Russia Offers Aid to Liberia Meets Cool Reception
In Monrovia, Russia proposed economic and technical assistance to Liberia but drew a cool response from the diplomatic corps. Officials say the cabinet will consider the matter, while some doubt Moscow’s sincerity and view Liberia as a potential Soviet sphere of influence in West Africa. Tubman and the Russian delegation held a 45 minute talk as Mao Tse-tung sent best wishes for Peiping Liberia ties.
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Monrovia
Liberia
ANP
Russia
Congress
West Africa
Gold Coast
Nigeria
Africa
A. P. Volkiv
Supreme Soviet
Ussr
William V. S. Tubman
United States
Tubman
Siberia
Soviet Union
Lowdown NYC gossip and upcoming showbiz changes
The piece questions Willie Mays plans in Los Angeles amid talk with Leo Durocher and potential TV show involvement. It notes Marguerite Wendell’s diamond engagement ring and media ventures, Solomon Burke’s charity engagement, Yes Sir Yes My Baby star profits, Hal Singer’s Dallas wedding to Mabel Smalls, and Singer’s divorce progress from Phyllis.
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New York
ANP
Willie Mays
Los Angeles
Leo Durocher
N.Y
Giants
Willie
Marguerite Wendell
Dallas
Texas
Hal “Hot Rod
Singer
Mabel Smalls
Washi D. C
Pentagon
Phyllis
Brooklyn, By
Hampton to sail for Europe for three weeks
Lionel Hampton boards the S S United States rather than fly and plans a three week Europe tour. At Earl Bostics Basin Street opening on Broadway observers note the expensive furs worn by attendees, quoting there goes fifty thousand dollars worth of mink. The clubs membership includes wives such as Mrs Count Basie and Mrs Hildegarde Bostic among others.
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Lionel Hampton
S.S. United States
Europe
Earl Bostic
Basin Street
Broadway
Count Basie
Hildegarde Bostic
Illinois Jacquet
Billy Bowen
USF Star Bill Russell Declines Globetrotters Offer
Bill Russell, a 21 year old 6 foot 9 inch center at the University of San Francisco, turned down a pro basketball invitation from the Harlem Globetrotters saying he does not like to clown on the court. In Philadelphia, radio listeners recall a late night disc jockey who proclaims I am the greatest and promises listeners they will agree after hearing me.
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Bill Russel
University of San Francisco
Harlem Globetrotters
Philadelphia
George Levitan and Auction Ties to Our World Offer
Texan financier George Levitan figures in an auction context in New York as a potential buyer of Our World magazine. The note highlights his skinny build and near-purchase of the publication during the bidding.
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George Levitan
Our World Mag
N. Y
Billie Holiday News and Other Show Biz Bits
Billie Holiday marks a Europe trip as nearly all arranged per husband Louis McKay who telephoned from abroad. Sammy Davis Jr faces another expose in a gossip magazine. Bill Doggett weighs a children’s album, promising if it comes from his organ styling. Lula Reed returns to work after flu as Sonny Thompson’s band resumes performances.
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Billie Holiday
Louis McKay
Lady Day
Europe
Sammy Davis, Jr
Bill Doggett
Bill
Lula Reed
Sonny Thompson
Pearl Bailey Opens Apollo as Smalls Sparks Rock Era
Pearl Bailey opened the Apollo in New York on January 27 while Tommy Smalls began bringing rock and roll to Harlem, setting weekly grosses around 540 thousand dollars and higher, marking a shift in the venue’s revenue and musical direction.
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Pearl Bailey
New York
Apollo
Harlem
Tommy “Dr. Jive
Smalls
Miami Radio Star Drops Fat Daddy Name in Defamation Clash
Milton D. Smith known as Fat Daddy but tied to WFEC ownership of the name says he will stop using it to avoid litigation. He will continue on WMBM at 1 45 p m with no on air show name until a new moniker is chosen. WMBM plans a big contest to pick a new name and will announce details soon.
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Milton D. Smith
Miami
Fat Daddy
Smith
First Marine Division
Korea
WFEC
Robert Rounsaville
WMBM
Miami Beach
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National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
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Featuring
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Brown’s Famous Corner
O. F.C. Hotel
Baker’s Famous
W. J. Brassfield
Ollie Mae Tucker
Mgr
Baker’s Famous Corner
15Th Avenue
W. C. Baker
Little Clara Jay - Papa
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Hunter’s
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Ida Lewis
Mise Hill
Xavier
Florida
M. and
Temple
Holy Redeemer School
Swainsboro, Ga
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