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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1958

Page

3

Brazzi plots Western film role in bold Italian style

Rossano Brazzi, famed for Italian horse operas and a recent South Pacific star, plans a Western satire in Hollywood. He says Italians joke about cowboys, praises gentler romance, and recalls Hollywood flop to eventual success as a screen Lothario.

Vernon Scott UPI Hollywood Hollywood Upi Rossano Brazzi Rudolph Valentino Brazzi Paisano Italy Butteri 20Th Century-Fox South Pacific Brando Kirk Douglas Richard Widmark

Hollywood notes on stage and screen figures in summer scenes

Shelley Winters finishes Diary of Anne Frank then Cat on a Hot Tin Roof tour. Fred Clark fights for Big Papa role and faces buyout sums from Roma noff and Juliet producer David Merrick. Roz Russell eyed Auntie Mame. Polly Bergen’s Las Vegas contract increases to 35000 weekly. Gene Nelson heads Acapulco musical with cross border stars. John Saxon briefly added to Reluctant Debutante scenes. Benay Venuta Claire Trevor host Diana Lynn Hall luncheon and gift drama unfolds with a pink rose sweater mischief.

Shelley Winters Anne Frank Fred Clark Fred Big Papa David Merrick Benay Venuta Claire Trevor Diana Lynn Hall Benny

New Blue Lustre Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner Launch

Clean walls to walls quickly with Blue Lustre foam cleaner. Brushed in with a long handle brush, it prevents sagging, leaves pile open and lofty, and revives original colors. Removes spots and traffic paths in minutes and also cleans upholstery. One half gallon cleans three 9 by 12 rugs.

James Dean Club Marks Birthday In London Coffee Bar

The James Dean Worldwide Club marked its first anniversary in London with a quiet gathering of about 40 members at a coffee bar. Club president Jimmy James, 29, said members do not worship the dead star but collect references to him as with any famous person who has died and shared photos of Dean's grave.

London UPI James Dean Jimmy James Dean

Dejean Gromyko Discuss Summit in Moscow Visit

French ambassador Maurice Dejean met with Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko to discuss summit conference plans. The talks closed their current cycle following earlier visits by Britain's Patrick Reilly and Llewellyn Thompson of the United States. All three envoys pledged not to disclose details of their discussions.

Moscow Maurice Dejean Andrei Gromyko Britain Sir Patrick Reilly Llewellyn Thompson United States

He Did It Miami Do-It-Yourself Windshield Wiper

Niles Barry Jr attempted a home repair on his windshield wiper in Miami. His finger became caught under the dashboard and a garage mechanic along with a doctor spent two hours freeing him.

Miami UPI Niles Barry, Jr

Subway Riders Parade Of Transit Types In A Laughing Column

A lighthearted downtown column analyzes subway riders as characters. It catalogs figures such as THE TEACHER, THE COMEDIAN, THE DRUNK, THE LINGUISTS, and THE MILLIONAIRE, each with brief humorous behaviors observed aboard rush hour cars. The piece also notes a New York cab driver Harry Kistreff and a Texan joke about a convertible, presenting a mosaic of urban foibles.

George Bennett Vito Derasmo New York Harry Lawrence Pete Stanley Harry Kistreff Mr. Kistroff al Cooper

Judge Collapses From Exhaustion In Primary Race

Harris County Judge Bob Casey a Democratic candidate for the new District 22 seat collapsed from exhaustion. He was hospitalized after his doctor said the electrocardiogram showed no heart damage. Casey’s wife said he has been working 18 to 20 hours daily.

Houston Harris County Bob Casey District Casey

Truman lauds De Gaulle choice as France’s premier

ALGECIRAS Spain Former President Harry Truman praised France for selecting Gen Charles de Gaulle as premier, saying the French have found in him the man to save France.

Algeciras Spain UPI Harry Truman Charles de Gaulle France Gen. de Gaulle

Pro West and Red Chinese Patrol Boats Clash Near Matsu Island

Nationalist Chinese patrol boats clashed with Communist vessels near Matsu Island north of Formosa on Sunday. Nationalists said three Communist boats vanished from radar and likely were sunk, underscoring rising tensions in the area.

Taipei, Formosa UPI Matsu Island Formosa

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