Inaugural Ball Fever Sweeps Show Biz as Stars Flock
A high level of star pressure floods the inaugural ball with performances and cancellations. Alan King skipped a Miami event to attend D C ceremonies, while Frankie Valli and Jack Kennedy timing drew note. The piece roams through gossip on Basie, Davis Jr., Brula, Luongo, Gleason, Lynde, Fahey, Kelly, and other Hollywood figures amid party chatter.
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Lee Mortimer
Star
Alan King
Harry Mufson
Miami Beach
Eden Roe
D. C
Frankie Boy
New York
Jack Kennedy
Count Basie
Birdland
Sammy Davis Jr
F. L
Hollywood Scandals and City Power Plays Linger in Rumor Mill
A chatty column riffs on loyalty oaths, Murrow rumored mayor bid, Hollywood enclaves seeking county split from Dade, a Wall Street proxy clash, on location gossip in Stockton, romances and personal clashes among stars, and a satirical jab at a state FBI plan under Lefkowicz.
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Egbert R. Murrow
Hollywood
Fla
Miami Beach
Dade County
Big Wall St
Fifth Ave
Baltimore
Diane McBain
Chad Everett
Claudelle Inglish
Stockton
Harvey
el Borracho) Rosen
Terri Stevens
Rome
Rod Fulton
Haya Harareet
Atlantis
Beneth
Desert
Louise
E. 58Th
Joanna Barnes
George Stevens Jr
Katy Jurado
Ernie Borgnine
Efrem Zimbalist Jrs
Hope Lange
Don Murray
Rock Hudson
Marilyn Maxwell
Faith Domergue
Jacques Gallo
New York State
FBI
Lefkowicz
Be Sure You're Right Kind Of Day Dreamer
HAL BOYLE argues day dreaming offers escape from a vast world and urges the right kind of day dreamer. He contrasts constructive visions with fears, noting dreams can empower plans without forcing real-world action.
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Paris
Wall Street
It's Only Right to Warn One That Not Every Blonde Was Born One
A quip notes that hair color does not determine character, using a playful warning about appearances and identity. The line satirizes stereotypes, suggesting caution in judging by looks.
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W. Winchell
Lefkowitz
Nick Darvas
Ginger Rogers
Ziva Rodann
Bill Marshall
Yvonne Brulatour
Fabulous Jules
Harwyn
Paul Luongo
Hope Hampton
Jackie Gleason
Linda
Bob Barry
Myrna Fahey
Brian Kelly
June Blair
Tina Louise
Joel Leef
Jim Downey
Gatsby’s
Paul Lynde
BB Birdie
Kay Ballard
Hampton Francher
Joan Blackman
Maine
United States
Hal Boyle
Dallas
SEA Mist
Televisions
Dallas Furniture Store
E. Washington ST
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