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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1954

Page

32

Tenor Tagliavini Solos on Firestone Simulcast Tonight

Ferruccio Tagliavini, famed Metropolitan Opera tenor, will be guest soloist on the Voice of Firestone simulcast over ABC radio and TV Monday from 8:30 to 9. He will perform Be cause and Una furtiva lagrima and join the Firestone chorus in sings Tornos 2 Surriento and O Sole Mio.

Ferruccio Tagliavini Metropolitan Opera Company Voice of Firestone ABC Tagliavini la Scala Milan San Carlo Opera Naples U.S Italy Guy d’Hardelot Donizetti Firestone Chorus Ernesto de Curtis di Cepua

John Hopkins Science Review Highlights Cerebral Palsy Therapy

Fourteen children with cerebral palsy visit the Johns Hopkins Science Review to showcase training and therapy advances. Dr Winthrop Phelps of Johns Hopkins participates as the program hosts a demonstration, originating from WAAM Baltimore and moderated by Lynn Poo.

Johns Hopkins Science Review Ward Johns Hopkins Winthrop Phelps Atudida WAAM Baltimore Lynn Poo

Cantor Moshe Oysher Begins Midwest Tour

Cantor Moshe Oysher a noted liturgical singer and WMGM guest starts a concert tour Tuesday. He will perform semi classical works and traditional Jewish hymns. The first show is in Kansas City Missouri with further appearances planned across the Midwest states and upper New York.

Moshe Oysher WMGM Caravan of Stars Oysher Kansas City Middle Western States Upper New York

Du Mont backs small town TV with low power stations

TV pioneer Ren B. Du Mont urged easing federal rules to allow low power plants in small communities. He argues many towns may not support full stations under current FCC standards and cites existing allocations for 2 053 stations in 1 291 communities while noting financial struggles and the potential for network piping or local film and live programming.

New York Ren B. du Mont Federal Communications Commission Dr. du Mont FCC Allen B. du Mont Laboratories du Mont

Baxter Tells Story of Donne On Now and Then

Dr. Frank C. Baxter presents the paradox of John Donne on CBS Now and Then at 3 30 p m. The English professor from USC highlights Donne as St Paul’s accession dean and traces his arc from Elizabethan satire to devotional hymns and posies. He calls Donne the most modern of the old writers.

John Donne Frank C. Baxter CBS Baxter University of Southern California Donne St. Paul’s Cathedral Donn Dr. Baxter

Notable Clergy To Feature On Give Us This Day TV Series

Day speakers include Fathers Joseph Flynn and John Keating of the Paulist Information Center in Manhattan Rev Dr Tease Stitt of Village Presbyterian Church Manhattan and Rabbi Mordecai Waxman of Temple Israel Great Neck N Y The WCBS TV inspirational series Give Us This Day airs each day with each speaker assigned to specific days

Joseph Flynn John Keating Paulist Information Center Manhattan Tease Stitt Village Presbyterien Mordecai Waxman Father Flynn Dr. Stitt Rabbi Waxman Father Keating

Modest Start to "This I Believe" Blooms Worldwide

The five minute CBS radio feature started with Edward R. Morrow and now spans 2,700 broadcasts weekly in the United States and 1,600 overseas. It reaches 500,000 readers weekly in the United States and is mailed to newspapers in 97 countries. The program also became a successful Columbia Records album and a Simon & Schuster book series, selling 300,000 copies in the first series and 75,600 in the first printing of the second series in one week.

CBS Radio Edward R. Morrow U. S Columbia Records Simon & Schuster

House Divided on The Ray Mil and Show Campaign Managers

Professor McNulty and his wife Phyllis Avery become rival board of education candidates campaign managers on CBS television at 8 30 pm The Ray Mil and Show. Harry Antrim and Edna Holland play the school board election opponents.

