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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1953

Page

2

Carmen Stabbed by Exit Stage Night at Chicago Opera

Wild Chicago night as New York City Opera staged Bizet's Carmen. Gloria Lane as Carmen sang while off stage tenor emergency singer filled in, conductor and Don Jose quarrelled. Lane collapsed after apparent staged farewell, audience puzzled. Anne McKnight quit earlier amid critic fear. Dali promotes a wheelbarrow film project with Magnani.

Carmen Chicago New York City Opera Co Bizet Gloria Lane David Poleri Don Jose Don Walter Fredericks Poleri Joseph Rosengach Miss Lane

Smog Linked To Bad Speech Says English Author

Birmingham writer Frank Jones says smog causes residents to distort pronunciation by gulping air and narrowing lips when forming sounds. He claims the polluted air forces a clipped, muffled accent and warns this could foreshadow broader speech changes in cities like Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Frank Jones Birmingham England

Greenlease Killers Await Joint Death Row Trip

The condemned kidnap killers of 6 year old Bobby Greenlease sit in jail cells awaiting the lethal gas chamber execution in Missouri. Carl Hall and Bonnie Heady are to be executed as soon after 12:01 a.m. December 18 as possible. They showed little emotion during the federal sentencing, and plans include Heady as the first woman to die in the state gas chamber.

Kansas City Bobby Greenlease Missouri Carl Austin Hall Bonnie Brown

U S Won’t Permit Pair to Marry in Greenlease Case

The Justice Department said it would not permit the marriage of Carl Austin Hall and Bonnie Brown Heady, who are to be executed in Missouri for the Bobby Greenlease kidnap slaying. No formal request was received, but the Bureau of Prisons stated such a union would not be possible. Court officials in Kansas City noted Mrs Heady wants to marry Hall, while he has not shown a wish to wed.

Washington Justice Department Carl Austin Hall Bonnie Brown Heady Missouri Bobby Greenlease U.S. Bureau of Prisons Kansas City Heady Hall

Remorse at Trial Ties to Double Execution Case

Witnesses cite remorse from both the kidnapper Ray Dietrich and Mrs Heady after the trial. Acting U S Marshal Farman notes past double executions and confirms plans for a second gas chamber seating. The 34 year old playboy and his 41 year old alcoholic mistress face potential execution with little chance for appeal.

George Evans Ray Dietrich Hall U. S Albert L. Reeves

San Quentin Warden Urges Heady Die in Dress

San Quentin Warden Harley O Teets urged Missouri officials to have Bonnie Brown Heady executed in a dress rather than ordinary clothes to ease decontamination. Heady and Carl Hall were sentenced to death for the kidnapping and murder of 6 year old Bobby Greenlease for a $600000 ransom.

San Quentin Ige Harley O. Teets California Missouri Bonnie Brown Hall Heady Carl Austin Kansas City Hobby Greenlease Teets

Hair trimming policy for Mrs Heady questioned

A discussion notes that all metal items like hooks and jewelry should be removed but hair trimming for Mrs Heady would not be necessary. The text implies guidance on personal grooming in a specific care context.

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