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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1968

Page

12

Black Answer TV episode sparks debate on Negro stories

Hollywood producers discuss Universal NBC plans for a "Black Answer" episode in the Game series. Hal Humphrey notes the risk of losing viewers, while Leslie Stevens defends airing bold, race related scripts as part of the season slate.

Hollywood Thejon Universal Leslie Stevens Stevens NBC

Stevens foresees protests if Negro stories backfire in TV

Noted dramatist Stevens predicts militant actors may strike if TV moves away from black stories. He discusses The Black Answer and The Incomparable Connie Walker projects featuring Tony Franciosa and Ivan Dixon, and notes NBC manager Stan Robertson’s backing. He doubts he can fund a university rebellion storyline due to budget.

Stevens Jeff Dillon Tony Franciosa Franciosa Ivan Dixon Connie Walker

Crossword Horizon Prompted by An Old King Appears

The reader fills a themed crossword listing clues for a variety of short answers. Across clues include A king of Israel and Seed accessory while down clues cover terms like Assistance and Uncooked. answers intersect to form a grid.

Israel Utah

Television Highlights and Tonight's Movie Schedule

TV tonight features I Love Lucy and Jeannie episodes on multiple channels, Gunsmoke with a Dodge City pursuit, a Diana Ross Supremes music hour with The Temptations, Here's Lucy with a money request, a Music Hall hosted by Alan King, a Civil War reenactment in The Road to Gettysburg, Family Affair with Uncle Bill, The Big Valley introducing a new dressmaker linked to a gang, and Elvis Presley in Kid Galahad with crime and romance elements.

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Happiness Is An Old Blanket Returns To Debbie Gray

Two year old Debbie Gray is secure again after her beloved blanket, nicknamed Blan kie, was found after a Thanksgiving Day car crash on Interstate 94 near Concord Wisconsin. Her father Ken walked miles in cold wind to recover it, restoring her nap and appetite. The note adds a line about annual pocket editions of the National Air Races in Cleveland.

Milwaukee Wis Debbie Gray Gray Concord Kenneth Gray Debbie Dad

FBI probes National Rifle Association at DOJ request

The FBI is investigating the National Rifle Association at the request of the Justice Department. NRA opposition to gun control this year contrasts with its claim as an educational organization. Assistant Attorney General Fred Vinson Jr. refused comment as NRA officials weigh whether to register.

Washington FBI National Rifle Association Justice Department NRA Asst Fred Vinson Jr

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