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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1955

Page

15

Hollywood This Week Jazz Revival Showcases Top Swing Lineup

Hollywood’s scene centers on swing with two era giants back briefly. Benny Goodman Story at Universal International revives most original Goodman band members Gene Krupa Teddy Wilson Harry James Lionel Hampton and Goodman himself. CBS TV Climax features Bob Crosby Bobcats reuniting with classic Dixieland tunes and the One Night Stand drama.

Hollywood Universal-International Benny Goodman Gene Krupa Teddy Wilson Harry James Lionel Hampton Goodman Bobcats Eddie Miller Nappy LaMarr Matty Matlock Bobby Haggart Billy Butterfield Charlie Teagarden Crosby Krupa Palomar Ballroom Los Angeles

All Scions Survived Recent U S Congress

Washington reports no deaths among Senate or House members during the current session ending Wednesday marking a first in over twenty years. Nine deaths occurred last year among senators and representatives. Dwight Rogers of Florida died last December before the 84th Congress convened. his son Paul succeeded him.

Washington Senate House Dwight Rogers Florida Paul

Father plunges eight stories in Newark tragedy

Lawrence Yudin a 45 year old machine worker and father of four leaped from a ledge into a firemen s net after police pleas failed. He clung for 20 minutes and left a note blaming sorrow for his family and declaring love to his wife and children. His wife Jennie was recovering from surgery.

Lawrence Yudin Newark N. J Yudin Sophie Jennie St. Michael’s Hospital

Food Waste Hits One Fourth of Fruits and Vegetables

An analysis reports about a quarter of fruits and vegetables spoil before reaching consumers, highlighting losses in the supply chain and potential impacts on availability and prices.

Judge Upholds Fraternity Ban at Shades Valley High

Circuit Judge Emmett Hildreth upholds Jefferson County Board of Education restrictions on fraternity and sorority activities at Shades Valley High School in Birmingham. The ruling says students interfered with good order and discipline, and the board acted reasonably. The suit, filed by Sara Ann Morris and Drummond Spence through their fathers, will not be appealed.

Birmingham Emmett Hildreth Jefferson (Birmingham County Board of Education Shades Valley High School Eufaula Shades Valley Hildreth Board of Education

Britain to Study Heavens with High Altitude Rockets

London reports Britain will use high altitude rockets to probe the upper atmosphere with instruments up to 120 miles high. The Ministry of Supply leads the program, aiming for 100 pound payloads within two years, and notes France has a similar effort.

London Britain Earth France United States Ministry of Supply

Radio and TV Schedule Listings Across The Day

A dense, fragmented listing shows hourly radio and TV program names and times with genres from news and music to drama and game shows. Entries mention stations and programs like Gospel Jubilee Gospel Quartet Time Country Jamboree and News summaries with sporadic titles and times.

Waltses Cieb Eddie Howard

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