wednesday unclear context
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Marjorie Rasberry
Glen Buckley
Kelby Wilson
M Privitt
S. T. Hammond
Odis Coats
Nehn A. Starkey
C. A. Thomas
Tom Brown
Jack Williams
Sue Johnson
W. M. Pond
Roy Hopkins
Robert Diamond Joins New Regular Role On Dobie Gillis
Robert Diamond, newly regular this season on Dobie Gillis, has spent five years playing the leading human role in Fury on television.
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Robert Diamond
Dobie Gillis
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