Johnson signals bid for 1968 second term
President Johnson, emerging from a period of quiet, shows renewed energy and ideas that suggest he may seek a second term in 1968. The AP analysis notes a shift from earlier private approach as his State of the Union address unfolds.
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Johnson State of the Union message signals cautious shift
The president delivered a TV driven address to Congress covering many domestic goals while promising to push reforms and secure federal aid. He emphasized aggressive action, tax proposals for Vietnam, and pledged to seek Congresses advice, with a firmer, less performative delivery than before.
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Hollywood drought deepens as new comedies debut
AP writer Cynthia Lowry reports that Monday night evidence suggests a serious drought in Hollywood creativity as CBS and NBC aired the first episodes of new comedies.
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Spoof superheroes fall flat in Mr Terrific and Captain Nice
The column decries two CBS and NBC parodies of Superman and Batman. Mr Terrific stars Stephen Strimpxi as a mild filling-station owner who becomes a muscular flyer with a power pill. NBC’s Captain Nice features William Daniels as a timid chemist who gains powers from a liquid formula, then flies.
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ABC extends early news to a half hour broadcast
ABC's news department expands its early evening news from 15 minutes to 30 minutes with Peter Jennings handling reporting. The opening covers standard bases and a Powell news conference film segment with new footage from Red China. The East coast feed at 5 30 pm gives it a head start but limits viewership as many are still commuting. All networks plan to air the State of the Union at 9 30 pm EST, pre empting regular programming. NBC has
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Movie night shifts to Pardners after Ugly American postponement
The schedule was changed and the feature film The Ugly American was postponed. A Martin and Lewis comedy titled Pardners will now be shown from 7 30 to 9 30 p.m. at the venue.
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Gaithersburg To Host Farm Bureau Meeting
Maryland Farm Bureau annual meeting moves to Montgomery County for the first time. Four days January 18 to 21 at Washingtonian Motel Gaithersburg with the Montgomery County Farm Bureau organizing, including a January 20 banquet at 7 pm and a dance to follow.
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