7/12/1956

                EAST FAREWELL NEWS

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Thursday, July 12, 1956   Vol. C576

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LOCAL NEWS

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THE BIGGEST AND BEST FIREWORKS EVER

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East Farewell- There is only one word to describe the fireworks display put on by Fireworks International last weekend. Spectacular! The clear, warm summer night was perfect for the show and an estimated 5,000 people filled the Lakefront Plaza and overflowed onto Main Street and Lakeshore Drive. All of the lakefront properties were packed with visitors and the parties started early and continued on late into the night. The show started at 8:00PM with a stirring rendition of the Star Spangled Banner played by the Regional High School Band and sung by the full (57 member) school chorus. The display started precisely at 8:10PM with a huge, multiple carnations with several reports and secondary flares. The show continued in gloriously loud and beautiful fashion. The entire show was accompanied by patriotic music played by the High School band. Every group of missiles seemed bigger than the last and when there was any lull in the firing a ground show set up 100 yards out in the lake on temporary floating platforms. Roman Candles, spinning wheels and for the big ground show finale a sparkling tank blasted what could only be described as a pillbox with a Chinese hat on top of it. As the tank repeatedly fired into the pillbox the hat finally flipped up and the entire piece exploded into a shower of sparks much to the delight of the crowds.

            The overhead show continued for almost 30 minutes and ended in an incredible multi-phased, multi-blast finale that almost turned the night into day. The collective oos and ahs could be heard across the lake and with each fiery explosion. The multi-colored blooms, jets and spirals delighted all.

            Many shops and restaurants had set up al fresco shopping and dining areas around the edges of the Lakeshore Plaza. Many of the spectators camped out early in the evening, coming straight from the Travelers win at the ball field and enjoyed the wonderful summer sunset across the Lake while dining on sumptuous selections from very accommodating vendors. The event ran well beyond the last blast and the final strains of the band. Many people stayed on the Plaza enjoying the warm night air and watching the impromptu fireworks set off by many of the private lakeside parties.

Fireworks and ground show at Lake Charles

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SPORTS

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TRAVELERS SET OFF THEIR OWN FIREWORKS

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East Farewell - The Erie Eagles came to town expecting to see fireworks after the game but were surprised to be blasted by the Travelers with fireworks on the playing field. It started in the second inning with a two run blast by Johnny Cloos. Then in the fourth both Tony Dimero, Joey Brown and Art Archibald hit back to back to back homers. That was a first in the league and has only been done once before all the way in 1940. Finally in the eighth pitcher Billy Green got into the act with his first homer of the season sending a low, slow curve just over the right field wall. The Eagles were able to get on the board in the fourth with two runs. Two doubles by Dowd and Branch and a walk by Thomas got the score tied but that was all they could do and in the bottom of the fourth the Travelers unleashed their big blasts.

            It was a beautiful afternoon and the sold out crowd was very pleased by the outcome of the game and almost all made their way over to the Lakefront Plaza after the game for more fun and fireworks.

Next week the Travelers are on the road for a meeting with their arch-rivals, the Slate Mountain Miners. The game begins in Slate Mountain at 1:30 on Saturday.

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 NATIONAL NEWS

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NO MORE BIG TOP FOR CIRCUS – NEW BENEFITS FOR DISABLED – GOVERNMENT SURPLUS HOORAY – DISNEYLAND CELEBRATES ONE YEAR OLD

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No more circus tent - Ringling Bros Barnum & Bailey Circus - America’s “greatest show on earth” does its last tent show in Pittsburgh this week. John Ringling North says the circus was folding its mammoth tent for the last time after a performance at Heidelberg track. “The tented circus as it now exists is, in my opinion, a thing of the past. We are considering plans for the future which may involve an almost completely mechanically controlled exhibition.” North stressed the circus will continue, but in a different form. “The all-new 78th presentation of Ringling Bros-Barnum & Bailey combined shows will open as usual on April 3, 1957, at Madison Square Garden in New York and will play the 1957 season in other air-conditioned arenas all over the United States.”  Labor troubles, bad weather and rising costs sounded the death knell for the road show under the giant umbrella of canvas.

The Senate passes a Social Security Bill carrying a trail-breaking program of benefits for disabled persons starting at age 50 and lowering the retirement age for women from 65 to 62. 

The government reports a budget surplus of $1,754,357,066 for the fiscal year 1956 which ended June 30. It was the first surplus in five years and the fourth since 1930 

Disneyland - a year old, says attendance was 3,642,597 for the past 12 months. There were Presidents like President Sukarno of Indonesia and Vice-Presidents like Richard M. Nixon plus visitors from 64 different countries. The average amount spent was $2.37 per person. This included parking, admission, rides, amusements and souvenirs. There are now 21 free exhibits as compared with 11 available last July. There are a total of 33 rides and amusements - seven more than when Disneyland was opened. A $2,000,000 expansion program recently completed includes the Disneyland Skyway, the Rainbow Caverns, Mine Train Ride, the Indian Village and War Canoes, Storybook Land and Tom Sawyer’s Island.

