Oscar Nominations Highlight Gigi and The Defiant Ones
The Academy released its top nominations with nine each for the musical Gigi and the drama The Defiant Ones about a Black man and a white prisoner escaping handcuffed together. Poitier becomes the first Black actor nominated for best actor, while Spencer Tracy adds to his five Oscars.
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Theater Man Dies in Beverly Hills Tour
Slarald Hanford Brown, 45, of Detroit and president of United Detroit Theaters, died Sunday while touring Disneyland with his wife and group of friends.
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Finger Infected Cliburn Hospitalized in New York
Pianist Yan Cliburn remained in New York Hospital for treatment of an infected finger that developed last week under a fingernail on his right hand. He is expected to stay several days for observation and has canceled engagements through March 2. Griff Williams Dies in Chicago at 50. pianist with a dance orchestra died Monday of a heart attack.
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Teens Speak Up in Columns on Music and Kings
A flood of letters from teenagers and ex-teenagers discusses pop music, fame, and the aging of stars like Elvis Presley. Respondents defend Rick Nelson and express pride in youth voices while critiquing adults and the evolving soundscape.
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Arlene Dahl Plans Divorce From Fernando Lamas
Los Angeles screen actress Arlene Dahl says she will sue Fernando Lamas for divorce citing loss of contact. They wed in Las Vegas on December 25, 1954. Dahl, age 32, and Lamas, age 42, have a one year old son. Dahl was previously married to Lex Barker. Lamas is already divorced from Lydia Lamas.
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Edith Piaf Enters Hospital for Possible Surgery
French singer Edith Piaf entered Presbyterian Hospital in New York with bleeding ulcers. Dr Jack Abry said the length of stay depends on whether surgery is performed and a decision would be made within 24 hours.
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The Growing Horror of Lung Cancer Digest Excerpt
An odd Digest passage warns of lung cancer with dramatic claims and vivid imagery. It mentions a surgeon’s view on outcomes and describes a lung removal in lurid detail while promising early symptom tests.
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