Furness laments TV shows degrade women and misrepresent daily life
Betty Furness charged television with making women look foolish and unreal. She criticized situation comedies and ads showing incapable housekeepers and men as experts, calling for better female portrayals. She noted few programs depict women as real people.
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Global TV project funded by Xerox to air on NBC ABC CBS
The Telson Foundation funds four million dollars for world location filmed specials. NBC to broadcast two or three of the shows with CBS turning them down and ABC airing the remainder. The Perry Como Show on NBC from 10 to 11 features Keely Smith live from Minneapolis. Frank Shaughnessy, 81, a former player coach and executive, marked his birthday in Montreal after a long career in baseball.
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Words Usages and a Daily Vocabulary Lesson
The item discusses correct usage of company names in plural verbs, pronunciation notes for explicable, spelling hints for access and excess, and a daily vocabulary idea. It includes a sample sentence with a graphic description of a hunting trip.
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West Virginia Democratic Women’s Day speakers named
In Charleston officials announced a Saturday Democratic Women’s Day event with Gov. W. W. Barron delivering the keynote. Senators Jennings Randolph and Robert C. Byrd join the program as guest speakers for the statewide gathering.
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De Gaulle to Deliver Nationwide TV Radio Speech
Paris AP report says President Charles de Gaulle will address the nation in a radio television speech set for April 16. A government spokesman announced the address will cover foreign and national affairs.
Snowfall Converts to Rainfall: Ten Inches Equal One Inch
A rough hydrological rule notes that about 10 inches of snow equates to 1 inch of rain in water content. Snow depth varies by compaction, temperature, and snow grain type, influencing runoff and drainage planning.
TV Schedule Listing With Classic Shows and Movies
Friday morning schedule blocks encompass news, game shows, and classic films. Notable titles include Rawhide, Perry Mason, I Love Lucy, Jeopardy, Truth or Consequences, and Lifeboat along with cartoons and soap operas across channels and time slots.
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Shay) Shaughnessy
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