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CBS Urges Private Satellite System To Back Independence
CBS President Dr. Frank Stanton proposes that commercial and noncommercial TV form a privately operated domestic satellite network to distribute programs, reducing reliance on AT&T. The plan, outlined at an Audio Engineering Society meeting, envisions a $100 million cost, possible operation by 1972, and free network facilities for noncommercial broadcasting.
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