Met Opera Opens Long Season With Trovatore
Metropolitan Opera launches a 25 week season under Rudolf Bing highlighting Verdi Il Trovatore with a new production by Eliza beth Montgomery the first Met work by a woman designer. Giulietta Simionato debuts as Azucena and Anna Elizabeth Soederstroem as Susanna join Cesare Siepi Lisa Della Casa and Mildred Miller in the cast. Also noted are Mozart Le Nozze di Figaro staged by Cyril Ritchard and conducted by Erich Leinsdorf.
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Associated Press
NEW York
Metropolitan Opera
Rudolf Bing
Met
Mozart
John D. Rockefeller Jr
Cyril Ritchard
Erich Leinsdorf
Oliver Messe
Cesare Siepi
Lisa Della Casa
Mildred Miller
Susanna
Anna Elisabeth Soederstroem
Elizabeth Montgomery
Il Trovatore
Khrushchev’s Peace Drive Tests China and World
Soviet leader Khrushchev’s peace push during and after his U S trip heightened hopes in Asia for less tension while Beijing intensified attacks on Washington and clashed with India over borders. Peiping criticized a U N Tibetan resolution and accused the United States of pressuring both China and the Soviet Union.
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Tokyo
Nikita S. Khrushchev
China
Red China
United States
Khrushchev
Peiping
Mao Tze-tung
United Nations
Tibet
Washington
Moscow
Yes People’s Daily
Soviet Union
U. S
Douglas Dillon
Theft Ring Cracked Near Williamson Arrest Aids Case
AP reports a West Virginia fugitive from the Pruntytown Industrial School for Boys aided police in cracking a theft ring active in Mingo and McDowell counties since July. Five county residents are jailed. four others are expected to be arrested in Virginia and Florida on grand larceny charges.
Star Shortage Delays Dick Powell Project in Hollywood
Hollywood industry veteran Dick Powell laments a shrinking star pool hindering new projects. He planned Bachelor's Baby for 20th Century Fox but could not cast. Bing Crosby wanted Jean Simmons, an option not feasible. Alec Guinness showed interest but box office concerns blocked him, leaving Powell to pursue Big River Big Man with John Wayne as a potential star. Marion Javits, wife of Sen. Jacob Javits, earns early Hollywood attention with a Who Was That Lady? role and a fan letter from Vice President Nixon. Marlon Brando’s One Eyed Jacks faces delays. Malden praises its potential as a bold directorial effort despite scoffers.
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Bob Thomas
Hollywood
Dick Powell
20Th Century-Fox
Bing Crosby
Bing
Jean Simmons
Simmons
London
Alec Guinness
Guinness
England
Powell
John Wayne
Wayne
Brando
Paramount
Malden
Marlon
Stinsel Named Bar President
West Virginia State Bar named Rupert A. Stinsel of Clarksburg as president at its 12th annual meeting in Charleston. William M. Woodroe of Charleston stepped down as president. James G. McClure and Vincent V. Chaney were elected first and second vice presidents respectively, and Winfield T. Shaffer became junior section chairman. An address by John D. Randall of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, followed the election.
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Charleston
West Virginia
Rupert A. Sinsel
Clarksburg
Sinsel
William M. Woodroe
James G. McClure
Wheeling
Vincent V. Chaney
Winfield T. Shaffer
John D. Randall
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
the American Bar Assa
Hit-Run Driver Sought After McDowell Man Killed
State police search for a hit and run driver after 50 year old Thomas Edward Coles of Worth was fatally injured while walking on U S 52 between Welch and Bluefield. A truck driver Otto Combs saw Coles about 40 minutes before the crash and could not stop. Coles, a Crumpler worker and father of a nine year old, died at Welch Hospital from a fractured skull and other injuries.
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WELCH
McDowell County
James Oliver
North Fork
U. S. 52
Bluefield
Thomas Edward Coles
Worth
Coles
Oliver
Otto Combs
Crumpler
Pranksters Blamed For Parking Drama In Newark
Barbara M. Halloran told police Thursday that pranksters lifted her small sports car onto the sidewalk after she parked on the street. Police said she must explain the incident to the judge.
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Newark
N. J
Barbara M. Halloran
Earthquake Shakes Italian Port of Ancona
A light earthquake struck the Adriatic port of Ancona and surrounding area shortly before noon today. No damage or casualties were reported.
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Ancoona
Italy
Adriatic
Funeral Notices from Beckley and Surrounding Areas
Obituaries list Webb Thomas Ephram 78 of Beckley died at home October 24. Funeral October 27 Mattsville Methodist Church with burial in Mattsville family cemetery. Remains at Keyser Bryant until one hour prior to service. Duncan Roy Vernon three of Eccles found dead October 24 of heart attack. Funeral October 26 Eccles Community Church with burial Sunset Memorial Park. Cooper Joseph J 175 of White Oak died October 23. Funeral October 26 Shady Spring Baptist Church with burial White Oak cemetery. Sweeney Charlie 83 of Glen Rogers died October 23 at Wyoming General Hospital Mullens. Services October 26 Glen Rogers Community Church with burial Sunset Memorial Park.
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Robert Larry
Canton
Ohio
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Vance Drive
Mary Pack
Cooper
White Oak
Shady Spring Baptist Church
Everett Powers
Earl Cochran
Eden Williams
Earl Williams
Harold Williams
William E. Neister
Dawson Cooper
Franklin Cooper
Webb & Neal Funeral Home
Lilly Lilly
Rhondall McDonald
Ghent
Island Creek Coal Company
Marianna
W. Va
Melton Mortuary
Missionary Baptist Church
Oscar Lilly
Blue Jay
Webb
Thomas Ephram
Rt. 3
Beckley
Mattsville Methodist Church
Mattsville
Keyser- Bryant Funeral Home
Keyser-Bryant Funeral Home
Duncan Duncan
Roy Vernon
Eccles
New River
Eccles Community
William Freeman
Hayward Lowe
Sunset Memorial Park
Joseph J
Gilmer Sweeney
Pete Moorefield
Henry Farley
Berman Farley
Berman Farley, Jr
Lacy Griffith
Ted Meadows
Bill Underwood
A. G. Wilcox, Jr
Sweeney Sweeney
Charlie
Glen Rogers
Wyoming General Hospital
Mullens
Rose and Quesenberry
Kanawha Street
Della Marrical
Sunda
Glen Robinson
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Prince St. Beckley
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Mt. Hope Road
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Mass
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Pineville
Roy A. Jones
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Shady Spring
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Earl Mann
Dia
Eee
Beckley Artificial Breeding Service
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Chevrolet
Zenith
Prince St
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DOY
Price Bros
City Avenue
Homart
Sears
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Prince Street
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Gissom St
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