TV Industry veto over Surgeon General advisory panel
Washington reports that the TV industry screened seven of forty nominees for the Surgeon General's advisory panel and placed two executives on the twelve member group. The move raises questions about industry influence on studies of TV violence and impartiality while HEW officials defend the selection process. In a separate note, the Justice Department angrily denies mishandling a Mafia prosecution of Steve Magaddino and others, citing pretrial motions, medical issues, and a botched indictment as reasons for delays and possible acquittals.
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Washington
Surgeon
Surgeon General
In Our Opinion on Privacy and Junk Mail
An editorial laments widespread sharing of personal data by IRS and state lists, noting net worth data could be used by fund raisers. It praises a Supreme Court approach enabling individuals to stop junk mail via the Post Office, urging stronger privacy protections against government data sharing.
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Internal Revenue Service
State of
Pennsylvania
IRS
Supreme Court
Kraft-Ebing
Networks Keep Washington Peace Protest In Perspective
AP reports three major networks aimed to frame the Washington peace protest as largely peaceful and nonconfrontational. Live coverage focused on crowds and speakers while some arrest and disturbance scenes appeared. NBC faced tension when reporting near the Kloration area as outlets aired programs like WCBS Radio and WNEW-TV offering public involvement and problem-solving efforts.
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New York
Washington
NBC
Ron Nelson
Onrush Of Filth in Hollywood Pictures Sparks Censorship Debate
A letter contends Hollywood pushes sexual content into films to lure viewers back from TV. The writer critiques X ratings and modern cinema, cites I Am Curious (Yellow), Alice’s Restaurant, and MASH, argues for credible plots and universal military training, and notes past efforts halted by momism.
End of the Draft and Momism Clash at Fort Belvoir
Editor recounts a wartime column supporting UMT as a means to end Selective Service. He describes tensions with Gen. Jacob L. Devers, military officials, and media reaction including Time Magazine editor Don Jones. Emphasizes unity of draftees and professionals in victory.
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Post
Fort Belvoir
Defense Department
Jacob L. Devers
Devers
Washington D.C
Pentagon
Don Jones
Time Magazine
Washington
UMIT
Selective Service
UMT
Korea
Corry School Board Considers Superintendent Candidates
Corry May 11 1950 eight applicants interviewed for the superintendent position as the school board discusses selection. Miss Mazene Oberman and George E Bagley named valedictorian and salutatorian of the Senior High School graduation. Blatt Brothers Rex Theatre opens a new drive in with parking for 500 cars. Sunday May 11 1500 No paper.
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Ceed
Mazene
Oberman
George E. Bagley
Blatt Brothers
Rex Theatre
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CBS
Joseph Klapper
Robert Finch
Lee Metcalf
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FCC
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Steve Magaddino
Upstate New York
Magaddino
Edward Joyce
Buffalo
N.Y
Justice Task Force
FBI
John Michell
Department
U.S
H. Kenneth Schroeder
Task Force
Joseph Reiter
Schroeder
Q—Corry Journal
Alan
Veet
D.C
Oria
Fontos
Cynthia Lowry
Wcbs Radio
New York City
Wnew-Tv
Clwck Povane
Hollywood
Simon
Women's Army Corps
Women
Air Force
Vista
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