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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1963
Page
8
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Hollywood columnist Rick Du Brow discusses ABC TV's new quiz show 100 Grand with a $100,000 top prize. He weighs temptations of big-money formats against public service goals and network competition, noting potential clashes with CBS and NBC offerings and recent industry scrutiny.
Helen Wilson testified in Kansas City court that landlord Elmer E Craven of Paola Kan broke a gold fishbowl over her head during an argument about unpaid rent. Craven denied the attack but admitted the dispute. Police found dead fish and Mrs Wilson soaking wet. Judge Ralph Martin fined Craven $25 for disturbing the peace.
The 18 month old son of singer Sam Cooke drowned in the swimming pool at the entertainer’s Hollywood home Monday night. Barbara Cooke, the mother, saw the body floating in the pool and jumped in fully clothed to pull him out. Fire department personnel could not revive him.
The page lists a dense schedule of TV programs and radio segments across channels and times, naming shows such as Edge of Night, As the World Turns, Queen for a Day, The Secret Storm, Walt Disney era cartoons, sports, and news items. It notes broadcast blocks, hosts, and several long-running series like Mickey Mouse Club, Captain Kangaroo, and Superman, reflecting a bustling mid-20th century entertainment slate.
In MIAME, Fla AP report a Pekingese did not bark as burglars looted a home. Owner Mrs Livingston said the 10 year old dog is unusually content and never barks, while a vet notes her calm nature. Burglars escaped with about 800 dollars in jewels.
A garbled OCR page lists assorted items including sports scores, venue notes, and street names. It mentions Buck Negri, Rutherford, and Pope Jane, with scattered times and Open events. The text reads like a collage of schedules, matchups, and public notices without coherent narrative.
A short printed puzzle explains counting letters of a reader’s first name to derive a key number. Subtract four if the count is thirteen or six or more, add three if under six, then read a daily message by checking letters in a rectangle from the upper left. The piece is attributed to William J. Miller and distributed by Featerss Bm.
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