Ely Caston - Revision history

Sid schneck at 21:43, 3 August 2024

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	'''Ely Caston''' was born in Turkey (exact date of birth unknown), and came to Seattle in 1905. He was the brother of fellow boxers [[~~Sammy~~ Caston]] and younger brother [[~~Jackie~~ Caston]]. (There was another brother, Solomon, who apparently never was a professional boxer.) Ely fought early on as "Newsboy Caston," having been a newspaper seller, and graduated from Broadway High School in Seattle.		'''Ely Caston''' was born in Turkey (exact date of birth unknown), and came to Seattle in 1905. He was the oldest brother of fellow boxers [[Jackie Caston]] and younger brother [[Sammy Caston]]. (There was another brother, Solomon, who apparently never was a professional boxer.) Ely fought early on as "Newsboy Caston," having been a newspaper seller, and graduated from Broadway High School in Seattle.

	After he retired from his own boxing career, Caston became the [[matchmaker]] for the White Center Athletic Club (White Center, WA, USA). Caston staged weekly [[Smoker\|"smokers"]] for the mostly male workers the Boeing Airplane Company had brought to the area and housed in White Center. Nearby were the Todd Pacific Shipyards ([http://shipbuildinghistory.com/history/shipyards/2large/active/toddseattle.htm]), and the Bethlehem Steel Company, whose workers also crowded into these White Center shows. From 1931 to 1936, Caston frequently traded boxers back-and-forth with fellow ex-boxer [[Bud Ridley]], the former Pacific Coast Featherweight Champion. Ridley was then the matchmaker for the Navy Yard Athletic Club of Bremerton, WA, USA: then and still today a crucial American naval port, and only an hour-long ferry-ride across Elliott Bay from Seattle. (The White Center and Bremerton Athletic Clubs eventually merged, circa 1932.)		After he retired from his own boxing career, Caston became the [[matchmaker]] for the White Center Athletic Club (White Center, WA, USA). Caston staged weekly [[Smoker\|"smokers"]] for the mostly male workers the Boeing Airplane Company had brought to the area and housed in White Center. Nearby were the Todd Pacific Shipyards ([http://shipbuildinghistory.com/history/shipyards/2large/active/toddseattle.htm]), and the Bethlehem Steel Company, whose workers also crowded into these White Center shows. From 1931 to 1936, Caston frequently traded boxers back-and-forth with fellow ex-boxer [[Bud Ridley]], the former Pacific Coast Featherweight Champion. Ridley was then the matchmaker for the Navy Yard Athletic Club of Bremerton, WA, USA: then and still today a crucial American naval port, and only an hour-long ferry-ride across Elliott Bay from Seattle. (The White Center and Bremerton Athletic Clubs eventually merged, circa 1932.)

Ric: images added: from cited book

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images added: from cited book

