Toastmasters and Emcees Shape Notable New York Gatherings
A New York panel notes that the success of gatherings hinges on the host’s command of wit and tact. The piece praises masters like Jack Benny and Bob Hope while detailing techniques of prepared remarks and ad lib retorts. It notes exemplary toastmasters past and present and lists reputations from Tex O Rourke to Pearl Bailey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway
Jack Benny
Georgie Jessel
Bob Hope
Johnny Carson
Harry Hershfield
Rube Goldberg
Joey Adams
Jessel
Benny
Jack E. Leonard
Milton Berle
Jackie Gleason
Jack Carter
Tex O’rourke
Jan Murray
Buddy Hackett
Burr to Visit World Affairs Council on Vietnam Tour
Actor Raymond Burr describes visiting 147 Vietnam sites and talking with troops to share the real story. He says soldiers need support and plans further talks to bolster morale and inform the public. He has toured Korea and Vietnam repeatedly and will speak publicly July 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
UPI
Raymond Burr
Orient
Vietnam
Burr
Korea
World Affairs Council
Carol Burnett Breaks Ankle Again On Long Island
New York AP reports actress Carol Burnett suffered a broken ankle while playing softball with children at Lido Beach Long Island. It is her second injury in 10 months and follows prior back and neck injuries from a taxi accident. She was treated and released from Long Beach Memorial hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Carol Burnett
Miss Burnett
Lido Beach
Long Island
Long Beach Memorial Hospital
Theater listings for Tuesday and Wednesday across multiple venues
The notice lists showtimes for Paramount RKO Iowa World Times Marion and other venues. Featured films include In Harm s Way The Train Whats New Pussycat Ferry Across Mersey Yellow Rolls Royce Art of Love McHales Navy Joins the Air Force Wild Seed Jumbo 20 000 Leagues under the Sea and more with various matinee and late screenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rko-Iowa
Mersey
Art of Love
Marion — “McHale
Navy
Air Force
Bing Crosby Named Honorary British Racing Bookie
London AP report says Bing Crosby was elected an honorary British racing bookie by the Northern Bookmakers Association. The 2,000 members award him a silver membership badge No. 4456 for kind words about bookmakers during a TV broadcast. Bookmaking is legal in Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bing Crosby
Northern Bookmakers Association
Crosby
Britain
Berlin Film Festival Witnesses Global Stars and Change
A journalist reports on the Berlin Film Festival with guests including Willy Brandt and his wife, and notes entrants like a Revulsion spoof and an Elvis parody. Frank Sinatra tops records in London. Lee Marvin wins best actor for Cat Ballou. The writer describes Berlin’s rebuilt airport, skyscrapers, and the enduring horror of the wall amid personal reunions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
May Orjrapher
Willy Brandt
Greet-Jors
East Berlin
Jerry Bres
Hedda Ripper
Elvis Presley
Elvis
Berlin
Frank Sinatra
London
Lee Marvin
Cat Ballou
Karl Freund
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Cavalcade
Leonard
Toots Shor
Fred Allen
Joe E. Lewis
Berle
Jackie Kannon
Pearl Bailey
Pat
David Sarnoff
Clarence Buddington Kelland
Sarnoff
SOBOL
George
First Avenue
Coe College
IRON
Milwaukee Depot
Marion
Dick Miller
By Vernon Scott
Ionger
Paramount
Harm’s Way
C.R
McHale’s Navy
Root
Bing
Hamburg
Ian LaPeer
Ler
Jack
Sean Connery
Connery
Claudine Auger
First American Bank
Berlin Wall
John Wayne
Kirk Douglas
Patricia Neal
Amusement Park
CEMAR
First Avenue S.E
Kentucky
Kansas City
Saints
Royale Ballyroom
Marion Theatre
Tark
Tim Conway
Joe Flynn
Michael Parks
Celia Kaye
Burt Lancaster
Charles K. Feldman
Peter Sellers
Peter O'Toole
Romy Schneider
Apucine
Paula Prentiss
Woody Alien
Ursula Andress
Technicolor
Rat Entertainment
Fenny Cross
Howard Johnsons
WMT Channel 2
DR. Max
Mickey Mouse
KCRG
Doris Day
Jimmie Durante
Walt Disney
Montrose Hotel
Fenew
Mars
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