Kennedy adapts fireside chat to televised interview
President Kennedy hosts a live one on four reporters in the White House office merging radio and TV. The format recalls Roosevelt’s fireside chats but adds sight and a panel style, with Kennedy speaking without a script while the network news session hints at future variations and possible recalls of the press conference setting.
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Troop 362 Discussion Highlights Youth Communication Needs
Scout News reports Troop 362 met at First Methodist church with Rev. James Plymire Grace Lutheran as moderator. Panelists Kay Lindsay Mary Walker and Becky Trumpy addressed youth communication as the group’s main issue while Patrol Two led topics and Patrol One handled refreshments and decorations.
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Mary Walker
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Troop Leaders Plan Annual Christmas Party
The leader presided over invitations as Mrs. Carl Maurer served as troop mother and Mrs. Robert Trumpy led the troop. Plans were made for the annual Troop Christmas party and other activities to be completed. The meeting closed with Christmas carols.
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Unemployment claims rise in latest week
Madison unemployment compensation filings with the Industrial Commission totaled 39 588 for the week ending Saturday up from 35 268 a week earlier.
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Jasper To Name GOP Study Group
Republican State Chairman Claude Jasper will form a special committee to evaluate proposed changes in party program and procedures. The group will include GOP state executive committee members and Republican county chairmen and will be named later. The move follows criticism of an independent reform group led by Wilbur Renk aimed at reviving the GOP after defeats in the November elections.
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FCC Probes Loud TV Commercials Boost
The FCC launches an inquiry into the objectionable loudness of television commercials after rising complaints from listeners. It cites 25 complaints in October 45 in November and 95 in the first ten days of December. The commission notes no past rule violations but says loud ads harm public interest and urges broadcasters to stop the practice.
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