Cuba Threats and Red Power in Latin America
Walter Winchell cites David Lawrence warning of Soviet strength in Cuba and a possible Communist takeover, urging readers to push the White House for truth. Oren Harris critique cites shoddy ratings hearings, and a psychiatrist comments on a murder case linked to a former mental patient. Senator Byrd critiques Supreme Court decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
David Lawrence
U.S
Cuba
White House
JFK & Co
Oren Harris
Harris Committee
Richard C. Lang
Ann Mary Lund
Actress Jill St. John on Comedy Over Sex in Film
Actress Jill St. John says she prefers onscreen comedy to sex, noting humor endures longer in movies. The remark drew laughter from the interview crowd as she spoke about her career choices.
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Jill St. John
George Gobel's Challenge to Be Funny Prompted by Stranger
The performer recounts a recurring moment when a stranger demands a joke. George Gobel recalls Groucho Marx answering the prompt with a single silly line, belly-button, highlighting comic quick wit.
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George Gobel
Groucho
Notable Toledo or Birmingham Echoes in Italian Novel
Italian novelist Alberto Mora reflects that a country comprises many Birminghams and Coopers. He notes that while Birminghams fade from fame the Coopers endure in memory and national identity.
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Alberto Moravia
Birminghams
Coopers
Former U.S. diplomat Berle cites African arrivals
A. A. Berle, former Secretary of State, said thousands of Africans are in motion or migration. The report, sourced from UPI, notes a large-scale movement affecting regional dynamics.
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UPI
A. A. Berle
Sec'y
State
Jerry Lewis Quips on Money and Poverty Pain
The entertainer Jerry Lewis jokes that money is a pain in the neck while poverty gnaws at the heart reflecting his humorous take on financial strain. His remarks frame economic hardship with a lighthearted twist.
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Jerry Lewis
Washington newsboy recalls McNamara and Senate inquiry
Kenneth Crawford notes Secretary McNamara said the Senate Investigation of the TXF contract would harm, while the President welcomed a review as potentially beneficial. The piece frames the administration as plagued by contradiction and confusion amid public scrutiny.
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Washington
Kenneth Crawford
McNamara
Senate
Bernstein Quip Sounds Like Household Music Metaphor
Leonard Bernstein quips that music is like corn flakes in his house always there and ends with a playful line about getting a broom. The remark underscores his humorous take on daily life and artistry.
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Leonard Bernstein
Alabama governor critiques global awareness in savage quip
The report quotes Governor Wallace joking that Africans and Asians do not know where Alabama is and suggests global audiences should be aware of their own image. The piece notes skepticism about ratings polls and references a Moscow statement claiming Khrushchev’s position is secure, likened to a major league team announcing a manager’s imminent exit.
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Alabama
Wallace
Russia
Actors Clash With Hollywood Mood In Blunt Quotes
James MacArthur complains that Walt Disney pictures feel routine and dull. Gregory Peck laments that characters have vanished and Hollywood is a dull factory town with past glamour faltering. He recalls the Oscar night as a brief moment of fun.
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James MacArthur
Walt Disney
Gregory Peck
Bogart
Flynn
Cooper
Gable
Hollywood
Greg
Cubans Celebrate 61st Independence Day
Puerto Rico broadcasts note Cuban celebration marks 61 years of independence. The report links U S history to the event and references a quote about management and aging officials attributed to Prince Philip.
Maximilian Schell Defends Swiss Identity in Interview
A compact interview quotes Maximilian Schell rejecting the label German while noting his Swiss roots and frequent ties to Germany. The piece contrasts his view with a separate, sensational Yorkville rally headline and pop culture notes from the sports and music pages.
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Maximilian Schell
Germany
Casey Stengel Quips About Early Deficit in Game
Casey Stengel notes it is hard to catch up when the team falls behind early due to pitching struggles and lack of hitting. He adds emphasis on avoiding heavy late inning slumps as well.
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Casey Stengel
Vegas Daze and Nites in Las Vegas Showbiz Gossip
Column notes Shelley Berman cancels Vegas dates after a warning from a New York doctor about risky health, while the Newton Brothers open at Fremont and head to Chicago. Sammy Fletcher goes to Sydney after two weeks, Alan King may replace Garry Moore on TV, and Monte Proser teases Broadway gigs. Also pictured are Cary Grant and Art Linkletter memories and readers’ Welfare letters with quirky lines.
