Medal of Honor Recipient Gets Probation Break in Theft Case
Baltimore report details Jun ior James Spurrier a Medal of Honor winner and former World War II veteran now TV repairman who received probation without verdict for obtaining 112 dollars worth of television parts under false pretenses. Judge Joseph Allen cited Spurrier war record urging treatment for alcoholism. Spurrier a former staff sergeant with the 39th earned the Medal of Honor in 1943 for liberating Achain, France, killing 25 Germans and capturing 16.
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Junior James Spurrier
Bluefield
W. Va
Joseph Allen
Spurrier
Achain
Ball Upory
Como
Timore
Thelwaok
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Jude
Richard
Moor Tor
Nowase
James W. Murphy
Miss America Pageant Televised From Atlantic City Tonight
A 90 minute telecast from Atlantic City crowns Miss America as Douglas Edwards and Ross Myerson provide commentary with Bert Parks emceeing. Radio highlights include KNX and NBC COLOR casts with programs like Gunsmoke and Your Hit Parade.
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Amer
Gale
Storm
Big City
Faes
Pendleton
Betty Grable
Vick Ty Mason
Julius LaRosa
Mature
Carole Landish
Tommy Leonetti
Jill Corey
Virginis Gibson
Alan Copeland
Douglas Edwards
Ross Myerson
Bert Parks
PDL Comedienne
Minnie Peak
Red Foley
Jan Murray LeMoiie
Pat O'Brien
Alf Kjellin
San Francisco
Knowland Eyes Knight Bid Amid California Tour
Senator William F. Knowland campaigns through the San Joaquin Valley and Fresno as he weighs opposing Gov. Goodwin Knight for the Republican gubernatorial nomination. He plans discussions on water funding and union democracy issues while noting North American Aviation will close its Fresno plant after current defense work ends.
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William F. Knowland
San Joaquin Valley
Goodwin J. Knight
Modesto
San Francisco
Zeta Psi
Fresno
Knowland
North American Aviation, Inc
California
Welk Named Honorary Texan At Dallas Benefit
Gov. Price Daniel conferred the honorary Texan title on Lawrence Welk on Friday night during a Dallas benefit performance. The governor cited Welk’s wholesome life and longtime fans and noted his music and advocacy.
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Dallas
Pi—Orchestra
Lawrence Welk
Price Daniel
Barber Traffic Light at Shrewsbury Serves Waiting Customers
A Shrewsbury barber installs a traffic light system for customers. A yellow light signals a few minutes, green means come in, and red indicates the shop is full. The device provides a novel way to manage waiting clients.
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Shrewsbury
Englang
Concert Program by Municipal Band
Concert program notes for a municipal band performance at Lincoln Park including arias and overtures. The schedule lists conductors and pieces such as The Guardian Beek and Finale Phesia Behind the Gun with various instrumental solos and reads No Monday Concert.
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Evngiy Bea
Charles
Taye
Alrivn We
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Linus Tammeel
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Martmaan
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Tehmbny
Ace Forger Fights Calif Fugitive Rap Extradition Battle
Charles R Speedie, sought by 40 states for passing 500000 in worthless checks over 11 years, pleaded innocent to fleeing California justice in Cleveland. Arrested in Middleburg Heights, he fights extradition from Ohio as FBI charges related to transporting equipment for illegal use surface. Bond set at 50000 as hearing continues next Friday with counsel to be obtained.
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Charles R. Speedie
California
Los Angeles
Ohio
San Fernando
Calif
FBI
State
Snes
Middleburgh Heights
Speedie
Wendell V. Sweet
Cuyahogna County
Ngre
Molotov Appointed Soviet Ambassador to Outer Mongolia
Molotov arrives in Ulan Bator to take up post as Soviet ambassador to Outer Mongolia and presents credentials to the Mongolian president. Radio reports note his former Kremlin influence and Khrushchev-era criticism of Malenkov, Kaganovich, and Shepilov.
