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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1959
Page
2
Dietrich completed a five week Latin tour of South America returning to Idlewild Airport. She noted Latin audiences were warmer and more artistic about her act, contrasting with Las Vegas reviews. Fans sent flowers as she finished her performances.
Two thirds of the Maid of California task done as 11 finalists chosen from 48 by a five member panel at the State Fair grounds. Opening day ceremonies will crown the queen by Governor Edmund G. Brown with contestants Shirlee Brown and others listed including Batlis Fay Carle Beverly Drew Mille Eskew Nancy Patricia Fish Sarita Barbata Elaine Katherine French Lind Hellgran Linda Marie Hines Penny Jo Howay Kay Francis Moore and Melanie Murle Todd.
Washington reports on top US leaders evaluating stalled labor bill amid Senate House conferees split over Landrum Griffin proposals. Nixon urged measured confidence in Eisenhower Khru shchev meeting while warning against surrender or appeasement, stressing peace with justice. Tokyo dispatch notes Maoist policies facing widespread opposition.
Charlene Butts, 19, of Oswego Kansas, seeks medical surgery to restore sight and life while her parents Charles and Mrs Butts refuse consent citing religious beliefs. A district court petition by attorney Emil C Anderson Sr asks for authorization. Doctors say a pituitary tumor will leave her blind in two years and dead in four or five. Charlene fears further deterioration.
Harlan lows UPH singing star Pat Boone wed his babysitter Judy Plumb 18 of Irwin and Jan Mauck 18 of Derby Kan at the Church of Christ. Judy babysat Boone last summer and again this summer in Hollywood and New York. She met Mauck at York College in York Neb.
Alan Ladd Jr 21 and Patricia Beazley 23 honeymoon today after a church wedding. The couple, alumni of the University of California, met there and are described as a young actor's agent and bride during the ceremony.
W Hogan Brown aged 92 died Sunday in St Petersburg Fra. A stage and radio veteran known as Billy Brown and Ole Olson. He performed in vaudeville as a song and dance man and was familiar to National Barn Dance radio audiences.
CHICAGO UPI reports a New York legislator resigns from the American Legion amid protest over racial restrictions. Dr. Raymond B. Allen urged doctors to stay alert against threats to medical independence and noted the rising demand for science in medicine and education.
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