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TV listings feature Dayton area schedules with ABC CBS NBC and PBS lineups. Highlights include Brady Bunch My Three Sons Sanford and Son and The Tonight Show. Major sports coverage notes NBC Sports live World Series plans and a Gunsmoke Jeffersons crossover style arc.
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On This Date in History October 11 1978 Highlights
On this date in 1779 Casimir Pulaski died in the Battle of Savannah while fighting for American independence. In 1811 John Stevens launched the first steam ferry between New York City and Hoboken. Edison filed for an electrical vote recorder in 1863. Churchill sailed to cover the Boer War in 1899. The first political telecast aired in 1932. Pope John XXIII opened the Vatican Council in 1962. Mao’s widow reportedly arrested in 1976. Israel’s cabinet approved a peace conference plan a year ago.
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Modelled After Real People Ex Cavett Writer Pens Film
Beverly Hills AP Sandra Harmon once secretarial staffer for Dick Cavett on ABC later wrote and produced NBC film Fast Friends a dramedy about a talk show. Stars Carrie Snodgrass and Dick Shawn with Harmon as a groupie. many characters draw on real TV figures.
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Miami Canal body identified by home movie smile
Police identified a decomposed Miami canal body using a home movie showing the man's smile. Fingerprints and dental records were unhelpful until 8mm film footage revealed his side teeth, enabling a match with the corpse. Forensic odontologist Dr. Richard Souviron noted it was the first time identification used a home movie.
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Garfield death bed for sale in Centralia Washington
The bed where President James Garfield died and the remaining bedroom set are offered for sale for 100000 dollars. Owner McCoy Looney traces the pieces from Garfield’s death in 1881 to Ohio and then to Centralia claiming papers prove authenticity.
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