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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1956
Page
8
A folklore expert notes limbo dancers earn less than 30 a week in Trinidad clubs while a U S expert sees potential for a new craze in the United States. Other rail and craft notes include Santa Fe trains with 996 seats and jangada rafts used by Brazilian fishermen.
Caribbean reporter Hal Boyle notes limbo a cure for excess weight in Trinidad with natives dancing under a lowering crossbar. Spectators find the act tense and entertaining as dancers shuffle past inches from the floor, aided by steel band music and chants. Promoters see limbo spreading to the United States and tourism.
Emporia State College presents Dial M for Murder described as a chill and shudder drama by Frederick Knott in the 500 seat air conditioned theater. Last week's Born Yesterday drew 1 574 fans, up 521 from the prior year. Five night runs begin Tuesdays with George Washington Slept Here July 3 to 7 and continues with The Curious Savage July 10 to 14 The Desperate Hours July 17 to 21 Arsenic and Old Lace July 24 to 28 Journey's End July 31 to Aug 4 and Awfully Orphaned or Pity Poor Pearl August 7 to 11.
The Santa Fe railroad premiered its new high level El Capitan streamliner in Kansas City drawing several hundred press TV and public relations representatives for the debut run featuring enhanced comfort and panoramic scenery.
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