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Shelley Berman
Sahara
New York
Shelley
New Frontier
The
Newton Bros
Fremont
Dick Shawn
Palmer House
Chicago
Sammy Fletcher
T-Bird
Hilton
Sydney
Australia
Hollywood
Alan King
Garry Moore
Small One
Monte Proser
Elaine Dunn
Pete Marshall
Connie Russell
Shawn
Dunn
Hospital careers urged as many posts stay unfilled
The American Hospital Association urges youth to consider local hospitals for careers. The nation’s nearly 7,000 hospitals employ about 1.7 million people in around 200 job classifications from accountant to X-ray technician, and many positions remain unfilled due to personnel shortages.
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Chicago
UPI
American Hospital Association
Lion
The
Association
Richman Reflects On Night Of Memories At Astor Ballroom
Harry Richman recalls past glories and key figures from his career during a post gala at the Astor Grand Ballroom. He credits AGVA for his convention invitation and notes connections with Joan Crawford and Bea Lillie while recounting a historic Atlantic crossing with Dick Merrill.
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Harry Richman
Astor
AGVA
You
Earl Wilson
Louis Sobol
Leonard Lyons
Bob Considine
Georgie Jessel
Jim Farley
Vin Impellitteri
Bea Lillie
Seymour Weiss
Joan Crawford
Joan
Winter Garden
Richman
Carnegie Hall
Andrew Carnegie
Jock Whitney
Joseph P. Kennedy
London
Dick Merrill
Atlantic
William
Randolph Hearst Sr
Bea
Lady Peel
Eddie Rickenbacker
George M. Cohan
Catalyst cuts hydrogen plant costs by cutting purification
Louisville based Chemetron Corp specialists say a new catalyst converts carbon monoxide so efficiently that costly purification stages can be eliminated in hydrogen plants. Typical plants costing about 4 million dollars annually for eight to nine billion cubic feet could see up to one million dollars in cost reductions.
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Buddy Hackett
Catskill Mountains
Herb Shriner
Vegas
Major Riddle
Norma
Gino Tonetti
Mr. Sy
Louisville, Ky
UPI
Chemetron Corp
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Reds
Byrd
Congress
Ela Isreal Po
Med Macmurray Iwerolson
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Destegetan
Dewey Seto Ee
Boulder
Barabbas
Anthony Quin
Beet Wee Ete Ere
Silvana Mangano
Arthur Kennedt
Catt Jurado
Harry Andrews
Vittoro Gassman
Jack Palance
Eawest Borgning
Pn Lily
RTE
Pat Goome
Darn
Pamela Tiffiann
Margret
Tom Ewell
Alice Faye
Nielsense
Moscow
Khrushchev
DR ' NO
Ang Adrian Messenger
George C Scot
Dana Wynte
Clive Brook
HN Stow Herbert Ny
Box Office
Britain
Prince Philip
Yorkville
Bo Bélinsky
Gloria Parker
20Th Century-Fox
Elizabeth Taylor
EL Portal
Dr. No
Huntridge
GUILD
Nevada
Stardust Drive-In
Ralph Pear
Mary Kaye
Olivia
Lena Horne
Guild Theatre
Cary Grant
Billy Snyder
Dunes
January Jones
Jackie Allison
Nevada Club
Art Linkletter
SUN
Los Angeles
Welfare Department For Aid
Lawrence of
Arabia
Ali
Omar Sharif
Peter O'Toole
Lawrence
Ralph Pearl
Channel 8
Hy Gardner
Nntery
Ounes
Newton Brothers
Fabulous Jets
Paul Dino Group
Bill Inglee
EL Cortez
International
Bill Rossi
Flamingo
Ella Fitzgerald
Joe E. Lewis
Judy Lynn
Pat Moreno
Artists & Models
Belle Barth
Riviera
Jose Greco
Sands
Red Skelton
Miss Pat Collins
Jokers
Tallyho
Marty Heim
Thunderbird
South Pacific
Tropicana
Folies Bergere
Vechwicolor
Technirama
Ini
Hercules
Samson
Hue Pane
He Sam Spiegel
Tawrence OF
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TA. Ware
Jose Ferrer Mer Quart Callege
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