TELEVISION
Wednesday, April 16 SPECTRUM (NET, 8-8:30 p.m.).* Does the need for research funds from federal sources place scientists under Government control? The issue is debated on "Science and Politics," Part 1.
KRAFT MUSIC HALL (NBC, 9-10 p.m.).
"Johnny Cash ... On the Road" stars country-and-Western troubadour Cash, includes Kate Smith, Don Ho and Paul Lynde. A country-music concert medley with Cash's touring show provides the grand finale.
Thursday, April 17 CHRYSLER PRESENTS THE BOB HOPE SPECIAL (NBC, 8:30-9:30 p.m.). Patti Page, Jack Nicklaus, Jane Wyman and Tina Louise join in the antics...