The ITT ABC Merger Debate Weighs Public Interest
The FCC has approved the ITT ABC merger in a split 3-2 vote while the Justice Department opposes it as not serving the public interest. ITT, a diversified giant, would gain vast US influence, sparking concerns about programming influence and competition with NBC and CBS. The case may go to appeals court then the Supreme Court, with broad public interest at stake.
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International Telephone and Telegraph Corporation
American Broadcasting Company
Federal Communications Commission
Justice Department
I.T.T
United States
Avis Car Rental Company
A.B.C
N.B.C
C. BS
Attorney General's Office
Supreme Court
Daily crossword cipher hints and sample quote
A cryptogram and puzzle notes describe substituting letters by code. The sample reveals the phrase THE GREATEST SERVICE WE CAN DO THE COMMON MAN IS TO ABOLISH HIM, with a prior grid hint and references to letters and word lengths.
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Moose
Time issue exposes Lyndon Johnson isolation claim
Jim Bishop cites a Time magazine lead story portraying Lyndon B. Johnson as isolated yet highly engaged in daily work. The piece notes his private study, media focus, and routine use of a “womb” alcove for unofficial meetings with unrecorded visitors.
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Jack Mulligan
Time Magazine
Time
Lyndon B. Johnson
Johnson
Dean Rusk
White House
Juanita Robers
Marvin Watson
Truman
Eisenhower
Lyndon Johnson
Husbands Still Go to Stags in Equal Rights Advice
Abby columns discuss marital trust and social outings with Arthur urged to attend a stag. A reader asks about affectionate greetings, and Abby suggests a firm, friendly handshake approach to set boundaries. A critique contrasts past fair fights with modern gang violence and comments on Lyndon Johnson and Time magazine.
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Abby
Arthur
How To Size Up A Controversy On The Baines Scale
Washington humor column uses the Beaufort wind scale as a metaphor to measure controversies. It proposes a playful Baines scale named for Lyndon Johnson, linking higher numbers to louder dust, swirls, and even chimney pot damage.
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Washington
UPI
Library of Congress
U.S. Air Force
Adm
Sir Francis Beaufort
Beaufort No. 2
Beaufort No. 4
Johnson
Word A Day: STOIC Noun Definition
A STOIC is a person who stays calm represses feelings and shows indifference to pain. The term highlights self restraint and emotional control in adversity.
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Longfello
Timberwolf
Marbles
Hardy
Jim Bishop
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Texas Ranch
Publishers-Hall Syndicate
Stags
Abigail van Buren
Pee Wee
New York City
Los Angeles
Cal
California
Roosevelt
Kennedy
Lyndon
Harry Truman
Thomas E. Dewey
Mr. Johnson
Gomer Pyle
Cassius Clay
Barney Google
Silas
Beetle Bailey
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Lois
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