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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1959

Page

8

J. B'. and 'Redhead' Capture Stage Tonys

New York reports the 13th Tony Awards at the Waldorf Astoria honoring stage and screen figures. Gwen Verdon and Richard Kiley starred in Redhead with an award to Jason Robards Jr. for The Disenchanted. The cast of La Plume De Ma Tante and Gertrude Berg received special recognitions.

New York Chaclie Ruggles Hollywood Julie Newmar Tonys Archibald American Theater Wing Tony Waldorf-Astoria Gwen Theiverdon Richard Kiley Tances Jason Robards Jr France la Plume de Gertrudejing Berg Royale Theater

Pasadena Chorus and Fullerton Quartet Win Regional Debut

More than 1,200 spectators saw Poly High School auditorium host the event with 370 girls and women. Nightingales of Fullerton claimed Region 11 quartet title and advance to the national contest in Tucson, Arizona, in October. Post-competition "Lu-Wow" entertained 701 attendees at Morgan Hall. Pasadena Chapter Chorus also won the Sweet Adelines regional title among 15 Southwest Region 11 choruses.

Poly Long Beach Fullerton Tuscon F Ariz Morgan Hall Pasadena

Local Drive In Theaters Promote 1955 Film Lineup

A 1955 era ad lists United Artists drive ins in Long Beach and several others showing Gigi Auntie Mame I Want to Live The Defiant Ones Separate Tables Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Some Came Running and more. Stars include Leslie Caron Maurice Chevalier Rosalind Russell Forrest Tucker Susan Hayward Sydney Potter David Niven Deborah Kerr Rita Hayworth Elizabeth Taylor Shirley MacLaine.

Sinatra Dean Martin Elizabeth Taylor United Artists Long Beach Drive-In Gigi Leslie Caron Maurice Chevalier Louis Jordan State, Towne, Lakewood Hi-Way Rosalind Russell Forrest Tucker West Coast Susan Hayward Tony Curtis Sidney Potter Atlantic Lakewood David Niven Deborah Kerr Rita Hayworth Belmont Los Altos Shirley MacLaine

Alaska Chief Returns to Capital Amid Illness

Gov. William A. Egan, 44, who was sidelined by illness after being sworn in, received doctor clearance to return to Juneau. He had gall bladder surgery in Juneau and was flown to Seattle for abdominal surgery on January 19, as the legislature began its final week of deliberation.

Seattle Alaska William A. Fen Juneau Egan Gail Stones

New York Auto Show Posts 40 Million in Sales

At the third annual International Automobile Show in New York, seventy manufacturers from nine countries reported 40 million dollars in sales. The nine day exhibition closed with over 200,000 visitors as British firms led the parade, edging out US exhibitors Studebaker-Packard Chrysler and American Motors.

New York Afi France i Studebaker-Packard Chrysler American Motors

Ghana US pact to distribute farm aid in Ghana

ACCRA Ghana and the United States signed an agreement to distribute American farm commodities across Ghana. International voluntary agencies will manage the distribution in this West African country.

Ghana Accra Ghanai J United States

Greatest Woman Pianist Delights At Civic Music Recital

The world's premier woman pianist Dame Myra Hess gave a recital at the Philharmonic Auditorium under the Los Angeles Civic Music Association. Her Bach and Mozart touch marked intimacy between composer and interpreter, with Shubert and Beethoven pieces praised as exquisite, precise, and eloquent performances. The evening showcased a powerful, orchestral feeling without brass, leaving acclaim for her artistry.

Philharmonic Auditorium Los Angeles Myra Shubert

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