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A Star Emerges
John Wayne Stars in The Big Trail - 1930
Breck, played by a new emerging star John Wayne leads a wagon train of pioneers through Indian attack, storms, deserts, swollen rivers, down cliffs to their destiny out west while looking for the murder of a trapper and falling in love with Ruth ( played by Marguerite Churchill ). The plot is not much, but the cinema photography and... Continue reading
The Chrysler Corporation is proud to introduce the 1939 PLYMOUTH P8 DeLuxe Convertible Coupe. This is a revolutionary advance in convertible models with the first use of a power operated folding top. The gearshift lever is placed on the steering column, giving an unobstructed front compartment. A "rain trap" in the cowl ventilator permits opening the ventilator in rainy weather,... Continue reading
GUSHER AMAZES OIL EXPERTS
Beaumont, Texas January 10, 1901
The Spindletop oil strike, greater than the world has ever seen, was reported today in Beaumont, Texas. At 10:30am, a roar went up as a tower of oil spewed 200 feet in to the air. Estimates are that this well will produce at least 75,000 barrels a day, as much as the 37,000 wells now operating in the eastern part of the United... Continue reading
January 20, 1968
Houston Astrodome
Last night, in what will certainly be considered the “greatest game” of the century, the University of Houston led by Elvin Hayes and his last minute free throws, upset the undefeated and top ranked UCLA Bruins in front of a overflowing capacity crowd at the Houston Astrodome 71 – 69. This epic battle was dominated by Hayes, who continuously frustrated... Continue reading
The Orgel family has just opened their deli for the neighborhood. The Pastrami and Corned Beef sandwiches are larger than any deli I have ever been to in the city. The sandwich prices are fair; 50 cents. The pickles are crisp and sour, the coleslaw is fresh, and the chopped liver is delicious. Carnegie Deli is featuring recipes from Eastern Europe. There are 40 seats and a small counter.
Gala Opening of Aspen Is Hailed as a Sensational Success
Aspen, Colorado January 12, 1947
As the brilliant sun plunged behind the Maroon Bells late this afternoon, our town clearly has established itself as the skiing capital of America. Aspen was left exhausted and snow burned after two days of mountain grandeur and spectacular skiing.
Invited celebrities from NY, Chicago, and... Continue reading
TOP MUSICAL HITS FROM 1964
1. I Want To Hold Your Hand, Beatles
2. She Loves You, Beatles
3. Where Did Our Love Go, Supremes
4. Oh, Pretty Woman, Roy Orbison
5. I Get Around, Beach Boys
6. Everybody Loves Somebody, Dean Martin
7. My Guy, Mary Wells
8. People, Barbara Streissand
9. Last Kiss, J. Frank Wilson & The Cavaliers
10. Hello, Dolly!, Louis Armstrong
1. I Want To Hold Your Hand, Beatles
2. She Loves You, Beatles
3. Where Did Our Love Go, Supremes
4. Oh, Pretty Woman, Roy Orbison
5. I Get Around, Beach Boys
6. Everybody Loves Somebody, Dean Martin
7. My Guy, Mary Wells
8. People, Barbara Streissand
9. Last Kiss, J. Frank Wilson & The Cavaliers
10. Hello, Dolly!, Louis Armstrong
CUBS WIN! … CUBS WIN!
Chicago April 22, 1920
Chewing Gum magnate William Wrigley purchased the remaining shares of the Cubs from Charles Weeghman in the off season and renamed Weeghman Park, Cubs Park on the corner of Clark and Addison Streets. Today in the opening day of the season in front of 10,000 fans, the Cubs beat Cincinnati 4 – 3. Barber’s triple against the right-field screen... Continue reading
On a typical cold and foggy May morning, an estimated 200,000 people came to celebrate the pedestrian opening of the Golden Gate Bridge. Autos will be allowed to cross at a later date. By 6am, the starting hour of Pedestrians Day, 18,000 people were waiting to cross the span from both the San Francisco and the Marin sides. When the hour struck, foghorns gave great blasts, the toll gates opened... Continue reading
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