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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1961

Page

6

Nancy Kwan Debuts in The World of Suzie Wong

Nancy Kwan makes her film debut in Ray Stark is The World of Suzie Wong at the Princess Theatre opening today. She plays the title role opposite William Holden in the Paramount Technicolor romance with Michael Wilding and Sylvia Syms in supporting roles.

Nancy Kwan Ray Stark Suzie Wong East West Miss Kwan William Holden Princess Theatre Stark Royal Ballet of London Hong Richard Quine

Impressions Of Hong Kong By JOMN PATRICK

The piece portrays Hong Kong as a vivid, contradictory metropolis where East meets West. It paints a bustling port, floating restaurants, star-named ferries, and a nightlife that blends luxury with vice, while noting sharp cultural and sensory contrasts for visitors.

Queen's Road Thieves Alley Ice House Street Kowloon Hong Kong Deep Blue Bay

Herter In Rome For Talks On NATO

Former U S secretary of state Christian Herter arrives in Rome to meet Italian leaders about NATO. He serves as cochair of the U S Citizens Commission on NATO, an Kennedy era creation. The piece blends unrelated historical notes and travel quips.

Herter Rome NATO U.S Christian Herter Citizens Commission Kennedy

Atlantis Sinks Back Into Sea In Color Spectacle

A Bow Line Drive In feature titled Atlantis, the Lost Continent presents Anthony Hall and Joyce Taylor as new romantic leads with John Dall and Edgar Stehli among the cast. The plot follows Antillia from Atlantis as Demetrios fights to free his people and stop Zaren’s death ray powered by a crystal, ending with Atlantis’ dramatic destruction.

Anthony Hall Joyce Taylor Bowling Drive-In Bowline Drive-In John Bill Smith Edward Platt Frank de Kova Atlantis Plato Greece Antillia Kronos Demetrios Zaren John Dall Edgar Stehli Daniel Mainwaring Sir Gerald Hargreaves

Boys' Club Mother's Day Appeal and Bingo Push

Frank Shepherd notes Mother's Day to honor mothers and urges support for a $55,000 gym building fund. He invites donations and offers to explain the program. The piece reminds that bingo seasons end soon and announces spring cleaning May 25–30 and a summer schedule starting May List.

Frank Shepherd Boys’ Club

Junior Rifle Club Sees Good Turnout and New Members

Last Saturday morning's Junior Rifle Club meeting attracted veterans and new members. The group stresses starting early to receive first guidance while the club runs until school ends, from 9 to noon.

photography class invites boys to join Monday evenings

Larry Don Hill leads a photography class on Monday evenings at 6 30 inviting any interested boys to sign up for the hobby and learn basic skills.

Larry Don Hill

Summer program plan details for activities and hours

The plan outlines a summer program with swimming dance golf softball volleyball and other outdoor activities. The club will operate nine hours daily five days a week from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Arts and crafts will be offered through-

Old-Age Pension Sought By Nazi Leader

Franz von Papen 81 former German chancellor and vice chancellor under Hitler seeks an old age pension as a retired World War I major. He took the claim to Freiburg after denials by state finance ministry and a lower court. He was tried at Nuremberg, acquitted, and now lives on a farm near Baden Baden.

Baden Baden Germany Franz von Papen Hitler Freiburg Baden - Wuerttemberg Nuernberg Here

Cream Brown Sugar Butter Toast Under Broiler

After school snack ideas mix cream brown sugar with butter or margarine grated orange rind and a pinch of nutmeg. Spread on toast and broil until bubbling.

California Blaze Destroys Homes Near Hollywood Hills

Fire ripped through Griffith Park area burning 1200 acres and 24 homes, including Aldous Huxley’s. Fire blocked by winds then dies, 500 evacuated, 146 Girl Scouts moved from Camp Hollywood, many animals perished, cause under investigation.

Hollywood Calif Movie Capital Sunset Hollywood Boulevards Aldous Huxley Spring Byington Griffith Observatory Griffith Park Hollywood Hills Camp Hollywood

Water Sale To Huntsville Approved In Alabama PSC

The Public Service Commission authorized Nolan Hills Water System Inc to sell 275000 dollars of bonds to finance a new well, enabling delivery of 500 million gallons of water per year to Huntsville. A May 30 hearing was set on Cherokee Telephone Co's plan to incorporate and borrow 200000 dollars for expansion.

Montgomery Public Service Commission Nolan Hills Water System Inc Huntsville PSC Cherokee Telephone Co

Five Hundred Thousand Pray Before Fatima Statue

More than 506000 people from many lands prayed at Fatima Portugal for world peace Soviet conversion and the next Ecumenical Council. Luigi Cardinal Traglia presided with papal blessing marking the 44th anniversary of the 1927 vision by three Portuguese shepherds.

Cova DE Iria Portugal Soviet Union Luigi Cardinal Traglia Rome Our Lady of Fatima

Investigators Probe Area of Friday Night Fire Reports

Officials focus on the zone where flames were first seen Friday night as part of the ongoing inquiry into the incident. Fire crews surveyed the scene and collected evidence while authorities reviewed witness statements.

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Susie Princess Jomn Patrick Elizabeth Taylor Eddie Fisher Metro- Goldwyn - Mayer John O'Hara Roxy Theatre Pandra S. Berman Laurence Harvey Dine Merrill Hatfield Raymond Burr Martha Hyer Joan Bennett Roxy Elizabeth Zabeth Taylor Gloria George Pal Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Continental Congress York Snow White Sampan United Fund Agency Nazi Blaze California Suzie Wong Sylvia Syns Michael Wilding Joni Paik Fide Leme Athens Rob Wta H’ville John Wayne Stewart Granger Ernie Kovacs Fabian Blah the Sundowners Deborah Kerr Robert Mitchum Peter Ustino
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