Benny Goodman Heads for Six Week Soviet Jazz Tour
In Moscow Benny Goodman faces a warm reception as Russian impresario Leonid Utyosov predicts a strong welcome for the American clarinetist. Utyosov and the State Variety Orchestra leader claims thousands of amateur bands and millions of fans in the Soviet Union favor jazz, with Russians already embracing Goodman’s roots and style. The tour, described as a major cultural exchange, kicks off soon with Russian audiences eager to hear the American swing pioneer.
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Son and husband share same legal fate in suit
A 77 year old Louisville man sues for inheritance claiming he is his late wife’s legally adopted son. Dudley W. Pennington seeks more than 70 000 from a Jefferson Circuit Court case after learning his wife’s trust may divert to seven charities unless an adoption record grants him rights as a child. The case references a 1958 court order making him an adopted child with all natural child rights.
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Plain Democrat Wins Harris County May Primary
In the May Primary, a candidate described as widely endorsed to serve voters won with 50,000 votes to 36,000 for the second-place contender in a four-man race. The outcome reflects broad support for a candidate labeled as plain Democrat in Harris County.
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TeleScope Review Warns of TV Time Constraints and Storm Coverage
Cynthia Lowry notes NBC's Tonight show faltered post Jack Paar departure and Hurricane coverage highlighted TV's need to trim to fit time. CBS technology breakthrough with a lightweight transistor camera may expand mobile news. NBC, ABC, and CBS programming and ratings discussed with references to Tonight Show, Ben Casey, and naval space coverage.
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Television Schedule Snippet For Monday And Tuesday
A fragmented TV log lists shows across Monday night and Tuesday morning including World at Large ABC News NBC News and program lineups. Notable titles include Sea Hunt Rifleman The Price Is Right Father Knows Best Andy Griffith plus Captain Kangaroo and Today in Houston.
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Ben Casey
Hennesey
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Continental
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Houston
Miss Brooks
Jack la Lanne
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Marge Conner
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Highway Patrol
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Password
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Radio gear failure delays space rescue for Carpenter
CAPE CANAVERAL Fla API Somebody's goof deprived astronaut Malcolm Scott Carpenter of a potential radio voice soon after he splashed into the sea in Aurora 7. A rescue plane over the area 130 miles northeast of Puerto Rico dropped a box said to contain a compact radio transmitter. Carpenter opened it and found only a battery.
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Hooks Denies Indictment in Mexican Smuggling Case
Hooks faced Mexico’s Judge Neceforo Olea Mendoza denying the indictment for attempting to smuggle British cloth from British Honduras into Mexico. He landed near Soto la Marina on May 13, escaped, and was recaptured near Abasolo after wandering in the arid region for two days. He claimed mechanical trouble forced the Mexico stop and said no intent to land there.
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Mexico
Wrong Chimney Places Tennessee Man In Jail
Kingsport police seek how John William Smith 33 ended up stuck in a chimney after a passing motorist notified the Sullivan County sheriff. The incident led to his rescue by the Kingsport Rescue Squad and is under burglary investigation.
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