Gambler's slang and local wit spice West Coast pages
A collage of slang items and humorous asides from West Coast readers. The column riffs on Carny talk, Keno quips, dating shorthand, local contests, ads and personalities, naming Ken Gardener, Dewey Solomon, Becke Investment crew, and Howard Madison, framing light local culture in a breezy, tongue in cheek style.
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New York
Cris
TIP Top Tree Trimmers, Inc
T.A.B
Garehime
Jacqueline Holsten
Fever
Peggy Lee
DEWEY
L. V. Lions
A. Legion
Better Business Bureau
Becke Investment Corporation, Inc
E. Charleston
West
Dewey & Grow
BECKE
L. V
Howard
Madison
James
Tonts Daily Balony
Bob
Lois Parker
No. L.V
Gorjus
Gussie” Giuffre
Lake Mead
KENO
Gus
Hank
Frank
City Mer
Resort
Georgie Ullom
George
Wilson
Fremont
Jack Ross
Cindy
Rea-Head
Ethel Rojo
Vegas
Five Finger Exercise Cast Discovers Poison Oak in Monte Rey
While lunching at the 17-Mile Drive camping grounds in Monterey County, the cast and crew of Five Finger Exercise were surprised by a forest ranger who said they were dining amid one of the region’s most impressive poison oak collections.
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Hollywood
UPI
Monterey
Monterey County
Surprise Guest Stuns Rome Wedding Party
UPI reports film star David Niven attended a Rome wedding as a surprise guest because he bore a striking resemblance to the bride's father. The appearance drew attention from guests and photographers at the celebratory event.
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Hollywood
UPI
David Niven
Rome
Vegas Daze and Nites in Married Splits and Show Biz
Vegas gossip catalogues Eddie Fisher and Liz Taylor ending their marriage with Taylor pursuing bigger leads, while Fisher remains devoted. Debbie Reynolds tours shoe stores with Harry Karl after split from Eddie. Sheriff Pitchess makes Bill Pierce honorary deputy. Dick Stabile plans a lounge combo. Bing Crosby sought for Devil’s Disciple. Marlene Dietrich headlines Paris. Geraldine Page lauded for Summer and Shock. Shirley MacLaine stars in The Children’s Hour.
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Eddie Fisher
Liz Taylor
Rome
Liz
Eddie
Europe
Louella Parsons
Miss Taylor
Debbie Reynolds
Harry Karl
New York State
Karl
Debbie
L.A
Pete Pitchess
Bill Peirce
Tropicana
Los Angeles
Dick Stabile
Martin and Lewis
Sammy Davis
Victor Borge
Bing Crosby
Bing
Mexico
Marlene Dietrich
Riviera
Olympia
Paris
Movie Dept
Geraldine Page
Shirley MacLaine
Audrey Hepburn
Guild Theatre
New York
Miami
Fran Sinatra
Samia Davis
Gene
Sammy Melchione
Houston
Shecky Greene
Milton Berle
Lena Horne
Jack Benny
Lawrence Harvey
Su-Pearl-Ative
Gaylords
T-Bird
Ritz Brothers
Sheila
Gordon MacRae
Louis Prima
Keely Smith
Flamingo
Earl Grant
Flamingo Lounge
FE Portal Theatre
Harid Robbins
Dave Bliss
Colonial House
Beause
Dor
Dianne Dave
Ritz Bros
Vegas
Satchmo and Williams in Riviera Show Finale Night
Louis Armstrong known as Satchmo joins Billy Williams for a closing night in the Starlight Lounge at Hotel Riviera. They perform a humorous act then a number with Clara Bryant while a crowd of stars gathers for the 10 15 start. Buddy Greco headlines the Starlight Lounge tonight replacing the Billy Williams Revue.
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Onc
Louis
Satchmo) Armstrong
Billy
Oh Yeah) Williams
Starlight Lounge
Hotel Riviera
Armstrong
Williams
Buddy Greco
Billy Williams
Filming of Experiment in Terror Moves to San Francisco
Fog forces Columbia to shift production from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Crews build notable city landmarks on the Burbank lot to stand in for the Bay Area while weather stops completion in the north.
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Hollywood
UPI
Columbia
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Burbank
Actor George Neise Describes His Stooge Hercules Role
Hollywood report notes actor George Neise explains his character in The Three Stooges Meet Hercules as a “mouse fink” type. He clarifies he aims for a not too bad guy persona in the film.
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Hollywood
UPT
George Neise
Three Stooges
Hercules
Burmese Delegation to Geneva Adopts Neutrality Policy
Brig. Aung Gyi, vice chief of staff and spokesman for Burma's ruling council, said the Burmese delegation to the 18 nation Geneva disarmament conference would pursue a policy of strict and positive neutrality.
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Aung Gyi
Ruling
Revolutionary Council
Dag Hammarskjold Inquiry Ends Session in Geneva
The UN commission of inquiry into Dag Hammarskjold's death wrapped up a three week session in Geneva. Its findings will be sent to Acting Secretary General Thant.
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Geneva
UPI
Commission of
Dag Hammarskjold
United Nations
Thant
Fight Cancer With a Checkup and a Check
A health feature urges readers to schedule regular cancer screenings and consider charitable gifts. The piece highlights early detection benefits and suggests donating to cancer research programs through local clinics and organizations.
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Nellis
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EL Portal
Huntridge
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Stardust Drive-In
Peter Sellers
Valentine
Sellers
Carver House
Lotti
Eagle Eye
Desert Inn
Andy Williams
Dunes
Georgia Gibbs
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Gordon
Sheila MacKie
Dick Gregory
Frankie Brent
the Jets
Allen-Stewart
Hank Thompson
MINT
Pat Moreno
Jay Orlando
Louis Armstrong
Sahara
Kay Starr
Hank Penny
Stardust
Monte Proser
Folies Bergere
Baia Ballroom
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William Wyler
Hepburn
Ne” Maclaine “““ Garner
Ind and
Carson
Sas
Jennifer Jones
Jason Robards
Scott-Fitzgerald
Joan Fontain
Tom Ewell
Danowa ST
John Lukas
Las Vegas
By Ralph Pearl
Satchmo
Jerry Lewis
Errand
Paramount
Golor
Colossus of
Rhodes
Boulder
Rangoon
Burma
Dag
Hartridge Way
N. Main St
Richard Widmark
Lauren Racall
Carles Royer
Gloria Gramame
Lullian Gish
Ee Oey Oley
A Kerr
Era Hell Oer So E Hunter, David el
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Ford
Cane Crain Sropenics
Crawford
Rock Hupson
Doris Day
Tony Randall
Come
Asiman
Edie Adams
Jack Oakie
Jack Kruschen
Box Office
Technicolor
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Samuel Bronston
Tne
Gethsemane
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