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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1959

Page

3

Barbara Burns Offered TV Role After Narcotics Term

Barbara Burns, daughter of comedian Bob Burns, asked for an acting chance at Terminals Island Detention Center. NBC TV producer Jack Chertok offered her a walk-on role in The Lawless Years after she completes her 90 day sentence, with potential for bigger parts based on performance.

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Star Gary Cooper Converts to Catholic Faith

Hollywood reports Gary Cooper confirmed he converted to Catholicism two weeks ago, saying he is "happily" Catholic and that his wife Rocky and daughter are Catholics. He studied at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Beverly Hills with Rev. Harold Ford and holds two Academy Awards for Sergeant York and High Noon.

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Actress Alleges TV Emcee Kidnapped Their Son

Claire Kelly said ex husband George De Witt took their 4-year-old son from her Thursday night. Sheriff’s juvenile officers and the district attorney discussed a possible child stealing complaint as Kelly and her attorney coordinated with authorities. De Witt hosts Name That Tune.

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West Coast Drive-Ins Show Wartime Style Lineup

Top Local Motion Pictures lists Wartock at Los Altos Drive-In with Richard Widmark Henry Fonda Anthony Quinn and Dorothy Malone. Ax For Murder stars Rick Jason. State Towne Circle Drive-In offers Auntie Mame with Rosalind Russell and Alias Jesse James with Bob Hope Rhonda Fleming. United Artists presents Gigi named best picture by the Academy starring Leslie Caron Maurice Chevalier Louis Jourdan.

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Godfrey Ready for New York Hospital Chest Surgery

Arthur Godfrey is slated to enter Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in New York Sunday for chest tumor surgery. The 55 year old radio TV personality is at his Leesburg farm awaiting word, with a half hour final show taped this week and plans to return to television Tuesday if possible.

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Jap Filipino Pact Aims Military Officer Exchange

Tokyo reports Japan and the Philippines, longtime World War II enemies, have agreed in principle to exchange military officers for training purposes. The move signals a potential step toward military cooperation despite past hostilities.

Tokyo Japan Philippines

Can't Run Life Actress Mitzi Dore Seeks Divorce

In Inglewood Mitzi Dore the 32 year old stripper known as the I Don t Care Girl said she attempted suicide after a broken engagement with Fred Raulin Washington real estate chair. She was hospitalized after overdosing on tranquilizers aboard a plane. She called the breakup childish and said she would start over. In Los Angeles Vivian Vance Ethel Mertz said she offered to quit acting to save her marriage but her husband urged her to continue filming. A court granted Philip Ober divorce for cruelty citing jealousy and settlement terms of 160000 in community assets.

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Sukarno Visits Turkey for Four Day State Visit

Ankara dispatch reports Indonesia's President Sukarno arriving Friday for a four day state visit. A columnist questions the wisdom of leaders who harm future gains by short sighted actions as the trip unfolds amid diplomatic signaling and press coverage.

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