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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1958

Page

3

Teens Prefer Science Careers Over Presidency

A newspaper poll finds 8 percent of boys and 2 percent of girls would like to be U S president. Meanwhile 11 percent of boys and 25 percent of girls would be happy if a son became president. Robin Brown, 13, a Hewlett New York high school freshman, reflects the view.

William T. Sherman United States Robin Brown Hewlett, N.Y Edeed S. Beneville Ithaca Paula McAuley New Rochelle N. Y

Question prompts on career paths and presidential prospects

A reader poses a series of questions about future ambitions. They ask about becoming president, careers for oneself and one's son, preferred professions, and motivations such as money versus service. The tone invites reflection on professional goals and societal roles.

Latin Lover or Husband of the Year debate in interview

In New York AP feature Hal Boyle surveys youth career hopes with professors and public service motives, while Ricardo Montalban discusses love, marriage, and family discipline. He stresses responsibility, authority at home, and redefining freedom beyond romantic clichés.

New York Ricardo Montalban Ricardo

Maria Callas Delights Chicago in Public Opera Return

In Chicago, Maria Meneghini Callas received a 10 minute ovation at Civic Opera House after a Rome controversy. The Alliance Francaise sponsored the concert with GioBattista Meneghini awaiting her backstage as she praised the audience for their warmth and support.

Chicago Maria Meneghini-Callas Rome Civic Opera House Alliance Francaise

Umberto D to Headline Coe Film Classics Opening

Umberto D, a Vittorio De Sica film, opens the 1958 Coe Film Classics series Friday at 8 p.m. in the Coe auditorium. Nine films from various nations, with season tickets at $4, are available at the Coe office and box office.

Umberto D Vittorio de Sica Coe Armstrong’s Paris Bosley Crowther New York Times UPA

Critics Praise Callas in Verdi Roles Across Chicago Press

Renowned critics from the Chicago Tribune Chicago American Chicago Sun Times and others applauded Maria Callas for vivid drama and wide vocal range while noting moments of overreach in Verdi arias. They call her the greatest singing actress of her era and the world’s most theatrically effective soprano.

Callas Claudia Cassidy Chicago Tribune Roger Dettmer Chicago American Robert Marsh Chicago Sun- Times Don Henahan Chicago News

Story of Mankind stars wide cast in Hollywood epic

Warner Brothers film at the State theater features Ronald Colman as Spirit of Man and Vincent Price as the Devil in a world history trial. Hedy Lamarr, Groucho and Harpo Marx, Virginia Mayo, Marie Wilson and others join the all star roster in a sweeping but sprawling adaptation of Hendrik van Loon. The three day run tests show the project may be too large to fully succeed.

Donald Colman Vincent Price Warner Brothers All-star Pictures Lkely Story of Mankind Rock Hudsons James Stewarts Hendrik van Loon Spirit of Man Ronald Colman Colman and Price Hedy Lamarr Joan of Arc Groucho Marx Peter Minuit Harpo Marx Isaac Newton Virginia Mayo Cleopatra Marie Wilson Marie Antoinette Hollywood

Theaters Schedule Roundup for Thursday Night

Paramout Peyton Place shows at 3 50 6 45 9 40 with shorts at 3 30 6 25 9 20 IOWA Old Yeller at 1 20 4 05 6 50 9 30 Gunfire at Indian Gap 2 50 5 30 8 15 STATE Story of Mankind 1 20 3 25 5 30 7 35 9 40 shorts 1 3 5 05 7 10 9 15 TIMES Around the World in 80 Days 8 15 PALACE Undersea Girl 1 3 40 6 15 9 Teenage Doll 2 15 4 55 7 35 10 15 MARION Quantez 7 10 05 Strange One 8 25

Paramount Peyton Place Iowa Indian Gap Palace Marion—“Quantez

Old Yeller shines as Disney family hit at town opening

Disney presents Old Yeller with Dorothy McGuire Fess Parker leading a Texas frontier tale. The film follows a boy and his family as a loyal dog helps through crises and becomes part of a family tragedy. Supporting features include Gunfire at Indian Gap and a Disney cartoon.

Man Oe Yeller Dorothy McGuire Fess Parker Disney Indian Gap Vera Ralston Anthony George George Teacremiye Republic Iowaeater Yeller Texas Old Yeller Robert Stevenson Brothers Will Tommy Kirk Kevin Corcoran Jeff York Parker Davy Crockett Beverly Washburn Chuck Con

Heston Wins Ben Hur Role in Hollywood Spectacle

Charlton Heston is set to star as Ben Hur, while Rock Hudson faces disappointment. Director Wyler and producer Zimbalist plan to London to cast 25 other major parts with British actors including Guinness Hawkins Gielgud Genn Williams Travers and actresses Bloom McKenna. Peggy King romance buzz fades as Andre Previn signs with MGM as musical director for Porgy and Bess. Kovacs loses weight then must regain for Bell Book and Candle role. Arnold Maxin leads MGM records. Jane Powell oils Oklahoma success and Tulsa clippings accompany her to New York’s Persian Room opening April 9.

Hollywood INS Charlton Heston Ben Hur Rock Hudson Rock Charlton William Wyler Sam Zimbalist London Alec Guinness Jack Hawkins John Gielgud Leo Genn Emlyn Williams William Travers Claire Bloom Virginia McKenna Andre Previn Peggy King MGM Sam Goldwyn Previn Porgy and Bess Andre Gigi Ernie Kovacs Edie Adams MGM Records Arnold Maxin Jane Powell Oklahoma Tulsa New York

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