Archie Bunker to spout politics on new All in the Family season
Hollywood AP writer Gene Handsaker reports Archie Bunker will air political talk as Election Year drives the new season. Director John Rich says the show will advocate character, with Archie clashing with son-in-law Mike and Gloria given more prominence. Gloria, played by Sally Struthers, may take on a job to expand her role after letters from women asking for more depth.
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Radar Systems For Automobiles Could Prevent Tailgating
New York AP report details an RCA Laboratories experimental radar system to prevent rear end collisions. Front mounted unit records distance and speed to the car ahead, warns driver, and may later auto-control throttle and brakes. Mass production eyed in five years with $50 to $100 per car cost and a reflector on rear plates. RCA cites 3.8 million rear end crashes in 1970, 2,100 fatal.
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Rich defends Family style humor in Emmy era show
Rich explains the program aims for reality over humor and that writers should be real not funny. He notes criticism that Family lost zing and praises its Emmy wins and acting honors while pledging Archie Bunker remains true without relying on racial gutter.
Daddy Longlegs Not Spiders Says Fly Insect Facts
A brief note clarifies that daddy longlegs are true flies, not spiders, and thus do not spin webs. They feed on insects, according to the readable fragment.
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Non-Food Items Take 28 Cents of Each Dollar
Household spending at a supermarket allocates nearly 28 cents of every dollar to nonfood items. Dr. Don Paarlberg of the Agriculture Department testified before a House subcommittee, with details released in a later report. Rep. Jamie L. Whitten questioned the economist during the February hearing.
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Breakdown of 1970 supermarket spending by category
In a panel briefing the chairman presented the 1970 average supermarket spending by category. Food items accounted for 72.3 percent, alcoholic beverages 5.0, pet food 1.2, tobacco 4.0, health and beauty aids 3.6, soap and sanitary supplies 2.4, paper products and foil 1.7, housewares and household supplies 21, magazines books and records 10.3, and other items 7.4.
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