Miscasting Reaches Top Talent in Stage and TV
Channel One notes miscasting by stars like Mary Martin Greer Garson and Hal March in roles beyond their origins. Judy Holliday is cited as the sole Billie Dawn for Born Yesterday, with Mary Martin's attempt viewed as a mistake. Tallulah Bankhead's peak is cited for Regina Giddens in The Little Foxes.
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Billie Dawn
Judy Holliday
Miss Martin
Billie
Tallulah Bankhead
Regina Giddens
Garson Foxes
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Television Listings and Evening Schedule Highlights
Cedar Rapids and Waterloo stations list prime time shows from 6 to 7 and beyond with titles such as Superman News Circus Time Groucho Mars Loretta Young and Secret Storm plus local news Weather and sports segments. Des Moines area features films World Turns and various game shows with morning and afternoon programs listed for multiple stations.
Program Fare on Radio Silent News World Tonight
Radio segment titled World Tonight features Andy usic Hall in a farewell program. Station schedules a brief update reel and reading of station notices with light music.
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World Tonight
Broad sweep of TV and stage talent and coverage critiques
Critics review performances of Phil Silvers in High Button Shoes and Jerry Lewis in Las Vegas. Hal March faces premature roasting for a rival network showing. Commentary urges preserving Billie Dawn roles for Judy Holliday. Inaugural Parade coverage to yawn on Jan 21 as networks vow minute by minute detail despite anticipated viewer fatigue. Critics note excess coverage yet defend public service aspect.
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Ike
Iowa liquor prices rise on bourbon and gin
DES MOINES UP Price increases on several brands of bourbon and gin were announced by the Iowa Liquor Control Commission. Harold Wolfe, chairman, said the 10 and 11 cent boosts were needed due to higher whole sale prices.
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X-Ray Center Building Under Construction In Northeast City
Construction begins next week on a new X ray and radiation diagnosis center at 1948 First avenue NE. The Northeast Corporation backs the project with Drs J V Prouty W K Cooper S T Moen H R Hirle man R C Smith and John Huston Jr as operators. Completion is planned for August with services to mirror those at the downtown 326 Higley building. The Morehead Construction Company holds the general contract. J W Darragh Plumbing and Heating Acme Electric worked on other contracts. Architect is Norman Hatton. The old G S Davis residence was razed to clear the site. Parking for 30 cars will be provided.
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Northeast Corporation
First Avenue
Morehead Construction Company
Civic Bureau Names Committee Chairmen
Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce Civic bureau announces its committee chairmen and vice-chairmen for Speakers bureau Rex Conn and Walter Pierce. Membership Milt Kapp and H A Woito. Jamboree ticket sale Clem Kriz. Program Harry Burmeister and A F Harrington. Activities H H Dill and Larry May. Attendance C C McIntyre and H A Woito. Hospitality Robert W Nelson Milt Kapp and Harold Ammons.
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Rex Conn
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Clem Kriz
Harry Burmeister
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H. H. Dill
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C. C. McIntyre
Robert W. Nelson
Harold Ammons
Sentencing Set Jan 24 for Two Men in Cedar Rapids
Two men face sentencing in a federal district court in Cedar Rapids on January 24. Donald W. Buchtela, 27, of Center Point, is charged with uttering a forged federal check.
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U.S
Federal District
Cedar Rapids
Donald W. Buchtela
Center Point
Catholic Laymen Meet at Roosevelt Hotel Friday Noon
The Catho lic Laymen's club will meet at the Roosevelt hotel Friday noon. Don Hines will speak. Mother Ill Mrs Maurice L Nathanson has gone to Bogalusa La called there by the serious illness of her mother. Officers will report at Apollo Commandery meeting with a picnic supper and entertainment. Dr Marion Williams to speak at High Twelve gathering.
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Va n Nuys widow dies in California Friday noon at hotel
Mrs. Winifred Vaughan Walker 46 died at her Van Nuys home California January 3 She was a frequent visitor to Cedar Rapids Temple Judah scheduled sermon A Man Who Went South by Rabbi Marvin Reznikoff Friday at 8 p m at the Cedar Rapids Sabbath service Mt Hermon lodge 263 holds officer installation at Masonic hall this evening Dinner at 6 30 Lodge meeting at 8 A theft of a 125 overcoat was reported to police
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Cedar Rapids
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Car Fire and Theft Reported at Roosevelt Hotel
Police said a coat was stolen in the Picadilly room of the Roosevelt hotel around midnight. Alois Jedlicka of 277 Twenty-fourth avenue SW suffered minor hand burns Wednesday when a dropped cigarette set fire to his car seat as he drove to fire station No 5 to fight the flames.
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