Compatibility Is a Wonderful Thing in Color TV
Radio and television critic John Crosby reviews RCA color system versus CBS field sequential. He notes public exposure in New York, compares image quality, calls RCA color lively though slightly pallid, and remarks color enhances fabrics and sets but not people. He suggests compatibility matters as color TV becomes affordable and widespread.
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Television Schedule Listings for WNBK Channel
Eastern time listings show Cactus Jim Crusader Rabbit News Around the House Ernie Kovac Songs at Twilight News Caravan Cameo Theater Howard Barlow Lights Out Maugham Theater Who Said That Feature Film and a later WNBK Channel 4 lineup.
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Color TV and the charm of black and white appeal
The writer argues black and white television offers truer humanity than color and ridicules RCA color as overhyped. He jests about Buster Crabbe, Ed Stanky, and a Palisades Park pool scene, urging imagination, taste, and money over color. He notes CBS and RCA color systems threaten the art with incompatible tech.
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Defense Department Lists 64 New Korea Casualties
The Defense Department identified 64 additional casualties in Korea in list No. 355. The report records 10 killed, 18 wounded, 21 missing in action, one captured as a prisoner of war and 14 injured in battle zone accidents.
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Radio and TV Tonight Featured Evening Lineup
A schedule of Cleveland area radio and TV programs includes Sam Maynard on The Ohio Story at 6:30 over WHBC, Frank Lovejoy in Mind in My Business at 7 over CBS WGAR, The Railroad Hour with Springtime in Paris at 7 over NBC WTAM, Igor Gorin on the Howard Barlow Hour at 7:30, Arthur Godfrey Talent Scouts at 7:30, Dan Duryea in Man from Homicide at 8, The Telephone Hour with Lucile Cummings at 8, Romance on CBS WGAR at 8, Your Good Neighbor on WHBC at 9, Boston Pops with Luigini excerpts at 9 on WTAM, Judith Evelyn on WXEL at 6:30, Madge Evans in Deception on WNBK at 7, Pantomime Quiz on WEWS at 7, The Devil in Glencairn on WNBK at 8, The Somerset Maugham Theater at 8:30, and Lights Out discussion on Au-
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Critics and TV Stars Highlight Summer Theater Plans
The article lists upcoming broadcasts and theater plans across WEWS WNBK WCMW and NBC. Leading roles include Lucy, Vines, William Whitman and John Heldabrand in The Apple Tree. Juanita Hall appears on Polka Show while Little Black Sambo and Story Lady are slated for morning radio slots. Dorothy Kilgarten and Meredith Willson are noted for Moore shows. NBC expects Sid Caesar pay raise to 26,000. A rights dispute over Bride and Groom yields 800,000 in damages.
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Truman Sends Birthday Letter to Veteran Civil War Survivor
In Rochester New York the 110th birthday of Civil War veteran James A Hard was celebrated with a reception for about 200 guests at his nursing home. A letter from President Truman and a bundle of cigars were among the gifts. The president congratulated Hard and wished him continued health and happiness.
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Wife of Governor Flies Plane Dedicates Airport
The flying wife of Ohio's governor dedicated the Cuyahoga County airport in Richmond Heights. Mrs. Jané Lausche piloted a state owned plane from Cotumopts to the field, a private airport opened in 1929 and later shut down after an injunction. The county acquired it five years ago to serve the east side alongside the city’s main airport.
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De Gasperi Reshuffles Italian Government
Rome reports premier Alcide De Gasperi moves to form another government after a cabinet meeting where ministers offered resignations. Treasury Minister Giuseppe Pella quits amid criticism of the tight budget. Reshuffle aims to align with May and June local election results and maintain Christian Democrat control.
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Babcock Wilcox Plans New Plant in Mississippi
Babcock Wilcox Co announces a $2,500,000 plant to manufacture steam boilers for power generators in West Point Mississippi. C. H. Gay says about 400 skilled workers will be recruited and trained for initial operation. Preliminary work starts in four months. The firm currently operates plants in Barberton Alliance Beaver Falls and Augusta.
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Eskimo Ownership Reserved for Reindeer Raising in Alaska
An exclusive claim reserves reindeer raising rights in Alaska to Eskimos, stating a legal restriction on who may engage in the activity. The rule defines eligibility and enforces traditional stewardship of the herding practice within the state.
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Freight Train Derailed Blocks Ohio Traffic
A freight train derailed 12 miles east of Steubenville tying up the three track main line of the Pennsylvania Railroad last night. Crews worked to restore traffic today with Panhandle division trains rerouted via Cleveland and Pittsburgh or Crestline. No injuries were reported.
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Columbia Basin Project Act Bans Land Speculation
The act prohibits speculation on land within the Columbia Basin Project area, forbidding purchase with the intent of rapid resale for profit and imposing penalties for violations.
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