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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, April 28, 1960

Let's Not Be Too Hasty in Judgments       On my way to work yesterday morning, I developed a sudden dislike for Citrus Municipal Court Judge William M. Martin.  And I imagine that, throughout the day, a lot of other … Continue reading

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, April 27, 1960

Tragedy in Curtain Call for Sad Mother       For Billy Monk's mother, tragedy took a curtain call last week.       But this time, unlike the others, she was prepared.  She had warning — which is more than what … Continue reading

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, April 26, 1960

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, April 25, 1960

  Heartsick Mother's Problem One Which Has No Solution       Steve's mother knows she did wrong.  But she wonders, under the circumstances, what would have been right.       "I don't know," she told me from behind her handkerchief, … Continue reading

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, April 23, 1960

  Wow! Now there’s an ugly layout, even for 1960.  Mash Notes and Comment       (Press Release)  "An actor, by name TV star Don Porter, decided he needed a publicist and dropped in to see me regarding same.     … Continue reading

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, April 22, 1960

New Information on Griffith Park Hermit       Call this an update on Dennis Farrell.     It's not good news.  But it's not bad news, either.     Dennis — In case his name has slipped your memory — is the … Continue reading

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, April 21, 1960

  Being a Celebrity Weighs So Heavily     Since everyone else is hesitant to say it, I'll say it myself.       I'm a celebrity.       It's been a long, hard, often discouraging fight to reach the top.  But, … Continue reading

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, April 20, 1960

  Census Takers' Woes Myriad in a Big Way      Census takers take, among other things, oaths.     Before beginning their tours of duty, they solemnly swear that they are not Communists, fascists, blabbermouths or mixed up in payola.  … Continue reading

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, April 19, 1960

  Let's Look at What Happened in London         With the odd feeling of an outsider looking in, I read the news accounts of what happened in London yesterday.        There was a parade, seven miles long.  … Continue reading

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, April 18, 1960

  Southern Lawyer Still Fights for Son     Charles Lee Guy Jr. is a man who takes disappointment with a minimum of emotion.       I learned that 2 1/2 years ago, when I met him for the first time. … Continue reading

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, April 16, 1960

  These Easter page toppers were a regular feature in the Mirror. Mash Notes and Comments     (Press Release) "Secretary of Defense Thomas S. Gates, a man of few words, has no sympathy for the Pentagon's famous red tape.     … Continue reading

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, April 15, 1960

  Even Mother Thinks Bev's Been Around     If there was ever any humor in the frenzied escapades of Beverly Aadland and her mother, it's long gone now.     It's buried with the body of William Stanciu, blurred by grim … Continue reading

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, April 14, 1960

  Tijuana Has Tourist Bureau That Works     On Sept. 29 of last year, a flimsy, unimpressive booth was erected at 390 Avenida Revolucion, downtown Tijuana's busiest thoroughfare.  On it was tacked the sign, "Tijuana Tourist Bureau."     It was … Continue reading

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, April 13, 1960

  In a photo taken by guest Bob Profeta during a party at their Hollywood apartment, Florence Aadland, left, scuffles with her 17-year-old daughter, Beverly, during an argument over whether the television was too loud. You may recall that Beverly … Continue reading

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, April 12, 1960

Barbara Stanwyck’s Son Thinks It Over Hollywood kids have a habit of making headlines the hard way. Some — like Barbara Burns, Eddie Robinson Jr. and Cheryl Crane — started precociously in their teens. Others — Dennis Crosby and Diana … Continue reading

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, April 11, 1960

  Patty Gardenseed Walks the World       John Chapman . . . born 1773 . . . in Pennsylvania . . . a pioneer . . . also known as Johnny Appleseed . . . he devoted his life … Continue reading

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, April 9, 1960

Mash Notes and Comment       (Newsletter) "VAGABONDING WITH VANDERBILT, by Cornelius Vanderbilt . . .     "I WRITE AS I PLEASE . . .       "People are always writing me and asking why I don't write 'exactly' what … Continue reading

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, April 8, 1960

Two Women Tell of Some Frantic Hours     For Gwendolyn Tarpy and Pauline Rose, the day of danger is over. It's two weeks buried in old headlines.       But to them its immensity remains undiminished.     It began on the … Continue reading

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, April 7, 1960

S. Smith Griswold's Finest Hour at Hand     The man's name:  S. (for Sam) Smith Griswold.     He's 51 years old, married, father of two, and — by his own admission — a descendant of Aaron Burr.     This last … Continue reading

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Matt Weinstock, April 6, 1960

The Silly Season     Obviously the sun spots which jammed radio and TV reception a few days ago didn't do people any good, either.  The kids are all mixed up, or at least pretending to be.     Bob Owen thinks … Continue reading

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