Cardinals offered $1,000,000 for Willie Mays
A St Louis Cardinals bid of one million dollars for Willie Mays in June was rejected by the New York Giants. The Cardinals reportedly offered cash plus players for the star, who helped the Giants finish sixth last season, with details revealed by a St Louis writer.
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Nigeria's Adepoju Aderonmu Wins Hearts At 64,000 Show
In the event, smiling Adepoju Aderonmu wore native costumes and won new friends for Nigeria, surpassing efforts of high salaried press men who campaign to educate Americans about native customs and to travel to Africa.
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Marguerite Belafonte Takes Over Ladies Day Radio Slot
Marguerite Belafonte, former wife of Harry, now headlines the weekday morning radio show Ladies Day previously hosted by Hilda Simms. She also writes a society column and a fashion hint column for the local paper and attends major events, most recently the W. C. Handy testimonial.
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Amos and Andy TV Show Growth Noted in Gentle Studio Scenes
A review notes the Amos and Andy TV show grows in stature despite stereotypes. It praises clean homey background scenes and well-dressed supporting characters, reflecting a positive shift in tone.
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Amos ’N Andy
Telethon Stars and Stars Aid Charity Effort
Lena Horne missed the event but Ricardo Montalban stood in to represent Jamaica on a 19 hour Jerry Lewis led charity telethon. Nat King Cole faced sponsor troubles, while Frank Sinatra dealt with rating woes of a different kind.
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Bebop Records and TV Education Highlight Late Scene
Babs Gonzales releases a Santa bebop record appealing to children while Sam Cook rises with his hit I'll Come Running Back to You. Pearl Bailey, linked to Marlon Brando, avoids naming his wife. Schlitz Playhouse presents East of Moon as educational entertainment.
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Simply Heavenly Stars Four Shows Over Thanksgiving Weekend
The production Simply Heavenly mounted four performances during the Thanksgiving weekend with two shows on Saturday and two on Sunday. A lone Black sailor in The Enemy Below was described as handsome enough to be a leading man at times.
Belafonte Show Sees Serious Rise in Stardom
In a 75 minute performance Belafonte leaves the audience buzzing about a more serious minded star, with every big city name making an appearance while Belafonte stays unmoved by the fanfare.
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Peg Leg Bates Returns for Christmas Show in Pittsburgh
Peg Leg Bates, famed one leg dancer, ends semi retirement to headline a Christmas Show at the Syrian Mosque in Pittsburgh on December 11 and 12. Also notes Louis Armstrong is back on tour performing for the Germans.
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Barbara McNair Faces Path To International Fame
The article highlights Barbara McNair, a young Harlem YWCA alumna and Blue Angel product, as she pursues stardom inspired by Eartha Kitt. Ed Sullivan may feature her after Belafonte’s earlier support, with plans to appear on Jack Paar’s Tonight show as a stepping stone to broader success.
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Moore to Box in South America Dec. 13
Light heavyweight champ Archie Moore will fight Luis Ignacio a Brazilian trialist in a 10 round bout in Sao Paulo Brazil on December 13. Moore is guaranteed 5000 dollars for the Ignacio bout and his title will not be at stake.
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Rank Prejudice By William Henry Huff for ANP
A poem questions a governor who kept nine children from school claiming the Lord made them brown. It asks if he is a hero or tool of haters, urging caution about prejudice and calling for prayer for him.
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Atlanta Daily World editor wins Reid Grant for Africa study
William Gordon city editor of the Atlanta Daily World is named one of six American newspapermen and the first Negro to receive this year's Reid Grants for study abroad. He plans a year long tour including Ghana Rhodesia Kenya Morocco and Algeria in North Africa beginning after January 1 1958. The grant totals 5000 dollars for the study period.
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Harvard Fellow and Editor Gordon Career Sketch
A Harvard fellow in 1962 53 served as a resource person at the International Seminar. A LeMoyne College Memphis graduate, he earned an MA at New York University. In addition to his editorial role, Gordon has held various positions in the field.
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Here is the Dreamer by Ricardo Weeks
A poetic piece by Ricardo Weeks speaks of a dreamer who confronts the listener with fire and thunder in verse. It emphasizes prayer hope and longing as dreams take shape through brief rhymes and personal vision.
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