Mary Martins Galloping Stunt Headlines Annie NBC Spectacular
Hollywood AP reports Mary Martin’s bold stunt in Annie Get Your Gun as Annie Oakley gallops on a white charger while firing into the air. An elaborate treadmill and electric setup are used to power the scene amid rehearsals and safety concerns.
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Vacationing Louella Parsons reports royal visit and Hollywood party buzz
Louella Parsons files from New York's Waldorf Towers noting Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip stay in the same suite as the Duke of Windsor entourage. She details Mike Todd's 18 000 guest Madison Square Garden party and gifts to Elizabeth Taylor, including a crystal vase from Val Saint Lambert.
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Paramount Theater Hints Blue Denim Move After South Pacific
Josh Logan confirms plane reservations for New York rehearsals on Broadway musical Blue Denim after South Pacific. He praises the project as bright and may direct it. other notes cover film rumors and upcoming schedules across Cedar Rapids and Hollywood.
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Britain Realizes It Is Losing Power In Global Standing
Britain faces a reassessment as the Sputnik era exposes limits of imperial reach. The London Economist argues Britain cannot go it alone and should seek closer U S ties, while The Telegraph notes American setbacks heighten the case for cooperation.
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Why Worry About What Hasn't Happened In Thailand
Thai society appears untroubled and joyful as reports from National Geographic highlight their happiness. Thais face problems with calm resolve, loving kindness, and strong Buddhist devotion, maintaining humor and resilience amid potential threats.
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Linn County Board Approves Road Projects and New Clerk
The Linn County Board of Supervisors met October 1 1957 approving additions and deletions to the road program including Proj 8 2485 Marion and Otter Creek and Proj 58 327 Surfacing Walker to Troy Mills. The meeting set bid time for the Marion Alburnett road and approved filings and staff changes. A cushion of resolutions granted a water main easement, a tax refund, and a lien release related to a guardianship case, with numerous claims and expenses listed for county operations.
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PTA Ticket Sale Ends Tuesday for Science Fair
Tickets for the Science Fair go on sale through local school PTAs with proceeds shared by each PTA. Cedar Rapids residents are urged to buy through their PTA as equipment arrives for the "magic of electricity" exhibit to be shown Friday through Sunday at the Memorial Coliseum.
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First Chinese Version of the Koran Completed
Professor Shih Chich-chou, a devout Muslim, completed the translation after eight years of work. The project marks the first full Chinese rendition of the sacred Islamic text.
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Student Displays to Highlight Armory Section
The article notes there will be a section of student displays in the armory alongside other items.
Fire tests to study flame spread on materials
Chicago report notes National Bureau of Standards researchers use new equipment in experiments to measure how fast flames travel along different materials, aiming to better assess fire hazards.
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