Ice Capades to Play Raleigh in November at State College
Ice Capades of 1955 features the Old Smoothies Orrin Markhus and Irma Thomas in Raleigh Reynolds Coliseum at NC State College November 2 through 6. The veteran pair, aged 60 and 54, headline a show with a 27 piece orchestra, 20 acts, 10 numbers, and a $1,000,000 production.
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Raleigh
William Neal Redds
North Carolina State College
Orrin Markhus
Irma Thomas
Markhus
Thomas
John Harris
Harris
Ice Capades
George Gershwin
Para
Reynolds Coliseum
State College
Damage suit over 3-D film rights filed in Los Angeles
Adi Oboler producer of Bwana Devil sues Edward L. Alperson and Alton H. Bren for 1 178 484 damages alleging malicious prosecution after 1952 negotiations with Brenco Pictures Corp. fell through and the film was sold to United Artists. He cites loss of time and 55 589 in attorneys fees and costs.
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Los Angeles
Adi Oboler
Edward L. Alperson
Alton H. Bren
Brenco Pictures Corp
Bren
Alperson
United Artists
Brenco
Forgetful driver sinks lines in Jacksonville accident
In Jacksonville on October 2 Willie E. Chambers, 48, forgot to lower his dump truck bed. The lowered bed struck a telephone wire, bringing down two poles and knocking out service across the neighborhood.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Willie E. Chambers
Jury to Hear Evidence in Gun Battle Case
A six man jury will be empanelled in Thomasville Recorder's Court Monday at 1 p.m. to hear evidence in the shooting involving city policeman Jack D. Kirkman and bondsman taxi co. owner Calvin Hegler. Hegler, shot in the stomach, is charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill. Kirkman faces warrants of the same charge. The confrontation happened at Hegler's Taxi Stand on Trade Street after an argument over a drunkenness warrant.
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Thomasville
Recorder's Court
Bondsman Taxi Co
Calvin Hegler
Hegler
Jack D. Kirkman
Kirkman
Movie World Gossip From London And Hollywood Headlines
Ida Lupino and Howard Duff plan a three play nationwide stage tour. Yvonne de Carlo stays in Europe to star in Star of Rio with Claude Boisse. Richard Denning plays a Rubirosa type in The Number One. Tennessee Ernie returns to I Love Lucy next month. Jane Powell weds Paterney November 15. Bing Crosby secures radio and TV deal. Elliott Paul scripts a Degas-based screenplay.
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Errol Flynn
Hollywood
Sean Flynn
Errol
Movietown
Ida Lupino
Hubby Howard Duff
Yvonne de Carlo Bly
Europe
Claude Boisse
Richard Denning
CBS
Mr. North
Rubiro
Bing Crosby
Elliott Paul
Paris
Degas
Paris Surpasses Five Million Residents in Census
Paris and surrounding suburbs top five million population as final census numbers place Paris proper at 2,850, with Seine Department communities totaling 5,484,000. Marseille remains the nation’s second city at about 661,500, followed by Lyon, Toulouse, Bordeaux and Nice.
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Paris
Seine Department
Neuilly
le Bourget
Deccary
France
Marseille
Lyon
Taune
Bordeaux
Nice
Visible light rays measure one to one seventy thousandth inch
A historical note states that visible light rays have a length of one to seventy thousandth of an inch. This reflects early measurements of optical wavelengths and scale. The reference links light wavelength to inch-based units.
YDC To Meet At Carboro This Friday
Young Democrats in the Sixth District plan a Carrboro rally with Halloween themed games. A barbecue is set for Friday at 6 p.m. at Carrboro School with speeches by L. Y. Ballentine, Rep. Carlisle Durham, Rep. John Umstead, and YDC President John R. Jordan Jr. Square dancing and group singing will close the program starting at 7:15. The district includes Orange, Durham, Gulf and Alamance counties and invites college students from Duke, Greensboro College, Woman's College, High Point, Guilford, and UNC.
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Chapel Hill
Carrboro
Carrbroo School
L. Y. (Stag) Ballentine
Carl Durham
John Umstead
YDC
John R. Jordan, Jr
Orange
Durham
Gulf
Alamance
Duke
Greensboro College
Woman's College
High Point
Guilford
University of North Carolina
Macao’s Border Life and Gambling Hub Described
A vivid portrait of Macao at the border with Red China. The piece notes neutral borders, diverse workers, markets, and a bustling center where gambling thrives led by the Central Hotel with fan tan as the signature game and betting on button counts.
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Macao
Red China
Barrier Gate
Portuguese Africa
Yan Boy
United States
Asia
Central Hotel
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Olds
Oldsmobile
Highland Motors, Inc
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North Main Street
William Neal Reynolds
Abov
Liceman
Bergman
London
Lana Turner
Jane Powell
Gaynor
Jac
Carboro
Bayon Bark
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