Family films comeback talk and a critic's odd pick
A New York based AP piece recalls a film critic praising a supposed family film about a Los Angeles boy turned to drugs while parents debate messages in modern cinema. The column contrasts old time family favorites like Gunga Din and Shane with contemporary attempts, noting scenes and dialogue vary in acceptability for kids. It weighs parental judgment against critics, recalling classic films and memory of shared family viewing.
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Hugh A. Mulligan
New York
Hollywood
Shane Two
Los Angeles
Ben Hecht
Charles MacArthur
Clark Gable
Vivian Leigh
Samaritan Rebekahs Present St Patrick's Day Program
Samaritan Rebekah Lodge No. 51 met March 10 at Odd Fellows Hall Frederick. Noble Grand Evelyn Pierce led a St Patrick's program with flags, pledge, and National Anthem. Reports noted members Edward Akers Helen Moberly and Mrs Helena Wilhide. Plans included Memorial Service May 2 and 69th Session at Tidewater Inn, May 7 Unknown Soldier pilgrimage May 5 7 and Decoration of Chivalry May 13 in Washington DC. Picnic July 19 Monocacy Village Park. Past Noble Grands meet April at Edith Trussell home. School of instruction April 14 led by Henriette M Jackson. Next meeting March 28 with 6 PM soup and 8 PM meeting.
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Edward Akers
Helen Moberly
Helena Wilhide
Shutin
Rebekah Assembly of Maryland
Tidewater Inn
Frederick
Lenora Trail
State Assembly
Odd Fellows Temple
Washington
D.C
Monocacy Village Park
Edith Trussell
Pearl Skeggs
Ireland
Jessie Webster
Aileen Mackley
National PTA launches TV viewing skills curriculum initiative
The National PTA unveiled a new four level critical viewing skills curriculum to guide school use. Grace Balsinger announced plans in New York City with Dr. William Young directing stages and an advisory board. CBS's Gene Jankowski pledged support and urged corporate contributions under a $30,000 cap per donor.
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Chicago
National
PTA
New York City
Grace Balsinger
International Radio and Television Society
William Young
PTA TV
Gene Jankowski
CBS Broadcast Group
Jankowski
CBS
Ovarian Cancer Topic for FCSAMT Meeting March 18
The Frederick County Society for the Advancement of Medical Technology will hold its twenty second monthly meeting at 7 30 p m Thursday March 18 at the Frederick Cancer Research Center Fort Detrick in Building 539 Confrence Room Dr Clyde Freeman chief of the Division of Obstetrics Gynecology at Howard University Hospital in Washington DC will discuss ovarian cancer its course future as a leading killer of women The meeting is free and open to all interested persons Contact Don Cameron president at 663 7193 for details
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Frederick County Society For the Advancement of Medical Technology
Frederick Cancer Research Center
Clyde Freeman
Ference Room
Frederick
Ensign Blair completes first solo flight training milestone
Ensign Philip W. Blair son of Mr and Mrs William O Blair Sr. has completed his first solo flight while in primary training at Naval Air Station Whiting Field Milton Florida. The 14 week basic course includes 65 flight hours and starts the Naval Integrated Flight Training System. Blair, a 1971 Governor Thomas Johnson High School graduate and 1976 Mars Hill College graduate with a BA, joined the Navy in July 1977.
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Navy Engisn
Philip W. Blair
William O. Blair Sr
Montclair Ave
Blair
Naval Air Station
Whiting Field
Milton
Fla
Naval Integrated Flight Training System
Governor Thomas Johnson High School
Mars Hill College
N.C
Navy
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Tom Edison
Henry Fonda
James
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Samaritan Rebekahs
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Henriette M. Jackson
National Pta
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