ABC to shift Evening News center to Washington with Reynolds chief
ABC News announces a major reorganization of the Evening News moving the center from New York to Washington. Frank Reynolds will head the national desk and act as main anchor, Barbara Walters remains among four principals in a new field oriented format, while Harry Reasoner departs. Peter Jennings leads the foreign desk from London, Max Robinson starts Chicago desk, Howard K. Smith continues Washington commentary, with production still anchored in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.Y
Roone Arledge
ABC News and Sports
CBS
NBC
ABC Evening News
Miss Walters
New York
Peter Jennings
ABC
London
Max Robinson
Wtop-Tv
Washington
Chicago
Howard K. Smith
Evening News
Ao Westin
ABC News
Arnedge
FTC eyes comic ads in push to protect child buyers
The Federal Trade Commission plans closer scrutiny of comic book ads aimed at children ages 5 to 15 amid concerns over misleading pitches. Officials say advertisers spend about 66 million dollars annually in comics and note a large child audience, with potential sales far exceeding ad costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Trade Commission
William Erxleben
Erxleben
Commission
Also Mentioned on This Page
Harry
Barbara
FTC
Discount Center
Tuffies
Gibsons
Mr. G
MR. G’s. Specialty
Bartlett Pear
Cassleman
Elberta
J.H. Hale
Wats
Edger
Gibson Pharmacy
Riopan
Contac
ORCOA
Lalandell
Manhattan
Everain
Briggs & Stratton Engine
Gering
Maine
Sun