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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1956

Page

7

Paratrooper May Get High Award For救 Life

Toledo paratrooper Pfc Wil Abur Lewis may receive the Soldier's Medal for saving Pfc Charles P Harper during an 82nd Airborne mass jump. Harper’s parachute failed to open. Lewis leapt ahead, checked his chute, and caught Harper as he plunged into the canopy, keeping him from hitting the ground.

FT. Bragg N. C Toledo Ohio 82Nd Airborne Division Pfc Wil Abur Lewis Charles P. Harper Eau Claire Wis Harper Lewis

Elvis Presley Faces Sex Appeal Debate In Hollywood

Hollywood gossip notes Elvis Presley drawn into a debate on sexual appeal as psychiatrists call his performances sensual. Presley, a 21 year old from Memphis, defends his stage wiggle as non vulgar while fans, nicknamed Pelvis, respond with frenzy. He tours and dates multiple girlfriends, yet calls Judy Spreckels sister after gifting a sapphire ring.

Hollywood Elvis Presley Elvis Ellis Presley Memphis, Tenn Judy Spreckels

Heat-happy 12 year old bitten by fish at lake

Betty Ann Abrodie, 12, was bitten by a big fish while wading at a Detroit area lake. She received a tetanus shot and was treated as she and others watched a spate of bites during the afternoon.

Detroit Walled Lake Betty Ann Abrodie

Universal credit cards eyed by film theaters for ticketing

Erskine Johnson notes Hollywood talks of a universal theater credit system patterned after Diners Club. Delinquent patrons could be blocked from viewing final reels or popcorn, while loyal customers with clean records might earn premium cards after long moviegoing histories. The piece also mentions BoB Hope, Liberace birthday candles, Lucy show plans, and comments from Jane Russell and Jeffrey Hunter on film and morality.

Bob Hope Liberace Charlie Farrell Farrell Palm Springs Jeffrey Hunter

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