Rising Des Moines pianist tops with Autumn Leaves
Roger Williams, a 31 year old Navy veteran, rose from obscurity after filling in at a TV talent show and a fortuitous rehearsal. His recording of Autumn Leaves has sold over 1,200,000 copies and stayed a hit for five months, establishing him as a leading instrumentalist of his era. Williams, son of a Lutheran minister, credits two lucky breaks for his breakthrough in New York.
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Farmers' Nine Point Program Aims for Relief
A nine point program proposed to ease farmers' plight includes measures on prices credit and storage. It seeks government support for crop stabilization and rural credit facilities to bolster farm incomes and market access.
Quiet-spoken artist aims for broad musical range
Roger Williams, a young pianist, began composing at four and aims to blend concert work with supper club tours. He rejects specialization, says jazz is an enduring art form, and wants mastery across Beethoven, Bach, and jazz influences while pursuing the best in music even at financial risk.
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Count Basie
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FALSE TEETH THAT LOOSEN NEED NOT EMBARRASS
Many wearers experience embarrassment when their plate drops or slips at the wrong moment. A quick fix is FASTEETH powder applied to the plates to improve firmness and comfort, while reducing odor. Available at drug counters.
Florida Crop Damage From Cold Reaches Millions
The Associated Press reports that Florida faces crop losses in the millions due to an ongoing cold spell. The Southeast endures freezing temperatures with rain, snow and sleet across eastern regions. Deaths are linked to icy conditions on Northeast highways and sidewalks as storms move through the area.
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Virginia
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Kansan gets 18 month prison term for tax evasion
Kasi Roy C. Terrill of Lawrence, operator of six Kansas stores, was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison on one count of income tax evasion. The 65 year old pleaded guilty last December 5 to tax fraud for 1948 totaling 4392 dollars. counts for 1949 and 1950 were dismissed. Judge Arthur J. Mellott presided in U.S. District Court.
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U.S. District Court
Baseball writers poll for MVP began in 1931
The Baseball Writers Association of America initiated its most valuable player voting in 1931, outlining the annual award process.
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Baseball Writers’ Assn. of America
Weather flash reports mixed readings across U S regions
Readings varied from 61 in Key West to sub freezing in Miami suburbs and Maine. The Northern Plains and upper Mississippi Valley logged teens with some areas near zero, while Portland, Maine, showed near freezing.
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Key West
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Mississippi Valley
Kansans In Congress Back Or Criticize Farm Message
Kansas lawmakers split over Eisenhower farm message. Rep Hope expressed regret no 1956 income aid, while Sen Carlson praised call for immediate action to ensure farmers get fair income share. Sen Schoeppel endorsed the practical approach to agricultural dislocation as Eisenhower urged a soil bank to reduce surplus.
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