Batman Trademark Suit Targets Eskimo Pie Ad
National Periodical Publishers Inc. owners of the Batman trademark filed suit in U S District Court alleging Eskimo Pie promoted barrings without permission and would confuse buyers. The action aims to stop the unauthorized use and protect the Batman brand.
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Washington
UPI
U.S. District Court
National Periodical Publishers Inc
Christmas Sales Below Forecasts
New York reports show 1966 Christmas sales up 3 percent from last year but short of preseason projections. Snowy Christmas Eve slowed volume in New York City while Macy’s cited a 3 to 4 percent rise. Other stores such as Jefferson and Foley’s noted late buying yet still below expectations.
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UPI
United Press International
New York City
R.H. Macy , Co
Miami
Jefferson Discount Chain
Jordan Marsh
Foley’s
Houston
Tex
Priest Wesselmann Leaves Priesthood After Secret Marriage
The Rt. Rev. Msgr. Robert G. Wesselmann said he married Frances H. Burton, a divorcee with two children, in a private ceremony November 18 in Hardin, Illinois. He resigns as Belleville diocese chancellor and leaves the priesthood, citing a lack of calling to the current priestly structure.
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UPI
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Robert G. Wesselmann
Wesselmann
Frances H. Burton
Hardin
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Bill Burton
Chinese Celebrate Atomic Blast in Peking Streets
Thousands in Peking celebrated a pre-dawn atomic test in below freezing weather praising Mao and nuclear achievement. The blast, at least several hundred kilotons, was reportedly much stronger than Hiroshima and prompted calls for arms control talks.
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U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
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Plastic Raggedy Ann Dolls Banned Across Seven States
Officials in seven states move to ban a foot tall imported doll from Poland after tests show the dolls ignite quickly when heated. FDA and Public Health Service examine reports while Indiana says the dolls are not uniquely dangerous. A.D. Hutton & Sons imported hundreds of thousands of these dolls priced around one dollar each.
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Food and Drug Administration
Public Health Services’ Division of Accident Prevention
Poland
Indiana
Indianapolis
A.D. Hutton & Sons
New York
John T. O’hagan
Ohio
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