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04/24/1961 Odds & Ends...

CBS RADIO NEWS OPEN: "Paris on edge after DeGaulle issues special powers to ward off Algeria invasion. Kennedy to meet with Indonesian president today, Rockefeller tomorrow over Cuba. Tornado outbreak leaves significant damage southwest of Chicago. This is Dallas Townsend, CBS News in New York, I'll have details after this." 

CBS-TV PROMO: "Scoutmaster Danny Thomas has his work cut out for him dealing with his scouts and a fellow scoutmaster tonight here on the CBS Television Network." 

WJW-TV(Cleveland) PROMO: "The Indians are on the warpath tonight against the Baltimore Orioles. Coverage starts at 7:55 here on Channel 8." 

CBS RADIO PROMO: "Join Arthur Godfrey and his guests today and every weekday morning here on the CBS Radio Network." 

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