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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1960
Page
4
The Press Telegram lists public Beach theater starting times for features. Times are supplied by theater managers and reflect the schedule for the upcoming show period.
The Rev. John B. Feil, a Roman Catholic priest in San Antonio, surrendered to officers and proclaimed his innocence after being indicted on assault charges. The scene drew a large press contingent as Feil, attended by his attorney, moved from a parking garage to the Bexar County courthouse. The alleged incident occurred March 23 at Sacred Heart Church during prayer.
Premier-designate Prince Souvanna Phouma presented a new Communist-free cabinet to the Laotian National Assembly. The assembly was expected to approve the government at Wednesday’s session. Souvanna, a neutralist, did not include any Communists or ministers from the ousted pro-Western cabinet in the new government.
Pablo Casals announced at the closing of the 10th Prades Music Festival that he will not conduct festival concerts next year. He spoke in Prades France and noted he will not lead the upcoming program.
The Senate plans a 50th birthday tribute to Ruchel with 18 senators offering good wishes. Casals, aged 84, is expected to perform solo and cello pieces at the annual festival honoring Ruchel, reflecting ongoing ceremonial traditions despite political differences.
Dallas sheriff deputies rescued 17 year old Patsy Bridges from a Dallas home after a two day abduction. She named the suspect as a 39 year old beverage truck driver and father of twins. She was hospitalized for mistreatment and barbiturates were seized. Authorities planned to file charges.
Cleveland doctors report two sleeping beauties aged three and five now active and normal after weeks in seclusion at Mt Sinai Hospital. Inspector Wagner says detectives questioned several people while seeking clues about the coma like episodes and possible boyfriend link. A mother, Lillian, 29, admitted narcotic use and faces charges at Juvenile Court along with her husband and newborn.
Mark Barron, 55, noted Associated Press drama critic, war correspondent, and playwright, died at Bellevue Hospital after a long illness. Born in Waco Texas, he studied at Baylor and rose through the Morning Telegraph, New York Times, and Herald Tribune before joining AP in 1931. He authored plays The Stork Is Dead Tears for a Coward and contributed to Guellemen of the Press with Ward Morehouse.
SEQUL UPI report says John Myun Chang fronts a new Democratic faction in a bid to topple prime ministerial front runner Kim Do Yun. Most observers deem Chang’s chances slim as Kim was named premier-designate after Yun nominated him. The assembly vote set for noon today, with Kim pledging to seek more U.S. economic aid if confirmed.
Las Vegas records show Sally Rand, 54, former Helen Beck, obtained an uncontested divorce from Fred J. Rand, real estate investor, dating from 1954. She claims cruelty. no community property involved and her former name was restored.
A New York firm formed a national Celebrities for Nixon committee with 29 show business figures. Helen Hayes and Mervyn Leroy cochair. George Murphy honorary chairman. Jules Alberti executive director. The panel aims to counter Kennedy support with actors, singers, and other prominent figures.
Fragmentary notes reference a place called Huntington Park Uva and mentions Moet and Bales. The text is garbled with no clear event, date, or identifiable individuals to report a coherent news item.
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