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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1960

Page

5

Sinatra Wayne clash stirs Hollywood politics over Maltz join

Hollywood area dispute between Frank Sinatra and John Wayne takes on political tone as Wayne attacks Maltz hiring while tying in John Kennedy and the Kennedy clan. Eleanor Roosevelt’s TV appearance and a modified High Hopes campaign tune also surface in the broader tie to Kennedy’s bid.

Hollywood UPI Firland’s Frank Sinatra John Wayne Wayne Albert Maltz Maltz John Kennedy Kennedy Peter Lawford Dean Martin Sammy Davis, Jr Shir- 2 MacLaine Duke”. Wayne Eleanor Roosevelt Alt Roosevelt Roosevelt United Press International

Virginia Centennial Plays Sought for 1961 65

The commission seeks one act and three act plays about the Civil War in Virginia for the 1961 65 centennial years. Approved works will be shared with local committees schools and amateur groups with royalties of 10 and 25 per performance based on length. Submissions to the commission at 914 Capitol St Richmond with no deadline.

Virginia Commission Capitol St Richmond

Rice wish linked to wedding customs in the Orient

New York report notes that throwing rice after weddings carries an Oriental meaning. The practice is seen as a blessing for abundance, with rice symbolizing a wish for the couple to always have a full pantry.

New York UPI Orient

Elbow-Jaber and Other Nicknames Referenced in text

The excerpt lists a set of colorful nicknames including the elbow-jaber the wolf-whistler the eye opener the appreciative head shaker the lets-get-acquainted when you get rid of the ball and chain smiler and the pokerfaced siren. It describes various social archetypes without additional context or events.

Hidalgo County Towns Show Population Gain

Hidalgo County gains 20,000 residents in a decade according to a census report. The county reaches 179,562, up from 159,562 in 1950. Mercedes grows to 40,765 from 23,229, with other towns also showing increases.

Hidalgo County Mcallen Hidalgo Mercedes

Oldest and youngest Presidents noted with ages

Inaugurated at 68, William Henry Harrison was the oldest president while Theodore Roosevelt at 42 was the youngest. On certain days Oceanlake Oregon beaches wash sand away making it a top spot for agate and shell hunting.

William Henry Harrison U.S Theodore Roosevelt Lsea Oceanlake Ore

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