The Mystery Voice Behind New York’s Late Night Charm
William B. Williams, a local New York DJ with a husky baritone, recalls fan letters from admirers and a near-television breakthrough. He notes the lure of radio’s illusion, the risk of fame, and his stubborn stance on Elvis records amid celebrity temptations.
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York
William B. Williams
William B
I. c
New York City
Williams
W.B.W
William PB
Dulcet Jones
Bellevue
The
Casbah
New York
Jenny
Jimmy
Golden
Syracuse University
Rick Roman
Garry Moore
Housewives
King Cole
Ella Fitzgerald
Louis Armstrong
Mel Torme
William
Switz City Youth Confesses Thefts
A Switz City youth admitted to multiple burglaries in Greene county during fall crimes. He confessed to stealing tires, auto polish, and a shotgun plus a .22 pistol from several locations including Sanders garage Bloomfield Sparks filling station and Wright Bait shop. Police continue probe with possible second degree burglary charges in Greene circuit court.
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Sanders
Switz City
Bernard Sparks
Bloomfield
Wright Bait Shop
Linton
Livingston
Greene
Indiana University
Swift
Want-Ads Offer Quick Cash for Christmas Gifts
Neatly describe items for sale to raise extra Christmas cash. From furs and jewels to toys and bicycles, many goods sell fast in Want-Ads. Shine up items, call 177, and be ready to show to prospects.
New Healing Substance Shrinks Hemorrhoids Without Surgery
In New York special report science unveils a new healing substance that reduces hemorrhoids and relieves pain without surgery. Case after case shows genuine shrinkage while easing discomfort, with results described as remarkably thorough.
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New York, N. Y
Stop Me: A Little Old Lady and the Revolving Door
A joke recounts a polite policeman questioned by a frail, persistent woman. She asks why he stands by the revolving door for twenty minutes. He answers that the door is going around with the wrong people. The piece includes a limerick style aside about Fraser and a laser, attributed to Bennett Cerf in 1956.
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Fraser
Bennett Cerf
King Features Syndicate
Demand Mixed as Live Stock Prices Edge Higher in Indianapolis
Livestock markets in Indianapolis show hogs up to 9 75 per cwt with light gains across weight classes while cattle and calves move slowly. Hogs 10 000 head reported 9 75 higher. 180 280 lbs mostly 16.00 16.50. 250 290 lbs 15.50 16.25. 300+ lbs 15.25. 120 10 head 13.00 14.00. Cattle 3 000. calves 300. price trend unsettled. steers to 20.00. mixed cattle 18.50. dealers uneven. good to choice 19. 25 26.00. prime to 26.00.
Pirtles and Cunningham Visit Indiana Figures in Indianapolis
Personal guests Mr. and Mrs. Willis Pirtle and Mrs. Rose Cunningham plus Mr. and Mrs. Ray Ashbaugh of Bloomfield traveled to Indianapolis Thursday. They visited Miss Inez Pirtle, superintendent at the Indiana Girls' School, and called on Mr. and Mrs. Harry Tryon and Loren Hamilton.
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Willis Pirtle
Rose Cunningham
Ray Ashbaugh
Bloomfield
Indianapolis
Inez Pirtle
Indiana Girls’ School
Harry Tryon
Loren Hamilton
Record on Language Usage Proportions
An analysis estimates that around 300 words form about 75 percent of spoken and written English discourse. The finding highlights core vocabulary shaping everyday communication, with a focus on common function and content words driving most usage across contexts.
Hospital births and corrections in Worthington area
Admissions list several newborns including John David weighing six pounds 12 ounces born to Mrs. John FE Shields in Worthington and Frederick Brian six pounds four ounces to Mrs. Clifford McXee Crane. An error in Friday’s report misattributed a son to Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Anderson. the child was actually born to Mr. and Mrs. Lester Jackson of Owensburg weighing eight pounds 101/2 ounces named Andy Eugene.
