TV Violence Blamed For Brenda Spencer Case Sparks Debate
The Brenda Spencer school shooting prompts renewed scrutiny of TV violence's influence. Critics note the contrast between sanitized screen depictions and grim reality, while defenders cite family factors and personal history. Wambaugh argues violence on TV is rarely shown with real consequences, potentially shaping young viewers.
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TV Evening Schedule Highlights From Channel Listings
Channel telecast list with films and programs across the night. Highlights include Visit to a Small Planet featuring Jerry Lewis and Joan Blackman, plus Godzilla Vs the Sea Monster and Midnight Cowboy. Sports coverage includes Bing Crosby Pro-Am Golf Tourna ment and Centennial Part II high drama with Las Vegas celebrity appearances.
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Amherst to host meeting on Title I reading program
Amherst parents are invited to an information meeting February 16 at 1 30 p m at Harris Elementary School to learn about the school system participation in Title I reading. Reading specialists Linda Allison and Norma Stoffer will answer questions.
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Campus capsules Julianne Reisinger Dean’s List member
Julianne Reisinger daughter of Glen and Mrs Reisinger 257 Windward Dr Dayton senior business management major at the University of Dayton has been named to the Dean's List. A 1975 Elyria High School graduate she is a member of the Management Club and plans to graduate in April.
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Electrical group to meet in Elyria this Tuesday
The Lorain County Electrical Association will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the Holiday Inn on Route 87 in Elyria. Bernie Callan will present a program on heavy duty transformers. Members are invited to bring a guest.
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embittered writer blasts NBC for centennial botching
Los Angeles AP reports writer producer John Wilder criticizes NBC for mismanaging the 26 hour Centennial adaptation. He says TV is a business and NBC moved airings, causing confusion and ratings declines despite Michener's approval. NBC regrets scheduling missteps but defends the changes.
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ABC Dominates TV Ratings as NBC Struggles
ABC places six of the week’s ten most watched programs, led by Laverne and Shirley, with CBS and NBC lagging. NBC’s midseason lineup flops, as The Dukes of Hazzard tops NBC replacements. Midway and Legends of the Superheroes also chart amid a Carter State of the Union air.
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Kilpatrick to Speak in Cleveland Health Program
Nationally syndicated columnist James J. Kilpatrick will headline the noon session of Health Education 79 at Bond Court Hotel Cleveland. The event, sponsored by Blue Cross of Northeast Ohio and Medical Mutual of Cleveland, targets executives legislators labor and community leaders for discussions on health care economics and cost containment.
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Grafton woman wins Ohio Lottery top prize in 3 Card Match
Florentine Scheck of Grafton wins $5,000 in the Ohio Lottery instant 3 Card Match game as 220 top prizes claimed since the game began 12 weeks ago. The instant game offers prizes from $2 to $5,000 and a Bonus Pot second chance drawing for non winners. The program has generated slightly over $1 percent million in sales.
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