The Movies Life magazine issue chronicles global cinema growth
The Life Magazine special issue The Movies surveys a world film industry expanding to over 30 nations. It notes Hollywood dominance fading as audiences and producers push bigger screens, dubbing, and new criticism. It includes profiles of directors and stars, plus a backstage MCA feature and holiday industry anecdotes.
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Life Magazine
Hollywood
U.S
South Vietnam
Albuquerque
Robert Coughlan
Billy Wilder
David Lean
Vittorio de Sica
Joseph Mankiewicz
Federico Fellini
Alfred Hitchcock
Music Corporation of America
Universal Pictures Co
Cary Grant
Charlie Chaplin
Audrey Hepburn
Pauline White
Rock Hudson
Dr. Jekly
Mr. Hyde
Bing Crosby
Bob Hope
Jack Lemmon
Shirley MacLaine
Paul Newman
Tony Curtis
Frank Sinatra
Dean Martin
Natalie Wood
Two US Mints Operative Denver and Philadelphia Lead
Only Denver and Philadelphia mints remain active while San Francisco mint halted coinage on March 31 1955. The shift leaves the western facility shut and marks a major consolidation in US minting operations affecting production and distribution nationwide.
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United States
Denver
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Pickle Sworn In as Texan Joins House Majority
J. J. Pickle of Austin was sworn in at 7:15 a.m. in Washington by Speaker John McCormack as about 200 members looked on. The ceremony followed Pickle’s certification to replace Homer Thornberry who resigned to become a U.S. district judge, with Pickle winning 27,228 votes to 16,052 for Jim Dobbs.
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UPI
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J. J
Jake) Pickle
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John McCormack
House
Pickle
George H. Mahon
D-Tex
Texas Election Board
Homer Thornberry
Thornberry
U.S
John Connally
Texas
Johnson
Jim Dobbs
White House welcomes collie Blanco as First Family pet
A six month old white collie named Blanco moved into the White House as a Christmas gift to the First Family from Lois Nelson nine of Woodstock Illinois. President Johnson accepted the gift and urged others to give animals to local children or institutions. The Johnsons already own two Beagles.
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Washington
Blanco
White House
Lois Nelson
Woodstock
Ill
President Johnson
Johnsons
Kennedy Mourning Attire Seen in Palm Beach Dress
A spokesman says Mrs. John F. Kennedy wore a white dress as summer mourning attire at Palm Beach Florida. Pamela Turnure said white is proper mourning wear in summer or tropical areas. Mrs Kennedy plans a year of mourning for President Kennedy.
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Washington
John F. Kennedy
Palm Beach
Double Bill at Denver Drive-In Shows The Birds Come Fly
AP reports a Denver drive-in presented a double feature featuring The Birds and Come Fly with Me. The event drew moviegoers to the screen with two classic titles.
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Denver
Rural Night Traffic Deaths Higher Than Daytime
Report notes rural traffic fatalities occur at night at about three times the daytime rate, highlighting a stark risk pattern for late hours on rural roads.
General Dies Nisley Former Omar Leader
Brig. Gen. Harold A. Nisley, 71, a former member of Gen. Omar Bradley is reported dead in Nashville. The obituary notes his long military service and roles during key campaigns.
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Nashville, Tenn
Harold A. Nisley
Omar
Truman Refuses Handshake Pose at Nixon Meeting
Former President Harry S. Truman initially refused to pose for news photographers after an apparent backstage handshake with former Vice President Richard M. Nixon at the Shubert Theater following the curtain on Here's Love. A photographer recorded the moment before Truman later posed with Nixon.
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Harry S. Truman
Richard M. Nixon
Truman
Nixon
Associated Press
Shubert Theater
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