Eric Blore Dies Noted Film Butler at 71
Eric Blore famed as the gentle- man’s gentleman in two decades of Hollywood films died Sunday night of a heart attack at age 71. Born in London, he starred on stage in London and New York before moving to Hollywood in 1934, often cast as the portly butler in Fred Astaire movies. He also wrote stage plays, retired after a 1956 stroke, and leaves widow Clara, son Eric Jr, a grandchild, and sister Gladys Hedley of Surrey, England.
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Quiet rites mark Michael Todd burial at Waldheim
Elizabeth Taylor attended a modest ceremony at Jewish Waldheim Cemetery in Forest Park for the burial of Michael Todd. The service, led by Rabbi Philip L. Lipis, reflected on Todd’s life in show business. Todd’s son Mike Todd Jr and his wife accompanied Taylor. The grave marker reads Avram Filtsch Goldhagen Michael Todd June 22 1908 March 22 1958.
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Sea Water Selected for First Saline Water Plant
Government to test a long tube vertical multiple effect distillation process at a pilot near Bachar Island since 1957. Aimed at converting sea water to fresh water at one million gallons per day at under $1 per thousand gallons. Site to be chosen among East West or Gulf coasts.
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Wrigley Says Daughter's Elopement Breaks Family Ties
Philip K. Wrigley asserts his daughter Dorothy and KOOL-TV chief Thomas W. Chauncey eloped to Albuquerque breaking the family bond. He states the era of close togetherness is over and refuses to say if she remains an active family member.
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Jury Told Accusation by Duncan
A Ventura court heard a prosecuting witness recount Frank Duncan accusing his mother Mrs. Elizabeth Duncan of guilt in the disappearance and murder of his pregnant wife Olga. Olga’s body was found December 21, and she was known to be six to eight weeks pregnant.
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Kathy Strives to Be a Nurse in Hollywood Life
Actress Kathryn Grant blends film star status with nursing work at a local hospital. She scrub techs from 6:35 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and pursues physiology studies at UC to become a registered nurse while Bing Crosby supports her path.
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My Husband Won't Talk March McCall's Readout
A desperate wife reveals how her marriage nearly ended in divorce due to her husband's silence. The feature offers signs of trouble and guidance on handling communication breakdowns in relationships.
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Auer Improves in Pasadena Hospital After Heart Attack
Mischa Auer, 53, reported in improved condition at a Pasadena hospital after a mild heart attack Friday. He was hospitalized for observation and is listed in stable condition.
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Greco Dance Troupe Here on Tuesday at Municipal Auditorium
Celebrated international dance star Jose Greco will perform with his Spanish Ballet Co at Municipal Auditorium Tuesday night in a concert series by impresario Mary Bran. Curtain time is 4:30 p.m. Tickets are available at Humphreys Ticket Office.
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Tito Visits Rhodes in Two Day Greece Visit
Yugoslav leader Tito arrived in Rhodes with Greek Premier Constantine Karamanlis for a two day visit. The leaders were to discuss regional issues and strengthen postwar ties.
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Concert Offerings Please All Tastes at Civic Music Night
The Ralph Hunter Choir presented The Cavalcade of Song at the Municipal Auditorium with Ralph Hunter conducting. Carol Jones mezzo soprano delivered dramatic verses and Stravinsky pieces, while Joanne Amici accompanied. Audrey Hepburn’s Space precludes further details as filming progresses.
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