TV Debuts Open Fall Season with Mixed Reviews
Six new series premiere over the weekend with varied reception. ABCs 100 Grand draws dull buzz as contestants struggle in a glass bubble while Ace rt and Prial offers strong storylines and solid acting from Gazzarra Connors and Franciosa. NBCs Harrys Girls disappoints with thin comedy. The Lieutenant targets youth with a Marine lead. The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters chronicles 1849 frontier adventure starring Imogene Coca. Grind premieres on NBC but won’t be watched this week.
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Wilmington Plans Huge Fund Drive
Wilmington College launches a 10 year, 7.5 million development program to meet centennial goals. The plan, announced by the college president and board, allocates 3.5 million for physical improvements and 2.4 million to boost endowment.
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Television Highlights and Featured Movie Teasers
TV tonight on channels 2 5 7 9 and 12-A offers a mix of film and news style programs. Jennifer Jones stars in Love Is A Many Splendered Thing while Danny Thomas and Jack Benny headline a Comedy Hour. A radar tech showcases a three dimensional TV receiver on Outer Limits. A wagon train episode features a woman seeking vengeance. A Breaking Point plot centers on a clari net player and his demanding father. Ray Scherer examines GOP leadership on Loyal Opposition.
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Pittsburgh Boy Reads 10 000 Words A Minute
17 year old Bill Carmack of Mt Washington dazzles teachers by reading up to 40 000 words per minute during a speed reading course at South Hills High School. He can breeze 50 newspaper columns per minute at top speed and scored 80 to 90 percent on tests, though he missed symbolism in Animal Farm.
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