New Books At City Library Highlighted By Librarian
The Carnegie free library adds Segregation by Robert Penn Warren a critical study of desegregation. A Dictionary of Modern Painting edited by Fernand Hazan offers art history and color reproductions. The Wreck of the Mary Deare by Hammond Innes presents a sea adventure with a 6000 ton freighter and a steadfast captain battling the elements.
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Carnegie Free Library
Miss Nell Barnaby
Robert Penn Warren
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Warren
France
Fernand Hazan
Hammond Innes
Gideon Patch
Camera Stolen From Kefauver During Stopover
The FBI, at the request of Democratic vice presidential nominee Sen Estes Kefauver, asked Salt Lake City police to investigate the loss of a $113 camera taken from his chartered plane during a 19 hour stopover. Trans World Airlines, whose Constellation Knox Kefauver is using, provided Kefauver with another camera.
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Sen
Estes Kefauver
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Kefauver
Officer Named Topeka ABC Chief Enforcer McDaniel
Walter W. McDaniel, long time deputy director, is named chief enforcement officer for the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division in Topeka. He succeeds Craig Irwin who moves to the legal section as assistant to chief attorney James Galle.
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Walter W. McDaniel
Alcoholic Beverage Control Division
McDaniel
ABC
Craig Irwin
Irwin
James Galle
Friars Club Luncheon Scene with Davis Jr and Red Buttons
A chaotic Friars Club Celebrity Luncheon unfolds at Nelmonico Hotel as Red Buttons missteps while Sam Davis Jr is introduced, prompting playful friction between Bob Hope era comics and guests. Eddie Fisher finally prompts recognition of Red Buttons as the evening’s host.
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Red Buttons
Davis Jr
Mike Nelmonico
Dais
Lew Parker
Phil Foster
Gene Bayles
Lou Holtz
Borough
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Buttons
Jack
New York
Carmine de Sapio
Harry Bum
Delph
Dean
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Friars
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Joe E. Lewis
Theling People
Abbott
Walter Winchell
Winchell
Walter
Jack Carter
Alan King
Judge Dlake
Falco
Jack E. Leonard
Eddiejues
Fisher
Adam Clayton Powell
Lewis
Stevenson
Confidential
Button
Sammy Davis Jr
Sammy
Eddie Fisher
Colorado Tough On Traffic Violators
Denver reports Colorado tightens penalties for moving traffic infractions while a separate note recounts a backstage tribute to Sammy Davis and Walter Winchell on stage. The item blends legal action with a historical anecdote about the entertainment world and a separate London radar development story.
Leavenworth Grants Free Water To Farmers and Drivers
Leavenworth officials announced free water access for drought struck farmers in the district. The city also plans to suspend licenses for motorists who pay fines for three moving violations, even without court trials, following an emergency council meeting convened by Gov. Ed Johnson after 13 highway deaths last weekend.
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Council
Ed C. John
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Murals at Museum to be unveiled at Eisenhower site
Harvey Goodjohn, chairman of the Abilene water works board, says murals depicting President Eisenhower’s life will be unveiled at the Eisenhower Museum if drought worsens. Farmers pay 60 cents per thousand gallons at the Missouri River plant. President Eisenhower has been invited to attend.
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Abilene
Kas
The
Water Works Board
Eisenhower Foundation
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Eisenhower
Eisenhower Museumationa
Missouri River
Subscriptions Prompted by Nationwide Safety Council Figure
The Ottawa Herald lists new and renewal subscriptions from multiple towns including Baldwin Dudley Gilliland Ottawa Delmer Wray Elmer Hililand Roy Rybell Pomonar i T Parkin Leonard Matteson Nyde Chambers W Cain Princeton Earl Schmitt Deck Jones Rantoul Gardner Finch Richmond H Bennett Cris dermreck Wellsville Ross Gault Westphalia Clyde Hirt Williams burg Floyd Demoret The National Safety Council estimates annual financial loss to the nation from farm residents averages about 275 per farm family.
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The
Ottawa Herald
Baldwin
J. L. Barkley
Dudley Gilliland
Ottawa
Delmer E. Wray
Elmer Hililand
Roy Rybell
Pomonari
T. Parkin
Leonard Matteson
Nyde Chambers
W. ©. Cain
Rinceton
Earl Schmitt
Deck Jones
Rantoul
Gardner Finch
Richmond
H. Bennett
Crisdermreck
Wellsville
Ross Gault
National Safety Council
Eddie Fisher Roasts Fail as Comic Gallery of Stars Dismisses
Eddie Fisher attempts a speech at a star packed event but the room of famous critics and comics heckles him. Samuel Winchell derides the routine while Eddie Cantor era memories mix with gibes about talent and ego. The improvisational chaos ends with a bow to dignitaries and a pivot to a backstage toast.
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Eddie Cantor
Philadelphia
Joe E
Tim
Winchell
Leonard
Eddie Fisher
Jack Carter
Joe E. Lewis
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