Movietown Stars Weigh Career Twists and New Roles
Jane Nigh leaves Delano to raise two children amid cotton fields while considering a TV comeback. Charlton Heston explains The Private War of Major Benson as a serious yet funny turn. Colleen Gray shifts to tough gold-digger roles and new family life. Jean Simmons eyes fresh, meaty parts after struggle with colorless roles. Ernest Borgnine reflects on near retreat from acting before Marty’s success reshaped his career.
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Jane
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Movie Alley
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Benson
Heston
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Billy Graham
Col
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Lockheed Aircraft
Jean Simmons
Sara
Salvation Army
Sam Goldwyn
Prisay
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Bess
Ernest Borgnine
Hecht-Lancaster
Marty
Fatso
Borgnine
Hear Report On Prisoners Hear Report On Prisoners
A contested dispatch from Tatao agency claims about 450 UN prisoners of war from Korea, including U S and Canadian officers, are being forced into the Chinese Communist army. The Defense Ministry dismissed the report as unconfirmed and the story is treated with caution.
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Formosa
Today
U.N
Korea
U.S
Tatao
Interior Ministry
Red
Defense Ministry
Shanghai
Manchuria
Hangchow
Fukien Province
Iew State Boxing Code To Be Studied
Harrisburg report on a state Athletic Commission meeting with the attorney general to discuss a proposed boxing code for the Legislature. Chair James H. Crowley notes possible suspensions before hearings and other stricter rules under consideration to govern fighters and conduct.
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Iew
Harrisburg
State Athletic Commission
Attorney General
Thomas K. Hodges
James H. Crowley
Athletic Commission
Crowley
Ouster of Dr Henry Steinmetz Upheld by Court
San Francisco reports the California Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of Dr Henry C Steinmetz from San Diego State College faculty for refusing to disclose Communist party membership. In a 6 1 decision the court sustained the 1953 Lueckel Act requiring loyalty from public employees. The professor had taught psychology since 1930 and was discharged in February 1954.
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San Francisco
Calfornia
State Supreme Court
Henry C. Steinmetz
San Diego State College
Communist Party
Steinmetz
Phil S. Gibson
Governor urges stricter boxing standards and licensing
Gov. Leader announced plans to seek a new boxing code via legislation when the General Assembly returns. The Athletic Commission will release a report on the Harold Johnson Julio Medero s fight in Philadelphia, covering nine days of hearings and alleging Johnson was drugged and unable to answer the bell for the third round. The May bout led to a 30 day suspension of professional boxing in Pennsylvania.
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General Assembly
Athletic Commission
Philadelphia
Johnson
Mederos
Pennsylvania
Duncan sisters to guest at Theatre Mart anniversary
Rosetta and Vivian Duncan will be special guests for the Theatre Mart's 22nd anniversary celebration of the production of The Drunkard. The sisters, once known as Topsy and Eva, join veteran LA theatergoers in marking the birthday of the long running show which now alternates with a musical version titled The Wayward Way.
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Los Angeles
Duncan Sisters
Rosetta
Vivian
Theatre Mart
Topsy
Eva
the Drunkard
Eight-year-old boy in Kobe commits suicide on tracks
An eight-year-old pupil in Kobe, Japan, killed himself by stepping in front of a freight train after classmates and a teacher reportedly scolded him for jokes. The incident followed a common disruption pattern cited by the boy’s peer. Separately, a U.S. education note compares private and public college enrollment, with private institutions outnumbered but public campuses hosting more students.
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Kobe
Japan
Asah
Itch Me Not Germ Killer Ad at Indiane Pharmacy
An old ad promises relief in 15 minutes for itching skin with ITCH ME NOT. It claims 40 cents back if not pleased and highlights rapid in contact germ kill. The product is sold at Indiane Pharmacy.
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Indiane Pharmacy
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