James Cagney recalls tough rise to star and film life
The veteran actor reflects on his start in Public Enemy and his run of gangster roles. He recalls a street fight that shaped him, his two fisted image, and how he has kept distance from Hollywood while living abroad. Cagney is in Germany filming One Two Three under Billy Wilder, his first comedy since Mister Roberts.
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Famous Humanitarian Helen Keller Celebrates Birthday
AP reports Helen Keller, renowned humanitarian and author who has been deaf and blind since 19 months old, marked her birthday at Chip-Chop, Katherine Cornell’s summer home on Martha’s Vineyard. Keller arrived from Westport with her traveling companion Mrs. Winifred Corbeily for a simple party with a handful of mutual friends.
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Inherited Money Comes To Late in Miami Beach
AP reports a dog of a tale from Miami Beach where an heir named Pom inherits money but dies before enjoying it. The brief notes the irony of receiving a fortune only after death, leaving the estate unsettled and the heirs uncertain.
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Cincinnatians Meet In An Unusual Way
Cincinnati residents Norbert Mott and John Groh collide after a backout at a miniature golf course. Mott charged with driving without due caution after his car tore 90 feet of turf and damaged Groh’s vehicle, with damage estimated at 300.
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