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Newspaper
Sarasota News
Location
Sarasota, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1961
Page
9
Society notes and entertainment gossip mention a push to have Jacqueline Kennedy head a Sunday afternoon telecast panel on parenting and the arts. The item mixes in film stars, theatre contracts, and industry rumors from midcentury gossip columns.
HOLLYWOOD AP Dr Frank Baxter the best known of USC retirees ends 41 years of teaching and 31 years of English classes at the university He created Shakespeare on TV in 1953 earning seven Emmies over the decades Now 65 he will correct final papers and retire from USC leaving only memories of his broadcasting lectures
United Press International notes June 6 1961 is the 157th day of the year with 208 remaining. Notable events include Nathan Hale born in 1755, Thomas Mann born in 1875, the first drive in theater in 1933, the SEC established in 1934, and D Day landings in 1944. Mann quote on time ends.
In Hollywood Mrs. Dennis Day gave birth to Mary Kate, the couple's eighth child, a daughter born Monday at St. Vincent's Hospital in Los Angeles. The Days already have two daughters and five sons.
Peter Lawford signs a $10 million deal with United Artists to produce at least three features and two TV series under Chris law Productions. The first project is a streamlined version of The Great Train Robbery (1905) starring Lawford with Frank Sinatra Dean Martin Sammy Davis Jr. and Joey Bishop.
Theaters present Gidget Goes to Hawaii Butterfield 8 Born Yesterday The Solid Gold Cadillac Gone With the Wind and The Last Time I Saw Archie with showings at Timeclock Ritz Trail Bayshore on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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