Marfa Report From West Texas Film Set During Giant Shoot
Bexar Facts by Ed Castillo describes Marfa as a clean friendly town while filming Giant. He notes George Stevens and assistants press-friendly, visits at Annie McGracken home, and location buzz with Liz Taylor Rock Hudson and Michael Wilding. Wills from Houston and Jean Marlan from Peoria share anecdotes about stars and on set routines.
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Marfa
West Texas
Emilou Oliphant
Houston
Texas
George Stevens
Ted Ashton
John McManus
al Burks
Annie McGracken
Stevens
Warner Brothers
Olds Swim
Russell
Marlan
Wills
el Paisano
L. A. New York
Jean Marlan
Peoria
Smalls
Tajabout Francis
Hollywood
Cateé
Liz Taylor
Rock Hudson
Michael Wilding
Wilding
Liz
Iso
Rock
Jimmy “Dean
Tolasso
Mrs. Pickup
Benedum
Fran
Grannia
Mrs. Frank
A. Bailey
Alpine
al Worth
Parr Trial Opens in New Braunfels
In New Braunfels on July 2 a new chapter in Texas history begins as veteran political boss George B. Parr faces a criminal case with district attorney Duke Burris leading questions. The trial centers on charges of misapplying funds from the Benavides School, with Percy Foreman of Houston replacing Manuel J. Raymond as Parr’s counsel. Burris notes Parr still faces federal income tax evasion indictments.
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New. Braunfels
South Texas
George B. Parr
Hollywood
Texas
Parr
Earl Halli
Nan
Seventy-ninth Judicial Gis
Mickey Rooney
Benavides School
Sam H. Burris
Monte Hale
John Hamilton
Jane Withers
Moss
Fred
Guidl
A. Parr
Alice
Stevens
Apa
O. Carillo Sr
Jesus Oliveira
B. F
Donaldini
Millides
W. Milligan
Jesus B. Garza
Darwin ‘Benedum
L. A
Marfa
Santiago Garcia
C. G. Ramirez
C. Saenz
Reyes Ramos
Fran Bennett
Ieetine
Burris
Jim Wells County l
Tiuly
Manuel J. Raymond
Laredo l
Percy Foreman
Houston
New Suit Alleges Parr Misused Duval Funds in 1947 Taxes
A suit filed by Duval County and District Attorney Sam H Burris claims Georgie B Parr used 172500 of county funds in 1947 to pay his income taxes. Defendants include Parr his former wife Thelma Parr and the Texas State Bank of Alice. Separate Cotulla suit seeks 500000 from Parr and Thelma Parr alleging county road grids funded the 35000 acre Dobie ranch purchase.
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Alice
Georgie B. Parr
Duval County
Dist. Atty
Sam H. Burris
Parr
Thelma Parr
Texas State Bank of
Cotulla
Texas State Barn
Dobie Ranch
Youth Held on Marijuana Count
Eulalio Cisneros aged 19 was booked for possession of marijuana after detectives found 23 cigarettes inside a child's sock hidden in a tavern rear in the 1300 block of Guadalupe. A search of his home revealed an additional pound and a half of marijuana.
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Eulalio Cisneros
Jay Monterey
Jerry Gutierrez
Frank Hinojosa
Guadalupe
Cisneros
Mirror fall blinds six year old watching TV incident
Jessie Mae Whitten, 6, of 343 Matthews, was treated for a deep cut on the back Saturday at Robert B. Green hospital. Police quoted her father as saying a mirror fell from a dresser and struck her as the family watched television.
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Jessie Mae Whitten
Matthews
Robert B. Green Hospital
Tolanthe Opening at Arneson River Theater
Gilbert and Sullivans comic opera Tolanthe opens at the Arneson River Theater with Gay Terrel and Jimmy Spann in leading roles. Cast includes Ann Brandt Tom Kampman Norman Elliott Patricia Scholl Mike McCord William McNulty Edna Naegh lin Lois Barl Bartlet and directors Hal and Elaine Curran. Tickets on sale 7:30 to 9:30 pm priced 1.25 to 3.75 with special servicemen rate. phone PE5-6030 for reservations.
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Gilbert
Sullivan
Arneson River Theater
Paper Urges Johnson As President
A Florida newspaper editorial urged Lyndon B. Johnson as the 1956 Democratic presidential nominee to woo Texas Gov. Shivers and others back into the party. San Antonio Democrats voiced mixed enthusiasm while county chairman James W. Knight said Johnson is strong timber though convention timing could block nomination. Mrs. H. H. Weinert praised Johnson as capable and signaled support, but doubted eastern Democrats would nominate a southern candidate.
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Florida
Democratic Party
Texas
Lyndon Johnson
San Antonio
Orlando Sentinel
Johnson
Shivers
Louisiana
Kennon
South Carolina
Byrned
Austin
Bexard Countty
Democratic
James W. Knight
Knight
Dwight Eisenhower
Senate
H. H. Weinert
Seguin
National Democratic Committee
Mason-Dixon Line
Ruby's Ranch Under Watch For Gambling Activity
Medina County Sheriff Charles Hitzfelder says no gambling activity is known at Ben Ruby's La Coste ranch 25 miles southwest of San Antonio. Ruby has stayed at his 600 acre property since a June 22 raid at Fredericksburg road residence and authorities keep a close ear to the ground hoping witnesses will testify. Local officials say they will seek court action to destroy seized gambling equipment if no patron emerges by Wednesday.
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Medina County
Charles Hitzfelder
Ben Ruby
la Coste
San Antonio
Ruby
Fredericksburg Rd
District Attorney
Hitzfelder
Hitafelder
LaCoste Ranch
James Onion
Gambier
Border Bridges to Start Construction of New International Bridge
Officials report that construction will begin within the week on a new inter national bridge linking Laredo Texas and Nuevo Laredo Mexico across the Rio Grande. Maxi can firm awarded the building contract will provide materials and equipment, with Bel ther Construction aiding. The bridge, to be the largest prestressed concrete structure in the western hemisphere, spans 70 feet long with four traffic lanes and a projected 330 day completion. Cost is about 415000 dollars, shared by the Laredo Bridge system and the Mexican government. Travelers have used a pontoon bridge after the old span was knocked out.
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Inter
Laredo
Nuevo. Laredo
Mexico
Rio. Grande
San Antonio
Belther
Maxican
Hemisphere
Blo Grande
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