Business Highlights Of 58 In Brief By WilmAm Serine
New York report surveys 1958 business trends with focus on recession fears and bond markets. It notes government spending peaks, steel and coal downturns, rail and airline shifts, rising retail food sales, and strong construction with 1.4 million home starts. Hollywood faces TV competition as cinema seeks revival.
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Wilmam Serine
New York
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Spovdlatirs
Warrand
Amenvans
Anayers
Synthal
Itinapeyeanl Ag
Sam
Feiler
Senate
Hyathog Committee
Edie
Ural
Alupioun
Intiqul
Chevratet
Pymonth
Conners
Cendral Aledyle
Survey Data N Hollywood Voice on Survey Driven TV
Veteran actor Lee J Cobl criticizes choosing TV stories based on survey reports. He says using surveys to decide content is acceptable for selling cars but harms creating quality shows. He questions whether worthwhile programs can be sewn into survey criteria and notes audience ratings do not reflect true value.
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Hollywood
Lee J.cobl
Hinghem
TV Show Title Change Sparks Debate Over Audience Appeal
Cob b criticizes title shifts for CBS play to attract wider audiences and cites audience reception. He questions profitability of changing names and stresses need for strong scripts over many new concepts.
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Cobb
Westinghouse Desilu
CBS
Soviet planners push for nuclear plane capability in race with U.S.
The article notes American and Soviet teams racing to develop a nuclear aircraft. Mellroy says the U.S. would not delay its schedule for a nuclear plane, while Moscow press reports suggest vapor trail tests and speculation of airpower use in one or more stealthy aircraft. No official confirmation from Russia on the aviation Week report.
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Rovinl Union
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Air Force
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Ily
Swift Gurerail
Moscow
Pvink
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