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Notable World Figures in Arts Politics and Science
Egypt’s Nasser reportedly diabetic and seeking treatment in Cairo from an eminent Manhattan specialist who is Jewish but unavailable in New York. Abroad, financier Edward Gilbert faces a grand jury blow. Picasso and Braque invited to Westchester art festival, with Picasso unlikely to attend. Casals Festival results spur a repeat at Carnegie Hall with Schweitzer on organ. Berlin and Picasso meet years earlier at Golfe Juan. Queen Mother Elizabeth of Belgium seeks a meeting with President Kennedy but is blocked by his busy schedule. Autobiographical and film notes include Berin and Picasso’s past meeting, Harold Arlen and Harburg songs for a July film, and Judy Garland among voice cast. Israel plans to ban government radio commercials next year prompting protests. A San Diego waitress questions Conrad Hilton’s Carte Blanche, while Burt Lancaster shoots The Leopard in Italy. AGVA inquiries touch Helen Hayes and union involvement. Literary Guild picks Auchincloss’ Portrait in Brownstone, and Joe Hirschorn recovers from surgery. A $10,000 process service bonus targets Howard Hughes. Cukor tipped to direct My Fair Lady. Barbara Harris stars with no screen test. Roddy McDowall in Cleopatra links. Elizabeth Taylor and Burton memories surface. Felix Frankfurter in recovery. Buckingham Livery sees surge in chauffeur applicants. Joan Fontaine ends feud with Olivia de Havilland. Jule Styne performs in Subways Are for Sleeping. The Time and Life Blog will display Adams’ handwritten Declaration of Independence.