CB provides radio for chitchat
Springfield column explains Citizens Band radio as a social, low-cost hobby with 23 channels and a nationwide rise in users. It notes licensing, safety uses, weather reporting via channel six, and the shift from call letters to nicknames as operators share conversations and forms of identity.
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Jeff Nelson
Springfield
Ill
CNS
Citizens Band Radio
People’s Radio
U.S
Federal Communications Commission
ACB
Louis Falzone
Civil Defense Weather Watch
Respect
Grand Dad
Civil Defense Casualty Aid Service
FCC
Russell Moonie
Moonie
Cbers
Taser sparks debate in Los Angeles underworld and police
The Taser, promoted as a humane defensive tool, has gained limited police sales and rising private interest but draws safety concerns. Police worry criminals may prefer it for lighter penalties if caught, while experts warn of possible lethal risks and unpredictable shocks.
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Los Angeles
Miami
Redondo Beach
Ein
Actita
Agacra
Oo Ae Gee Raneiey
Jack Cover
Tom ‘Swift
Ert Gee
Gery
Michael Mattingly
Peter M. Rocovich
Rocovich
Cover
Lauderdale Lakes
Fla
Ed Davis
Davis
Dan. Cooke
Ames Guns
Santa Monica
Scottsdale Parks Commissioner Joins National Board
David N. Wilson, vice chairman of the Scottsdale Parks and Recreation Commission, was named to the National Recreation and Park Association executive board representing Arizona for a three year term. Council member Billie Gentry praised Scottsdale's national representation and Wilson's local initiatives such as the greenbelt flood control project. Wilson also serves as principal of Cocopah Elementary School and joined the Scottsdale parks commission in February.
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David N. Wilson
Scottsdale
Wilson
Cocopah
Scottsdale Parks
Former wife wins court test in Hank Williams copyright
A federal judge ruled Billie Jean Berlin was Hank Williams Sr. wife at his death and thus entitled to a share of copyright renewals. Williams died January 1, 1953 after three marriages to Berlin. she was found a putative wife under Louisiana law and a common law wife under Alabama law, overruling the jury on the latter point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville, Tenn
Billie Jean Berlin
Hank Williams Sr
Williams
Alabama
Morton
World Series boosts NBC lead in weekly ratings
NBC topped last week’s estimated audience averages driven by night World Series telecasts. Nielsen data for the week ending Oct 19 show NBC programs among the top 20, with NBC heavy hitters like Sanford and Son and Rockford Files in the mix while CBS trails and ABC lags.
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New York
NBC
A.C. Nielsen Co
CBS
Nielsen
ABC
Barbary Coast
Flip
Wilson
Phyllis
Rhoda
Star
Sky and Hatcell
Chico and the
Man
Bob New
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Copley News Service
Citizen Band Radio
Cuda Kid
Gary Stevens
Dave Wilson
Scottable
Dave
Greenbelt
Diet Center
Northrown Aven
America
Payroll
Sarah Johnson
Scottsdale Square
Indian School Rd
Ceaa
Southwest Forest Industries
Snowflake
Phoenix
Tucson
S. 15Th Ave
S. Freeway
Asyeaie Gagosian
Sunburst
N. Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale, Ariz
Ello
Donovan
South Country Club
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