Commercials Are My Favorite TV Feature
Karen MacGrogan recalls a lifelong fascination with commercials across radio and television. She collects old ad records, remembers memorable parts of LaChoy and fruit themed spots, and cites favorites from Cheerios to Miss Mew and Weetabix. Her essay notes nostalgia, humor, and a family thread shaping her eye for ad creativity.
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Karen MacGrogan
General Mills
LaChoy Dragon
Alka Seltzer
Craven
Kodak
Boy Scouts embrace new uniforms and programs for today
As the Boy Scouts of America marks 75 years on February 8 they unveil designer uniforms and a broad Extensive Strategic Planning Effort aimed at making scouting relevant to 15 to 16 year olds. Julian Dyke says the program focuses on family, minority outreach, and career guidance through Explorers and Varsity Scouting.
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Stephen Lilly
Boy Scouts of America
Julian Dyke
BSA
Robert Baden-Powell
Chicago
William Boyce
Tiger Clubs
Oscar de la Renta
Sanford McDonnell
BSA Leaders Defend Role Amid Discrimination Claims
McDonnell Douglas chief says scout programs teach values beyond camping while noting the BSA remains educational. Courts have found discrimination against gays and women. Tarr cites 500,000 women volunteers and ongoing emphasis on male leaders. 1985 marks Pride in the Past Footsteps to the Future with events nationwide.
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McDonnell
McDonnell- Douglas
BSA
California District Court of Appeals
Connecticut
J.L. Tarr
Tarr
Boms
Dick Clark
Jake Ross
Stephen Lilly
Scripps- Howard News Service
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Jim Campbell
Robert Keene
Curtis
Herb
Miles
Ray C. Oberlin
Kenneth Bostwick
Judy Hord
South Fork, CO
Joe W. Whitley
Denis Leighton
Mt. Forest
Canada
Ory Ela
ATES
Vai ‘Ton E
Scheidl
Sess
Briden
Valentine
Seiko
Croton Omega
Universal Geneve
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