26 Mar 1960
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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1960
Page
1
Astrology page lists sun signs with vague guidance for each sign. It cites Taurus Gemini Cancer Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Pisces in a garbled 1960 era style with nonsensical phrasing and typos.
Frank Sinatra says he hired Albert Maltz, a member of the Hollywood Ten, to write and direct a film script about execution during the Civil War era. Maltz, once condemned for un-American activities, had not received screen credits since 1947.
Preminger wed Patricia Hope Bryce in Haifa while discussing Exodus filming and his crew choices. He defended hiring Albert Maltz and noted his wife’s support, stating the producer’s rights bill is essential and that the public deserves full facts.
Audrey Hepburn and Katharine Hepburn head a field of five contenders for the 1959 best actress honor. Doris Day Simone Signoret Elizabeth Taylor are among the nominees in a race outlined with past Oscar ties and current competition.
Rodolfo Consalez impresseo who presented Italian opera worldwide at the turn of the century died in Milan on Friday. The news notes his global influence in opera presentation and his prominence in early 20th century Italian arts.
Hollywood reports promise an Oscar derby with quirks and upsets. Ben Hur leads best picture and star Charlton Heston tops best actor, Audrey Hepburn is favorite for best actress, with Arthur OConnell and Susan Kohner favored in supporting categories. The piece notes possible historic double wins for Jack Lemmon if certain wins occur and mentions past multiple winners Walter Brennan Ingrid Bergman and others.
Hollywood report notes Bing Crosby and Mary Crosby with actor Lee J Cobb welcoming an eight pound boy yesterday during a campaign period. Crosby starred in Going My Way and Crosby’s wife Mary was previously married. The birth marks the couple’s first child together. no name announced yet.
Mary Mackenzie, a 29 year old mezzo soprano from Del Mar California, won the Met audition securing a $2900 prize and a year long contract, seen as a rare future for a finalist from over 100 regional contestants. Her parents, Scots by birth now in Croton on Hudson, witnessed the victory. Mackenzie has performed with National Broadcasting Co New Orleans Opera Chicago Lyric Opera and Dallas Civic Opera.
The Press-Telegram lists starting times for Long Beach theaters and drive-ins with titles such as Rise and Fall, Youra s38, Four Fash Guns, Terror to a Man, This Earth is Mine, and This summary notes showings at ARIF B55 HO CABS summer pages, with times ranging from 1:30 to 11:20 noted alongside venue names such as LONG BEACH DRIVE-IN and LOS ALTOS DRIVE-IN.
Mischa Elman in Los Angeles questions the East-West cultural exchange program. He says judging a culture by a few propaganda artists is incorrect and notes Russia often sends the same four or five names. He argues culture cannot be defined by limited touring artists.
Hollywood talks aimed at ending the 20 day strike by screen actors moved to a weekend bargaining session. SAG and AMPTP committees met Friday and planned a Saturday session to discuss a counter-proposal on television royalties for post 1960 films. The guild seeks TV proceeds for all post 1960 pictures, including those that lose money in theaters.
Maria Esther Diligenti, a member of Argentina’s famed quintuplets born July 15 1943, wed 16 year old Carlos Maria Vivares after a two month courtship. The quints include three girls and two boys. the birth was kept secret for months. Discreet midwife attended.
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