Frank Parker expands into film and TV with blessings
Veteran tenor Frank Parker, longtime Arthur Godfrey presence, launches an independent TV film company with Roy Steckler. Their first project will be 26 half hour color dramas for TV, adapting stories by Mary Callaghan, Christopher Morley, Ray Bradbury, and Fulton Oursler with Alexander Greendale as chief adapter.
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Jak Gaver
New York
Frank Parker
Arthur Godfrey
Parker
Roy P. Steckler
Mary Callaghan
Christopher Morley
Ray Bradbury
Fulton Oursier
Baytown Run Publication Details Iowa Baytown newspaper text
The Baytown Run is described as a weekday newspaper published in Baytown Texas with Fred Barimae as editor and publisher Bra Boul as advertising director and Bewiiah Mae Mckeon managing editor and subscriptions listed by carrier and mail. Advertising services and postal regulations under the 1870 act are noted.
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Baytown Run, Inc
Pearce
Ashbel
Baytown
Texas
Fred Barimae
Bra
Boul
Bewiiah Mae Mckeon
Warren
Edvensis
Msi
Avante
Mat
Necond Ciisa Cmtter
Act of Congress
Pearl Beer Hits Texas Sales Peak in 1954
Pearl Beer distributor in San Antonio reports 835 890 bottles sold in Texas during the past year. Otto A. Koehler, Pearl president, touts Pearl as the No 1 beer in Texas and announces plans for increased production. For the first time, San Antonio workers and citizens could buy stock in the brewery, which over-subscribed quickly.
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M. C
Buddy) Bray
Harris County
Pearl Beer
San Antonio
Texas
Bray
Otto A. Koehler
The
Pearl
UH Coach Cited as Top Houston Coach Candidate
Mississippi coach Johnny Vaught and Oklahoma’s Gomer Jones emerged as leading prospects for the University of Houston head football job as Frank Broyles Georgia Tech backfield mentor drew waning interest. Athletic Director Harry Fauke, in New York for the NCAA convention, suggested Broyles could withdraw, though not yet decided. Broyles left a New York hotel and headed to Atlanta. In New York Floyd Patterson, after stopping Willie Troy in five, prepared for a light heavyweight title shot within the year, manager Custer D’Amato stated.
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Houston
Johnny Vaught
Mississippi
Gomer Jones
Oklahoma
University of Houston
Frank Broyles
Georgia Tech
Harry Fauke
Broyles
Georgina Tech
New York
Atlanta
Floyd Patterson
Brooklyn
Willie Troy
Custer D'Amato
Unknowns In Lead All LA Golf Open
In Inglewood California after 36 holes of the Los Angeles Open the men’s pro lead is shared by Eric Monti and Gardner Dickinson at 136 six under par. The women’s pro division features a three way tie among Carol Bowman Mickey Wright and Beverly Hanson with 249 total.
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Hal Wood
Inglewood
Calif
Jah
Eric Monti
Los Angeles
Gardner Dickinson
St. Andrews
Til
Carol Bowman
Richmond
Mickey Wright
la Jolla
Beverly Hanson
Indio
California
Eisenhowers To Spend Weekend At Camp David
President and Mrs. Eisenhower drove to Camp David in the Catoctin Mountains for a weekend of relaxation. They were joined by daughter in law Mrs John Eisenhower and her two youngest children Susan and Barbara, and Mrs. Eisenhower's mother Mrs John Ud.
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Eisenhower
Camp David Friday
Catoctin Mountains
John Eisenhower
Susan
Barbara
John Ud
Luce Says Communist Threat Less In Italy
U S ambassador to Italy Clare Boothe Luce told reporters after a 45 minute White House meeting with President Eisenhower that Communist influence in Italy is waning. She noted the government remains committed to a free democracy and that Communists have less sway in Italian industry than before.
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Washington, Jan
Clare Boothe Luce
U.S
Italy
Wriday
Tessening
Luce
Eisenhower
Funeral Rites Set for Columbia U Dean
Tucson obit notes Dr. Margaret Pickel 55 dean of university women at Columbia University New York died after a stroke while visiting friends. She died Friday at Tucson Medical Center after two days in hospital.
