Cobbler Wins $32,000 on TV Program
Michael della Rocca, a 54 year old Nassau County area cobbler and amateur opera hobbyist, reached the $32,000 level on The $64,000 Question on CBS. He credited Gino Prato for inspiring his bid and hinted at teaming up for a possible $64,000 run next Tuesday. Della Rocca, of Baldwin New York, is a father of five and has appeared in multiple operas. Prato, a Bronx shoe maker who won $32,000 on the show last year, may be involved in future plans.
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New York
Michael Della Rocca
Long Island
Gino Prato
Prato
Della Rocca
Baldwin
N.Y
Gino
Hal March
Wagner
Elsa
Boris Godunov
Moussorgsky
Boris
Balfe
Ing
Schwanda
Weinberger
Babinsky
Thais
Massenet
Athanael
Porgy and
Bess
George Gershwin
Porgy
Schooner Captain Is Charged in Maryland Tragedy
Federal grand jury accuses John H. Meckling of misconduct negligence and inattention to duty as captain of the Levin J. Marvel after the schooner sank near North Beach Maryland last August killing 14 passengers. One count alleges reckless operation endangering lives and property. the other covers misconduct and negligence.
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Baltimore
John H. Meckling
Annapolis
Levin J. Marvel
Chesapeake Bay
Meckling
U.S
Grand Jury
Con Eckling
North Beach
Washington, D
Former Police Chief Faces Life In Prison
Former police chief Frank W. Carter Jr., 43, pleaded guilty to arson and murder. He received 40 years for arson and life imprisonment for killing his mother in law in a barn fire set to draw her out, with the 1954 slaying dated Aug. 30 during a strained separation from his wife.
Polio Vaccination Aid Extended by House Action
The House passed a bill extending polio vaccination aid to states through June 30 1957. The aid authority would have expired this month and now moves to the President for approval.
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Washington
House
Unmarried Woman Doctor Plans Adoption Of Seven Children
Dr Imogene Barker a 27 year old chiropractor from Lemont Pa heads to Fort Hall Idaho to adopt seven Shoshone children aged 1 to 11. She already raised two boys since they were orphans nine years ago and will bring the seven to her five bedroom home with help from local supporters.
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Bob Holton Lemont
Idaho
Imogene Barker
Barker
Fort Hall
State College
Pennsylvania
White Plains
Dr. Barker
Democracy, Dispute at Lexington Ave Baptist Church
A church member criticizes deacons and pastor Woodrow W. Robbins for limiting speech and conducting kangaroo meetings. He urges democratic rights within the church and notes a scheduled monthly business meeting on February 8.
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Cobbler
Hitler
R. R. Rogers
Johnson St
Fay
Joseph S
Joey) Fay
Plattsburgh
N. Y
Dannemore
Operating Engineers Union
Carter
Neal’s Auto Service
Willowbrook St
S.wrenn ST
Lemont
Universal Jeep
Willys
Universal ‘Jeep
Lexington Ave. Baptist Church
High Point, N. C
Woodrow
W. Robbins
Allen Brooks
Montlieu Ave
High Point
N. C
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