Harold Lloyd (63) says comedy is different today and not an easy business: “Comedy is different today because comedians use different tactics. Back in my days on the screen, I used the pantomime. It was the same vehicle used by Charlie Chaplin and others. It got laughs in those days. But, today, comedy and comedians seem to rely on dialogue. Sometimes they get a good vehicle from it. When they do, everybody laughs. Comedy is a tough business. You’re up one day and down the next. Lloyd says that during the early days of silent movies the actors did the acting, including the stunts. There were few if any stand-ins: “I hung from the hands of a clock in ‘Safety First’ three stories above the street.”

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7/5/1956

 

EAST FAREWELL NEWS

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Thursday, July 5, 1956   Vol. C575

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LOCAL NEWS

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BIGGEST FIREWORKS DISPLAY EVER TO LIGHT UP EAST FAREWELL

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East Farewell- The biggest and best fireworks display will be put on by the Fireworks International Company assisted by the East Farewell Fire Company this weekend. The outside company was brought in by the Town Council at considerable cost in hopes of increasing the attendance and to quell safety concerns that arose over the spectacular blow up two years ago. Last years event was subdued and poorly attended partially due to cloudy weather but also a great concern for safety of the event. Town Council President, Tom Conally, said the new direction of the event was discussed at length in several meetings. The outside contracting of the fireworks display was almost unanimously endorsed and the expense was not a major concern. Council shopped for several available fireworks contractors and decided that Fireworks International was the best for the town.

            “This is going to be great! Fireworks International has a long history of putting on public displays. They have done big cities like Cleveland and Pittsburgh but they also have worked with many smaller towns across the country,” said Mr. Conally when asked about the event. 

            The town has been advertising the event for over a month and has spent money on advertising outside town to bring back out-of-towners who abandoned the event after the blow up. A special ‘Restaurant Row’ has been set up for all the local restaurants to sell their wares before the show. Other vendors are also expected to set up booths and create a small midway along the edge of the Lakefront Plaza where the event will be held. The fireworks will be sent up over the lake and are planned to begin at 8:10PM. Sundown is 7:54PM. Many townsfolk are looking forward to the return of the event. It was one of the most popular before the incredible blow up in 1953 when the entire inventory of fireworks were accidentally ignited by a wayward spark from one of the flares being used to set off the fireworks. At the time Fire Department was in charge of the display and after the investigation determined that the department workers did not have enough training in fireworks ignition even though they all had been certified by the state. “The industry has become much more complicated and more dangerous. It has become much smarter for municipalities to hire professional firms like ours to handle their displays. Not only are our displays usually bigger and better, they relieve themselves of a lot of the safety and insurance obligations. We love to put on the shows and we know how to do it. This show will be magnificent,” said Fireworks International owner and president, Geraldo Massi.

            The town has been buzzing about the pending event and many people have been quietly staking their claim to an area on the Plaza to insure they have a good view. “There really isn’t going to be a bad viewing spot,” Said Police Chief Harry Hennessey, “We are hoping everyone comes and enjoys themselves. There is no reason to pre-pick a spot. There is lots of space for all. We will make sure everyone has a place to sit and watch.”

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SPORTS

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TRAVELERS RIVET STEELERS

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East Farewell – The Travelers stayed on track with a convincing win over the Johnstown Steelers, 7-3 last week at home. This was the first visit to the Travelers home field for the Steelers and they were a little slow in getting started. Traveler’s pitcher, Joe Nagy, was in fine form pitching five scoreless innings and not letting the Steelers on base until the fourth. The Travelers, on the other hand, got off to a blazing start tagging Steelers pitcher, rookie Gabe Doran, for two runs in the first. slugger, Johnny Cloos added to his league leading homerun total by smacking a Doran fastball out of the park on his first bat and his first time facing Doran. Cloos’s ninth homer of the season drove in Dunham who had singled earlier. The Travelers were able to score again in the fourth with Archibald and Sweet hitting singles and Francis driving them in with a triple. In the fifth Watson and Dimero walked and Brown doubled to drive them both in. Finally the in the ninth Joey Brown knocked in a final run against reliever, Frank Franklin. The Steelers were able to get on the scoreboard in the fifth with a two run drive by Johnstown slugger, Walt Brenner and once again in the eighth with a triple by Tommy Culp driven in by a clean sharp single by Ricky Sanchez.

            The Travelers continue their home stand with a special Saturday game before the fireworks display. The game begins later, at 2:30PM, at the Field. The crowd will then be invited to move to the Lakefront Plaza to watch the display.

