Red Skelton Finale Poked Fun By Pickled Conductor
A Boston Pops telecast with Red Skelton featured Arthur Fiedler on the podium with a pickle in his mouth. The hour relied on Skelton’s jokes and the orchestra, delivering light elements and some weak bits as the show shifted from Hollywood to Boston. The accompanying ABM program explained nuclear defense jargon and projections, mixing maps with partisan debate that painted a troubling future.
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New York
Red Skelton
Arthur Fiedler
Boston Pops Orchestra
Boston
Skelton
Clem Kadiddiehopper
New England
Bunker Hill
Clem
Shubert
Red
Versy
Steve Rowan
Pentagon
Dirksen Opposes EEOC Nominee Overchair Change
Washington AP report says President Nixon’s pick to head the EEOC faced opposition from Sen. Everett Dirksen who demanded and secured the ouster of the previous chairman. Sources indicate Dirksen’s stance as the nomination proceeds amid civil rights agency leadership disputes.
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Nixon
Everett M. Dirksen
Dirk
Sen
William H. Brown
Philadelphia
Clifford L. Alexander Jr
Equal Employment Opportunities Commission
EEOC
Dirksen
Senate
Brown
Lyndon B. Johnson
New York to Lower Cabbie Age to Nineteen
The City Council approved a bill to curb taxi shortages by lowering cab driver licensing age from 21 to 19. Mayor Lindsay's signature is pending. An industry spokesman says over 1,000 cabs idle daily for lack of drivers. The measure targets New York City’s taxi fleet and operations.
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New York
John V. Lindsay
Hall To Speak At Communist U S A Convention
Gus Hall head of the Communist party USA will present his yearly report at the party s 19th annual convention The closed event at the Towers Hotel in Brooklyn is expected to draw about 20 delegates and 100 guests.
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New York
Gus Hall
Communist Party
U.S.A
Towers Hotel
Brooklyn
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Morton
Dr. Pepper
Kitty Clover
AIG
Canada Dry
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Cox
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Betty Crocker
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Wisce
Eca
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