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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1956

Page

8

Nichols Meets Beauty Who Doesn't Want Film Career

Washington interview with Phyllis McMeen a 19 year old Miss Strike It Lovely who rejects a screen test to pursue public relations and teaching. She plans to finish UCLA studies and hopes to promote Rock Hudson’s Written on the Wind while dreaming of a teaching license and possible marriage to a fellow press agent.

Nichols Beauty United Press Washington W-S24 Statler Hotel Phyllis McMeen Rock Hudson Phyllis Ship University of California At Los Angeles Alu

Don O Connor Peady Plans TV Comeback After Break

Hollywood writer Don O Connor Peady returns to television on NBC Dinah Shore show marking his first TV appearance in years. He used his hiatus to marry, compose a symphonic suite to be performed next month, act in three films, and shift toward dramatic projects. He says personal balance prompted his return and vows to pursue musical and straight drama roles while planning a screenplay.

Donald Conner Buster Keaton Connor Hoofer Cage

Church Leader Sees Start Of Moral Revival

A religious leader predicts a true revival in America driven by local churches. He cites growth in Christian enterprises and strengthens in colleges and hospitals, urging transformation of lives toward social good and practical local faith.

America

Satchmo Armstrong Records Jazz Lock with Gerald Lascelles

Louis Armstrong in London after a three hour session with Gerald Lascelles cousin to Queen Elizabeth and editor of a London jazz magazine. Lascelles praised Armstrong's sharp ear and the pair enjoyed the music session.

London Louis “Satchmo’ Armstrong Gerald Lascelles Queen Elizabeth Phat Cat

Local Happenings in Rivercamp Area

Mrs B J Teague and Mrs Bernard Holman attended the HDC luncheon in Childress. Bill and Edd Jones attended the funeral of their cousin Mrs Tom Taylor in Memphis. Several families visited, hosted, or celebrated in town including Delmer Jones, H E Jones, and Bernard Holman. Flu kept B J Teague ill. others hosted domino games and a Christmas party.

B. J. Teague Bernard Holman HDC Childress Bill Edd Jones Tom Taylor Memphis Clarence Jimw Delmer Jones H. E. Jones Care A. H. Taylors

Burt Lancaster Faces Producer Strain in Legal Fight

Hollywood report notes Burt Lancaster, veteran actor turned producer with Hecht Hill Lancaster, is sued by Borgnine over contract terms tied to Marty and Trapeze. Lancaster defends the suit as a normal business dispute while claiming fair treatment for actors in their independent company.

Aline Mosby United Press Hollywood Burt Lancaster Ernest Borgnine Lancaster Borgnine James Till Harold Hecht Marty Samuel Goldwyn Studio Jorgaine Hecht-Hill Hal Wallis

Mollet Defends Anglo French Attack on Egypt

Paris Premier Guy Mollet comments amid Anglo French operations in Egypt. He warns against yielding to provocation and urges firm stance to protect regional interests and alliance obligations.

Paris Guy Mollet Egypt

Lancaster’s Demands Shape His Moving Career

Lancaster, a force behind the scenes, pushes for control in film projects. He recalls supporting Borgnine for Marty and manages production duties across Sweet Smell of Success The Bachelor Party and other works, including a Rain role with Hal Wallis while earning praise for a second Oscar nomination.

Borgnine Lancaster Marty Hill Hal Wallis

Eden Denies British Collusion Over Egypt Crisis

In London Prime Minister Anthony Eden refutes claims his government colluded with Israel in the Egypt attack. He says there was no foreknowledge of the invasion, but admits discussions occurred to manage a risk that could threaten the general peace.

London Anthony Eden Israel Egypt

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