As a Newsman He Likes His Medium Well
Frank McGee discusses becoming a top network television commentator, stressing self made copy and writing, the evolution of TV news, and the shift toward independent voice. He recalls World War II motivation, training gaps, and the rise of TV as the prime news medium. The piece notes the balance between network and affiliate viewpoints and hints at future space flight coverage challenges.
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Frank McGee
Kensington Road
McGee
Oklahoma
University of Oklahoma
NBC
New York
Water Rules Eased With Voluntary Conservation Urged
Scarsdale drops mandatory rules while urging conservation as forecasts predict below normal rainfall. Water dept chief Mack notes weekly consumption reviews and potential reimposition if supply tightens. County Exec Michaelian says Westchester towns may relax terms under a plan stressing prudent use and local regulations coordinated with the Westchester Water Works Conference.
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Michaelian
New York City
James Marcus
Lindsay
Westchester
Scarsdale Pool Move Advances as Citizens Group Forms
Scarsdale moves toward a public outdoor pool with land talks at an advanced stage and a new citizens committee to enroll pool members. A seven acre site and 400 car parking are planned with a $600,000 build, funded by subscriptions and a future bond if needed, to avoid raising current taxes.
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Scarsdale
Officials Offer To Mediate In Scarsdale School Talks
State Education Commissioner Dr James E Allen Jr and State Mediation Board Chair Vincent McDonnell offered to serve as consultants in talks between Scarsdale Teachers Association and Scarsdale School Board. STA president Richard Davenport said the board will consider the offers. The conference at Cornell examined public school employee relations and the role of collective negotiation in local education decisions.
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James E. Allen Jr
Vincent McDonnell
Scarsdale
Scarsdale Teachers Association
Richard Davenport
STA
Board of Education
Davenport
Cornell University
Kenneth Thompson
State Education Department
Cornell
Village Seeks Shrubbery Compliance Across Scarsdale
About 100 Scarsdale residents will receive letters this week asking cooperation to conform shrubs to safety ordinances at driveways and intersections. Shrubbery must be set back 75 feet or be no higher than 30 inches at intersections. Shrubs should be at least five feet from fire hydrants.
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Scarsdale
Lt Wilders Desires Infantry Duty Over Desk Roles in Vietnam
In a six week Vietnam interview series, Lt William J. Wilders of Scarsdale seeks combat, swapping his Civic Action Officer and Public Information Officer posts for infantry assignment in the Saigon area. He fears bureaucratic duties may keep him from frontline service.
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Viet Nam
William J. Wilders
Scarsdale
Wilders
Victor T
Lorraine Wilders
Nelson Road
Saigon
Capitol District
Mt. Saint Michael Academy
Bronx
University of Notre Dame
Longer Green Approved for Huntington at Post Road
Scarsdale officials secure state approval to lengthen the green phase for Post Road traffic at Huntington Avenue. The signal now stays green for 10 seconds instead of 5 after cycling from flashing yellow to green to yellow to red. Critics said the prior pedestrian actuated cycle was abrupt and confusing. Community and Village Board appeals for a standard red green signal were previously denied.
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Scarsdale
Huntington Avenue
Post Road
Sprain Brook Parkway bids to open for 5.19 miles extension
Governor Rockefeller said the State Department of Public Works will open bids on August 18 for a 5.19 mile extension of the Sprain Brook Parkway in Westchester County. Estimated cost is 15.606 million dollars. The project runs from Jackson Avenue in Greenburgh to the Cross Westchester Expressway at Elmsford with twin three lane cement pavements and a mall between. Interchanges at Jackson Avenue Dobbs Ferry Road and I 287 will be built along with bridges.
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Rockefeller
State Department of Public Works
Westchester County
Jackson Avenue
Greenburgh
Elmsford
East Hudson Parkway Authority
Dobbs Ferry Road
Thunderstorm Damage Strikes Scarsdale and Greenville
Scarsdale police say a tree was struck by lightning at 6 Tunstall Road crashing through the roof of Eric Emory’s home on Winslow Place. A power line and traffic light were knocked down, with no injuries reported. In Greenville a lightning toppled tree on Ardsley Road disrupted power to about 70 homes for two hours.
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Greenville
Scarsdale
Winslow Place
Eric Emory
Tunstall Road
Heathcote Road
Morris Lane
Ardsley Road
Assemblyman's Report on the Municipal Communication Gap
A state assembly member reflects on six months in office noting a lack of public information and citizen mail on key issues such as Medicaid. He describes efforts including district meetings and forums with the Woman's Club League of Women Voters and PTA Council, stressing shared legislature responsibilities.
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State Assembly
Woman's Club
League of Women Voters
PTA. Council
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Hartsdale
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Rosita Noguera
Anthony Statin
Alan Klump
Joseph Vestal
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Margaret
Jane -Alan Fabry
Nicholas D. Mack
H. Victor Cordy
Edwin G
Westchester Water Works Conference
Mich
Allen
Robert Risley
School of Industrial and Labor Relations
Everett R. Dyer
Amusements Church
William F. Pepper
Huntington
Assemblyman’s Report
By Warren J. Sinsheimer
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