New York Cavalcade of Books and Jazz Memories
A rambled reflection on second hand book stalls and music trends from Dixieland to jazz. The piece contrasts new storytelling fashions with enduring classics and recalls writers and performers like Bix Beiderbeck, Sarah Vaughan, Irving Berlin, and George Gershwin, ending with a note on overexposure of standards.
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Irving Berlin
Jerome Kern
Harold Arlen
Cole Porter
Sigmund Romberg
George Gershwin
Johnny Mercer
Johnny Green
Belgian King’s Brother-In-Law Tries Movies
Don Jaime de Mora y Aragon, 36, brother in law of Queen Fabiola, aims to become a movie actor in Rome. He has a three minute role in Vittorio de Sica’s The Last Judgment, despite family objections. He says it’s his life and vows to pursue acting if successful, while fearing his family could bar him from Spain during any return.
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Rome
Don Jaime de Mora Y Aragon
Baudouin
Belgium
Don Jaime
Fabiola
Vittorio de Sica
Actor faces risk and decline in bold career bid
A spoken remark shows fear of failure as an aspiring actor considers the pressures and dangers of pursuing a role in the industry. The speaker notes others could succeed, but refuses to take the gamble, citing personal risk as a deterrent.
Sun Yat-sen Anniversary Seedlings Planted on Quemoy
In Taipei the planting of two million seedlings marked the 36th anniversary of Sun Yat-sen’s death, honoring the Republic of China founder on Quemoy.
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Taipei
Quemoy
Sun Yat-sen
Republic of China
Public Hearing On Fire Fighting Equipment Contract
Washington Township Linn County Iowa to hold a public hearing at Center Point Fire Station at 7 30 PM on March 27 1961. Proposal covers one triple combination fire fighting apparatus with Champion SH 500 pump and GPM PTO drive on a Deces 1969 chassis priced at 13200 purchased from Firepeers Truck Co Rock Island Illinois. Public may speak for or against the plans and specs. Local township clerk Elmer Dated March 1961.
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Cis
Pesta Peeriig
Center Point
Iowa
J. W. Buchanan
Fire Peers Truck Co
Rock Island
Ino
Board of Trustees
Washington Township
Linn County
State of
Iow
Elmer Township
PT Boat 109 film project swells to major venture
Hollywood report notes Jack Warner’s registration of PT Boat 109 has escalated into a large production. President Kennedy’s potential objection seems unlikely but casting remains undecided with an unknown actor likely to portray the Kennedy role. Dusty and Jeffrey Hunter’s 22 month old are expecting a sibling next winter as a stork arrives. Constantine the Great is praised as a clean success with Cornel Wilde stating the film grossed $600,000 in Italy.
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Hollywood
Jack Warner
John F. Kennedy
Kennedy
Dusty
Jeffrey Hunter
Stork
Constantine the Great
Cornel Wilde
Constantine
Italy
Pink aluminum gown and Oscars intrigue in Hollywood
WihboUsi Bouvin reports that European producers boosted Cornel’s appeal and that Jane Morgan will wear a pink and silver aluminum gown by Alcoa to the Academy Awards. Peter Falk says his family will attend April 17, his wedding anniversary, regardless of results. He notes his nomination for Murder, Inc. is a rare achievement for a little-known actor. A surprise party at the Kowloon drew many stars as Isabel da Costa’s brother Morton celebrated with 6 children who later signed by producer Ross Hunter for Flower Drum Song.
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Jane Morgan
Alcoa
Peter Falk
Alyce Mayo
Peter
New York
Isabel da Costa
Morton
Kowloon
Hope Lange
Glenn Ford
Shirley Jones
Jack Cassidy
Craig Stevens
Alexis Smith
Hermoine Gingold
Meredith Willsons
Don Lopez
Ross Hunter
George Lim
All 6
Meanest Thief Stole 12 Coats From Blind Picnic Group
SAN JOSE Calif AP a theft hit a Sunday picnic where 12 coats and sweaters were stolen from blind children. Police seek any clues about the thief and the missing garments.
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San Jose
Calif
Ga rzette Want Ads Help Buyers Find Sellers Fast
Help readers locate goods and services quickly with the Gazette want ads. Dial EM 2-1121 to place a classified notice or browse listings for cars, furniture, jobs, and more in the local 20th century market.
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Garzette
Go Naked in the World at Paramount and World of Suzie Wong
The schedule lists Tuesday theater times for Paramount and Iowa venues with films Go Naked in the World World of Suzie Wong Butterfield 8 and regional presentation Swiss Family Robinson in Marion plus shorts showings. Time slots include early matinees, evenings, and late-show options across multiple theaters and regions.
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Paramount
Aoe
Iowa
Suzie Wong
Butterfield
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Luana Patten
Cinemascope
Velvet Smooth
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