Ginger Rogers shines in Tovarich at Starlight Kansas City
A 5 773 crowd at Starlight Theater in Kansas City applauded Ginger Rogers as she danced the Charleston, the highlight of the two week run of Tovarich. John Vivyan leads with Irwin Charone Louise Kirtland Isabelle Farrell and James Dubas support a rich ensemble.
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Ballet Performance Draws Warm Reception in East Harlem
An all white ballet troupe performed to 1,500 Negroes and Puerto Ricans at East Harlem Plaza despite police warnings and potential violence. The outdoor show, held Monday night near Harlem disturbances, received strong applause from the diverse audience.
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New York
East Harlem Plaza
Ben Bella Tightens Rule in Algeria Amid Opposition Decline
In Algiers AP reports Ben Bella consolidates power as loyal army controls Kabylie despite rebel raids. Opposition leaders are captured or exiled while Berbers waver. Government clamps down on FLN dissent. Khider flees abroad with party funds. Western diplomats back Ben Bella with Soviet support as unrest remains limited.
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Aii Ahmed
Mohamed Khider
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Soviet Union
KU Students Turn Birdie Into Lively Stage Hit
The 27th Annual Midwestern Music and Art Camp at Kansas University stages Bye Bye Birdie with high school actors portraying teens. Jed Davis directs a fast moving witty show sold out through Friday with matinees available. Steve Reed and Jane Willis lead romantic pairings while G L Johnson transforms as the draft‑bound Romeo.
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Jed Davis
University Theatre
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G. L. Johnson
Lakin
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Jane Willis
Steve Reed
Wichita
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Reed
Maude
Phyllis Goldblatt
Gina Bikales
Roxie Clark
James Wilmouth
Brian Davis
Young Davis
Birdie
Brake accelerator one pedal aims to cut crash time
An automotive designer proposes a combined brake and accelerator pedal. Product Engineering notes this could reduce the time needed to move the foot between pedals and help prevent fatal accidents. The design links the gas pedal to engine speed while the lower pedal works as a heel depress brake.
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Chicago
Durable thatching roofs endure decades for Norfolk reeds
The article notes that Norfolk reed thatching costs up to 1120 and lasts 60 to 80 years with proper maintenance. Devon reed stays intact 25 to 40 years, while wheat straw lasts 10 to 20 years.
New Drug Griseofulvin Offers Hope For Skin Fungi
Skin diseases are rarely fatal but cause discomfort and visible disfigurement. Griseofulvin, an oral antibiotic, targets skin fungi like athlete’s foot and ringworm, reducing contagious infections. Discovered in 1939, it initially faced high agricultural costs before medical use.
All Are Safe After Plane Crash Landing in Charlotte
An Eastern Air Lines DC7- B from Atlanta crash landed at Charlotte Municipal Airport. All 56 aboard escaped injury as engines failed to reverse and the nose wheel collapsed, veering the craft off the runway. Passengers were transferred to Flight 746 for Cleveland.
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Atlanta
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Cleveland
FASTEETH Powder Lets False Teeth Hold Firm
An advertorial claims FASTEETH alkaline powder keeps dentures secure reducing plate slips and odors. It promises improvement in comfort and bite, urging readers to buy at drug counters.
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