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	After he retired from his own boxing career, Caston became the [[matchmaker]] for the White Center Athletic Club (White Center, WA, USA). Caston staged weekly [[Smoker\|"smokers"]] for the mostly male workers the Boeing Airplane Company had brought to the area and housed in White Center. Nearby were the Todd Pacific Shipyards ([http://shipbuildinghistory.com/history/shipyards/2large/active/toddseattle.htm]), and the Bethlehem Steel Company, whose workers also crowded into these White Center shows. From 1931 to 1936, Caston frequently traded boxers back-and-forth with fellow ex-boxer [[Bud Ridley]], the former Pacific Coast Featherweight Champion. Ridley was then the matchmaker for the Navy Yard Athletic Club of Bremerton, WA, USA: then and still today a crucial American naval port, and only an hour-long ferry-ride across Elliott Bay from Seattle. (The White Center and Bremerton Athletic Clubs eventually merged, circa 1932.)		After he retired from his own boxing career, Caston became the [[matchmaker]] for the White Center Athletic Club (White Center, WA, USA). Caston staged weekly [[Smoker\|"smokers"]] for the mostly male workers the Boeing Airplane Company had brought to the area and housed in White Center. Nearby were the Todd Pacific Shipyards ([http://shipbuildinghistory.com/history/shipyards/2large/active/toddseattle.htm]), and the Bethlehem Steel Company, whose workers also crowded into these White Center shows. From 1931 to 1936, Caston frequently traded boxers back-and-forth with fellow ex-boxer [[Bud Ridley]], the former Pacific Coast Featherweight Champion. Ridley was then the matchmaker for the Navy Yard Athletic Club of Bremerton, WA, USA: then and still today a crucial American naval port, and only an hour-long ferry-ride across Elliott Bay from Seattle. (The White Center and Bremerton Athletic Clubs eventually merged, circa 1932.)
			[[File:ElyCaston2.jpg\|thumb\|right\|150px\|Ely Caston]]
	Later, Caston owned a professional soccer team. And promoted baseball. And was a jitney driver on the Seattle waterfront. He was a life member of Seattle Aerie No. 1, Eagles. He was also a member of the Bikur Cholim Synagogue and the Jewish Brotherhood.		Later, Caston owned a professional soccer team. And promoted baseball. And was a jitney driver on the Seattle waterfront. He was a life member of Seattle Aerie No. 1, Eagles. He was also a member of the Bikur Cholim Synagogue and the Jewish Brotherhood.

Ric: Has a chapter in 2011 book A DREAM, A BUCK, An Era

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Has a chapter in 2011 book A DREAM, A BUCK, An Era

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			A chapter in the 2011 book ''[[A Dream, A Buck, An Era]]'' is devoted to him.

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	'''Ely Caston''' was born in Turkey (exact date of birth unknown), and came to Seattle in 1905. He was the brother of fellow boxers [[Sammy Caston]] and younger brother [[Jackie Caston]]. (There was another brother, Solomon, who apparently never was a professional boxer.) Ely fought early on as "Newsboy Caston," having been a newspaper seller, and graduated from Broadway High School in Seattle.		'''Ely Caston''' was born in Turkey (exact date of birth unknown), and came to Seattle in 1905. He was the brother of fellow boxers [[Sammy Caston]] and younger brother [[Jackie Caston]]. (There was another brother, Solomon, who apparently never was a professional boxer.) Ely fought early on as "Newsboy Caston," having been a newspaper seller, and graduated from Broadway High School in Seattle.

Ric: still tweaking

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	'''Ely Caston''' was born in Turkey (exact date of birth unknown), and came to Seattle in 1905. He was the brother of fellow boxers [[Sammy Caston]] and younger brother [[Jackie Caston]]. (There was another brother, Solomon, who apparently never was a professional boxer.) Ely fought early on as "Newsboy Caston," having been a newspaper seller, and graduated from Broadway High School in Seattle.		'''Ely Caston''' was born in Turkey (exact date of birth unknown), and came to Seattle in 1905. He was the brother of fellow boxers [[Sammy Caston]] and younger brother [[Jackie Caston]]. (There was another brother, Solomon, who apparently never was a professional boxer.) Ely fought early on as "Newsboy Caston," having been a newspaper seller, and graduated from Broadway High School in Seattle.

