Mario Lanza Reconciles With MGM After Feud
Hollywood star Mario Lanza ends months long dispute with MGM over project choices and salary. He recalls missteps, disputes over film roles, and loss of a La Scala opening due to studio pressure. Lanza plans another film, then a Europe tour and a long overseas absence of about 18 months.
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Little Liz Most men think they are dangerous at any age
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Six Men Sought in Float Sabotage
Alhambra January 5 six men were sought for questioning in the sabotage of 12 Pasadena Tournament of Roses floats. M D Offen, manager of Valley Decorating Co, blamed a painter and five youths fired for tough attitudes. One float was so damaged it skipped the parade.
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Valley Decorating Co
Gabby Hayes Robbery Sends Shocks From Penthouse
New York January 5 1950 up actor Gabby Hayes and his wife and niece were in the penthouse apartment when two men posing as detectives robbed Hayes secretary Helen Kelly of 500 dollars a diamond ring a wrist watch and 100 dollars in cash They entered via a terrace door and fled after warning her not to cry out Hayes joked about having a rusty six shooter and warned he holds gun permits in several states.
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Land Neice
Helen Kelly
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Katherine Laich
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Mother of Singing Lane Sisters Dies
Mrs. Cora Bell Lane, 70, mother of the Lane sisters, died at her North Hollywood home last Wednesday. She managed Rosemary, Priscila and Lola Lane for 15 years during their entertainment prominence. She is survived by two other daughters Leeta and Martha. Burial is set for Monday at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale.
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Tenor plans European tours and new studio ties
He reveals hopes to film two or three pictures in Europe sing La Scala dates and perform at concerts across Europe and South America. Age 29, he says experience matters and accepts criticism, defending individuality amid Hollywood norms.
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la Scala
South America
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Film Comedians Learn TV Acting Is Dangerous
Hollywood veterans report rising injuries as TV stunts replace movie doubles. Ed Wynn Allan Young Bob Hope Jimmy Durante Martha Raye Milton Berle suffer bruises sprains and collisions while filming live gags. The era favors doubles for safety but stars push to perform, risking more mishaps and reminding sponsors of the perilous perils of live television.
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Allan Young
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Charles Isades
Jack Elin
Jummy Durante
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Fragmented OCR Reads Across Town Signs and Venues
A garbled OCR fragment lists a mix of times, street names, place names, and dramatic titles such as Belmont Decision Return Dawn and The Mo at the Sun. It mentions Drive-In venues, street addresses, and several person or entity fragments, but no coherent event or narrative emerges.
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Fire tears through Masonic Temple in San Francisco
More than 300 people flee a four alarm blaze at Market Street Masonic Temple. 155 firefighters with 43 apparatus battled the flames starting about 10 p.m. in Levin's Auto Supply Co space on the ground floor. Damage estimated at $100,000 as ornate rooms on the upper floors suffered heavy smoke and fire staining.
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Levin's Auto Supply Co
Branch Set Up by Chinchilla Farms Opens in Long Beach
Chinchilla Farms and Seles Co. opened a new branch at 3648 Long Beach Blvd with Oreult president and Carlos Castaner manager. The firm, formed three years ago, already runs headquarters at 1405 N. Sepulveda Blvd Manhattan Beach a Garden Grove farm at 9611 Garden Grove Blvd and a Riverside Magnolia Center branch. Orcutt has 15 years in chinchilla business. A dozen pairs, feeds, equipment, and model pens are on display at the Long Beach branch.
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Carlos Castaner
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N. Sepulveda
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Garden Grove
Magnolia Center
Riverside
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Solon to Resume Globe Flight Monday
Tokyo reports Rep. Peter Mack plans to continue his round the world goodwill flight next Monday in a single engine plane. He said the compass failed in Tokyo and a replacement arrives from the United States tomorrow and would take about a day to install. The route includes Two Jima Wake Midway Islands and Honolulu before returning to the United States.
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Midway Islands
Honolulu
Snake Bite Victim Expected to Recover
SANTA MONICA Jan 5 A 24 year old snake handler was bitten by a water moccasin during filming at a movie studio. Gloria Cesar was bitten on both hands when the snake slipped from her grasp while being returned to a crate. She received antivenin injections at Santa Monica Hospital.
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Man to Answer Slaying Charge
Isaac Graves 42 of 1068 Rhea St was held to answer to the Superior Court under $10,000 hall after a preliminary hearing. He is accused of stabbing his brother Clovis Graves 36 on December 22 in the 1400 block of California Ave.
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Monkiewicz Pleads Guilty in Theft Case for Probation
Henry Monkiewicz, 39, pleaded guilty in Superior Court yesterday to petty theft with a prior conviction, a felony, and applied for probation. Judge Fred Miller set Feb. 4 for sentence and probation decision. He previously faced two counts of burglary of a liquor store at 2567 Santa Fe Ave.
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Battle Over UMT in Senate War Of Training Bill
Two Democratic Senators opened the Senate battle over universal military training. Senator Russell argued a six month plan is needed for economy and security, while Senator Johnson called the proposal atrocious. The plan would train all 18 year olds and require six years of reserves, raising fears of a presidential power shift in war.
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Bozo the Clown Is Wed Again in Los Angeles
Bozo the clown, Vance De Barr Colvig aged 59, married Peggy Bernice Allaire aged 43 in Los Angeles yesterday. It is the second marriage for both.
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King Farouk and Queen Expect Child Arrival
Cairo reports say the pro government Al Balagh predicts a royal child arrival, likely late this month or early February, with public hope for a son. Farouk’s teen bride Narriman is the mother to-be, following his divorce from Farida in 1948 and marriage to Nariman last May.
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Cardinal Spellman Arrives in Formosa
TAIPEH Formosa Jan 5 UP Francis Cardinal Spellman arrived today by plane from Tokyo and was scheduled to meet tomorrow with Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek The archbishop of New York led Catholics in a prayer for the peace of justice for all peoples of the world Hundreds knelt at the airport to kiss his ring.
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New York
Lost cockpit cover dangerous warning issued by Air Force
In the Mojave Desert a seven foot plastic canopy from an F-94 fighter carrying an explosive charge was lost during aerobatics on January 4. The Air Force warned the public that the object may be dangerous in inexperienced hands and urged caution.
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Educator Russell Resumes Duties at Long Beach State
Dr Karl A Russell Jr assistant dean of students at Long Beach State College returns to duties after representing Long Beach Beta Kappa Field Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa at the biennial council in Chicago last week.
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Long Beach State College
Long Beach
Civic Engineer Foresees Doom of Creeping House
In Oakland on January 5 a public warning describes a shifting hillside threatening a four unit dwelling perched on a 125 foot bank. Assistant City Engineer Earl Buckingham says the house is inching downward, moving with the bank due to nearby excavation and heavy rains. Tenants evacuated as the cliff area is deemed unsafe while nearby buildings remain safe.
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Earl Buckingham
Morton J. Kramer
Ulaarran Wines
Municipal Band Concert Program Highlights
Saturday evening program conducted by B Engens LaBare features Ey Son Assistent soloist Raxegh bam and finale Martel t Spenish March with conductor LaBare at the podium.
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