NBC to drop peacock color cue and trim ad clutter
NBC plans to retire the peacock in prime time as color TV becomes universal and homes rise to 60 million. Promotions will be streamlined with fewer one sentence spots and shorter program credits while still crediting makeup and wardrobe staff. Piggy back and two 30 second pitches become common.
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Arts council survives foes in Illinois House clash
Springfield AP report says the Illinois Arts Council narrowly avoided a drastic cut from $600,000 to $150,000 after a House debate. Rep. Phillip Collins of Chicago led the opposition, criticizing funding for street theater and poet programs as wasteful and disruptive.
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Jackson County YMCA pools open for summer season
Indoor pools at the Jackson County YMCA and Riverside Pool Murphysboro open Saturday for summer. Carbondale pool hours are 2 5 p m weekdays and 1 4 p m Saturday. Non members pay 50 cents under 12 and 75 cents over 12. Season tickets 12 50 one person 25 family. Murphysboro pool hours 1 5 p m and 7 9 p m weekdays. 1 5 p m on weekends. Swimming classes start June 21 Carbondale and June 14 Murphysboro with options for beginners and advanced swimmers. Contact Y Carbondale or Chuck Mason Murphysboro.
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