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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1956

Page

9

Westport thief nets clothing and radios in break in

Police report a North avenue home break in Westport on December 17. Intruders forced a rear door to steal two table radios and men's clothing valued at about 400 dollars. Louis Barst, a New York accountant, said he and family were away briefly and found the theft when they returned. Det. Sgt. Louis Rosenau identified Barst's account.

Westport North Avenue Louis Barst New York Louis Rosenau

House That Oscar Built grand prize Oscar Derby sweepstakes

Hollywood industry eyes a new Oscar Derby Sweepstakes with fans predicting ten Oscar race winners and a grand prize furnished home designed by Oscar winners. Prize aims to boost theater attendance, with Warner Bros executive Bob Taplinger credited for the stunt. The report weaves rumors of film projects and industry moves around stars such as Cornel Wilde, Anita Ekberg, Diana Dors, Dennis Day, Mike Todd, and others, highlighting ongoing negotiations, casting, and legal skirmishes.

Oscar Bob Taplinger Warner Brothers

Rebel in Town and The Beast of Hollow Mountain at Loew's Poli

Old West drama Rebel in Town stars John Payne Ruth Roman J. Carrol Naish and Ben Cooper, tracing post Civil War bitterness that fuels a near lynching after an accidental shooting. Co feature The Beast of Hollow Mountain follows a rancher who uncovers a prehistoric monster in Mexico and a violent purge. Roy Rogers reports back Nov 24 with a Roy Robesons safari TV tie in.

John Payne Ruth Roman J. Carrol Naish Ben Cooper John Smith Payne Rebs J. Carol Naish Cooper Hollow Mountain Guy Madison Patricia Medicia Willis O’brien Mexico

D Amato Named Boxing Manager of the Year in Chicago

Constantine Cus D Amato, manager of heavyweight champion Fredy Patterson, was named boxing’s manager of the year by the Chicago Boxing Writers and Broadcasters Association. Patterson and D Amato were recognized for their work in promoting the champion and guiding his career.

Chicago Constantine Cus) D'Amato Fredy Patterson Chicago Boxing Writers and Broadcasters Patterson D'Amato

Movie Theater Schedule Notes and Mix of Classics

The listing shows LOEW S poll films Rebel in Town at 1 10, 3 55, 6 45 and 9 30 with Beast of Hollow Mountain at 2 30 :20 8 10 MAJESTIC The Man from Del Rio at 1 4 7 10 with The Boss at 2 25 5 25 and 8 90 WARNER Rock Rock Rock at } 15 4 00 6 45 9 35 hot Shots at 2 45 5 30 6 15 MERRITT Rock Rock Rock at 6 40 9 25 Hot Shots at 8 10.

Loew's Poll Hollow Mountain Majestic del Rio Boss Warner Merritt

Writers' Fourth Annual Dinner Honors Attendee

The event here on January 6 will honor a noted writer at the writers' fourth annual dinner. Separately, the average freight train on major U S railroads is composed of 66 cars.

Writers U. S

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