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 NATIONAL NEWS

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IKE WILL RUN AGAIN – KHRUSHCHEV INSULTS ALL – BASEBALL NEWS – WOOD GIVES TEENAGE ADVICE – SULLIVAN BOOKS ELVIS

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President Eisenhower tells Congress chiefs that he will run again. Vice-President Nixon returns from his whirlwind round-the-world tour of America’s free allies from Formosa to Spain and says his availability for renomination as President Eisenhower’s running mate is “unchanged.’

After vodka flows - Nikita Khrushchev insults almost everybody within earshot at a recent Moscow party. One report said that Khrushchev said at one point he liked President Eisenhower but disliked the men around him. One moment saw Premier Bulganin tell Khrushchev to “shut up.”

Out of 260 players - Stan (The Man) Musial of the St Louis Cardinals is named player of the decade in a poll conducted by the Sporting News, the national baseball weekly. He was followed by Joe DiMaggio of the Yankees and Ted Williams of the Boston Red Sox. Bob Feller, pitcher for the Cleveland Indians, finished fourth. Others in order are: Robin Roberts - Philadelphia Philies pitcher (fifth place) Yogi Berra - Yankees catcher Jackie Robinson - Brooklyn Dodgers third baseman Roy Campanella – Dodgers Catcher Johnny Mize - former first baseman for both New York clubs Hal Newhouse - Detroit Tigers pitcher. Also in Sporting News, Ted Williams reaches the 1500 runs-batted-in milestone in his career. Finally, in the All Star game - The National League best the American League 7-3, despite home runs by Ted Williams and Mickey Mantle.

Natalie Wood is perhaps Hollywood’s outstanding teenager and she has some tips for you girls… “I think most girls start wearing make-up, especially lipstick before they need – 12 is early enough. But as soon as one girl in a class comes to school with her lips painted then the whole class follows.”  Natalie says it’s easier to plaster make-up on then to look natural. Take your time. As far as lipstick, “learn to put it on with a brush.” 

Ed Sullivan signs Elvis Presley for three shows.  The three engagements will pay a total of $50,000. Several weeks ago, Presley appeared on Steve Allen’s competing Sunday night program. Presley became the center of controversy after his appearance last month on Milton Berle’s NBC show. The use of bodily contortions in projecting his tunes was considered to be bad taste by many. But his Steve Allen appearance was placid. Mr. Sullivan said he had received thousands of letters from teens across the country asking him to have the singer on his show. Elvis Presley will make his first Sullivan appearance September 9 and the two others about eight-week intervals.

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6/28/1956

 

EAST FAREWELL NEWS

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Thursday, June 28, 1956   Vol. C574

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LOCAL NEWS

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SWIM AROUND THE LAKE RESURFACES

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East Farewell – The long dormant proposal for a swimming race around the perimeter of Lake Charles resurfaced last week but with a new twist to help allay earlier concerns. The new proposal would be a race across the lake instead of around it. A race around the circumference would be about 33 miles long and require a huge number permits, easements and resident permissions just to successfully navigate the entire perimeter. All the logistical problems along with enormous insurance fees the town would have to pay made the “Swim Race Around the Lake” impractical. Apparently, there is no keeping a bad idea down and the idea was again floated before the Town Council last week. The new proposal was revamped and completely redone changing itself and title from “Around” to “Across” the lake. The new proposal calls for a race across one of the widest parts of Lake Charles, a slightly diagonal 2.7 mile path from an undeveloped beach just outside of the town limits across to another undeveloped beach owned by the N.U.D.E. organization. The fact that the proposal has the race ending on a beach owned by N.U.D.E. raised understandable concerns on the Council. “Our ears perked up when they said the proposed landing site would be Raleigh Beach, we all know that land is owned by our good friends from N.U.D.E.,”  said Council member, Joe Doyle.

 The authors of the proposal, Hugh Reston and Frank Dunlap, were collegiate swimmers and both are local residents. They made it perfectly clear that Raleigh Beach, while owned by N.U.D.E. was more than five miles away from the Campground. They also said there were other beaches under consideration but Raleigh beach was the best choice taking into the projected path of the race. “We have been in contact with the N.U.D.E. people and they have been very open and willing to offer the beach and surrounding area to hold the finish line. They are asking for a small rental of the space but that is insignificant when you look at the whole project,” said Reston during the questions by the Council.

