Tennessee Evolution Bill Draws National TV Attention
In Nashville the Tennessee Senate votes on a bill to require equal time for all theories of evolution in public schools. CBS cameras cover the debate as awareness of the Scopes trial era resurfaces. Sponsor Rep. Tommy Burnett says the measure simply ensures balance while noting Tennessee’s historical Scopes scar. Aides recall Dayton 1925 and Clarence Darrow’s defense of Scopes.
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Tenn
Senate
Scopes
CBS Network
Tennessee
John T. Scopes
Milton Hamilton
Union City
House
Tommy Burnett
Jamestown
Burnett
Multimedia Earnings Rise in First Quarter of 1973
Multimedia Inc reports first quarter net earnings of 1 241 193 dollars, up 25 percent from 1972, with operating revenues at 11 211 925 dollars and operating profits rising 82 percent to 2 735 271 dollars. Interest expense nearly triples to 218 479 dollars due to debt for Clarksville papers and WXII TV. Earnings per share before amortization are 29 cents, up 26 percent from 23 cents, with intangible asset amortization at 1 cent.
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Greenville
S.C
Multimedia, Inc
J. Kelly Sisk
Clarksville, Tenn
Wxii Television
Winston-Salem
N.C
Meat Prices Rise, Dominate Market Headlines
Meat prices today show a strong rise at the top end of the market. Higher costs for beef and pork influence shoppers and retailers with notable price movements across cuts and brands observed in early reports.
Eastern Airline attendants return to work ending walkout
Air line attendants for Eastern Airlines ended a brief walkout, with a tentative agreement reached and operations to resume after 1 a.m. The strike had halted flights for hours as talks continued under mediation by the National Mediation Board in Washington. The 3,400 member association pressed for wage, benefits, and scheduling improvements.
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Eastern Airlines
Haseen
Gill Perlroth
Eastern
Perlroth
Airlines
National Mediation Board
Washington
Airlines Stewards and Stewardesses Association
Eastern l
Tightened Controls On State Cars At Raleigh
RALEIGH AP The Holshouser administration has begun restricting weekend use of state cars by demanding exemptions from department heads. About one third of 75 requests have been granted. Governor Holshouser ordered cars be left in designated parking spaces on weekends to curb personal use. Administration Chief Williams notes 35 cars returned to the pool. others parked, except DOT and Public Instruction. Capitol police began Lot checks last weekend.
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Holshouser
Charlie Williams
Department of Administration
Jim Holfhouser
William Bondurant
Department of Transportation
Department of Public Instruction
Williams
Public Instruction
Capitol Police
High Point Citizens Committee Against Drug Abuse r
A local group in High Point forms or continues activity focused on opposing drug abuse. The committee outlines aims, public meetings, and community outreach plans to raise awareness and mobilize residents against substance misuse.
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High Point Citizens Committee Against
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