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Tucson, Jan
Margaret Pickel
University Women
Columbia University
New York
Pickel
Tucson
Tucson Medical Center
Quirks in Brief Health and Crime News From Denver and Beyond
Denver Mint director Mrs. Alman Schneider announced a check for 850 dollars to a Weiner Arkansas man for a three foot pipe he sent her. The pipe’s coins melted in a fire and will be melted into new silver coins. In Mexico City, Flores was jailed for impersonating an officer after posing as an inspector to assist traffic enforcement. In Greenville Mississippi a circuit court jury found Mrs. Hudson and Vance Lipe equally negligent in a traffic crash, each awarded 1000 dollars in damages. In New Orleans Albert M. Soulagnet said he ended up in hospital after a hitchhiking girl grabbed the wheel, nearly causing a collision, then disappeared after the driver 50 miles away.
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Alman Schneider
Denver Mint
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Ark
Mexico City
Flores
Angel Sanchez
Sanchez
Greenville
Miss
W. C. Hudson
Vance Lipe
New Orleans
Albert
M. Soulagnet
Dhon
Soulagnet
In Brief Hearsay Notes on Insurance and Polio Case
Houston report covers proposed auto insurance rate cuts for young drivers after training programs. Austin notes discussion by Insurance Commissioner J Bryan Saunders. Sew Worldans reports two of 28 seamen missing from a freighter amid a board of inquiry. Hollywood previews Jack Webb and Dorothy Towne wedding plans in Chicago. Houston also confirms the year’s first polio case, a 21 year old expectant mother admitted to Jefferson Davis Hospital.
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J. Bryan Saunders
Orldans
Jan. S
Southern Districts
Comet Guard Board of Inquiry
Houston
Jefferson Davis Hospital
City Health Department
Realty Board to Install Officers Thursday in Baytown
Baytown Real Estate Board will install officers at a Thursday dinner at Humble Dining Room. Robert Beverly, now president of the Baytown board for 1985, will be installed as president. Officers include Mrs W H Avey as vice president and Rayborn C Johnson as secretary treasurer. Justin Jolley of Houston will be installing officer, joined by Harvey Draper and C K Bell. Clifford M Bond retires as president and presides at the dinner. Miss Margie Cirulti will perform on vibraharp. dinner is 2 per plate. Members and guests urged to attend.
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Lect
Baytown Real Estate Board
Realtor Group
Beverly
Mra
W. H. Avey
Highlanda
Rayborn C. Johnson
Lo. Jolley
Houston
Texas Real Estate Association
Ins
Baytown
Harvey Draper
Texas Heal’ Estate Commission
C.K. Bell
Houston Real Estate Board
George McCauge
Houston Board
Draper
Baytown Board
Clifford M. Bond
Margie Cirulti
J. Woodruff
W. J. Strickler
Rawtown Organizaion
Nalley Baby Born In Baytown And Parrish Kin
Mrs R L Nalley of Oakland Estates announces Randall Craig born Jan 6 at San Jacinto Memorial weighing 6 pounds 14 ounces Grandparents Mr and Mrs C B Nalley and Mr and Mrs W L Bailey of Baytown Later Mr and Mrs C G Parrish of Highlands announce a son born Friday night at Baytown hospital Grandparents Mr and Mrs C G Parrish Leggett Tex and Mr and Mrs Mr Gibson Living Stone weigh 7 pounds 13 ounces
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Parrisit
C. G. Parrish
Jones Road
Highlands
Baytown Hospital
Leggett, Tex
Mr. Gibson
Livingston
Espionage Convict Is Taken To U S Prison
Joseph E Peterson Jr a 40 year old ex NSA research analyst sentenced to seven years for Espionage Act violations was moved Friday from Alexandria Virginia to the Federal Prison Butesa Medical Center in Springfield Missouri for hospital classification and treatment authorities did not comment.
