Karloff on TV Quiz Show Shows Love for Kids
Boris Karloff, famed for monster roles, appeared on The $64,000 Question revealing a passion for children and literature. He spoke of reading as a child, his radio program for kids, and how books shaped his education, noting the public’s fondness for Robin Hood and Peter Pan. He won $8,000 and expects a chance to climb to $16,080 next week.
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Oscillating universe idea gains support from new findings
Washington reports Carnegie Institution findings suggest the universe expands then contracts in long cycles. Observations from Mount Wilson and Palomar indicate slowing expansion and possible faster-than-expected galaxy motions, pointing to periodic creation pulses and cosmic births and deaths.
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Traditional Holiday Celebration At Sinaloa
Luz Garcia reports the Sinaloa club kicks off the jingle bell season with a pinata breaking on Christmas night. The colorful show features parades, lanterns, a blindfolded Gloria Padilla selecting customers, and gifts showering from a swinging pinata amid a lively floor show and well‑spiced food.
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Yuletide dining scene spreads across Hayward venues
The column chronicles holiday food and entertainment options in Hayward and Oakland. It highlights Banchero's holiday cooking tips for busy hosts, Dec 21 eggnog party at Supper Club, and ongoing menus at Jamison's Cafe, The Lamplighter, and Sea Wolf. It also mentions Chateau Chatter acts, The Embers band, Mandarin tea garden, Terrace Club, and Sherry's New Year planning with Don Bondesen's Rat and Kitten buffet.
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Nationals executive to host dinner dance at Ricky's
Chris Romero of the Nationals plans a Sunday dinner dance at Ricky's in San Leandro for about 200 fellow employees. The event promises the restaurant’s authentic Polynesian atmosphere as entertainment and socializing amid a busy period for Romero.
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