Religion on Film Shows Face of Faith in Box Office Wars
The piece compares religious films with Jesus of Nazareth and Mohammad Messenger of God. It notes critical acclaim for Zeffirelli's TV epic while recounting Hanafi hostages protests over Mohammad. It cites director and actor conduct norms and discusses historical accuracy debates around Cecil B. De Mille and modern epics.
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Jesus of Nazareth
NBC
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Messenger of God
New York
Washington
Anthony Burgess
Jesus
Nazareth
de Mille
Cecil B. de Mille
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Red Sea
Egypt
Zeffirelli
ABC
E.R.R
The Book Shelf on Congressional Focus and Primacy
Randall B. Ripley argues that elective members serving 435 districts and 50 states prioritize local constituents. This constituency focus directs Congress toward district oriented policy, reducing incentives for congressional primacy in broad national policy areas and easing presidential bureauocratic primacy.
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Congress
Randall B. Ripley
Lawmakers weigh rewrite of communications act amid tech revolution
A House subcommittee led by Rep. Lionel Van Deerlin considers a sweeping overhaul of the Communications Act of 1934 to address new optical fiber networks and a potential 60 channel era. Critics note political power from AT&T and broadcasters, while supporters foresee greater public benefit and diversity in a future where regulation may fade.
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Lionel van Deerlin
California
van Deerlin
Federal Communications Commission
FCC
van Deerlinlieves
American Telephone & Telegraph Co
At&t
House Communications Subcommittee
Congress
Small Independent Phone Firms Keep Rates Low in Rural Areas
In Massachusetts and New York three tiny independents Granby T&T Richmond T&T and Taconic Telephone Co offer basic service around six to six fifty dollars monthly with low installation fees and few complaints. They serve about 2680 customers in rural areas and pride personalized service and local control.
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New York
New England Telephone Co
John Coughlin
Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities
Granby Telephone and Telegraph Co
Richmond Telephone and Telegraph Co
Taconic Telephone Co
Taconic
Chatham
N.Y
Jiminy Peak
William Barry
Hancock
Mass
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Richmond
T&t
Coughlin
New England Telephone
Matts
Mugnier
Springfield
Granby
New England Bell
Lorinda Dallaghan
Punch Him Out a Humorous Chicago Softball Satire
Mike Royko riffs on a disgruntled player punching a manager and the broader perils of softbal l leadership. He jokes about lineup tinkering injuries and tavern rage, noting managers fear threats before during and after games while describing quirky team-building and odd player traits with mordant wit.
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Commissioner of Baseball
Chicago
Billyng Tavern
Cubs
Sox
Bug Dust And Jokes From A Monday Column
A fragmentary Monday column compiles humor and quips from various sources. It mixes light anecdotes about churchgoers, marriage counselors, a picky shopper in a shoe store, a witty remark by Frank Lloyd Wright, and a mountain man’s widow remark, all reflecting mid century humor.
The Presidency Problems by Saul Kohler
Carter faces multi front pressure over Electoral College reforms including direct presidential election and election day registration. Rodino questions impact on big and small states while minority groups fear loss of bloc influence. Senators may act after the next election to address an outdated system.
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White House
Capitol Hill
United States
Gerald R. Ford
Peter Rodine
Rodino
Senate
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