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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1962

Page

6

Government Is The Text For Fourth Of July Speakers

The piece surveys how government affects daily life in the United States, citing examples from food safety to banking and education. It quotes A E Sutherland on freedom and restraint and contrasts Carnegie’s defense of state protection with Galbraith’s call for public input in wage decisions.

A. E. Sutherland Maine Andrew Carnegie John Kenneth Galbraith India Galbraith

Merv Griffin Blooming on NBC Tonight Show Spin

After 17 years in show business Merv Griffin gained new fame as NBC Tonight Show host within two weeks. NBC plans an hour long afternoon version and Griffin’s status rose from game host to television property. Griffin, a San Mateo native and Stanford alum, leads a quiet life with wife Julann and son Anthony on a New Jersey farm.

Cynthia Lowry NEW York Merv Griffin Merv Griffin Jack Paar Johnny Carson NBC Bob Newhart San Mateo Calif Mervyn Leland Stanford University of San Francisco Julann Anthony Patrick New Jersey

Fourth of July Seeks Self-Government Insight

The article reflects on federal power growth and enduring conflicts over medical care federal aid and business control. It cites Justice Felix Frankfurter on independence versus governance and contemplates patriotism during Independence Day. It notes the ongoing debate over lines between state and federal authority.

Finn Felix Frankfurter

28 New TV Programs Are Slated

New York AP reports networks prune schedules and plant 28 new programs among 91 shows airing seven days a week from 7 30 to 11 p m. Debuts begin mid September as established programs resume with fresh material. The Nurses is one of the two new medical series planned.

New York

Casting Swap Brings About No Talk Pact

The article notes a Broadway casting swap between Paul Scofield and Emlyn Williams for the role of Sir Thomas More in A Man For All Seasons. Williams will take over the key part, and both actors avoid talking or watching each other to prevent imitation and embarrassment.

William Glover Associated Press NEW York (Ap Paul Scofield Emlyn Williams Broadway Williams Paul Scofield Sir Thomas More Robert Bolt London Noel Willman Bolt

TV Developments Spur New Series and Classic Rebounds

Explanatory title outlines 11th hour drama about a psychiatrist and a Paris based Army vet series. It notes Lucille Ball leading a comedy parade and the ABC NBC schedule shift toward World War II action adventures with Combat The Gallant Men and McHales Men.

Vive Judson McKay Paris Lucille Ball ABC Mr. Smith Washington Jackie Gleason Jack Paar Andy William Roy Rogers Dale Evans Firestone NBC

French Actress Likes Clothes

Jenny Astruc star of the Folies Bergere in Las Vegas discusses French cinema's trend toward undressing scenes and her belief in acting over striptease. She notes American films focus on story while French productions often include nonessential undressing with doubles.

Hollywood France Las Vegas Jenny Astruc Nevada Jenny Opera Comique Comedie Francaise Italy United States Doris Day Marilyn Monroe Elizabeth Taylor

Catholic Protestant Tie in East Germany Draws Berlin Bishop

Lutheran Bishop Otto Dibelius of Berlin declares Catholics and Protestants in Communist East Germany are a close knit family. He remarks that in the Soviet zone churches are closely allied in opposing Communist hatred of dissent.

Vienna Austria Otto Dibelius Berlin Communist East Germany Soviet Zone

Customs Agents Face Crafty Smugglers Under Cover

AP report details Edward Earl Beck arrested in Laredo for smuggling marijuana cigarettes, Seconal capsules, and Benzo tablets hidden in his girlfriend hair. Bureau of Customs boosts narcotics enforcement as Chester Emerick notes 42 years fighting smugglers and reveals novel concealment methods across travel season.

Washington Edward Earl Beck Laredo Tex Mexico Beck Bureau of Customs Chester Emerick

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