TV reruns and viewer fatigue in summer schedules
The article notes heavy reliance on repeats across all three networks this summer with about 45 hours weekly of reruns out of 75 hours of prime time. It explains costs drive repeats, cites ABC, and discusses audience drop and sponsor concerns during July and August as networks seek ways to offset vacation viewing.
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Charles Mercer
New York
Hell
ABC
Tom Moore
Moore
Candy consumption up in Americans last year
The Commerce Department reported Americans averaged 18.1 pounds of candy a person in the previous year up from 17.4 pounds in 1956. This is the highest since 1950 when it was 15.4 pounds. The Frederick Chamber of Commerce set the annual picnic for August 20 at 6 PM in Gambrill State Park. George C. Rhoderick and Norman F. Rhoderick were announced as new chamber members this month.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Frederick
National Guard Cut Is Planned
Washington AP reports the Army plans to reduce National Guard strength by 40 000 to 366 400 with about two fifths fewer units in 46 divisions. The plan followed talks with state governors and National Guard leaders and faces Guard opposition. Pentagon supports the cut while the House funded an 82 million increase to keep guard strength at 400 000. Senate action on defense bill pending. A fund for Frederick chamber furnishings was set up with donations from local officials and stores.
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Washington
National Guard
Congress
Geo. Maawnell E. Rich
Adjutants General Assn
Pentagon
House
Senate
Nighttime in Nevada and Other Classic TV Movie Listings
A dense radio and TV schedule fragment lists programs across channels with titles such as Nighttime in Nevada Milt Grant The Black Arrow Cartoon Funnies Mickey Mouse Club Amos 'N' Andy Brave Eagle and Science Fiction Theater. It includes sport and weather segments with anchors like Barbara Harris and George Rogers.
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Nevada
Milt_ Grant
Wild Bill Hickok
Fur Playhouse
Cartoon Funnies
Micker Mouse Club
Cov. Ruppel
Amos
N' Andy
Eusit
Brave Eagle
Soldiers of Fortune
Science Fiction Theater
Bunce Squad
Matthew Warren
Barbara Harris
Ray Morgan
Crusader
Richard Darkness
Popere
Eddie Gallaher ii
Galen Fromme
Potatoes and Weather Wit in a Rural Column
A quirky column notes potatoes sold as a near doorstep bag at $1.98 for a 0 pound bundle and 10 pounds for 45 cents. It wanders through social quirks, noting how people spend to impress others, then shifts to a local doctor examing a man with a rash as he studies a medical tome.
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Frederick Chamber of Commerce
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Hatana
Cuba
Harold Carter
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CWA
Park ‘N Shop
Frederick Fair Grounds
Pearre
Ken Chivers
Esther Williams
America
Mr. Chivers
Francis Sears Key Hotel
Frederick, Md
NEW Ltd Laer
Modern Lighting Co
N. Market S. MO
Frederick Optical CO
South Market Street
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Sete
Jefferson, Maryland
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Seal
Woodsboro Savings Bank
Frederick County
Woodsboro
United States
Federal Reserve Bank
Total Capital Account
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