Legacy of a Loser by Walter S. Ross
The article recounts Bill Talman, famed Perry Mason district attorney, revealing he has lung cancer and offering to help the American Cancer Society by promoting anti cigarette advertising. He stresses pride in show business and the need for public figures to serve cancer causes for his six children.
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Walter S. Ross
American Cancer Society
New York City
William Talman
Bill Talman
Hamilton Burger
Perry Mason
Talman
Peggy
Walter Ross
Episcopal Church
Cranbrook School
Detroit
Neighbors taunt and pool prices note a local scene
The piece mentions Teens invited to a pool at Sky Hills on Chapel Road between Amelia and Batavia with August specials for admission and swim or fish. It also quotes Talman discussing smoking since age 12 53, debts from cancer research, and plans to raise funds. A psychedelic nickel pool floor in Twickenham is described with transportability and durability. A 1968 nickel plating note highlights automotive use and corrosion protection.
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New Sky
Hills Pool
Lisa Colley
Dave Batchler
Larry Cunningham
Paula Germann
Ken Maretin
Chapel Road
Amelia
Paula
New Sky Hills Pool
the Cancer Society
New Sky Hills
SR 132
Batavia
Dartemouth
Talman
Bird’s Nest
Twickenham
England
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Gail Sullivan
Larry Stephens
Linda Gentry
James Gentry
Cathy Curtis
Nick Glang
Joan Albert
Larry
Debbie Friedrich
Jim Witte
Bob Witte
Jim Batchler
Mark Garbett
U. S
Wolf Tractor Sales
Bethel
Archie Lee
Trula Gullett
Smith Lane
City Loan
City Lloan
Relax. & Savings CO
Main ST
Plane ST
U.S. Savings Bonds & Freedom Shares
Main ST. Amelia
Vanda Lane
Warsaw
Bartlett Pears
Reynold’s
Sutton Mower CO
Beechmont