Professor McNulty Ray Milland Phyllis Avery Board of Education Ray Miland CBS Harry Antrim Edna Holland

Joan Edwards On Vacation In Nassau Station Fill-In

Joan Edwards of WCBS radio takes a two week vacation in Nassau with Ben Wain and Ted Sitraeter substituting as pinch hitters. Edwards is expected to return on November 1.

Joan Edwards WCBS Nassau Ben Wain Ted Sitraeter Miss Edwards

Age detector in risky on air test in The Pattern of Truth

On Dan ger Tuesday CBS telecast from 9:30 to 10 pm the age detector operator faces an ironic evaluation of truth after boasting of the machine’s infallibility. David Heilwell produces Tom Donovan directs.

CBS David Heilwell Tom Donovan

New Jersey Born Stars Move to Manhattan in 1935

Joan Caulfield and producer director Norman Tokar, both New Jersey natives, became New York City residents in 1935. Caulfield originated from East Orange while Tokar hailed from Newark before relocating to Manhattan that year.

Joan Caulfield Norman Tokar My Favorite Husband New Jersey New York

First home viewer wins Bermuda trip in Friday scout feature

Mrs Saul Reich of 29 East Euclid Street Hartford is the first home viewer to win a two person Bermuda trip in the new Chance Of A Lifetime talent scout feature aired each Friday on WABD. Mrs Reichlin departs November 6.

Bermuda WABD Saul Reich East Euclid Street Hartford Reichlin

Tramp Clown Nicky Francis Receives Fans in Chicago

Nicky Francis of ABC TV Super Circus attracted over 4500 cards and letters from muppet fans during a hospital stay at Wesley Memorial in Chicago. He left the facility carrying five large sacks of ecards and letters.

Nicky Francis Abc-Tv Chicago Wesley Memorial Hospital Nicky

Navy Pennsylvani a gridiron telecast scheduled tonight

WOR TV will air the Navy versus Pennsylvania football game from yesterday at 9 19 pm, with film footage flown to New York and shown on Channel 9 the next night. Harry Mismer will provide the sports commentary.

Navy Pennsylvania Wor-Tv New York Channel 9 Harry Mismer

Cyd Charisse Heads for Stardom Amid Hollywood Hype

Hollywood profile of Cyd Charisse detailing her beauty, height, and figures, her rise from Amarillo to ballet and MGM, marriage to Tony Martin, and breakthrough moments with Arthur Freed, Gene Kelly, and the films An American in Paris Singing in the Rain Bandwagon Brigadoon. The piece notes her long-rise in fame, personal life, and the strain of frequent travel on her marriage.

Cyd Hariese Amarillo Tex Tony Martin Mafiy Inla Ellice Finklea Sid Ballet Russe MGM Sid Charisse Famlly Cad Akinny Hollywood Nico Charisse Ballet Rasse Europe France Nico, Jr Charisse Martin Ethel Williams Arthur Freedy Gene Kelly Paris Leslie Caron Tony, Jr Freed Dan Daftley

Andrews Sisters Guests With Red Skelton Show

Laverne and Maxine Andrews appear as special guests on the Red Skelton Show on CBS TV. The sisters face a nightclub engagement loss as their trio disbands, prompting Skelton to search for a new vocal replacement while also appearing as Willie Lump Lump in a David Rose led sketch.

Laverne and Maxine Andrews Andrews Sisters Red Skelton CBS Skelton Willie Lump Lump David Rose

Betty White Named Honorary Mayor of Hollywood for One Year

NRcC-TV star Betty White won the honorary mayor elections, the Hollywood Kiwanis Club announcing her as the sole woman candidate among a field of a dozen. The honor lasts for one year.

Betty White Hollywood Betty Aeld Hollywood Kiwanis Club

Seven Language Singer Iona Massey Debuts on Du Mont

Glamorous Iona Massey will sing in seven languages on her Du Mont series which premieres Monday November 1. She will be suitably garbed for each country, too.

