TV networks challenged on violence impact at Kefauver hearings
Washington lawmakers pressed CBS ABC and NBC leaders about TV violence in prime time. Rep. Hale Boggs urged conclusive evidence while network chiefs argued advertisers pay for reach, not harm. Commission members demanded concrete proof and documentation.
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Washington
Senate
Estes Kefauver
D-Tenn
National Commission
Commission
Hale Boggs
D-La
Kefauver
Wilbur Shram
Stanford Institute of Communications Research
Boggs
Frank Stanton
CBS
Stanton
Philip Tone
ABC
Goldenson
W. Walter Menninger
Jenner
Avengers
Christian Science Monitor
NBC
Randolph backs Long for Senate whip despite Kennedy bid
The analysis explains Jennings Randolph's choice to support Senator Long for majority whip, noting Muskie’s withdrawal, Randolph's prior word to Long, and Kennedy's late challenge. It adds implied critique of Nixon’s early administration stance and questions about the Maryland pick.
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Washington
Jennings Randolph
Senator Long
U.S. Senate
Sen
Robert Byrd
Long
Randolph
Ted Kennedy
Massachusetts
Muskie
Humphrey
Hubert Humphrey
Kennedy
Farms Must Defense of Water and Air in Rural America
A rural speaker warns that by 2000 the U S population may double bringing pressure on water soil air and infrastructure. The piece calls for cooperative action to fund water projects curb air pollution and develop local leadership to meet rising demands and protect future generations.
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United States
America
Morgantown Monongalia County Plan Seeks Public Input
The Morgantown Monongalia County Joint Planning Commission works on a comprehensive plan for city and county growth. It urges citizen involvement, open meetings, and follows federal Urban Planning Assistance Program steps to develop the plan for future development and services.
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Morgantown
Monongalia County
Joint Planning Commission
Planning Commission
Monongalia
West Virginia
CUT YOUR OWN TAXES OFFERED WITH IRS CHECKS
An advertisement promotes a large 82 by 11 inch book titled Cut Your Own Taxes with IRS accuracy check. It includes step by step forms and worksheets and a coupon for $1. It also offers a personalized confidential computer audit of Form 1040 for $2 to compute refund or tax and flag deductions.
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Goldenson
Boggs
Christian Science Monitor
National Association For Better Broadcasting
ABC
Internal Revenue Service
IRS
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Albert Jenner, Jr
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Johnson
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Arthur D. McCutcheon
League OF Women Voters
The
Ray de Crane
Public Service Award
Dominion and Post Greer
W.va
Pleasant Street
Morgantown, W. Va
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