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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1955

Page

15

Husky voiced Italian causes fluttering in Hollywood interest

Rossano Brazzi, the husky voiced Italian star, draws intense female attention in Rome after signing a three year contract with Universal International. He is tipped for the lead in South Pacific and has multiple offers after breakout roles in Summertime. Brazzi, 38, is praised for warmth and appeal beyond classical leading man looks.

Stan Swinton Bob Thomas Rome Gina Lollobrigida Sophia Loren Hollywood Rossano Brazzi Charles Boyer Casbah Sistina Universal-International Katharine Hepburn Brazzi South Pacific Ezio Pinza Broadway Rossano Mrs. Brazzi Edmund Purdom Linda Christian June Allyson Italy

API To Award 442 Degrees At Auburn Graduation

President Ralph B Craughon will award 442 degrees at API summer quarter exercises next Saturday bringing total degrees to 26313 since 1872. First PhD in mathematics to Robert Henry Ackerson Auburn. EdD degrees to Lloyd Edward Bougham Atlanta and Andrew Guy Duncan Montgomery. ROTC commissions at Langdon Hall Banquet Room and Brown Hall with a reception to follow.

Auburn Ralph B. Craughon API Robert Henry Ackerson Lloyd Edward Bougham Atlanta Andrew Guy Duncan Montagmery Rex Allwin Turner Montgomery Clemens John Ackerman Chicago Herman Davis Alexander Howard Francis Tucker Logan Abdul Rahman Khan Zobairi Dacca East Pakistan Army Navy Air Force Langdon Hall Auburn Union Brown Hall Craughon Russell I. Thackrey Association of Land-Grant Colleges and Univer

Radio and TV Listings Navigation 1940s Style Schedule

Daily schedules show a dense mix of radio and television programs with varied topics. Notable items include The Day, Anniversary Party, Hour of Stars, Eddie Howard, Gl enn Miller, Ted Mack Matinee, and Tonight With Steve. Times range from early morning to late evening across multiple networks and local stations.

Manhattan Alabama Farm News Eddie Howard Star Studio Das Allywood Steve Alienia

Rookie cop shot during gunfight at theater in Chicago

A 34 year old detective was killed in a subway gun battle while a rookie officer was seriously wounded in a movie theater shooting. The suspect Richard Carpenter fled, wounded, as police widened a manhunt with hundreds of officers. A separate report notes a professor appointment at Athens College.

Chicago Richard Carpenter William J. Murphy Northwest Side Carpenter Philip Breitzke Breitzke Kerr St. Mary’s Hospital Robert E. Ryan Uniform Force Marion Depart R. W. Griffin Athens College Athens Richard W. Griffin Athens College Dr. Griffin Mus

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