Iona Massey du Mont

Harold Allen Salute Promotes Froman Show Cast

Harold Allen hosts a salute to The Jane Froman Show with Miss Froman performing Get Happy Blue Skies in the Night Come Rain or Come Shine and The Man That Got Away Judy Garland sings in A Star Is Born. Peter Birch and his group begin a dance to It Got the World on a String.

Jane Froman Harold Arien Truredar CBS Miss Froman Judy Garland Peter Birch

Shutter care tips for amateur darkroom upkeep

Practical guidance for amateur photographers on darkroom hygiene and equipment care. Emphasizes keeping trays separate, labeling gear, using mixed powders, filtering solutions, maintaining water quality, and regular cleaning of enlargers, lamphouse, condensers, and carriers to prevent dust and contamination.

White flag symbolism in Phoenix traffic safety

Phoenix police use white flags to signal no traffic deaths for a period. Black flags appear for three days after a fatality. City previously offered one day of free parking in metered zones after 100 consecutive deathless days, with a similar bonus planned at 200 days.

Phoenm E.ty Phoenix Phoeni Phoeniciars

Notre Dame Navy Football On WOR TV Tonight

Notre Dame versus Navy game from yesterday will be shown on WOR TV at 9 o clock with Barry Wismer providing Notre Dame commentary. He also presents a five minute score summary of professional league games on Channel 9.

University of Notre Dame

Capsule version of Briga doon on Tony Martin show

A capsule version of highlights from the musical Briga doon will be presented on the Tony Martin show NBC TV at 7 30 pm Monday. Tony will sing It’s Almost Like Being in Love Heather on the Hill and the title song Erigadoon. The singing Interludes will offer Hello to Bonnie Jean.

Tony Martin NBCTV Tony Heather On the Hill Bonnie Jean

Animal Listeners Hear and See in Zoo Parade Telecast

Marlin Perkins hosts Animals Fars on NBC TV at 4 30 PM showcasing Lincoln Park Zoo inhabitants. Perkins, director of the zoo, explains how fish and snakes hear and identifies the champion listener among animals.

Marlin Perkins Nbc-Tv Perkins Chicago Lincoln Park Zoo

Roving Reporter Resigns for WRCA Radio

Gabriel Pressman leaves The New York World Telegram to become WRCA radio full time roving reporter. The new post marks NBC station expansion of on the scene coverage for listeners in the WRCA listening area.

Gabriel Pressman New York World-Telegram & Sun Wrca Radio WRCA NBC

Show Is Delayed Camille Tele Vision Theater

Camille. The tele vision theater presentation scheduled for November 10 is delayed to a later date. Applicants for the title role are still being auditioned as the delay continues.

Camille

Collingwood to Receive World Understanding Medal

Veteran CBS newscaster Charlies Collingwood will be awarded a medal by the Institute of World Affairs for distinguished service to world understanding. The honor coincides with the group's 30th anniversary luncheon at the St. Regis Roof in New York City.

CBS Charlies Collingwood Institute of World Affairs St. Regis New York City

Mary Mayo Shifts To Mary Marxo On CBS Radio

A singer known as Mary Mayo voices ads at most hours while keeping anonymity. Once weekly she becomes Mary Marxo, a featured artist on CBS radio's On a Sunday Afternoon, the only time she selects her own songs.

Mary Mayo Mary Marxo Rongstrees CBS

Maria Menegneni Callas set for Norms title role debut

Maria Menegneni Callas will sing the title role in Bellini Norms on WOR Festival of Opera today at 1 30 43 pm and make her American debut in the same opera tomorrow at the Chicago Lyric Theatre. She will appear in six performances during her Chicago run.

Maria. Menegneni Callas

Gale Storm signs engagement for Las Vegas TV tour

Gale Storm star of My Little Margie on NBC TV signs a contract for a three week engagement in May at the Thunderbird Hotel Las Vegas. She will perform in Wednesday episodes during the run.

Gale Storm My Little Margie Nbc-Tv Snother Perennal Las Vegas Thunderbird Hotel

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