Contino Muscles Through Beat Generation Film Play
Dick Contino trades accordion for guitar in a movie sequence singing I'm Off to the Moon Where I'll Make My Pad. He credits marriage with Leigh Snowden for stabilizing him and notes another film Daddy-O on the horizon while juggling public image and family life. Theodore Bikel, versatile Oscar nominee, speaks six languages and has played diverse roles from Polish farmer to Greek quisling, yet remains largely unrecognized by fans.
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Defiant Ones star joins southern sheriff role for Oscars
MAJOR HOOPLE discusses playing a southern sheriff after initial reluctance. Miyoshi Umeki jokes about her father dozing during TV time. Ethel Merman headlines Gypsy with playful replies. Lynn Bari to film Seven Is for Sinners in Las Vegas. Louis Prima and Keely Smith release new recording. Tony Randall notes doubled film salary after The Mating Game.
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Dear Ann Landers Advice Column Highlights
Dear Ann Landers discusses relationship quirks and wedding timing with readers Aquarius and Wallflower, advising direct communication on bedroom layout, sibling escort norms, and marriage decision under debt. Brick faces urgency to marry despite finances, with guidance to prioritize love and time over money.
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Ask Your Astronomer How Do They Measure Cosmic Distances
A reader letter praises astronomy articles and asks how astronomers determine distances and sizes of planets and stars. The writer notes careful cross checking by thousands of scientists, facts on Mars and Castor and Pollux, Pluto’s uncertain data, and that many stellar distances rely on estimates and multiple methods beyond the telescope.
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Stamps and Stamp Collecting Leaflet Offer
Two months later another measurement of the star yields a new angle. Editor's Note invites readers to obtain a free illustrated leaflet on stamps by sending a self addressed stamped envelope to Uncle Ray at The La Crosse Tribune.
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Tips for Teens by Elinor Williams
A reader asks how to handle breaking and restarting a steady relationship. Williams says teens are not ready for exclusive dating and should meet many people to build social experience for future marriage decisions. A second letter asks how to handle a boy who likes her. the advice is to refuse dates, be brief, and say you are busy.
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Genevieve Poised for Broadway Musical Lead
New York reports Genevieve Auger, the French singer who drew attention on Jack Paar, may star in a Broadway musical crafted for her talents. Producer-director George Abbott plans a show written with John Allen, after her national tour in the Can-Can road production. Buy Savings Bonds.
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How Pat Got Name
AP reports Pat Suzuki the Broadway star of Flower Drum Song explains her nickname came from a California candy run as a child. The storekeeper could not pronounce Chiyoko, so he called her Pat, and the name stuck with family and fans alike.
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Ann Landers Help Column Request Envelope Instructions
Readers are invited to mail their problems to Ann Landers via this newspaper. Include a stamped self addressed envelope for response.
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