Goldwyn Details Porgy and Bess Film Journey
Samuel Goldwyn recounts the two year effort to create the film version of Porgy and Bess. He describes delays from a devastating 1958 fire, costume work, on location shooting near Stockton California, and a demanding cast led by Sidney Poitier Dorothy Dandridge and Sammy Davis Jr. The picture premieres June 24 at the Warner Theatre New York and Goldwyn expresses pride in the project and anticipation of its reception.
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Frazar to Release Bills From Legislature Today
Baton Rouge AP Acting Gov Lether Frazar plans to publicly release all bills passed by the fiscal Legislature by noon. He will sign or veto them, reviewing the 479 million dollar general appropriations bill and the 350 million dollar omnibus watermelon bill amid teacher pay scale debates.
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Bank Holdup Suspect Car Found Near Bernice
An abandoned green 1953 sedan linked to the Cotton Valley Peoples Bank robbery was found off US 167 three miles north of Bernice. The car had been identified as the getaway vehicle used in the $17,412 holdup, with FBI agents and local deputies investigating alongside witnesses who misidentified the car model earlier.
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Ft. Worth
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Nicaragua Seeks Proof On Invasion
President Luis Somoza's regime pressed the OAS for evidence that Latin American governments aided young socialites who attempted to topple his government. After a triumphal parade, authorities warned of future invasion attempts as exiles were pursued. 16 rebels surrendered after a night ambush, while 46 others had given up earlier. Somoza claimed Cuba and Venezuela may back 75 Nicaraguans training in Honduras.
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Singer Leonetti Weds Pat Quinn in Canal Zone
Singer Tommy Leonetti and actress Pat Quinn married in Canal Zone on Sunday night. The 26 year old Cliffside Park native and his bride received a papal blessing by cable and left for a honeymoon in the Panama mountains.
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River Flood Stages Change Over 24 Hours
River stages rise over 24 hours with higher flood risk reported along River Street. Officials warn residents to monitor gauges and prepare for possible evacuations as weather forecasts show continuing precipitation.
Belgian King Baudouin Sees Popularity Rise
King Baudouin’s appeal surged after a three week U S tour and a reform stance on taxes and a high profile liaison with an Italian princess. His aloof prior image faded as he softened his public persona after returning from the United States in June.
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Baulouin
Deeply Moved By Welcoming Crowd At First News Conference
The eight year reign begins with an emotional first news conference as the ruler expresses how deeply moved he feels by the people’s warm welcome. The report notes the princess Dona Paola Ruffo di Calabria will wed Prince Albert of Liege on July 2, making him Baudouin’s brother-in-law.
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Baudouin
Prince Albert of
Liege
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