Van Cliburn Makes His First American Record
About 50 New York teenagers from the High School of Music and Art watched Van Cliburn record his first American disc at the Manhattan Center. Conducted by Kiril Kondrashin, the session included a rehearsal by the Symphony of the Air before the 11:25 start. Cliburn’s performance was later described as rough in spots but fixable by spot replays.
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van Cliburn
Dick Kleiner
NEW York
NEA
RCA Victor
High School of Music and Art
Manhattan Center Ballroom
Cliburn
Symphony of the Air
Kiril Kondrashin
Moscow
Kondrashin
Television Programs Featured on Channel 3 and Channel 13
A Toledo style TV grid lists Wichita Falls Wichita Falla and Lubbock slots with diverse shows from Mr. Wizard to The Californians and Lassie. Notable entries include Meet The Press, Dinah Shore, Steve Allen, Alfred Hitchcock, and The Whirlybirds across several time blocks.
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Mr. Wizard
Starbright Playhouse
Ieter
Billy Graham
Meet the Press
Television Schedule Aired Cast Highlights
The listing shows an early evening lineup with American Bandstand Bugs Bunny and Friends segments followed by Burns and Allen Lucille Ball and December Bride. The Gray Ghost Boots of Saddles and MGM Late Show appear later with weather updates and a big payoff verdict bracket.
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Robi
Lucille Ball
Bride
MGM Late Show
Ther
Pias Edwards
Bride-Elect Mary Ruth Richardson Feted At Baker Home
Miss Mary Ruth Richardson bride-elect of J. T. Hudson was honored with a miscellaneous gift shower at the home of Mrs. Charles Baker. Co-hostess was Mrs. L. L. Baker. Hostess gave a six place setting pottery pattern. The event featured pink decor and pink refreshments as Miss Richardson was welcomed by her mother Mrs. John Richardson and Mrs. Pete Hudson. Miss Mary Hudson registered about 40 guests in the bridal book.
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Mary Ruth Richardson
J. T. Hudson
Charles Baker
L. L. Baker
Miss Richardson
John Richardson
Pete Hudson
Willie Dehtan
Mary Hudson
Old Aussie Emu Becomes Father After 27 Years
Brookfield officials announced that Aussie the emu finally fathered two chicks after 27 years of infertility. The rare Australian bird had spent eight weeks annually incubating eggs from many mates since 1935. On May 25 the two chicks arrived, drawing communal pride around the enclosure.
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Chicago
UPI
Brookfield
Oistrich
Zoo
Karl Plath
Rock but no roll in this cave ban declared
Dr. Sigmund Spaeth named to oversee musical programs at the 100 million year old Mera Mec Caverns bans a recent innovation. He states there will be rock but no roll in this cave.
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Standon
UPI
Sigmund Spaeth
Meramec Caverns
Loda Alexander Hamilton’s Early Life on Nevis Island
Loda Alexander Hamilton, born on Nevis in the West Indies to a Scotch merchant father and a French Huguenot mother, showed notable business and writing promise at age 15. His friends then sent him to the mainland that would become the United States to study Britannica Jr. Encyclopedia.
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Alexander Hamilton
Nevis Island
West Indies
United States
Japanese Hold Crowley Without Charges Filed
A district court granted two extra days for prosecutors to decide indicting American businessman Joseph Crowley 48 or freeing him. Crowley has been held since May 21 on suspicion of injuries leading to Tad Jones death in a hotel suite.
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Tokyo
UPI
Joseph Crowley
Inlaw
Tad) Jones
Crowley
Yale
Geckos Travel Upside Down Using Adhesive Toe Pads
Geckos defy gravity by moving on ceilings thanks to remarkable adhesive toe pads. The specialized pads allow secure grip on vertical surfaces, enabling efficient navigation of indoor spaces. Researchers note the pads’ microstructure grants temporary adhesion and easy release.
Local Families Gather for Summer Visits and Moves
Mrs. P. D. Lisby of Azle visits the Lyles home with several others in town. Prissy from San Antonio extends her stay with Mr. and Mrs. Tate and is joined by Betty from El Paso and Charlie from Amarillo residents. Rev. Clyde W. Moss relocates to Florona to pastor the Methodist Church as Juanita Stinnett returns from Amarillo to spend summer with the Stinnett family.
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Tom Goff
P. D. Lisby
Azle
A. J. Lyles
Bob Johnson
Prissy
San Antonio
J. O. Tate
Johnson
Betty
el Paso
A. T. Fox
Roy Neely
Steve
Amarillo
C. C. Neely
Charlene
A.T. Fox
Russell Gross
Frank Davis
F. A
Childress
R. L. Johnson
Clyde W. Moss
Lee Rothwell
Marvin Harvey
Ethel
Grace Harvey
Clarendon
Oma O'Brian
Huntsville
Six Seniors Graduate At Boys Ranch
Six seniors and 32 eighth graders have graduated from Boys Ranch Independent School near Amarillo. Valedictorian George Schmidt led the seniors while Royce Newman and Leon Willoughby tied for salutatorian with 92.24 averages. Schmidt followed a family line of honors, as his brothers Leonard and Fred were valedictorian and salutatorian in prior years.
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Boys Ranch Independent School
Cal Farley
Boys Ranch
Amarillo
George Schmidt
Royce Newman
Leon Willoughby
Schmidt
Leonard
Fred
David Gray
Lee Pemberton
Charles Harrison
Bobby Price
Allen Wright
DC to measure patrolmen around the middle
The District of Columbia ordered 80 patrolmen to be measured around the waist. Those not slim enough will undergo a de beefing process. Rep Arthur Lewis Miller cited a physician’s view of the motorcycle men as “lowpie dolls with little pot bellies.”
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Washington
Actress Aaine Mahnken Seeks separation from Mickey Rooney
Hollywood report states actress Aaine Mahnken, fourth wife of Mickey Rooney, has disclosed she sought separation and believes a divorce may make both parties happier. The couple’s marriage has drawn public attention amid rumors of strain and impending legal steps.
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Hollywood
Eaine Mahnken
Mickey Rooney
Mickey
Mrs Mulins Summers Rothwell Visit Before Dallas Homecoming
Mrs. Willard Mulins of Chil dress joins Mr and Mrs R B Summers of Clovis New Mexico and Mr and Mrs Lee Rothwell in visiting sister Mr and Mrs Lester Vincent of Far well en route to Dallas for homecoming festivities.
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Willard Mulins
Childress
R. B. Summers
Clovis, N. M
Lee Rothwell
Lester Vincent
Farwell
Dallas
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