Childress Mayor Seeks Reactivation of WWII Base
Washington officials hear from Childress Texas Mayor H C Preslar that federal plans may reactivate the prewar bomber training site now owned by the city. He urges use as an Army helicopter pilot training center after visiting Pentagon with Morris Higley, the publisher. The base, closed after the war, was acquired by Childress.
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Singer Allan Jones Divorced From Irene Hervey After 18 Years
Actress Irene Hervey testified to a shock separation from singer Allan Jones after 18 years of marriage in San Francisco. He reportedly said he no longer loved her and wished to live alone. The judge weighs a settlement of 1000 dollars monthly alimony and 200 dollars for their 16 year old son John.
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Brando Takes Napoleon Role Belatedly to Honor Mother
Hollywood star Marlon Brando reports to 20th Century Fox to play young Napoleon in Desiree opposite Jean Simmons after a studio bid for The Egyptian led to a lawsuit later dropped when he agreed to the film. He says the vow to his dying mother prompted the deal, and she has since died. Brando hints this may be his last project, with possible directing or stage work in mind.
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Gleason Signs Separation Pact
Television star Jackie Gleason has signed a separation agreement with his wife Genevieve including custody of their two children and 14 percent of his gross salary as alimony. The couple, married in 1936, announced the terms after correcting a report that the alimony would be 15 percent.
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Actor Jack Webb Named in $100,000 Dragnet Suit
Lewis E. Smith of Los Angeles 350 accuses Jack Webb in a 100000 suit of basing a Dragnet radio story on Smiths false panther report three months earlier. Smith says Webbs June 15 show caused him to lose his job and suggested he was insane.
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Plaza Phone 64 3233 Lest Dey Honky Tonk Girl
A sensational film targets parental responsibility with powerful imagery and a blunt message. The production declares adults only and critiques false modesty through provocative scenes.
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Smokey the Bear Honored for Forest Fire Prevention Gains
Washington reports an 18 percent drop in forest fires last year compared to 1952 as the Agriculture Department praises Smokey the Bear driven prevention efforts. The agency notes 154000 fires in 1933, the lowest since 1946 due to wartime travel limits.
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Rex Allen to be IDF entertainer at Independence Day Festival
Western singing star Rex Allen will perform as a special guest at the Independence Day Festival. He is expected to boost attendance and bring a traditional Western entertainment flavor to the event.
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Wife Of Actor's Son To Seek Suit
An attorney for Mrs. Edward G. Robinson Jr will file a separate main suit today against the actor's son. Frances Chisolm, 23, will seek a reasonable amount for herself and their 19 month old daughter. Her husband is 21. The couple met in a New York drama school and their 1952 Tijuana marriage led to the actor stopping the son's weekly allowance.
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Holly Chase Found After Heroic Daylong Search
Nearly 200 volunteers including 75 policemen 39 firemen and 25 Boy Scouts hunted bush and swamp in Troy New York for 2 year old Holly Chase who disappeared during hide and seek. Gail Fitzgerald 14 recalled she hid in a neighbor's house and found Holly asleep in an upstairs closet about 3 2 hours later with authorities closing the case.
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Hayward Divorce Trial May End in California
In Burbank California Superior Judge Herbert Walkey may end the divorce trial of Jess Barker and actress Susan Hayward today. Barker seeks half of Hayward’s wealth and contests asset division amid testimony on earnings and a proposed alimony plan. Barker denies abuse claims and says he remains in love with Hayward.
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