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Washington
Jan
UPH
Joseph
Peterson Jr
Alexandria
Butesa
Springfield
Justice Department
National Security Agency
Former Army Sergeant Embezzles From Colorado Home
Thomas J. Ryan a 29 year old former army sergeant and self described secretary to Lt Gen Auelis D Clay confessed to embezzling 3000 dollars from the Colorado Soldiers and Sailors home He admitted taking 20 to 50 dollars every other day for six months last year from the petty cash fund while employed as administrative secretary at the home
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Denver
Jan. S
Auelis D. Clay
Germany
Colorado Soldiers and Sailors Home
Thomas J. Ryan
Truck Drivers and Produce Dealers Reach New Contract
About 700 striking truck drivers and Manhattan fruit and produce dealers ended a seven day stoppage that disrupted half of the city’s produce supply. State mediator Tous Yagoda announced the settlement after negotiators signed.
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New York
Manhattan
Touls Yagoda
Livestock market report from Fort Worth cattle hogs
USDA cattle data show beef steers and heifers uneven and weak to $1 and more lower, cows steady to strong, week tops set by steers at 24.50 and cows at 12. Bulls and stockers mixed with seasonally varied prices. Hogs were $1 lower for butchers with tops around 19, sows steady, 240 lb barrows and gilts near 18 to 17.75.
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Fort Worth
USDA
Armind
La Porte Seeks Contractor Payment for Street Damage
La Porte plans to require the McCaine Development contractor to cover street repair costs after trucks delivering materials damaged Holmes Street. Mayor Burgin said the trucks cracked the street topping by the edges while hauling for the 23 new homes in Holmes Street area. City attorney Kilber advised the commission the contractor is liable for damages during construction.
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M.D. Burgin
la Porte
Holmes Street
McCaine ‘Development
John Kilbler
Commission
La Porte Considers Drive In Mailbox Option
La Porte city officials led by Commissioner H. P. Pfeiffer and Police Chief Walter Roberson study a drive in mailbox area for post office patrons. They aim to place a motorable box on the Main and Second streets corner. The plan would reduce parking in front of the post office and require reserving two spaces for drive in motorists.
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la Porte
H. PB. Pfeiffer
Walter Roberson
la Porta
Peat Office
La Porte Council Redeems $500 Note
The La Porte city commission voted to pay off a $500 warrant held by the Flix National Bank of La Porte. The warrant was issued last year to part finance a street improvement program totaling over $200,000. Warrants totaling $20,600 were issued, but only $1,000 warrants are transferable, so the bank held the note until cash accumulated. The warrant bore 4 1/1 percent interest and was sold last July.
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la Porte
Flix National Bank of
La Porte Delays Social Security Plan for City Employees
The City of La Porte delayed action on establishing a Social Security plan for city employees. Attorney John Kuber reported the initial deposit would be 32 273.84, and the city currently lacks the funds to cover it. George Washington is noted as the only U.S. president to receive every electoral vote.
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la Porte
John
Kuber
George Washington
United States
Weekend Radio Schedule Highlights Duke Programs
A fragmented listing shows KREL radio guide with Saturday and Sunday blocks. Programs include Duke related shows such as Dinner with the Duke and Duke's Jukebox alongside News Headlines Night Train and Morning religious and talk slots.
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KREL
Duke
Eg Tea
King's ‘Harves
Mandlines
Ahelview Abiachiy
Religion
the Christophers Fiat Entre
Anremory
Tepanitien
Mun
Inday
Houtsewives
Culverts Installations Postponed Over Unpaid Bills
LaPorte residents who asked the city to install culverts under their driveways and failed to pay may lose the culverts. About 29 citizens will receive letters warning them to pay promptly or the culverts will be removed. The commission decided future culverts will be installed only after payment in advance.
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LaPorte
la Porte
Scotty Chisholm Opens Los Angeles Open
In Inglewood California Scotty Chisholm and the sun arrived to mark the Los Angeles Open as officially begun. Chisholm a merry Scotsman who landed in this county 40 years ago decorates the ninth and eighteenth greens each year, this being the 28th edition.
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Inglewood
Calif
Scotty Chisholm
The
Sun
Chisholm
Edison
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