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maximum penalty for contempt of Congress - a year in jail and a

$1000 fine.

Senate Rackets investigators abruptly call off their grilling of

Teamsters Union Boss James R. Hoffa with the charge that “the

witness has no memory.”

In Japan before three judges - Army GI William S. Girard denies that he

deliberately shot and killed a Japanese woman on a U.S. firing range last

January.

Russia says it has successfully tested an intercontinental rocket missile which

can “hit any spot on the globe.” If true, Russia has the first of its kind.

Refusal from the Senate Armed services Committee - Actor James Stewart fails

to get his Air Force Reserve Brigadier General star. Stewart’s advancement was

blocked mainly by the efforts of Sen. Margaret Chase Smith (R-ME). She says

Stewart is a fine fellow and admires his acting and WWII record, but according to

her, he hasn’t been turning out for reserve training the way he should.

wins the U.S. senate seat left vacant by the death

of Republican Joseph McCarthy.

Civil Rights Bill Passed - “Most That Could Be

Done This Year” says President Eisenhower as

the civil rights bill is passed by the House, even

though it fell short of what the President wanted.

The measure was put to a motion by Sen. Strom

Thurmond of South Carolina, who wanted to send

it to the Judiciary Committee, but a vote by the

senate was successful enough to shunt the move.

Thurmond conducted a one-man (24hour-19

minute filibuster) against the bill.

A federal grand jury indicts Teamster President Dave Beck on seven counts of

tax evasion. His son, Dave Jr., is accused of conspiring to aid in the evasion

In Nashville, segregationist John Kasper at a rally, warns Negroes registering for

first integration of public schools in a Deep South metropolis to “get out.” He told

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a crowd - “We’re going to talk to them and tell them if they want to avoid the

shotgun, dynamite and rope they had better get out of the white schools.”

Mrs Eisenhower leaves Walter

Reed Army Hospital (with the

President). She was recovering

from a hysterectomy operation

she had on August 6.

Dixon, ILL -The bodies of three

small sisters are found on a

quarry bottom, apparently killed

by a load of earth dumped on

them by one of their father’s

workman. The girls probably

walked the half-mile from their

home to the 50-foot-deep

quarry and decided to climb

down near a hollow or cave on

the bottom. The little girls, ages

10, 9 & 8 were ranged in a

circle as though they had been sitting and talking. One girl’s arm was raised

across her face as though toward off the massive load of earth.

In Detroit - Ford unveils its much talk-about Edsel line. Available in 18 models

and four series, Ranger, pace, Corsair and Citation, the Edsel medium-price line

offers two convertibles, sedans, two-door and four-door hardtops and five station

wagons. New fabrics and patterns are featured in Edsel harmonizing interiors,

color-keyed to the 19 solid and 31 two-tone exterior combinations.

“September Morn,’ the most famous nude painting to

appear on a calendar until Marilyn Monroe came along

is given a cloak of respectability and makes its debut at

the Metropolitan Museum of Art. “September Morn” is a

painting by French artist Paul Chabas of a young girl

stepping gingerly into the cold waters of a Swiss lake.

Perry and his boys threatened - Joseph Tito who sells

religious candles, calls the house of Perry Como. Mrs. Como said the salesman

told her “Tell Perry to get David, Terry and Ronnie and meet me here in New

York immediately or they will not live to see the sun come up.” She recognized

his voice and summoned police. Tito said he made the call “to protect the kids

from flying missiles.”

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Sports - The hottest hitter in baseball these days is

newcomer/rookie Bob Hazle of the Milwaukee Braves with

a batting average of .507. The Braves currently lead the

National League by a wide margin.

The New York Giants beat the Rams 24-7. Halfback Frank

Gifford, scored twice.

Ray Robinson agrees to fight Carmen Basillo for the world

middleweight title September 23 at Yankee Stadium. The

jackpot is $255,000.

Entertainment news -

Virginia Palance, wife of actor Jack Palance seeks a

divorce from her husband. Court papers allege he had

been “habitually intemperate and has beat” and struck his

wife.

Comedian Red Skelton spends an hour praying at the

Roman Catholic shrine of Our Lady of Fatima for the life of

his 9-year-old son Richard, who is suffering from Leukemia.