	After he ~~ended~~ his own boxing career, Caston became the [[matchmaker]] for the White Center Athletic Club (White Center, WA, USA). Caston staged weekly [[Smoker\|"smokers"]] for the mostly male workers the Boeing Airplane Company had brought to the area and housed in White Center. Nearby were the Todd Pacific Shipyards ([http://shipbuildinghistory.com/history/shipyards/2large/active/toddseattle.htm]), and the Bethlehem Steel Company, whose workers also crowded into these White Center shows. From 1931 to 1936, Caston frequently traded boxers back-and-forth with fellow ex-boxer [[Bud Ridley]], the former Pacific Coast Featherweight Champion. Ridley was then the matchmaker for the Navy Yard Athletic Club of Bremerton, WA, USA: a crucial American naval port, and only ~~a short~~ ferry-ride across Elliott Bay from Seattle. (The White Center and Bremerton ~~Althletic~~ Clubs eventually merged, circa 1932.)		After he retired from his own boxing career, Caston became the [[matchmaker]] for the White Center Athletic Club (White Center, WA, USA). Caston staged weekly [[Smoker\|"smokers"]] for the mostly male workers the Boeing Airplane Company had brought to the area and housed in White Center. Nearby were the Todd Pacific Shipyards ([http://shipbuildinghistory.com/history/shipyards/2large/active/toddseattle.htm]), and the Bethlehem Steel Company, whose workers also crowded into these White Center shows. From 1931 to 1936, Caston frequently traded boxers back-and-forth with fellow ex-boxer [[Bud Ridley]], the former Pacific Coast Featherweight Champion. Ridley was then the matchmaker for the Navy Yard Athletic Club of Bremerton, WA, USA: then and still today a crucial American naval port, and only an hour-long ferry-ride across Elliott Bay from Seattle. (The White Center and Bremerton Athletic Clubs eventually merged, circa 1932.)

	Caston ~~also~~ owned a professional soccer team. ~~He also~~ promoted baseball. And he was a jitney driver on the Seattle waterfront. He was a life member of Seattle Aerie No. 1, Eagles. He was also a member of the Bikur Cholim Synagogue and the Jewish Brotherhood.		Later, Caston owned a professional soccer team. And promoted baseball. And was a jitney driver on the Seattle waterfront. He was a life member of Seattle Aerie No. 1, Eagles. He was also a member of the Bikur Cholim Synagogue and the Jewish Brotherhood.

	For 15 years before he died, he was an official fight judge, appointed by the Washington state athletic commission. For example, Caston was one of the judges of the 1960 [[Sonny Liston vs. Eddie Machen]] bout in Seattle.		For 15 years before he died, he was an official fight judge, appointed by the Washington state athletic commission. For example, Caston was one of the judges of the 1960 [[Sonny Liston vs. Eddie Machen]] bout in Seattle.

Ric at 08:45, 1 January 2012

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	'''Ely Caston''' was born in Turkey (exact date of birth unknown), and came to Seattle in 1905. He was the brother of fellow boxers [[Sammy Caston]] and younger brother [[Jackie Caston]]. (There was another brother, Solomon, who apparently never was a professional boxer.) Ely fought early on as "Newsboy Caston," having been a newspaper seller, and graduated from Broadway High School in Seattle.		'''Ely Caston''' was born in Turkey (exact date of birth unknown), and came to Seattle in 1905. He was the brother of fellow boxers [[Sammy Caston]] and younger brother [[Jackie Caston]]. (There was another brother, Solomon, who apparently never was a professional boxer.) Ely fought early on as "Newsboy Caston," having been a newspaper seller, and graduated from Broadway High School in Seattle.

	After he ended his own boxing career, Caston became the [[matchmaker]] for the White Center Athletic Club (White Center, WA, USA). Caston staged weekly [[Smoker\|"smokers"]] for the mostly male workers the Boeing Airplane Company had brought to the area and housed in White Center. Nearby were ~~a shipyard~~ and the Bethlehem Steel Company, whose workers also crowded into these White Center shows. From 1931 to 1936, Caston frequently traded boxers back-and-forth with fellow ex-boxer [[Bud Ridley]], the former Pacific Coast Featherweight Champion. Ridley was then the matchmaker for the Navy Yard Athletic Club of Bremerton, WA, USA: a crucial American naval port, and only a short ferry-ride across Elliott Bay from Seattle. (The White Center and Bremerton Althletic Clubs eventually merged, circa 1932.)		After he ended his own boxing career, Caston became the [[matchmaker]] for the White Center Athletic Club (White Center, WA, USA). Caston staged weekly [[Smoker\|"smokers"]] for the mostly male workers the Boeing Airplane Company had brought to the area and housed in White Center. Nearby were the Todd Pacific Shipyards ([http://shipbuildinghistory.com/history/shipyards/2large/active/toddseattle.htm]), and the Bethlehem Steel Company, whose workers also crowded into these White Center shows. From 1931 to 1936, Caston frequently traded boxers back-and-forth with fellow ex-boxer [[Bud Ridley]], the former Pacific Coast Featherweight Champion. Ridley was then the matchmaker for the Navy Yard Athletic Club of Bremerton, WA, USA: a crucial American naval port, and only a short ferry-ride across Elliott Bay from Seattle. (The White Center and Bremerton Althletic Clubs eventually merged, circa 1932.)

