Vikki Carr Seeks Acting Roles After Du Quoin State Fair
Vikki Carr, Mexican American singer, reflects on her dream inspired by her father and her rise to top billing at the Coconut Grove. She hopes to expand into acting, possibly in musical films, while continuing singing and touring at fairs including Du Quoin.
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Vikki Carr
du Quoin
Miss Carr
Red Skelton
Coconut Grove
Los Angeles
Calif
Carr
Beverly Calif
du Quoin State Fair
Dana Moss
Europe
Mexico
Las Vegas
Reno
Nev
Nevada
Frazer to retire SIU considers 21 for news director
A field of 21 candidates is being considered for the University News Service director post at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. About 18 applications were received. Frazer retires Aug. 31. Top candidates to interview, final choice after November. Tim Turner acts as interim director. John Spano of Monsanto is among those considered. Frazer and wife Betty plan to retire to Florida. Turner remains editor and plans to continue writing.
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University News Service
Southern Ilinois University
Carbondale
C.A
Cap” Frazer
Richard Mager
John Spano
Monsanto Company
St. Louis
Mager
Spano
William K
Tim” Turner
Turner
Uni
Southern Illinoisan
Seturda and
Hoi
Southern Illinoisan Inc
North Illinois
Herrin
Illinois
Herrin Daily Journal
Murphys
Associated Press
AP Gianetecni
SIU bids under allocation for 3500 ton refrigeration plant
An apparent low bid of 987000 from Blaise Inc Centralia for a 3500 ton refrigeration plant at Southern Illinois University Carbondale will supply cold water for eight buildings including Faner Hall. The project originally authorized 1858000 and six firms bid.
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Blaise, Inc
Centralia
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Faner Hall
Charles Pulley
SIU
Biblical Carob Pod and Presidents Born in Log Cabins
The carob pod is linked to the prodigal son tale, noting its sticky pulp eaten by men. It also recalls U S presidents born in log cabins: Andrew Jackson, Millard Fillmore, James Buchanan, Abraham Lincoln, James Garfield.
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Presidents Jackson, Fillmore, Buchanan, Lincoln
Garfield
First Negro elected to Congress was John Willis Menard
The article notes John Willis Menard of New Orleans as the first Black member elected to the U.S. Congress in 1868 on the Republican ticket for the 40th Congress. It mentions Antarctic wingless flies surviving the harsh climate.
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U.S
John Willis Menard
New Orleans
Denture Adhesive Cream FIXODENT Hits Market
A plastic cream named FIXODENT promises a secure fit for upper and lower dentures. It forms an elastic membrane to absorb bite shock, allowing firmer chewing and clearer speech, with long lasting application from a pencil-point dispenser. Available at drug counters.
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U.S. Pat
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Dave Butler
Chicago
Meister Brau Inc
Edward B. Toles
U.S. District Court
Meister Brau
San Francisco
Falstaff Brewing Co
U.S. Steel Credit Corp
Electoral
Electoral College
Southern Iindsan
Murphysboro
Marion
Volkswagen
Gebhart’s Tire & Auto Supply
Mardale
Sid Myers
Mgr
USDA
Carbondale Quality Meats
WITS
Usda Choice
Delmonico
U.S.D.A. Choice
U.S.D.A
Petal
Steve Andrews
Wieners
West Main
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