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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1961
Page
20
Tallahassee Florida state lawmakers introduced a bill in the senate to legalize alligator wrestling, signaling a debate over the controversial sport and animal welfare considerations.
Los Angeles star Mickey Rooney testified he earned 12 dollars a week average over 32 years and owns only 8700 in securities while facing a 175000 income tax lien and a 5540 debt. He said he and his wife cannot own property for fear of attachment and that Republic Corp holds a 5540 note against him. Rooney claims potential 250000 from a three film deal and 40 percent profits. He said he had 90 cents in his pocket.
French playwright Jean songe inspired work becomes a musical parody at Off-Broadway Theater, featuring a cast including Phil Patterson Dave Stewart Al Sanky Toni Shay and Rita Karr. Ronan Hogue directs with Wynne Wilson choreography and Alice Scanlon at the piano. Music by Dankowski Hogue Scanlon Morrison Puckett Lorrenz.
Hollywood veteran Robert Wagner, now a freelance actor after 12 years with Fox, stars in Columbia Studios comedy Sail a Crooked Ship a farce about larceny. His character endures beer splashes and a sinking lifeboat while the actor complains about long term contracts and prefers open deals with producers.
The Independent lists starting times for current features at Long Beach venues. Palace presents The Mysteries and Sask Any Girl with showings at various hours, Rivoli and others show Absent Minded Professors and Hall Is a Cilvs among titles. A note invites readers to place For Rent ads by dialing HE 2 5959.
SANTA MONICA Miss Owens, British-born actress Patricia Owens, obtained a divorce decree and custody of their three month old son from Jerry Nathanson. The couple, married last July 10 in Las Vegas, reportedly separated a month later after disputes over visitation and alleged cruelty.
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