Television rants on commercials and Tonight with Jack Paar
P. D. Much muses on sneaky ads and binge watching. He questions the fairness of ad tricks, notes NBC Tonight with Jack Paar on WLBT Jackson at 11 to midnight, and hopes for Elvis to appear with Elsa Maxwell despite misgivings about the entertainer.
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Chrysler
M&m
NBC
Tonight
Jack Paar
WLBT
Jackson
Mr. Paar
Miss Elsa Maxwell
Miss Maxwell
Elvis
TV romance gambit ends wedding early for Gun Smoke
A December wedding was moved from 8 PM to an earlier 6 PM by a groom who wanted to watch Gun Smoke. He called his bride and they wed earlier so he could enjoy television. The lighthearted anecdote notes how TV routines can affect romance and plans.
Fans outrage over officiating at Cherry Burton match
England reports fans of Cherry Burton football protested after a game, accusing officials of bias. They targeted the referee association, and rumors mentioned the referee’s escape from a local mental hospital, a claim reflecting wartime era tension and sensational rumor.
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England
Burton
Policy Statement From The Paper Sparks Controversy
A satirical note proclaims support for American motherhood and opposition to sin, humorously arguing against man eating sharks. The writer cites a personal jab about daughters and madness, suggesting the remark is for light amusement rather than offense.
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Karen
Watch On The POTOMAC by Robt. G. Spivack
Lyndon Johnson and Dixie Democrats shift focus from domestic issues to foreign policy and NATO while softening civil rights and domestic reforms. Spokesmen urge hard-line rhetoric, citing Soviet Sputniks and military concerns, with critics warning against reliance on big business and defense interests.
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Potomac
By Robt. G. Spivack
Lyndon Johnson
Dixie Democrats
NATO
Sam Rayburn
Texas
New
Congress
Old South
Little Rock
Russell, Talmadges
Herbert Brownell, Jr
Exas
New Mexico
Justice Department
Dixie
Industrial prospects in Intelligence Mississippi letter exchange
A back-and-forth between a Mississippi chamber and the city manager discusses attracting industry. It touts rail and road links, utilities, training, and a welcoming climate while warning that the right to work law and views on race threaten industrial appeal and could affect broader community life.
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Intelligence
Mississippi
C of C
Chamber of Commerce
Southern Railroad
New Orleans
New York City
Illinois Central Railroad
Chicago
Great Lakes
Mississippi Central Railroad
Dallas
Fort Worth
B.&h. Railroad
G.m.&o
Cincinnati
Cleveland
New York
Delta Air Lines
Mississippi Southern College
Louisiana
Mississippi Power Company
Southern Company
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