Tonight Show sparks new twist in Robert Merrill career
New York AP says Brooklyn born baritone Robert Merrill credits his Tonight Show appearance with humanizing him and expanding his appeal. Merrill notes street recognition increased his effectiveness in introducing TV friends to music while recalling his early career path from radio to Metropolitan Opera and concert stages.
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Washington City on the Wane Say Architects
Washington is described as a city on the wane by a committee of the American Institute of Architects. The report from the January Journal says the capital has lost its luster since Pierre L'Enfant’s plan, citing fragmented planning and a need for centralized authority.
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Seattle
Merrill and Price Sing On Firestone Program
Robert Merrill and Leontyne Price will headline the Voice of Firestone on ABC with operatic and popular numbers including Pagliacci and Some Enchanted Evening. James Franciscus returns to TV as Mr Novak in a new series next season.
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Young Explorer Falls Down Mine Shaft Near Reno
Erwin McPherson, 16, was injured when he fell 120 feet into an abandoned silver mine while exploring with friend Kurt Kersch, 17. Rescue crews used a two truck winch to lift him and Fire Chief Rex Barker described the boy as dazed after the fall at Washoe Medical Center.
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Attempts Made To Smother Mine Fire
Emergency crews dumped tons of earth into two air shafts to smother a fire raging inside the Federal No. 1 mine of Eastern Gas & Fuel Associates near Grant Town West Virginia. The blaze sparked gas explosions sending flames and smoke high into the air. no injuries were reported as workers were off duty since Christmas morning. The mine employs 350 men and the fire was discovered on Christmas Day.
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Exiles describe Cuba crisis impact and stay fear
Refugees and exiles recount leaving Cuba and facing surveillance during the crisis. Francisco Leal Cruz recalls being forced from his role in telegraph services after dissent with the regime. Augustin La Torre explains hiding to protect his family while military actions unfolded.
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Market ends 1962 with mixed trading near year end
The New York market showed an irregular path as investors paused for year end. IBM rose about a point while major steelmakers and autos slipped slightly. The Dow fell 0.51 to 650.05 at noon as utilities and airlines inched mixed gains and losses across the tape.
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Castro Seeks Large Families for Housing Preferences
Castro said nearly 10,000 eyes are on the program and that housing applications are so heavy that preference will be given to applicants with the largest families. He added that they like large families.
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Chicago market reports hogs cattle and sheep prices
USDA market summary shows hogs at 190 to 650 pounds with various price bands from 12.00 to 17.00 per hundredweight and calve and cattle lots priced up to 30.00 for slaughter steers. Sheep and lamb values range from 11.00 to 21.50 for different weights and grades.
Baltimore Livestock Weekly Cattle Receipts Decline
Baltimore market reports a holiday week summary with cattle receipts at 900 versus 2168 last week and 1634 in the prior year. Hog and sheep data are not provided in this fragment.
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Market Report Steers Lead Solid Beef Prices Across Herd
Supply around 55 percent steers with cows making up the rest. Steers strong to 50 cents higher, slaughter heifers up 25 cents, cows 25 to 50 cents higher, bulls and feeders scarce. Slaughter steers and heifers weighed 973-1105 lb at 28.35-29.0 and 994-1218 lb at 27.00-28.25. cows 17.00-18.00, utility 15.00-16.50, canner 12.25-15.00. bulls 21.00. Veal and calf auction shows varied gains. hogs holiday-week receipts 1425, trading active early then slow. barrows and gilts up to 50 cents, sows 14.00. Sheep two lots 81-89 lb lambs 22.00-23.00.
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Chicago
USDA
de Laa Thue
Oh Dad Poor Dad to Be Staged in Paris
The off Broadway hit Oh Dad Poor Dad Mamma's Hung You in the Closet and I'm Feelin' So Sad will be staged next season at Jean Louis Barrault's Theatre de France in Paris. The Arthur Kopit avant-garde comedy is set as one of the capital's state supported attractions.
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Arthur Kopit
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