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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1960
Page
3
AP reporting from Louisville Kentucky details theft at St Columba School where 24 presents for 19 pupils across fourth to sixth grades were taken. Officials note thieves opened all presents but seized only items boys might want prompting students to contribute $13 in coins to replace gifts for the party.
Hollywood reports many big names bidding for minor roles in George Stevens's life of Christ project The Greatest Story Ever Told John Wayne and Gary Cooper among the volunteers with Sidney Poitier and James Stewart also being mentioned Stevens says he wants no major stars to play Christ preferring a strong capable actor to carry the demanding title role The entire Holy Land shoot will occur over a year with Wayne's portion wrapping in under a week
A Hollywood reporter describes a holiday stroll through Beverly Hills and Los Angeles area landmarks without clear signs of Christmas celebration. The visitor observes lavish decorations and consumer excess, noting Elizabeth Taylor in a presumed Mary Magdalene role and James Stewart’s strong box-office appeal. A white neon cross atop a hill near the Puenga Pass hints at the season’s meaning.
Texas farmers produced 6.25 million acres of crops with total value around $14 billion, down slightly from last year due to lower cotton and sorghum prices. Corn and wheat yields rose, sorghum set a record yield, hay and vegetable output grew, while cotton remained near previous year’s level.
Readable fragments indicate a local business notice naming Black's Pharmacies at 721 East, Tanse Decker, and Sterling. The brief item presents an address and business reference without clear dates or events.
HOLLYWOOD AP reports British actress Jean Simmons and director Richard Brooks expect a baby in August. The couple married November 7.
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