Television In Review Highlights Nixon Cabinet Viewing Audience
AP Television Radio Writer Cynthia Lowry notes about one quarter of the population watched Nixon's Cabinet introduction on three networks. NBC CBS and ABC weigh ratings and schedule changes, with NBC planning Apollo 8 footage via planetarium link and CBS revising game show formats to boost viewership.
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Beauty to Wed in Moran Kansas
Debra Barnes former Miss America and Mitchell Miles of Pittsburg Kansas announced their engagement at the Miss America pageant. Barnes said she will marry January 25 in Moran Kansas during a Topeka interview with radio station WREN.
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Pittsburg
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CTA Fare Hike Likely to Offset Projected Deficit
Chicago CTA faces a $48 million deficit for 1969 and a 10 cent fare increase is likely. The board will consider two budgets, one keeping 30 cent fare with a $31.6 million deficit, the other including a fare hike. A public hearing drew 40 groups with opposition to higher fares and calls for board resignations. DeMent said a fare increase is likely but did not specify the amount.
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George L. DeMent
Longest fence guards Queensland sheep country
National Geographic describes a 3500 mile dingo barrier surrounding central sheep-raising Queensland Australia. The six foot high fence is buried a foot underground with sturdy wire netting to shield flocks from marauding wild dogs.
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National Geographic
Supergifts Include For Tablecloth
Chicago shoppers glimpse extravagant Christmas gifts beyond $4 ties and $5.98 blouses. The feature lists items like a foot-high silver pagoda centerpiece and a round rabbit-fur tablecloth, plus luxury catalog offerings such as a $273,950 jewel-of-the-month plan and a $25,000 aquarium with cultured pearls. Also noted are a $1,200 sterling shovel, $2,300 zebra-skin luggage, a $1,000 mink throw, and other high priced items including a $3,000 Bengal tiger cub and $4,400 baby elephant.
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Chicago
Astronaut Muscles Remain Relaxed in Weightless Flight
In weightless spaceflight an astronaut’s muscles stay in a relaxed floating posture whether seated or standing, reflecting how zero gravity alters body alignment and movement in orbit.
Elephant Ride for Lynda Bird Robb in Bangkok Park
President Johnson's daughter Lynda Bird Robb and her husband Charles enjoyed a riding tour atop a Thai elephant in Tim Land Park near Bangkok. Secret Service agents accompanied them as the chairlike platform swayed, eliciting smiles and a momentary look of doubt from Robb.
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Tim Land
Thai Families Life And A Visit To Avodhe Ruins
A report describes how Thai families live amid daily routine and cultural practices. It notes a couple planning to visit the Avodhe ruins, the ancient Thai capital once destroyed in early warfare.
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Avodhe
Benny Benefits Symphony Funds Across California
Jack Benny has raised 4 569 287 dollars in twelve years as a violin soloist for symphony orchestras. A spokesman reported last Saturday at Riverside brought in 21 234 dollars, 210 000 dollars at Oakland on Monday, and 20 035 dollars at Fresno on Wednesday.
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Door to door salesman arrested at Champaign house
Thomas E. Baldwin a 19 year old from Lecoma Missouri was arrested after a door to door magazine sale at the home of Patrolman Galen Bunting who handles licenses and registrations in Champaign Illinois Baldwin lacked a peddler license as required by law and was taken into custody by police.
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