The proposal still has some hurdles to overcome even with the dubious landing site. They men still have to be able to show there would be sufficient turnout to make the event worth the town supplying the safety and legal protection that would be needed. The organizers stated they were willing to run a very large and wide reaching advertising campaign to bring in the desired swimmers. They also stated they would be willing to shoulder some of the logistical cost depending on the turnout and entry fees. The Council listened to the proposal and asked some questions, mostly concerning the landing site; Will any Campground residents be attending?- They will be invited as long as they comply with the rules, which includes wearing a bathing suit, and pay the entry fee, everyone is welcome and how will the spectators be controlled from “peeping” into the Campground- we will leave that up to the good manners of the spectators.

The Council will have to make a decision within the next few weeks because the organizers have set a tentative early August date for the race. The entire Council agreed that that would not present a problem.

Lake Charles with race route across lake

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SPORTS

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TRAVELERS TAME THE BULLS

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East Farewell – The road weary Travelers came home to a welcoming crowd over the weekend and returned the good feeling by beating the Cedar Creek Bulls, 5-3. The Traveler’s bats came alive after being stuck in neutral last week. They were able to score first and keep the lead for the entire game. The Bulls did make a late push, scoring two late runs but a splendid diving catch and an off the ground throw to second for a double play by right fielder, Tony Dimero, squelched the drive.

            Traveler’s big hits from Dunham, Cloos and Brown did most of the damage early putting Bulls pitcher, Nate Rice, in some tough situations. He was able to battle through most without too much damage but it was the late back to back homers by Joey Brown and Art Archibald the put the Bulls down once and for all. It was good for the Travelers to get back on track with this win they moved closer to the first place CGW team. They will have to keep up their winning ways if they want to catch the red-hot Glass Works team who has been on a scorching 7 game winning streak. Next week the Travelers host the Youngstown Steelers at 1:30 on Saturday.

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 NATIONAL NEWS

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POLIO VACCINE SHORTAGE – EXPLOSION IN QUEENS – NBC BUYS BASEBALL RIGHTS, 16 MIL – ELVIS ON ALLEN’S SHOW – POP MUSIC THIS WEEK

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Secretary of Health Marion Folsom says the Polio Vaccine shortage now appears to be over in many parts of the nation. At the same time, the Public Health Service announces that more than 17 million vaccine shots were released last month, almost twice the amount given in any month.

In Queens, NY, two explosions of radioactive thorium wreck an atomic energy lab, injuring nine persons and routing 200 workers in panic. Tests were ordered and everyone at the scene is warned to seek examination. A spokesman for Sylvania, who owns the plant, says that the explosions were not nuclear in nature.

 NBC buys the exclusive radio and TV rights for baseball’s All-Star and World Series contests for five years. The contract is for $16,250,000 - $10 million more than the previous six years. 

Elvis Presley appears on the Steve Allen show and for the first time, the show beats Ed Sullivan’s “The Toast Of The Town”

Pop music this week - “Moonglow” (Theme From Picnic)” - Morris Stoloff, “Ivory Tower” – Cathy Carr, “On The Street Where You Live” - Vic Damone, “Standing In The Corner” - The Four Lads, “Be-Bob-A-Lula” - Gene Vincent, “I Want You, I Need You, I Love You” - Elvis Presley, “I Almost Lost My Mind” - Pat Boone, “I’m In Love Again” - Fats Domino.

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6/21/1956

 

EAST FAREWELL NEWS

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Thursday, June 21, 1955   Vol. C573

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LOCAL NEWS

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GUYS AND DOLLS PLAYS TO SOLD OUT CROWDS

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East Farewell – The East Farewell Playhouse is currently presenting the extremely popular play “Guys & Dolls” This is a local production of the Broadway smash with an assortment of both local and national celebrities. This show was the most popular next to “A Christmas Carol” in last year’s schedule and its overwhelming success made for an easy decision for producer, Jeb Bernstein, to redo the musical. “We very briefly discussed whether to bring it back and it was an undisputed yes to bring it back,” said Bernstein during in an after show interview.

            This year’s version stars Ray Shaw reprising his Broadway role as Sky Masterson along with local hero Phil O’Rourke as Nathan Detroit. The cast also includes local favorites, Natalie Mallard as Miss Adelaide and Sue Logan as Sister Sarah Brown. The music was supplied by the Playhouse’s guest band for this show, Gus Templeton’s Small Band. The scenery was on the minimal side but well placed pews for the Save-A-Soul Mission and interesting Cuban scenes along with simple street backdrops did not take away from the action.

            The show has sold out every show and is expected to continue to sell out for the rest of the run which last until July 31^st. It is not unusual to hear people humming “Luck be a Lady” on the streets of East Farewell. The Playhouse has become the new place to be seen in town and there always a line before show times and it is not unusual to see kids hanging by the stage doors waiting for the actors to come to get autographs.

            “We are having a great time with this play and the turnout has been tremendous,” said O’Rourke after a show, “I’m just love my part as Nathan, he is really the heart of the show, I think, but Ray does a great job and the whole gang really makes this baby go. It is just a great time. I love it.”

