Bed-Ridden Inventor Seeks Lift From Patents
Detroit man Norman C. Consterdine, confined by cerebral palsy since childhood, has created many helpful ideas yet never patented them. He notes others have patented his concepts, hoping for a business run from his bed and to employ handicapped workers as salespeople, with Christmas hopes for a break.
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ABC TV plans to air 12 live spectaculars this season
ABC President Robert Kintner outlined a plan to present about 12 live spectaculars in the 1956 57 season. The shows will feature longer formats with more stars and keep audiences for extended periods. ABC moves into daytime TV with 100 films from a British company to be shown 3 5 pm before Mickey Mouse Club.
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Noel Coward rejects legend of sophistication
Hollywood reports Noel Coward grew tired of the public image of silk gowns and long cigarette holders. He says he is a sentimental country gentleman who enjoys early nights and simple pleasures as he prepares for a CBS TV telecast of Blithe Spirit with Claudette Colbert and Lauren Bacall.
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Christmas whiskey seized by Maryland authorities
A Silver Spring auto agency’s annual Christmas whiskey consignment was confiscated after crossing from Washington DC into Maryland. Maryland tax officials said transporting spirit across state lines violated state tax laws.
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Ricky Salomon Receives Traffic Summons in Miami Beach
Ricky Salomon, eight, received a traffic summons Thursday after he walked into a car and police said he failed to yield the right of way.
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