15 Jan 1958
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1958
Page
1
Jinx the chimpanzee headlines the Conrad Hilton ice show by performing a backward somersault and impersonations of Liberace and a penguin. Owner Mrs. Darlene Sellik explains Jinx’s antics as part of his charm while noting the pet’s mischievous steals.
A vivid TV tease describes a smelly blend of world scents ending with a tense Tombstone Territory drama. The show airs Wednesday at 7 30 p m on KCRG TV Channel 9.
Hollywood gossip notes Carolyn Jones signs a Hal Wallis contract for three pictures not including King Creole with Elvis Presley. She will star in Career after Presley epic The Last Man story by her husband Aaron Spelling. Also mentions Jose Ferrer's Oh Captain in New York Feb 4 and Abbe Lane in The Matador with Jose.
Johnny’s three records sold over a million each. Crescendo Jaw, 28, plans bleachers and Klieg lights outside. Harry Moore nicknamed The Kingfish tangled with the law after objecting to inlaws eating his roast beef and is held over a full week at the Mocambo.
Paramount Kiss Them for Me shows at 3 5 7 9 40 with shorts listed at 2 4 6 9 10. Peyton Place matinee 1 and shorts at 3 30. Esther Cos Tell o Story and Escape from San Quentin run with multiple showings across 1 3 6 9 40 55 15. Man in the Shadow Woman in the Dressing Gown and Around the World in 80 Days run across several slots. Palace Young and Dangerous Rockabilly Baby with Jailhouse Rock and shorts shown throughout the evening at multiple times.
Notice is given that on January 21 1958 at 9 o clock A M an instrument purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Margaret Gibney late of Linn County Iowa deceased will come for hearing in the District Court at the Court House Cedar Rapids Iowa for the meet and admission of same to probate Dwight Krumboltz attorney Arthur Axmear District Court Cedar Rapids Iowa January 14 1958
Broadway star Shirley Booth discusses her guilt complex over star status, her eight wigs and 26 acting awards. She jokes about aging, nerves, and balancing fame with an ordinary life while noting critics praise her and her shows often profit.
Washington report says the American Council of Education urged Congress to spur education by granting tax breaks or benefits to students and parents, aiming to boost college access and affordability nationwide. The call followed discussions on federal education policy and funding priorities.
John F. Meek of Dartmouth College testifies before the House Ways and Means Committee on tax revision proposals. The council supports aid for low income families and federal scholarships for capable students unable to use tax relief incentives.
A small stone building in FT. Lyon Colorado where frontier scout Kit Carson died in 1868 has been dedicated as a chapel. The structure was recently rebuilt by the Veterans Administration.
In Cynthiana, Kentucky, chemist W. T. Wilson from the city filtration and water plant takes a high school chemistry course with his son Teddy. The two recently finished the first semester with the teacher noting Teddy held a slight edge but both remain in the 90s. Mrs Wilson teaches at an elementary school and may help if needed.
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