Public wants and media misreads the taste of audiences
Executive editors argue that television programmers misjudge public taste and chase popularity. They note The Waltons’ survival due to fan support, contrast radio’s loyal shows with fleeting pilots, and blame channel switching and imitators for futile competition.
Television violence sparks public action and parental choice
A Boston monitor reports rising violence on prime time and afternoon reruns across NBC CBS and ABC. Psychologists warn of imitation while networks defend content freedom. Readers are urged to veto harmful shows by changing channels and enforcing parental control.
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Christian Science Monitor
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Ford Rockefeller on Threshold for Presidency
The analysis outlines Gerald Ford and Nelson Rockefeller as potential presidential figures. It notes Ford's circumspection to avoid crowding Nixon, his roles as vice chairman of the Domestic Council and NSC, Kissinger’s control of foreign policy, and Rockefeller's centrist shift within the GOP. It discusses travel, alliances, and the challenges both face as they approach the presidency, with caution about neutrality and the conservative movement.
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Violence in media linked to real crime debate continues
The piece notes ongoing debates on whether mass media violence causes real aggression. It cites studies from the National Commission, Surgeon General advisories, and reports of 18 000 violent incidents seen by a 15 year old, with children’s cartoons among the most violent. It observes Americans’ heavy exposure to violence and a surge in kung fu era cinema and martial arts schools.
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National Commission On the Causes and Prevention of Violence
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Birthday salute to Mao Tse tung as he nears 80 and reigns in China
A retrospective on Mao Zedong as he approaches his 80th birthday, noting his enduring grip on China, wartime leadership, and high international stature amid cultural upheavals. It cites reports of his activities during the Cultural Revolution, Sino US détente, and the upcoming 25th anniversary of the PRC founding.
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