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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1960
Page
12
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An Albany WPTR executive complains that television dominates coverage, while local radio news and service grow. He notes WPTR uses one third news, one third music, one third commercials and argues radio serves as public service rather than show business.
New York previews show Edward Abbott's spring line centered on width at the top. Over 200 editors attend as dresses emphasize frills, fur belows, tiered collars, and wide shoulders. Designer Wilson Folmar promotes alluring, wearable fashion using sheer fabrics in black and white for a global woman look.
The town siren sounded at noon and 16 volunteer firefighters rushed to the call only to realize it was a test and they had misread the time.
Gunmen robbed the Honest John Market in Oklahoma City of 4500 dollars then forced owner Oran Clayton and customers into a frozen food locker. Clayton triggered a locker alarm, a buzzer rang at a nearby station, and police met the bandits as they exited the store. The owner had installed the burglar alarm after two prior holdups.
Three German Shepherds and a fourth, Duke Baron Prince and Chico, joined Springfield police 18 months ago and assist in quelling disturbances locating prowlers and guarding prisoners. Officers note dogs’ track ability causes panic and dramatically speeds building checks.
Broad listings show a dense slate across channels with old time programming. Notable entries include Bandstand Rocky Jones news and multiple cartoons The lineup features sports and game shows Weather reports and popular dramas amid a long list of titles like The Thin Man and Concerning a Courtroom.
TV previews include The Shadow of Jesse James bulleting a shootout tale with Bronco trying to reel in a partner before a brutal murder. Fibber McGee and Molly features flagpole stunts and a university fund drive. Dean Martin Show spotlights music with Nanette Fabray Fabian and Andre Previn. Earthquake story follows a bellboy who foresees disaster but is doubted.
The listing previews Movies Tonight on Channel Louisiana Territory and Channel Sahara with films from 1983 to 1943. It mentions the ghost of Robert Livingston revisiting New Orleans during Mardi Gras, a 1943 desert escape tale with Bogart and Bridges, and a 1939 Secret Service of the Air adventure with Reagan and Litel.
In Frederick Maryland a six month vigil outside Ft Detrick persists with signs appealing to halt germ warfare prep. About 700 participants have taken part since July as protesters from varied professions endure daily dawn to dusk weather.
Providence boxer George Maddox outpointed Jackson Brown in a ten round decision. Joey Donovan beat Julio Santiago on points. Claude Williams stopped Lal Fuentes in six. Charley Powell and Howard King fought to a ten round draw.
The Detroit Yisions have placed Bill Kenville on their inactive reserve list for the rest of the NBA season. The veteran backcourt man from St Bonaventure has battled injuries most of this season.
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