Bud and Lou Abbott and Costello lives explored in detail
The Bob Thomas biography reveals Abbott and Costello beyond their stage persona. It covers their rise from burlesque to radio and cinema, and delves into private strife including Costello facing rheumatic fever and the loss of a baby, while Abbott combats epilepsy and tax troubles.
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Bud & Lou
Bob Thomas
Lippincott
Abbott and Costello
Bud Abbott
Lou Costello
Abbott
Costello
Hollywood
It Will Cost More to Get Married and Document Fees Rise
Inflation drives a state wide fee schedule hike in Texas. Marriage licenses rise to 7.50 dollars after Aug 29 while birth or death certificates cost 2 dollars. Deed filings double with 3 dollars for the first page and 2 dollars per extra page plus indexing charges. Notary appointments rise to 4 dollars. Wills in safekeeping and brand registrations each set at 5 dollars.
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Gilmer
Upshur
J. B. Hill
Texas
JCPenney Publishes Free Home Safety Brochures
National effort to reduce fire and burglary losses highlighted by JCPenney. Free brochures on fire safety and home security outline burglar methods, protection options, and safety habits with checklists, available in hardware departments or by mail from New York headquarters.
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Jcpenney
Avenue of the Americas
New York
N.Y
UT landmarks and women’s rights framed in Gladewater notes
The Gladewater Mirror recounts a UT Austin trip by a woman writer, speeches on grantwriting for women, and a Texas Garden Party. It notes the Texas Women’s meeting endorsing the ERA, delegates and resolutions, plus a nostalgic history of UT buildings and figures like Andrews, Battle Hall, Calhoun Hall, Benedict Hall, Carothers Dormitory, Hogg Building, and Will C Hogg. The piece also mentions governors, a New York AP dispatch on Jane Blalock and tour tension.
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Austin
Hazel Futrell
Frank
Jester Hall
el Paso
San Antonio
Victoria
Texas Women's Meeting
Martha Boethel
Adrian Fowler
Hoge Foundation
Vienna
Texas
Governor
Emilio Garza
Los Mariachis Parientes
Coliseum
Texas Women's
Houston
Red River Street
Andrews
Jessie Andrews
University of Texas
Alumni Association
New York Times
Texas Woman's Press Association
Battle Hall
William James Battle
College of Arts
Battle
UT Calhoun Hall
John William Calhoun
University
Calhoun
Gregory Gym
Woodrow Wilson
Gregory
U.S
Wilson
Dept. of Justice
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Benedict Hall
Harry Yandell Benedict
Carothers
Womans
Nell Carothers
George Washington Brackenridge
Brackenridge
Hogg
Will C Hogg
James L Attorney
Texas Co
Uater
Texaco
Farmer's Petroleum Oas
Board of Regents
James E. Ferguson
New York
Jane Blalock
Tve
Jane
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Ibook Reviews
Funnymen
Ron Berthel
Associated Press
Ayaan
Malcolm Stone
Quitman St
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Jarman
Suits & Sport CoOatsyo. Ve Rice
Paris
Ces Man
W. Upshur
Gladewater
BankAmericard
American Express
Gladewater Mirror
Loise Graves
Thomas Watt Gregory
Ferguson
Will C. Hogg
Hogg Foundation
Mexico
Nuauiznes
Jell-O
General Foods Corporation
Gladewats
Federal Savings and Oan Association
Aaron
Ana
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