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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1961

Page

13

Passport lift and allegations shadow New York writer

New York writer and traveler New York Cavalcade figure SOBOL NEW YORK David Wynn had his passport seized in Nairobi and sent to New York amid denials that he is linked to recruiting fighters or arms for Tshombe of Katanga. Wynn says motives are misunderstood and seeks passport restoration while mentioning personal effects left in Paris.

New York David Wynn Africa Nairobi State Department Tshombe Katanga Wynn Paris

Cash overchecks drive espionage tale as three demand real names

Rossen pleads while three men refuse to give real names insisting cash is the basis of negotiations. They refuse to reveal identities and demand cash instead of checks. Rossen seeks three additional characters willing to reveal their true names for settlement.

Shakespeare Bud Rossen

Jap Strike Widens as Union Launches 24 Hour Action

TOKYO AP reports JANRO the Japan coal mine workers union began a 24 hour nationwide strike Monday to press for full employment and related labor demands.

Tokyo JANRO Japan Coal Mine Workers Union

Another Fonda In Debut on Omaha Stage

AP reports Henry Fonda visits Omaha to see son Peter in The Golden Fleecing at the Playhouse. Peter, 21, plays a naval officer with cronies using a ship computer to gamble. Family history notes Henry’s 1926 Omaha start and Jane Fonda’s early stage debut.

Fonda Omaha Henry Fonda Peter Omaha Playhouse Jane Playhouse Dorothy McGuire Hollywood

Fondas Reunion Bypasses Theater Debut in Omaha

LAFF A DAY pursued theater despite plans to become a lawyer. He began acting at the University of Omaha, marking his first community theater role. The Fondas’ reunion weekend included Jane leaving for New York after visiting Peter’s show, while Henry and the elder Fonda prepared for Critics' Choice. Peter lives in Omaha with an aunt and uncle.

University of Omaha 3 Fondas

Banker Kidnapping Victim Wone Sik Pun Is Released

Hong Kong police report banker Wone Sik Pun kidnapped February 10 has been released unharmed. No ransom was paid.

Hong Kong (Ap Wone Sik Pun

Harry Bannister 72 Broadway Actor Dies

New York AP report states Harry Bannister 72 Broadway actor and silent era and early sound film star died Sunday in New York.

Harry Bannister New York

Home prices to fit every budget

Classified brief notes a range of home prices to suit diverse budgets. Includes reference to a wanted classification 50 and local housing options. Unable to confirm additional specifics due to fragmented OCR snippet.

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