Television Highlights for Tonight
TV listings present at 7:30 on channels 2 and 12 feature Hanley and his troops diverted from evacuation by local natives. At 7:30 on channel 5 A a girl cleared of parricide endures trouble until Mr Novak arrives. News brief at 8:30 on channel 5 has Solo probing a nuclear plant official’s murder for Man from UNCLE.
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Nativity Figures Returned After Theft in Columbus
Figures from a Nativity scene in Columbus were stolen from a warehouse display on Indianola Avenue. The Joseph figure was returned Friday night and the Christ Child figure was recovered over the weekend.
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Christmas on TV Competes for Quiet Night
On Monday night White Christmas dominated NBC and ABC as Bing Crosby and the Williams family performed the classic tune. CBS showcased Appalachian Christmas with Silent Night amid poverty while NBC aired Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea with a holiday-tinged plot. Nielsen rankings show ABC leading briefly, then CBS and NBC, with Bonanza Gomer Pyle and Bewitched as top shows.
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Boy's Bangs Headed For Courtroom
Westbrook School Board and 15 year old Edward Jr. clash over bangs. Superintendent Arnold Oliver to refer dispute to circuit prosecutor. Edward Sr. disputes suppression of civil liberties as the boy remains home from school under compulsory attendance law debate.
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Television Tonight Features Red Skelton and Maureen O'Hara
CBS presents The Red Skelton Show with Greer Garson from 8:30 to 9:30 PM Eastern. NBC airs Telephone Hour and a special Christmas music program hosted by Maureen O'Hara.
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Martha Wright
Violette Verdy
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Red Skelton
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Duke To Stay In Hospital On Christmas
The Duke and Duchess of Windsor will spend Christmas at Methodist Hospital where the duke underwent abdominal surgery last Wednesday. His recovery is progressing without incident and his general condition is excellent. He remains on a liquid diet and walks the halls, visiting the duchess in her room. The duchess sent holiday greetings and hopes reporters can rejoin families for the holiday. no interviews will be granted until after Christmas.
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Postmaster General Praises Public Cooperation in Mailing
Washington AP reports Postmaster General John A Gronouski lauds unprecedented public cooperation in Christmas mailing with 99 percent of cards and packages to be delivered by Christmas Eve. A record 7 billion pieces of Christmas mail will be delivered by Thursday night, up slightly from last year's just under 7 billion.
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