Voice of Broadway gossip and showbiz tidbits
New York society pages recount a Cupid shakeup involving David McCallum and wife with possible new romance. Ethel Merman dominates talk of May 31 Lincoln Center revival of Annie Get Your Gun. Various notes cover Natalie Wood Penelope filming, Miriam Makeba divorce, Hoagy Carmichael Jr. engagement hints, Bert Lahr and Lambs club, and Perry Como encounter.
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Cupid
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London
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Ethel Merman
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Rags Ragland
Harry Sobol
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Bernie Kamber
Irving Berlin
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Sird & Park
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Penelope
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Hugh Masekala
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Hoagy Carmichael Jr
Lynn Schultz
Schmaltz
5Th Ave
George Hamilton
Lynda Johnson
Luci
Pat Nugent
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Charlie
Oona
Madison Ave
Animal Color Camouflage Protects From Predators
A junior science feature explains how animal coloration helps hide from predators. Birds often show darker backs and lighter underparts to blend with light from above, creating a gray silhouette against natural backgrounds. Readers are urged to observe local birds for this protective pattern. Marlene Spradley of Chester, Pa. wins the prize.
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Marlene Spradley
Chester
Compton
Ryun Sets World Half Mile Mark at Indoor Meet
Sensational Jim Ryun clocked 1 44.9 for a half mile to break Peter Snell’s world record as the AAU and U S federation clash over eligibility. The 19 year old Kansas University freshman faces a possible ban from the National AAU meet and a chance at the Los Angeles test against the Russians while Ari zona’s John Tushaus also set a federation mark in the javeline.
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Amateur Athletic Union
U.S. Track and Field Federation
Ryan
Kansas University
Peter Snell
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U.S
Los Angeles
Arizona
John Tushaus
AAU
France
Michel Jazy
Ryun Breaks Half Mile Record Ahead of Field
The track star Ryun described planning a late surge after a 53.3 first quarter. He then shattered Snell's 1962 half mile mark of 1:45.1 at Christ Church New Zealand by finishing the final quarter in 51.6, winning by about 20 yards.
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Snell
Christ Church
New Zealand
Ryan
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