Poitier Says Self-Challenge Drives Acting Career
Hollywood Oscar nominee Sidney Poitier credits self-imposed challenges for his rise. He stars in A Raisin in the Sun on Broadway and appears in The Defiant Ones on screen, with Porgy and Bess soon released. Poitier, 32, emphasizes responsibility over ego and aims for three-dimensional work.
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Cancer treatment test uses nitrogen mustard with surgery
March Of Science report from AP describes Dr. Warren Cole presenting early results of a trial using nitrogen mustard with breast cancer surgery. Half of participants received the drug, with outcomes showing lower recurrence and deaths, while others did not. Experts note surgeons control most solid tumors, but systemic drugs are needed for widespread cancer.
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Warren Cole
American Cancer Society
Cole
University of Illinois
I. S. Ravdin
University of Pennsylvania
United States
Stuart M. Sessoms
National Cancer Institute
Veteran Pilot Still In Love With Planes
New York AP profile of Rocky Kent a 55 year old American Airlines pilot flying Boeing 707s over the New York to Los Angeles route. Kent recalls early aviation days in Wayne Michigan and a daring entry into flight via parachute jumps, maintaining flying as a life devotion rather than mere pay. He discusses responsibilities, layovers in Los Angeles, and personal routines including guitar lessons and cooking.
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Hoxey
Ford Motor Co
Mexico City
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Los Angeles
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N.J
Truman To Speak At Salem College Convocation
Former president Harry S. Truman will headline Salem College’s third biennial convocation on May 16 at 10 am in the college auditorium. Salem President K Duane Hurley says it will likely be the first visit by a president or ex chief executive to the college. Gov. Underwood, a Salem alumnus, is invited to introduce Truman, with Sen. Jennings Randolph also invited. Mayor H Roe Bartle of Kansas City is expected to accompany Truman along with Edwin M Clark, president of the American Humanities Foundation. The event is sponsored by Salem College and the American Humanities Foundation. Public attendance is invited.
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Salem College
American Humanties Foundation
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Underwood
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Kansas City
Edwin M. Clark
St. Louis
American Humantics Foundation
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Sorcerer’s Apprentice to Welcome Hallmark Puppets on ABC TV
Radio critic Charles Mercer reports on Paul Weston and Art Carney presenting The Sorcerer’s Apprentice on ABC TV. Weston conducts the orchestra with Nash lyrics and Dukas music, adapting the nine minute piece into a 52 minute program. A. J. Russell wrote the book. the Baird puppets return with an all new cast.
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Art Carney
Peter and the Wolf
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Goethe
Paul Dukas
Paris
Walt Disney
Mickey Mouse
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Hollywood
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Neuberger Backs Adlai For 1960 Nomination
Oregon senator Richard Neuberger, home for Easter, endorses Adlai Stevenson for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1960. He calls Stevenson the outstanding statesman and says Stevenson is far above other potential nominees in quality and intellect.
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Ore
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Adlai Stevenson
Democratic Party
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Stevenson
Tax Exempt Bonds Seen Hitting High Volume This Year
AP reports rising yields and tax benefits fuel demand for state and municipal bonds. Issuances may top eight billion dollars in 1959 as governments expand civic projects while taxpayers face higher costs. General obligation and turnpike revenue bonds dominate, with major blocks in New York City, California, New York state, and others.
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AP Business News
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Los Angeles
Chicago
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Ohio Turnpike
West Virginia five judges named for Seal of Quality contest
Mt. State miscellany reports five judges selected for the West Virginia Farmers Markets Seal of Quality contest with $100 prize. Appointees include Don Crislip C T Shackelford Joe Jeffcott Carroll Miller and W B Parrish. Also notes a 15 pound brown trout stocked in Schenk Lake Oglebay Park and other regional items.
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John D. Stiles
State Farm Markets
Don Crislip
West Virginia Industrial and Publicity Commission
C. T. Shackelford
Beckley Rural Development Council
Joe Jeffcott
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Beckley WV Seeks Bids for Primary Election Ballots
The City Recorder of Beckley West Virginia invites bids by 11 00 A M Saturday April 4 1959 for printing counting and per precinct wrapping of 8 official Democratic ballots 200 sample Democratic ballots 4534 official Republican ballots and 200 sample Republican ballots plus 1000 official Democratic ballots 200 per ward 800 official Republican ballots 160 per ward and 100 sample Democratic and 100 sample Republican ballots for the April 21 1959 primary election. A certified check or bid bond for double the bid amount is required. EMERY J SMITH City Recorder and ex officio chairman of the ballot board.
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City of Beckley
Raleigh County
West Virginia
City of Ckliey
City Recorders
Emery J. Smith
City of
Beckley
Board of Ballot Commissioners
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Ann Lee Barnes 81 Dies in Stamaford Funeral Tomorrow
Ann Lee Barnes age 81 of Stamaford died at 6 30 a m Thursday April 2 in a local hospital Funeral services set for 2 30 p m Saturday April 4 at Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home Peace Chapel with Dr A H Wilson officiating Burial follows in Stamaford Cemetery The body stays at Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home until the hour Active pallbearers named John Sorrell James Sorrell Charles Sorrell John Sorrell Jr Danny Sorrell Garner Sorrell Arrangements by Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home
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James Sorrell
Charles Sorrel
John Sorrell, Jr
Danny Sorrell
Garner Sorrell
Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Home
Pugh Arthur J. obituary in Lillybrook area
Arthur J. Pugh 53 of Lillybrook died April 1 after a heart attack at home. Funeral services were held April 4 at 2 p.m. at the Methodist Temple with Rev. J Brook and Rev. Harry M. Don Francis Jr officiating. Burial followed at Sunset Memorial Park. The body lay in state at Williams Craven Funeral Home and was moved to the church one hour before the funeral. Active pallbearers were Harold Crickmer O Dell Cook Emory Calver Ralph Forrester Earl Waters Frank Dowell Curtis Stewsart and RB Williamson. Williams & Craven Funeral Home arranged florals.
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O'Dell Cook
Emory Calver
Ralph Forrester
Earl Waters
Frank Dowell
Curtis Stewsart
RB. Williamson
Williams & Craven Funeral Home
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