Natalie Mallard and the Cast of Guys & Dolls 

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SPORTS

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TRAVELERS HOOKED BY ANGLERS

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Riverview – The Travelers got netted on Saturday by a team that was surprising polished with a strong defense and a smooth offense. The Riverview Anglers hooked the Travelers 6-1 in a one sided victory that made the Travelers look a bit road weary. The Anglers tagged Travelers starter, the usually reliable, Joe Nagy, for three runs in the first and then in the third the rock solid Travelers defense crumbled when shortstop, Dale Dunham and catcher, Joey Brown committed costly errors allowing two more runs. The Anglers, Jerry Mack, added insult to injury by blasting Nagy for a solo homerun in the eighth.

            The Travelers have been on the road for the last three weeks but that is no excuse so said team leader Johnny Cloos. “We looked slow and half asleep out there today, it was a disgrace. I apologize to all our fans, we are much better than that. I have to give the Anglers their due. They played a very strong game and did not make any mistakes, unlike us. ”

             The Travelers did get on the board with a solo homerun in the seventh by Tony Dimero but that was too little too late. The game ended with a lopsided 6-1 score and the Travelers limped into the locker room. They finally come home next week when they take on the Cedar Creek Bulls in the Ball Park at 1:30 on Saturday.

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 NATIONAL NEWS

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HIGHWAY BILL PASSED – SAFETY DEVICES FOR KIDS IN FRIDGES – POLES RIOT IN POZAN – MARILYN & MILLER MARRY - MARTIN & LEWIS LAST SHOW TOGETHER

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The $33 billion highway bill - the biggest non-defense spending program in history, is passed by Congress and is sent to President Eisenhower. The bill provides for a $14.8 billion hike in taxes to be levied on highway users in the next 16 years. Its major feature calls for a 41,000-mile network of interstate superhighways to cost about $27 billion.

The House Commerce Committee approves legislation to require manufacturers to add a safety device to free children if they become trapped inside refrigerators. The committee left it up to the Bureau of Standards to decide what the device should be.

Thousands of rioting Poles tear down Communist flags and shout for the Russians to get out of Poland in a flash rebellion in the industrial Poland city of Poznan. The Communists repelled with tank and machine gun fire, killing dozens. The city was placed under martial law and communications have been shut off.

Marilyn Monroe and playwright Arthur Miller are married in the White Plains (NY) city hall. The decision to have the marriage performed in White Plains was a spur-of-the-moment as they were motoring back from Connecticut to New York.

Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis are scheduled to appear on the “Today” show this week. The deal was made before the boys decided to break-up. In the meantime, they are fulfilling a promise to appear at the 500 Club in Atlantic City - the place where it all started for the comedy duo.

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6/14/1956

 

EAST FAREWELL NEWS

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Thursday, June 14, 1956   Vol. C572

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LOCAL NEWS

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LOCAL DELI EXPLODES – MEAT EVERYWHERE

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East Farewell- The town avoided a full-fledged disaster on Tuesday thanks to the quick thinking of Fire Chief Thomas “Cal” Calhoun.  At approximately 7:00 AM Lou’s Deli, 501 Main, unexpectedly and inexplicably blew up. Debris showered down on Main Street and a huge fire ball rolled into the evening sky. Luckily for everyone the deli was only two blocks down from the fire station. Almost immediately an alarm was sounded and firemen were scrambled. Calhoun arrived on the scene within minutes of the explosion and took charge. He was able to quickly shut down the gas main that fed the block and direct his men to bring the fire under control within eight minutes. The entire structure was demolished but buildings on both sides were spared. The deli was bracketed by a bank and a furniture store and both were closed at the time of the explosion. There was one injury, Miss Monica Shippensport was struck in the head with a ham hock. She was knocked to the ground and suffered cuts and bruises to her head.  She was treated at the scene and sent home to recover further. Miss Shippensport was in the news earlier for other, less catastrophic reasons. She admitted to giving away the Flower Show budget to a con man in the spring. She was sentenced to house arrest and commanded to repay the money. Ironically, last Tuesday was only her third day allowed back on the street. She was walking home from a meeting with her lawyer when she was struck. “I just can’t believe this happened to me. If I was closer I would have been blown to bits. I walking along feeling sorry for myself, I heard the explosion and looked around next thing I know, kapow! This giant hunk of meat hits me in the head and knocks me down. I am feeling like I am the luckiest person in the world right now, a little banged up but still lucky to be alive,” reflected Shippensport to this reporter before she was escorted home.

            It is believed that a gas leak inside the deli caused the explosion but the investigation is ongoing. Owner Lou Myer was in tears out front of the space where his deli used to stand. He had closed the store early because of a family commitment and was called back by Calhoun soon after the fire was brought under control. “This is a tragedy,” sobbed Myer, “I can’t begin to tell you how crushed I am. This deli was my life. Now I have nothing.”