	Caston also owned a professional soccer team. He also promoted baseball. And he was a jitney driver on the Seattle waterfront. He was a life member of Seattle Aerie No. 1, Eagles. He was also a member of the Bikur Cholim Synagogue and the Jewish Brotherhood.		Caston also owned a professional soccer team. He also promoted baseball. And he was a jitney driver on the Seattle waterfront. He was a life member of Seattle Aerie No. 1, Eagles. He was also a member of the Bikur Cholim Synagogue and the Jewish Brotherhood.

Ric at 08:32, 1 January 2012

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	'''Ely Caston''' was born in Turkey (exact date of birth unknown), and came to Seattle in 1905. He was the brother of fellow boxers [[Sammy Caston]] and younger brother [[Jackie Caston]]. (There was another brother, Solomon, who apparently never was a professional boxer.) Ely fought early on as "Newsboy Caston," having been a newspaper seller, and graduated from Broadway High School in Seattle.		'''Ely Caston''' was born in Turkey (exact date of birth unknown), and came to Seattle in 1905. He was the brother of fellow boxers [[Sammy Caston]] and younger brother [[Jackie Caston]]. (There was another brother, Solomon, who apparently never was a professional boxer.) Ely fought early on as "Newsboy Caston," having been a newspaper seller, and graduated from Broadway High School in Seattle.

	After he ended his own boxing career, Caston became the [[matchmaker]] for the White Center Athletic Club (White Center, WA, USA). Caston staged weekly "smokers" for the mostly male workers the Boeing Airplane Company had brought to the area and housed in White Center. Nearby were a shipyard and the Bethlehem Steel Company, whose workers also crowded into these White Center shows. From 1931 to 1936, Caston frequently traded boxers back-and-forth with fellow ex-boxer [[Bud Ridley]], the former Pacific Coast Featherweight Champion. Ridley was then the matchmaker for the Navy Yard Athletic Club of Bremerton, WA, USA: a crucial American naval port, and only a short ferry-ride across Elliott Bay from Seattle. (The White Center and Bremerton Althletic Clubs eventually merged, circa 1932.)		After he ended his own boxing career, Caston became the [[matchmaker]] for the White Center Athletic Club (White Center, WA, USA). Caston staged weekly [[Smoker\|"smokers"]] for the mostly male workers the Boeing Airplane Company had brought to the area and housed in White Center. Nearby were a shipyard and the Bethlehem Steel Company, whose workers also crowded into these White Center shows. From 1931 to 1936, Caston frequently traded boxers back-and-forth with fellow ex-boxer [[Bud Ridley]], the former Pacific Coast Featherweight Champion. Ridley was then the matchmaker for the Navy Yard Athletic Club of Bremerton, WA, USA: a crucial American naval port, and only a short ferry-ride across Elliott Bay from Seattle. (The White Center and Bremerton Althletic Clubs eventually merged, circa 1932.)

	Caston also owned a professional soccer team. He also promoted baseball. And he was a jitney driver on the Seattle waterfront. He was a life member of Seattle Aerie No. 1, Eagles. He was also a member of the Bikur Cholim Synagogue and the Jewish Brotherhood.		Caston also owned a professional soccer team. He also promoted baseball. And he was a jitney driver on the Seattle waterfront. He was a life member of Seattle Aerie No. 1, Eagles. He was also a member of the Bikur Cholim Synagogue and the Jewish Brotherhood.

