TV ad code could curb interruptions but raise ad cleverness
A newspaper column argues that next year TV will cut interruptions to four per hour long shows and two per half hour, with more frequent shorter ads. It praises NAB for narrowing time tunnels, notes viewer attention as key, and calls for improved programming and removal of Joe Pyne’s hateful sneer.
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Embarrassing Moments From A Distant Side
A collage of teen mishaps in school days from gym to assembly. Out-of-town visitors watch a girl’s volleyball in the girls’ gym. A student endures teased looks about outfits colors and a teacher’s jests. Minor stumbles on Main Street and at Myers' spark memories.
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Anti-Communism Defense in Dodd Censuring Fight and Poverty Debate
Senator Tom Dodd uses anti-communist rhetoric as a shield as censuring moves forward, citing past campaigns and controversies. The anti-poverty fight pits Rep. Albert Quie and Rep. Charlie Goodell against Sargent Shriver, with Quie challenging the program's bureaucracy and cost while major business and political figures back the program. The piece notes broader political maneuvering, including Minnesotan and Arkansas lawmakers, and ends with a Colorado woman’s 50-carat topaz find worth $2,000.
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Vietnam hawks turn to doves in mid east debate
Art Buchwald sketches a shift as hawks in Vietnam grow wary of U S Middle East involvement. In a dialog with his dove friend Overkill the piece probes commitments to allies, fear of Soviet clash, and dissent about pulling out. The satire frames debates over policy and international obligations.
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Being Too Fat Causes Snoring Says Hal Boyle
Hal Boyle notes snoring may stem from being overweight with other causes listed by the American Medical Association. The piece surveys life expectancy, world population trends, migration to tiny Israel, and various quirky quotes, insights, and statistics on health, aging, and society.
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