Songwriter Norworth Dies At 80 After Broadway Career
William S Norworth famed for vaudeville tongue twisting hits such as Sister Susie's Sewing Shirts For Soldiers and Which Switch Is the Switch Miss Ipswich died at age 80. He later opened the Norworth Theater in New York and starred in The Fabulous Invalid on Broadway. He helped start the Laguna Little League and amassed a 25000 item miniatures collection.
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Eight day fertile period mapped by artificial insemination
Dr. Edmond J. Farris of the Farris Institute reports new tests using artificial insemination define a fertile window of eight days. The period runs from the fourth day before the mid point of the cycle to the third day after it, based on 259 conceptions in 201 women.
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Ex-MBS Officials Deny Propaganda Funding Charges
Three former Mutual Broadcasting System executives denied federal accusations they accepted 750000 dollars to broadcast Dominican Republic propaganda as news. An indictment charged failing to register as Dominican Republic agents and conspiring to shield Mutual from registration.
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Army Ends Rotation of Troop Divisions in Europe
The Army has dropped its rotation program that moved divisions between the United States and Europe. Previously started in January 1955 with the 1st Infantry Division exchanging places with the 10th at Fort Riley. From now on four-man teams will be trained and sent to Europe to fill company replacements.
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Burns Daughter Weds Writer Rod Amateau in Tijuana
George Burns and Gracie Allen's daughter Sandra Burns Wilhoit married writer producer Rod Amateau in Tijuana Mexico on Tuesday. Burns praised his son in law and said they would have eloped if they had known of the engagement. prior marriages are noted for Amateau to Coleen Gray and Joan Andre.
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Joan Andre
Oklahoma Liquor Opens Across State in 1907 Return
Oklahoma City reports nearly 500 liquor stores opened as Oklahomans purchased their first legal bottles since statehood. Patrons lined up across towns, some observing reverently, others cautious, many relying on bootleggers or crossing borders to evade law. Notable remarks included a 84 year old first in line in Broken Arrow and a first purchase in Durant amid prayers from temperance groups.
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Boone Discovers Rock Is Real
Hollywood reports the rock on the movie set is real and not a fake prop. Boone tests the scene and confirms the stone’s authenticity, surprising crew members on location.
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Eisenhower Hosts Jubilant Reunion with British WWII Allies
President Eisenhower hosted a cordial reunion at Winfield House with 25 British guests including Montgomery Alanbrooke Alexander and Churchill wife Macmillan. The stag dinner marked the 20th anniversary of Poland’s invasion, and Ike joked through a relaxed, high spirited evening as photographers captured group portraits.
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Hardrock Is Off To Brisk Start On 61 Mile Run
Paul Simpson known as Hardrock, the Burlington,M C mailman, started his 61 mile journey from Martinsville, Virginia toward his hometown. He planned a 55 mile run for his 55th birthday but exceeded that by six miles, aiming to finish in about 10 hours. He was accompanied for the first 10 miles then the last 20, with a station wagon and two gallons of orange juice plus milk aboard. The route goes via Ridgeway, Leaksville, and Reidsville before Burlington, as a newsman following the run clocked 21 minutes 30 seconds for the first two miles.
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Hardrock) Simpson
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Unwanted Advice at Christi Stirs Mild Bet
A brief Christie scene reports a caller winning a small 50 cent wager after a light exchange about pronunciation. The exchange ends with a quip about a common miscue in spelling and speech.
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Coal and Oil Prices At Sandrock Trade Center
Advertises coal for every purpose and oil products from aes Coal Oil Co located at 407 Be. Commerce St. Targeted for summer buyers to stock tanks and bins with affordable fuels.
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