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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1962
Page
11
Hollywood reports Marilyn Monroe is ill and absent from filming with producers considering replacements possibly Kim No Wak. Studio sources estimate absenteeism loss at about $2 million while producers weigh whether she can recover in time for ongoing production. Marilyn’s spokesman cites a rewrite demand as a factor. Monroe has appeared at nightclubs and a charity event amid the illness chatter.
A Little Rock merchant heads a bid to aid penniless Negroes sent north in “Reverse Freedom Rides.” James Karam says he will assist two Negro mothers and arrange jobs and housing for 20 children, with funds for a start. His group will travel to Hyannis Mass. to help.
Princess Grace of Monaco says she will not act in Alfred Hitchcock’s Marnie and hints she may never return to movies. She cites family commitments and the time required for a film, noting she would not go without Prince Rainier and their children.
Hollywood AP report notes Spartacus cost Universal about 11 million dollars after many retakes. Kirk Douglas predicts the film could reach 20 million in receipts by year’s end and stay profitable, though he has not yet received any profits.
A statewide alert was issued after two trustys and a teenage girl escaped the Etowah County jail in the jailer's car Tuesday night. John E. Jones twenty three Gallant Jerry Sherrell twenty two Altoona and Violet Pearson seventeen Attalla were identified as the fugitives. The trio overpowered jailer John R Leath took his keys and sixty dollars freeing the girl who had been held at the State Training School in Birmingham and was later moved to Guntersville for processing.
A two story beeper communications setup has been devised for water skiers. It connects to the tow bar handle and the boats instrument panel to send simple Morse messages for starts stops and turns.
The top skin layer consists of dead cells that provide a vital shield. Because these cells are not easily infected, they act as a barrier against bacteria viruses and other health threats.
A brief on Mother Goose as a possibly real figure, notes on Tales of Past Times and its Perraults, and how rhymes mocked royalty. Includes a quiz prompt with a $10 prize won by Carlos Martin of Medina Ohio and instructions to mail answers on a postcard.
MOBILE AP State Highway Director Sam Engelhardt will visit Dauphin Island to evaluate slip sites for ferry service to Ft. Morgan. He said three or four ferries are needed with service planned by November 1 on regular schedules between the island and the mouth of Mobile Bay.
Foot care ad promises quick relief for aching feet by bathing twice daily with T4-L Solution. Claims it cures athlete's foot and related skin issues, offering satisfaction in one hour at drug stores nationwide.
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