            Many people have already started giving donations to Lou to try and rebuild. Even before he had made any statements a fund was founded at the bank called “Lou’s Deli Fund” and had more than $1000.00 in it through anonymous donations. “We all love Lou and we loved his deli,” said Mrs. Mallard, “I hope he will rebuild and thank goodness no one was seriously injured. How about Monica though, what she doesn’t need right now is a big old ham hitting her in the head. Holy cow, that is some bad luck wrapped in a good luck package. If she was any closer she would have been gone.”

Collapsed Lou’s Deli 

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SPORTS

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TRAVELERS MAUL BEARS

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Bedford – The Travelers got back on track in a big way Saturday as they dismantled the Bedford Bears, 10-2. The bats started early and continued through every inning with at least one hit in every inning. The Travelers ended up with a team record of 17 hits. They also set a season record with four homeruns. Every Traveler in the lineup was able to register a hit in the game, another record. This game was a display of offensive power by the Travelers. The homers were all extra run blasts by Cloos (3), Dimero (2), Francis (2) and Brown (3). The defense was top notch, too. The Travelers were able to turn tree double plays and winning pitcher, Danny Lane, was able to strikeout eight hapless Bears.

            The Bears have been having trouble all season. They lost their best hitter, Al Kelly, to a broken foot in the first game and then they lost their star pitcher, Billy Thompson to a torn bicep. They have struggled to score and they have not been able to keep opponents off the board. “So far, this has been a rough season. We lost A.K. in the first game and then we lost Billy T. a couple of weeks later. Along with a lot of other little problems we have been playing catch up all season. It has been really tough but we are still getting dressed for every game and we go out there expecting to win,” said Bears coach, Rob Willis.

            The Travelers continue their road trip next week when they make a stop in Riverview and cast their fate against the Anglers. The game begins at 1:45PM in the Angler Fishbowl (Stadium).

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 NATIONAL NEWS

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IKE STAYS IN HOSPITAL – LOINS BREAKOUT IN ROME – NEW AT DISNEYLAND – MONROE & MILLER TO MARRY – ROCK & ROLL UNDER THE GUN

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President Eisenhower’s personal physician discloses the President will be hospitalized somewhat longer than first forecast. He won’t get out before the middle of next week.

Two lions break free from their cages at a Rome circus, leaving hundreds of patrons running screaming. One of the lions broke the back of circus mule with a blow of the paw, and then clawed two ponies across their faces. Both were caught quickly. 

New at Disneyland (In Fantasyland) - Walt Disney revives “3-D” at a theater dedicated to the showing of the medium. The pictures include a musical subject, a Donald Duck cartoon and one with Mickey as well. Says Walt; “The 3D vogue went by so quickly that there are probably many people who were hardly aware of it. Therefore, I thought a revival might be a good thing, just for curiosity seekers if naught else.” Also debuting at Disneyland this week is Tom Sawyer Island and a boat ride through the miniature world of fantasy found in Disney films and productions.

Marilyn Monroe announces that she and playwright Arthur Miller will be married sometime between now and July 13. Meanwhile, Miller is in Washington, testifying in front of the House Committee on Un-American Activities - saying he had made errors about his involvement with Red activities, but denied he had ever been “under Communist party discipline.” He said he “wouldn’t deny” he had contributed to Red front groups - “I’m here to tell you the truth.”

The Miami Board of Review, originally appointed to act as a censorship group for comic books, gets into the rock ‘n’ roll act after several area concerts by Bill Haley & The Comets. The concerts went well, despite a non-segregation policy. There was only one arrest when a youth began to argue with police. But at least one board member (The chairman) doesn’t dig rock ‘n’ roll - calling it “Worm ‘n’ Wiggle.” Chairman Regina McLinden says she intends to wage a fight against rock via her pulpit and the schools with an invitation issued to the clergy and school authorities to meet at this month’s board meeting. She describes rock ‘n’ roll dancing as “nothing more than shoving boys and girls around” and “vile gyrations,” adding the “fad can get out of hand unless we act now.”

The Andrews Sisters confirm their reunion and will begin recording this week. Their prepping a June 28 date at the Las Vegas Flamingo, where they last appeared in 1953.

