Word: westernness
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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Though Sundic claimed later that his story was based wholly on "my own guess and my own opinion," it seemed oddly in tune with dispatches out of Moscow by Western newsmen. In the view of "senior Western diplomats," reported New York Times Moscow Correspondent Peter Grose, North Viet Nam has become unsure of Red Chinese stability, is edging reluctantly into Moscow's sphere of influence...
...very likely. The Western Allies have proposed that Spandau be closed and Hess transferred to a less costly jail. But the Russians have a veto, and in their wariness toward the West are not likely to sympathize with moves to reduce the costs of incarceration...
Things were no more complaisant at Milwaukee, where the Packers and the Baltimore Colts met in a replay of their N.F.L. Western Conference play-off of 1965. Last year, with Quarterback Unitas injured, the Colts lost to the Packers 13-10. Last week, with Johnny back in action again, the Colts did even worse. Intercepting four of Unitas' passes (two for TDs), the Packers walloped Baltimore...
...brightest, slickest comedy of the opening week was The Hero (NBC), out of the same shop and mold as last season's hit, Get Smart. Richard Mulligan is cast as an actor who is cast as an actor in a TV western series. In real life he is a suburban dude and a sort of all-round schlemiel. Between (and sometimes during) takes, he is horse-shy, allergic to sagebrush, and as rugged as Mr. Peepers. But the sight gags are inventive, and the dialogue is literate. The only other situation comedy worth a twirl is That Girl...
...WESTERN EUROPE...