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John FE
Shields
Worthington
John David
Henry Myers
Ray Hawkins
Jasonville
James Faught
Darrell Goodson
Linton
Evelyn Fordyce
Clifford McXee
Crane
Frederick Brian
Lassie Hoage
James Smith
Worthing
Charles Justus
Switz City
Eugene Hensley
Dagger
Lawrence Longo
John E. Keller
James Porter
Bloomington
Ernest Nadzeika
Mary Westfall
Newberry
Frank Roberts
Tillman Crady
Bloomfield
Daily Citizen
Leslie Anderson
Lyons
Lester Jackson
Owensburg
Andy Eugene
Anderson
Man Walks Alone Aligns With War Chiefs In Indian Camp
Oates arrives with guns, declares he will fight with Man Walks Alone. A young chief’s daughter eyes the stranger as preparations for war unfold. Kinney’s grip and a planned hostage scenario loom, while Captain McKinstry moves to arrest Eklund. To be continued.
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Eklund
Kinney
Oates
Bouregy & Cur
Dolf Kinney
Oatey
White Woman, Inc
Cuban War Planes Said to Annihilate Castro Faction
From Havana reports allege that Cuban air force and ground troops destroyed the 40 man high command of the 26th July movement as rebels landed on Cuban soil. Sources and government communiques vary in confirmation while the army issued a brief statement.
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Havana
Revolutionary
Fidel Castro
Cuban Army
Marie Dalton Walls obituary in Chicago 56
Marie Dalton Walls aged 56 of Chicago formerly of Linton died Saturday at West Suburban hospital Oak Park NJ after major surgery. Born Oct 26 1900 in Carbon to James L and Elizabeth Dalton she trained as a nurse at St Elizabeth Hospital Class of 1932. Survived by husband George Walls father James Dalton sister Macrina Benefiel nephew James Benefiel. Funeral Tuesday at St Lucy Church Chicago burial Queen of Angels cemetery.
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Marie Dalton Walls
Chicago
Linton
West Suburban
Oak Park
Walls
Carbon
James L
Elizabeth Dalton
St. Elizabeth Hospital School of
St. Lucvn’s Catholic Church
Wails
George Walls
James Dalton
Macrina Benefiel
James Benefiel
St. Lucy’s Church
Queen of Angels
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Mel Heimer
Lucre
Stoops Roofing and Siding Company
W. Vincennes
Linton Motor Sales, Inc
Pat Ae
Call Hastings Appliances
Lester Packing CO
Markle
Ind
U. S
Penney Store
Buick
Chevrolet
Bel Air
V.F.W
Edington Paper Company
Clerks
Triad
Linton Public Library
Tri County Chapter
DeMolay
Masonic Hall
Mothers’ Circle
Dugger
Order of Eastern Star
Linton Community Conservation Club
Lee Sherrard Park
Chickateth Council Pocahontas
Red Men’‘s Hall
Churches of Christ
Pleasant Grace Church
Methodist
Saron
Evangelical and Reformed Church
Delta Alpha
First Christian Church
Elmer Terrell
Haldon Beasley
Iris Brown
Kiwanis Club
Glenburn
Rexford
Ballard American Legion Auxiliary
Quapaw Council
Pocahontas
Red Men’s Hall
Carpenter’s
Linton Baptist Association Brotherhood
First Baptist Church
Earl Vaughn
Sullivan Baptist Church
EUB High School
Church of A Christ Chorus
Otto Buckallew
Edna Graves
James Gabbart
John Shields
Elza Cox
Martinsville
Richard Phillips
Terre Haute
Lela Heath
Henry Bennett
Charles Padgett
Coalmont
Mary Booker
Archie Joscelyn
Bouregy & Curl, Inc
Tom Armington
Narcissa
Tom
Doc
Armington
Bill McKinstry
McKinstry
Miss Hull
Bill
Post
United States Army
Newaire
Pleasantville
Cuba
Aarte Dalton Walls
Nileh
Onli
Meral Home
Vincennes
Poindexter
Hamilton Paint & Wallpaper Store
S. Main ST
Bulova
Jerrels Jewelry
N. Main
Buzzy
Mercury
FORD
McCammon
West
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