Arriving at Fatima, Portugal, Skelton said, “God alone can

save my boy’s life, as science has done all it can.”

Television news -

The FCC reports that the television industry has revenues

from broadcasting operations in 1956 of $896,900,000, up

20.4% from 1955.

Saturday morning Kid’s TV -

CBS - On the Carousel, Captain Kangaroo, Mighty Mouse

Playhouse, Susan’s Show, It’s a Hit! The Big Top, The

Lone Ranger

NBC - Children’s

Theatre, Howdy Doody, The Gumby Show,

Fury, Captain Gallant

Saturday night television -

CBS - The Bucaneers, Jimmy Durante,

Two for the Money, Gale Storm Show,

S.R.O. Playhouse, Gunsmoke, Jimmy Dean

Show

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NBC - People Are Funny, Julius La Rosa Show, Mystery Theater w/George

Sanders, Dollar a Second, Encore Theatre, Adventure Theatre

ABC - Passport to Danger, Billy Graham, Lawrence Welk, Country Music

Jamboree

Trio, Jay Lawrence, Sunny Gale and the Skypettos.

Jimmy Dean - With Jan Crockett, Texas Wildcats, Jo

Davis, Mary Klick, Alex Houston and the Country Lads.

appearances, both on the Steve Allen Show. First was July 28 and the second

was last week (11). While in New York, Lewis completed his stint for the movie

“Jamboree” and he’s booked for the upcoming Alan Freed show at the Brooklyn

Paramount August 28-September 8.

Dick Clark’s “American Bandstand” which just debuted August 5, is getting

decent reviews. The show airs 3-4:30 weekday afternoons. It’s produced by Tony

Mammarella.

contract approved by a judge. The one-

year contract with Imperial Records has a

year’s option and gives Ricky

approximately 5% of the record sales. 50%

of Ricky’s earnings will go into a savings

trust fund established with his earnings

from participation in his family’s TV show.

Country music star Jim Reeves will begin

a daily afternoon (1 hour) radio show over

ABC October 7. Broadcast from Nashville,

the show will feature regulars the Anita

Kerr Singers and Owen Bradley’s

orchestra.

Milton Berle signs with Roulette Records

to do a series of albums as a conductor,

following the likes of Jackie Gleason, Phil

Silvers, Steve Allen, Frank Sinatra and

Alan Freed. He just cut his first, conducting a 40-pice orchestra and a chorus of

26 voices. Most recently, Phil Silvers did the Columbia album - Phil Silvers and

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Swingin’ Brass with “Sgt. Bilko” fronting a brass band. Frank Sinatra fronted a

symphony orchestra at Columbia a few years ago.

Jocko Henderson, DJ rival to Alan Freed and heard over WOV (1280) is

conducting a Labor Day R&R show.

Top Country & Western -

Teddy Bear - Elvis Presley

Bye, Bye Love - Everly Brothers

Fraulein - Bobby Helms

Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On - Jerry

Lee Lewis

Fallen Star - Jimmy Newman

Gonna Find Me A Bluebird - Marvin

Rainwater

My Shoes Keep Walking Back To

You - Ray Price

Fallen Star/Prize Possession - Ferlin

Husky

Next In Line - Johnny Cash

White Sport Coat - Marty Robbins

Tangled Mind - Hank Snow

Top hits in Britain -

Love Letters In The Sand - Pat

Boone

All Shook Up - Elvis Presley

Teddy Bear - Elvis Presley

Island in the Sun - Harry Belafonte

Last Train To San Fernando -

Johnny Duncan

Bye Bye Love - Everly Brothers

With All My Heart - Petula Clark

Puttin’ On the Style/Gamblin’ Man - Lonnie Donnegan

Little Darlin’ Diamonds

Fabulous - Charlie Gracie

Little Darlin’ - Diamonds

Butterfingers - Tommy Steele

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Radio - Bob Crane, Who Came To KNX Los Angeles A Year Ago From

WICC Bridgeport.

The Rising of the Moon

Moorehead

Dick Foran

Walt Disney’s The Story of Perri

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