Monster Mash Origins and a TV Ghoul Host
The piece profiles Bobby Boris Pickett, a 22 year old performer whose novelty hit The Monster Mash followed by Gary Paxton signing him to a label. It also mentions Zacherly, rumored to be born in Transylvania and the son of migratory mortician parents.
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Bobby Boris Pickett
Zacherly
Pickett
Gary Paxton
Transylvania
Tornadoes
London
Telstar
Flying High
Echoes
Smash Records
Baby Blue
Bluebirds Over
Bluebirds
Ershel Hickey
Hickey
Blue Saude Shoes
Janettes
Goldie Records
Bossa Nova Breezes Through Jazz and Pop Spheres
New York review notes Boss Nova blends South American rhythm with modern North American jazz appealing to cool jazz fans and casual listeners. It highlights four notable new LPs including Schiffrin and Sims, plus Rogers, Hammerstein box set, and early charting acts Tornadoes Echoes Janettes Allan Sherman.
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New York
API
South America
Lalo Schiffrin
Zoot Sims
Colpix
Barney Kessel
Reprise
Schiffrin
Sims
Kessel
Rogers
Students weigh Channel 8 as educational TV
In Coronado High survey responses freshmen discuss watching Channel 8. Some find it educational and helpful for schoolwork while others cite lack of time or difficulty accessing the channel. A few compare experiences with other educational stations.
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Channel 8
Harold Knoll
Pat Cramton
Marsha Mize
T.V
Sandra Austin
Student visits Italy five weeks in summer
Sophomore Josephine Siragusa recalls a five week trip through Northern and Southern Italy with her family. She describes friendly locals, regional dialect differences, affordable goods, and teens enjoying Western music while dating remains limited and chaperoned with a 9 PM curfew.
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Italy
Josephine Siragusa
Angelo Siragusa
States
Josephine
America
Beaver Athlete Tops Scottsdale High Student of the Month
Dave McGirr nicknamed Big Dave plays football basketball baseball and track at Scottsdale High. The 6'5" 220 lb senior aims for college and Marines service after graduation. The Student of the Month honors come from a senior committee noting grades activity and school service.
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Dave McGirr
Scottsdale High
Big Dave
Beaver
Dave
Doctor of Motors
Scottsdale
Perfect Circle Corporation
YMCA
Scottsdale High School
Susie Erbe
Charlotte Urie
John Lambert
Curt Tarkington
Bob Urie
Bees Produce Record Honey Crop In New York
Bees in New York produced a record honey harvest near 275 million pounds this year, despite having one percent fewer hives than last year. The yield marks a 12 percent rise over the 1960-61 average.
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New York
UPI
Education Week Focuses on School Quality and Public Involvement
The article urges parents to compare local schools during American Education Week November 11 to 17. It argues education is a national backbone and highlights the need for community participation to inform decisions, improve programs, and avoid deterioration. It warns against destructive attacks while promoting constructive engagement and personal plans to assess school quality.
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Coronado High
Capitol
Wacky
Zachy
Allan Sherman
Warner Brothers Records
MY Son
Sarah Jackman
Frere Jacques
Coronado
Coronado High Schools
Paula Hurn
Donna Cady
N. ‘Hayden
Susan Reese
E. McKellips
Tempe
Caidates
Vic Whittemore
W. Lewis
Bob Schaefer
E. Windsor
Benny Smith
Frankfurt
West Germany
Laurie Robas
Jack Minehan
Susan Fox
Ion
Chicago
Channel 11
Terri Schulte
Bill Versteeg
Charlene Stambaugh
Cathy Hoover
Beth
Hoefer
Os Aur Oi
Scottsdale Daily Progress
BY Laura Chittenden
Welcon
Mesa
Retirement Homes & Co-op Apts
McDowell Rd
McKellips
Gilbert Rd
Middle Eastern Revue
Angus
Camelback
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