Radio Hollywood and NBC mystery theatre cross cultural issue
The piece discusses English American language gaps in Mystery Theatre and Mitchcock Presents. NBC shot I Spy overseas in Britain with British actors and crews while American director Norman Lloyd oversaw work in Brighton and London locations.
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Hollywood
Mystery Theatre
NBC
Perry Como
United States
Mitchcock
Norman Lloyd
Holywood
Britain
Brighton
London
Hitchcock Presents May Sell Its Half Hour Format
English-accented Joan Harrison and Alfred Hitchcock consider extending the half hour show to an hour for the 1962 63 season. Harrison says Briton audiences may be surprised by the adaptation while maintaining American appeal. Miss Lynn Golden of American University wins the Maryland District of Columbia Broadcasters Association first 500 scholarship for 1962.
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Joan Harrison
Washington
Chevy Chase
Maryland District of Columbia Broadcasters’ Association
Lynn Golden
American University
Golden
Broadcasters’ Associaton
Plan Mail Rate Boost Plan Mail Rate Boost
Washington AP The House Post Office Committee approved a bill to raise first class and air mail rates by one cent and increase other classes modestly, expected to boost postal revenue by about 521 million yearly. The measure doubles second and third class rates over three years, with first class stamp moving from 4 to 5 cents.
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Washington
House Post Office Committee
Postal rate shift cuts third class mail appeal
The article notes a proposed increase in single-piece third class mail rates from 3 cents for two ounces to 5 cents for three ounces. It argues the higher rate would essentially remove third class mail as advertisers could instead pay the same 5 cents for first class handling.
U. S. Agrees To Train French Troops In Atomic Use
Washington AP reports the United States agrees to train French troops in handling atomic weapons. The accord covers instruction on utilizing atomic capabilities, reflecting postwar defense cooperation. Details remain limited as officials outline strategic aims and potential deployment implications.
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Washington
United States
ALsO ALAN LADD and DON MURRAY ONE FOOT IN HELL
A cinema note highlights ALAN LADD and DON MURRAY in One Foot in Hell, with details about cast, release context, and appreciations for performances. The piece frames the film as a notable postwar Western with dramatic stakes and strong character arcs.
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Alan Ladd
Don Murray
Hell
Kennedy seeks rapid congressional approval on NATO nuclear pact
President Kennedy urged Congress to approve the NATO nuclear weapons agreement quickly. He cited the gravity of the international situation and the Soviet threat to West Berlin as reasons to sustain North Atlantic unity. State Department officials noted similar training pacts with seven other NATO members, including Britain and Canada.
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Kennedy
Congress
West Berlin
North Atlantic
State Department
United States
NATO
Britain
Canada
Tur
Nuclear transfer questions spark White House remark
The Netherlands West Germany Greece and Italy seen in conversation as press secretary Pierre Salinger notes no plans to transfer nuclear equipment or knowledge, aside from operating know how to France. He was asked if the French would be handed atomic capabilities.
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Netherlands
West Germany
Greece
Italy
White House
Pierre Salinger
Salinger Rejects Pledge On Warheads
Salinger said no to removing nuclear warheads as part of a broader arms control plan, dismissing the idea of a partial disarmament.
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Pees
Salinger
Evening TV Schedule Busy With Classics And News
A dense listing shows multiple time blocks for 1950s era programs including Burns And Allen, The Edge of Night, Robin Hood, Rin Tin Tin, Go West, and more. Notable films given include Mystery, Mister Magoo in later segments, and The Devil and Miss Jones. Local news, weather, and sports wrap the schedule with various stations and times.
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Daddy
Burns and Allen
Bozo
Deputy Dawg
Bozo the Clown
Rin Tin Tin
National Velvet
Mister Magoo
Popeye
Captain Tugg
Temple's
Giant Ranch
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