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M. Molotov
Soviet Union
Ulan Bator
Outer Mongolia
Peiping Radio
Shnoungement
Mongolia
V. M. Molotov
Molotov
Kremlin
Georgi Malenkov
Lazar Kaganovich
Dmitri Shepilov
Russia
Television Station Call Letters Listed
KNXT Channel 2 KASC Channel 7 KRCA Channel 4 KHJ Channel 9 KTLA Channel KITV Channel 17 KCOP Channel 13
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KASC
KRCA
KHJ
KTLA
KITV
KCOP
TV Schedule Highlights From The 1957 Lineup On Saturday
A detailed TV listings page shows prime time blocks from 6 PM to midnight featuring color broadcasts, film premieres, and variety shows. Notable programs include The Lawrence Welk Show, Hopalong Cassidy, Gunsmoke reruns, Father Caution, and The Singing Outlaw with Bob Baker. live news and entertainment segments appear across CBS ABC and NBC with star guests and color telecasts.
Radio Schedule Fragments Reflect Diverse 1940s Lineup
A fragmented listing outlines weekend radio programming across stations like KFI KABC KFOX and KNX with shows from music concerts to news broadcasts. Entries mention live performances by artists such as Jonny Otis and Ray and events at venues including Pentarlon Theater and Wharton.
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War —Jagit Warnersnow
KASG
Ravendon Repost
KFI
Joe Maphisahow
Kalc— Auto Information Pentarlon Theater
Achee
Chins
Enmg Pranie
Nt Kabc
Tsaseafl
Fen Knn
Gil Henry Bhew
A. U. Nichuelaoe
Hunter Henenck
Kgen
Voice of Calvary
Kalsc
Holy Wood Vz. Vantouver Rhj
Lagte
Susie
KGER
Copcest
Dan Gilber
Ecisement Vineyh
RSS
Racio
Wis
Apue
Kfox
Jonney Otte
Sonny Koek
Ino Rey
Te Lawenan
If Aero
Kpetes Ritter
EEI
KMPC
Faubus to Appear on CBS-TV Sunday
Arkansas governor Orval Faubus will appear on Open Hearing on CBS-TV Sunday. He will be questioned by ABC Washington bureau chief John Secon dari and a panel of newsmen. The half hour program will be televised by KATY in Little Rock.
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American Broadcasting Co
Orvald. Faucus
Arkansas
ABC
John Secondari
Washington
Katy
Little Rock
Israel Envoy on TV Appearance on CBS Friday
Abba Eban Israel's ambassador to the United States will appear on CBS TV's Person to Person Friday September 20 in New York. The interview will cover regional issues and diplomatic relations with the United States.
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Israel
New York
Abba Eban
Asrael
United States
CBS TV
Gey Tenants Vacancy Notice Quick Classified Entry
Classified notice lists vacant apartments and rooms for rent with contact at HEE 2-5859. Includes brief rental terms and location hints, urging quick responses from prospective tenants.
TV Predictions for 1957 58 From the Crystal Tube
An entertaining forecast of television for 1957 58. The writer predicts adult westerns fail, Red Skelton and Danny Thomas gain, Ed Sullivan loses ground to Steve Allen, Tonight may end, Lucille Ball rises with I Love Lucy, and Frank Sinatra debuts among top new entries. The column notes uncertainties and promises a later update.
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Danny Thomas
George Gobel
Phil Silvers
Steve
Allen
Ed Sullivan
Sullivan
WEC
Lucie Ball
Eee
Groucho Marx
Frank Sinatra
Nate
Realism sparks casting clash in old Hollywood
Three men hired to portray British soldiers in a Walt Disney film faced rejection for Indian roles earlier, as they did not resemble Indians. The three men identified as Cherokee Indians sparked debate on on screen representation and casting standards in early Hollywood.
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Walt Wisney
Prince Henri of France Enlists in Army Service
Prince Henri, heir to the Count of Paris, entered French military service in Bordeaux. He will be sent to a cavalry school in Algiers as part of his induction amid claims of a non-existent throne and ongoing royal contingencies.
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France
Prince Henri
Paris
Algiers
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