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6/7/1956

 

EAST FAREWELL NEWS

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Thursday, June 7, 1956   Vol. C571

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LOCAL NEWS

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RACE AROUND THE LAKE ANOTHER HIT

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East Farewell – The 6^th Annual “Race Around the Lake” took place on a beautiful Decoration day and ended with a spectacular finish. The official side of the race had a record high 70 riders and on the unofficial side almost 20 riders joined in at different parts of the race with an amazing assortment of decorated bikes, tricycles and other truly unusual vehicles. The race itself has had a six year tradition but the strange ‘added’ event of riders joining in along the way for as long as they want has been going on for four years now and has become more entertaining each year. This year the official race was won by Frankie Chase with a winning time of 1 hour 57 minutes. This year’s time was considerably slower than last year’s due to the increased peripheral activity that took place along the route. At one point a vehicle that can only be described as a self-powered butterfly piloted by a Wayne Winchell slowed the entire pack down by taking up all of Lake Shore Drive for almost one third of a lap. Winchell was finally pushed off the course and into the lake by bystanders and race participants who had come to a stop behind him. The bemused Winchell came out of the lake laughing and shaking his fists in either mock anger or total success, no one could tell.

This year the race ended at the Lakefront Plaza where there was a stirring sunset memorial service honoring all the fallen. The ceremony was very respectful contrasting the frivolity of earlier in the day. A single bugler, high school senior and ROTC member, David Kane, played Taps from the overlook while the flag was raised over the Plaza. A list of the townsfolk who had paid the ultimate price was read and a moment of silence was held. After the ceremony the large crowd was treated to several local restaurants fare presented on the Plaza and listened to the music of local band leader Gus Templeton along with other local bands, Al Jackson’s Blues Band and a new favorite folk trio, Diamonds. The beautiful weather was the perfect compliment for the early summer kick off holiday in East Farewell.

Butterfly bike piloted by Wayne Winchell

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SPORTS

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TRAVELERS GET SMOKED AT CORNING

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Corning – The Travelers showed a rare letdown on Saturday when they lost to CGW 5-2. The game was not the average Travelers style with quick scores early and strong defense. This game was just the opposite, they didn’t score until the eighth and they committed an unimaginable 5 errors in the field. CGW on the other hand was almost flawless. Their ace, Bill “Smoke” Black, was sharp from the start, pitching a perfect first four innings. It wasn’t until the middle of the fifth that Dale Dunham poked a hit through the middle that the Travelers were able to get on the scoreboard, scoring Francis who had walked earlier. That single hit was all they were able to garner that inning and ‘Smoke’ continued to burn. He stayed hot until the eighth when he walked his first batter and then his nemesis, Johnny Cloos, finally connected with a low fastball and drove out of the park.

            CGW had an easier time but by no means a cakewalk. Traveler’s pitcher, Billy Green, held CGW to two hits until the fifth but unfortunately the Traveler’s defense was sloppy. By the end of the sixth CGW had done all the damage it needed to do, scoring two in the fourth and three in the sixth. The Travelers showed a surprisingly porous defense and seemed unable to hold onto the ball. Dropped and muffed balls were the reason for two of the four CGW runs.  But even if you take away those unearned runs the Travelers came up short on Saturday.

            The Travelers stay on the road this week as they travel to Bedford. The Bears are currently in the bottom half of the league standings so the Travelers may have an easier time. The game begins in Bedford at 1:00 on Saturday.

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 NATIONAL NEWS

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IKE HAS STOMACH SCARE – KHRUSHCHEV TOURS WITH TITO – HONEYMOONER FALLS OUT OF PLANE – ROBESON IN CONTEMPT

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President Eisenhower undergoes an exploratory operation in the early morning hours, just 24 hours after he awoke with symptoms of indigestion reminiscent of the fateful heart attack he suffered last Sept. 24. This time, however, the president’s trouble was an obstruction of the small intestine which all official sources emphasize had no relation to his cardiac condition.  President Eisenhower was back on his feet and walked with some assistance from his hospital bed to an armchair 15 feet way.

Communist Party Chief Nikita Khrushchev, touring the region with President Tito of Yugoslavia, told a cheering crowd at Stalingrad that the United States is the richest country now “but tomorrow, we will be richer.”

A honeymooner falls 6500 feet to his death from a two-engine DC-3 Piedmont airliner flying from Charlotte to Asheville. Oren A. Pruitt went to get his bride a drink of water when he apparently opened the wrong door. His body landed near a cemetery near Shelby, NC.

The House Committee on Un-American Activities initiates contempt of Congress action against singer Paul Robeson after a session in which the Negro singer declared, “You are the bad Americans… you ought to be ashamed of yourselves.”

Robeson later told a newsman, “There was no contempt. I answered every question. I was just standing my ground.”

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5/31/1956

 

EAST FAREWELL NEWS

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Thursday, May 31, 1956   Vol. C570

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LOCAL NEWS

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SHIPPENSPORT CONFESSES - ROMANDO GONE

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East Farewell – Monica Shippensport has confessed to taking the Flower Show budget estimated to be $3,000.00. Her partner, Romando, (strangely, only one name) is still missing. Miss Shippensport it seems was the unwitting accomplice of an elaborate scam that involved a whirlwind romance, a naïve young woman, lots of money, a scoundrel and a broken heart that ended with the scammed holding the bag and in jail.

