Winchell column riffs on politics and showbiz jargon
Walter Winchell notes swirl of rumors about the administration and foreign policy. He cites Cuba missiles threats, Nixon scenarios, Vegas indictments, Hollywood figures, and press chatter, questioning motives and media spin. The column blends political and entertainment gossip with sharp asides.
Las Vegas Gossip and Showbiz Sparks at Local Venues
Gordon and Kathleen Paulus expect a Christmas baby while Gordon leads Flamingo sales. Dinah Shore fans follow the JACK BENNYS and PHIL SILVERS in town. Del E Webb builds the Flamingo Tower II as Miss Clark County Joyce Salzman rises in Strip shows. Gene Austin fronts Hall of Fame talks. A Bonanza Buck scam prompts FBI involvement after a counterfeit-money sketch.
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Vegas film scene blends real gamble with movie magic
Hollywood reports a Las Vegas 6 a.m. dice game for the film Johnny Cool while real gamblers and guests join in. William Asher describes the bluff of cinema versus real play as Las Vegas touts growth with new hotels and casinos on the Strip and Flamingo expansion plans.
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Stars Attend Barabbas Premiere At DeMille Theatre
New York gala features Anthony Quinn in Barabbas with Dino De Laurentiis flown in from Rome for the premiere. Cast includes Joan Fontaine Burgess Meredith Monique van Vooren Roddy McDowell Silvana Mangano and more. film is Technirama 70 Technicolor adaptation from Pat Lagerkvist novel.
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Walter Burkemo Named Pro Golfer Champ Nickname
In Birmingham Michigan Walter Burkemo a former infantry sergeant and ex amateur middleweight boxer on the pro tour is jokingly called the champ by fellow golfers describing his boxing past and current status on tour.
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Mich
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Walter Burkemo
McHale's Navy Actor Change Aims to End Confusion
The Killing of Bobby Wright radioman from McHale's Navy on ABC TV led to a name change to John Wright to avoid confusion with two actors named Bob Wright in Hollywood. Wright signs his legal name John Robert Wright Jr.
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