Presbyterians denounce TV quiz show fixes and moral harm
The United Presbyterian Church in the USA charged Sunday that high paying television quiz shows have warped contestants and degraded morality for ratings. In an open letter by Rev. Lawrence W. McMaster Jr the denomination urged networks and the FCC to uphold honesty in programming while not advocating censorship.
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House Aide Seeks TV Crackdown Amid Quiz Show Claims
Washington report cites congressional probe into the Twenty-One quiz show scandal. House subcommittee chief counsel Robert W. Lishman accuses deceit of being pushed on airwaves while awaiting a reply from Charles Van Doren. If no appearance, testimony may come from FTC officials on fraudulent advertising.
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Not Candidate Now Gov Brown Declares Not
California Governor Edmund G. Brown says he is not a candidate for the Democratic nomination for president in 1960 though he may be a favorite son candidate from California. He urges a strong liberal plank on civil liberties and notes southern Democrats may not walk out. He cites Nixon’s Russia trip as benefiting Republicans and predicts foreign policy and domestic economics will dominate the race. Brown also mentions a $1 750 000 000 California water bond issue and comments on bond financing costs.
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Paris Police Question 460 Juvenile Delinquency Suspects
Paris police have detained 460 youths in the past three months amid crackdowns on youthful gangs. The operation targets juvenile delinquency trends and regional gang activity, with authorities noting arrests across multiple districts.
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