            It all started last year around Thanksgiving when Miss Shippensport first met Romando. She said she met him in the Lost Oasis Bar after she got off work. Romando presented himself as a South American horticultural expert and started talking with Shippensport. She mentioned she was involved with the annual flower show, then he started making small talk. One thing led to another and the next thing Miss Shippensport knew she was being escorted around town by an elusive but very handsome foreign stranger. They became quite an item and were seen celebrating New Year’s Eve together at a local party. Miss Shippensport is said to have confided with a friend that she was hoping that the relationship would go further. Well, it certainly went further, on or around January 2^nd Romando presented Miss Shippensport with a proposal. Not the proposal she was hoping for though, he said that with his experience and her budget they could put on the most fabulous Flower Show ever. All she had to do was give him the entire budget and so he could purchase some exotic South American flowers. Then she could go back to the Town Council and ask for more money to put on the show. Miss Shippensport, smitten by Romando, let her heart block her good judgment and handed over the cash to Romando in late January. She was able to postpone meetings of the committee because of the bad weather at the time so no one was able to question her actions until late February. When confronted with the fund dispersal, she explained the Romando was only going to use a small amount and he had promised to return the rest.

            It was in early April when Miss Shippensport went to Romando’s apartment and found it empty. Frantic, she started to look for him in all their usual places but to no avail. Thinking something nefarious had happened to him she went to the police. The police mounted a short search for him but soon realized the true nature of the crime. Bulletins were sent to surrounding towns and major cities in the area but they were not expecting to find Romando. “He is long gone, I bet he has left the country. If he was really from South America, I bet he is back there living high on the hog with our money,” said police chief, Ed O’Malley.

            Unfortunately for Miss Shippensport, she is under arrest for taking the money and will have to stay in jail until her hearing because she cannot raise the bail of $300.00. She is understandably upset and says her heart is broken and her pride has been severely damaged. Her hearing is scheduled for later this week. She has profusely apologized for her actions and has said she will accept what ever consequences that are handed down to her.   

Last known photo of Romando

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SPORTS

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TRAVELERS WIN GREAT GAME

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East Farewell – The Travelers won one of the best played games, if not the best game, of the early season. The red hot Travelers (13-3) faced an equally incendiary Mountain View Explorers (12-4). Both teams had been enjoying winning streaks and both were playing top notch baseball. The leading hitters in the league were going against the two best pitchers in the league. Something had to give. The pitchers were the ones who took control. It wasn’t until the fourth inning that either team mounted any offense and it was not until the fifth that any runs were scored. Both pitchers, Joe Nagy for the Travelers and Joe ‘Freight’ Trane for the Explorers, were sharp from the start and kept up the pressure till the end. Only a few let downs for each let the power of the best hitters in the league show their stuff. Explorer’s biggest bat, Bobby ‘Hammer’ Taxen smashed a Nagy fastball out of the park in the fourth and Traveler’s Johnny Cloos clobbered a Trane curve for a two run homer in the sixth. That was the difference in the game. The Travelers prevailed 2-1 with Trane throwing a four hitter and Nagy throwing a three hit gem. With this win the Travelers are in sole possession of first place in the league.

            Next week the Travelers go on the road to Corning where they play CGW for the first time this season. The game begins at 3:30 in Corning.

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 NATIONAL NEWS

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IKE READY TO CAMPAIGN – KHRUSHCHEV DENOUNCES STALIN – DEAD SEA SCROLLS DECIPHERED – BUS SEGREGATION IN ALABAMA UNCONSTITUTIONAL

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President Eisenhower displayed a touch of campaign fever when he told a national conference of Citizens for Eisenhower that he will campaign for a second term “as cheerfully, as energetically, as enthusiastically as it is possible for me to do.” 

Communist party Boss Nikita Khrushchev denounced Stalin as a mass murderer who was plotting the complete liquidation of his old Politburo colleagues. Stalin was accused of planning to wipe out former Foreign Minister Molotov and Politburo member A.J. Mikoyan among others. Stalin’s death on March 5, 1953 was attributed to natural causes.

Two more Dead Sea scrolls have been deciphered and revealed clues to a legendary buried treasure worth countless millions instead of dealing with Biblical subjects. The scrolls were found beside the Dead Sea in 1952. If the treasure exists, it includes 200 tons of gold and silver. 

In Alabama a three-judge panel in federal court ruled that racial segregation on city buses in Montgomery violated the Federal Constitution. But the court took no immediate action to issue an injunction against enforcement of city and State segregation laws. That will come later.

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