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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1959

Page

5

World Around Jazzman Sidney Bechet Dies

Paris tribute notes Sidney Bechet dying at 68 after a career shaping New Orleans jazz. Louis Armstrong calls him a saint as Bechet, famed for soprano sax, died on his birthday. Bechet rose from New Orleans to Paris postwar fame and married Elizabeth Ziegler in 1931 before separating. Armstrong mourns in Switzerland as Bechet joins the greats.

Paris Sidney Bechet New Orleans Louis Satchmo Armstrong Marchin Bechet Origaly Elizabeth Ziegier Armstrong Switzerland Tem Satchmo Gratchin

Connic Plans to Seek New Trial Today

Indianapolis based report says Mrs. Nicholas plans to file a new trial motion in the killing of her businessman lover of 15 years. A 39 page brief claims numerous trial errors in her conviction for voluntary manslaughter of Forrest Teel, a wealthy drug executive. She faces 221 years and would have 90 days to appeal if Judge Fox overrules the motion.

Indianapolis Corin Nicholas Forrest Teel Thomas J. Fox J! Coner Nicholas Indiana Supreme Court

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