PBS study on Hollywood films for public TV in limbo
PBS officials say a plan to have Hollywood studios produce feature films for national public television is stalled amid doubts over PBS future programming role. The study, begun nine months ago, sought low cost quality shows and may involve major studios, but is unlikely to progress given funding limits and the CPB shift of programming power.
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Jay Sharbutt
New York
Hollywood
Public Broadcasting Service
PBS
Corporation
For Public Broadcasting
National Public TV
British Broadcasting Corp
Estelline Weekend Socials See Wide Texas Travel and Visits
Jackie Morris returned from TSTI to spend the weekend with family. Alexis Abram and Mark Gentry attended a showing of Joe Kidd in Memphis. The Cunninghams hosted visitors from Lubbock. Terry and Ramona Burk went to Memphis for a Saturday show. Harold and Mrs. Fuller and family visited at Harold Burk’s home. Lydia McCallum of Memphis visited the Junior Altman family. Nell and Alexis Abram with Vernon and Lesinee Abram traveled to Dallas. Donna Sparks shopped in Memphis. Harold and Mrs. Burk bowled in Childress. Terry and Ramona Burk visited Jou and Cindy Boney. Noel Potts was in Hereford buying a pickup. Teresa Abram and Donald May visited Childress. Vermell Davidson visited her mother in Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. Davis Contreras visited Louis Contreras Friday. Ella Mae Williams visited Tom Stow in Childress. Vickie Moore and Rhonda Davis joined the Moores in Childress. Teresa, Lisa Abram and Bettye Wilde shopped in Memphis. Joe Lee Williams visited the Theo Williams home over the weekend.
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Growl
Jackie Morris
TSTI
Alexis Abram
Mark Gentry
Joe Kidd
Memphis
Cunninghams
Lubbock
Terry
Ramona Burk
Harold Fuller
Harold Burk
Lydia McCallum
Davis Contreras
Louis Contrer
Ella Mae Williams
Tom Stow
Childress
Vickie Moore
Rhonda Davis
Kenneth Moore
Teresa
Lisa Abram
Bettye Wilde
Joe Lee Williams
Theo Williams
Century Plant Bloom Myth debunked by botanists
Century plant refers to the agave name from a misbelief that it blooms once every hundred years. In reality some species flower yearly while others on longer cycles, but none bloom that infrequently.
Students Embrace Volunteering Across U S High Schools and Colleges
A new wave of student volunteers has grown quietly on U S campuses, with hundreds of thousands of youths joining Red Cross activities and community programs. Boston University and Furman University show large participation, including tutoring programs for workers and widespread community service efforts.
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Lynne Olson
Associated Press
U.S
Marla White
Boston University
Red Cross
Furman University
Greenville
D.C
Carol Moore
Franklin High School
Livonia, Mich
Volunteer boom on college campuses across the nation
The NSVP reports 40 000 student volunteers on 80 percent of colleges and universities, with about 600 schools running programs and 200 offering course credits. Officials cite more high school programs and rising Peace Corps VISTA interest as youth seek relevance and impact.
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NSVP
Jeanne Carney
United States
Nicholas W. Crow
Recruiting For
Action
Peace Corps
VISTA
Craw
Woodrow Holman Home Hosts Diverse Guests
Special correspondent reports guests at the Woodrow Holman home include Rev. Wilson Holman of Dallas Mrs. Harry Watkins of Wichita Falls Mr. and Mrs. W L Painter and Mrs L S Nichols. Other notes mention Mrs J F Henley learning of a sister in law's death in Solo Springs Ark and Shamrock origins. The piece also covers 4-H Food Show attendance in Childress and medical visits by E F Adams and Estelline family ties.
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F. E. Biddy
Woodrow Holman
Wilson Holman
Dallas
Harry Watkins
Wichita Falls
W. L. Painter
L. S. Nichols
J. F. Henley
Luke Henley
Solo Springs
Ark
Shamrock
Tex
Leon Henley
Laura
Sarah
Childress
E. F. Adams
Lubbock
Adams
B. L. Adams
Childress Hospital
E. B. Conner
Members Attend Religious Revivals In Local Churches
Thursday events list attendees at revival services across Childress First United Methodist and First Baptist churches. Families named include Conner of Irving and Hackler, Drake, Biddy, Henley, Kelley, Loyd, Webb, and others visiting relatives in the area.
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Gerald Conner
Irving
Troy Hackler
Charlie Drake
Clyde Hackler
Joe Allen
Floyd Biddy
First United Methodist Church
Childress
Claude Andrews
W. E. Andrews
J. F. Henley
Leon Henley
Bill Kelleys
Elbert Kelleys
Messrs
Mmes
Travis Loyd
Larry Webb
Bovina
First Baptist Church
Mines
Bill Kelley
J. E. Kelley
F. E. Biddy
Mary Hightower
Italy’s Umbrella Museum Opens in Gignese Village
The Umbrella Museum in Gignese showcases only umbrellas and recalls the town’s historic umbrella making and repair trade, highlighting its former main industry and craft heritage.
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Italy
Gignese
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