Ric at 08:26, 1 January 2012

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			'''Ely Caston''' was born in Turkey (exact date of birth unknown), and came to Seattle in 1905. He was the brother of fellow boxers [[Sammy Caston]] and younger brother [[Jackie Caston]]. (There was another brother, Solomon, who apparently never was a professional boxer.) Ely fought early on as "Newsboy Caston," having been a newspaper seller, and graduated from Broadway High School in Seattle.

	'''Ely Caston''' was born in Turkey (exact date of birth unknown), and came to Seattle in 1905. (He was the brother of fellow boxers [[Sammy Caston]] and younger brother [[Jackie Caston]]. There was another brother, Solomon, who apparently never was a professional boxer.) Ely, who had been a newsboy, and eventually fought as "Newsboy Caston," graduated from Broadway High School in Seattle.		After he ended his own boxing career, Caston became the [[matchmaker]] for the White Center Athletic Club (White Center, WA, USA). Caston staged weekly "smokers" for the mostly male workers the Boeing Airplane Company had brought to the area and housed in White Center. Nearby were a shipyard and the Bethlehem Steel Company, whose workers also crowded into these White Center shows. From 1931 to 1936, Caston frequently traded boxers back-and-forth with fellow ex-boxer [[Bud Ridley]], the former Pacific Coast Featherweight Champion. Ridley was then the matchmaker for the Navy Yard Athletic Club of Bremerton, WA, USA: a crucial American naval port, and only a short ferry-ride across Elliott Bay from Seattle. (The White Center and Bremerton Althletic Clubs eventually merged, circa 1932.)

	After he ended his own boxing career, Caston became the [[matchmaker]] for the White Center Athletic Club (White Center, WA, USA). Caston staged weekly "smokers" for the mostly male workers the Boeing Airplane Company had brought to the area and housed in White Center. Nearby were a shipyard and the Bethlehem Steel Company, whose workers also crowded into these White Center ~~cards~~. From 1931 to 1936, Caston frequently traded boxers back-and-forth with fellow ex-boxer [[Bud Ridley]], the former Pacific Coast Featherweight Champion. Ridley was then the matchmaker for the Navy Yard Athletic Club of Bremerton, WA, USA: a crucial American naval port, and only a short ferry-ride across Elliott Bay from Seattle. (The White Center and Bremerton Althletic Clubs eventually merged, circa 1932.)

	Caston also owned a professional soccer team. He also promoted baseball. And he was a jitney driver on the Seattle waterfront. He was a life member of Seattle Aerie No. 1, Eagles. He was also a member of the Bikur Cholim Synagogue and the Jewish Brotherhood.		Caston also owned a professional soccer team. He also promoted baseball. And he was a jitney driver on the Seattle waterfront. He was a life member of Seattle Aerie No. 1, Eagles. He was also a member of the Bikur Cholim Synagogue and the Jewish Brotherhood.

Ric at 08:12, 1 January 2012

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	'''Ely Caston''' was born in Turkey and came to Seattle in 1905. (He was the brother of fellow boxers [[Sammy Caston]] and younger brother [[Jackie Caston]]. There was another brother, Solomon, who apparently never was a professional boxer.) Ely, who had been a newsboy, and eventually fought as "Newsboy Caston," graduated from Broadway High School in Seattle.		'''Ely Caston''' was born in Turkey (exact date of birth unknown), and came to Seattle in 1905. (He was the brother of fellow boxers [[Sammy Caston]] and younger brother [[Jackie Caston]]. There was another brother, Solomon, who apparently never was a professional boxer.) Ely, who had been a newsboy, and eventually fought as "Newsboy Caston," graduated from Broadway High School in Seattle.

	After he ended his own boxing career, Caston became the [[matchmaker]] for the White Center Athletic Club (White Center, WA, USA). Caston staged weekly "smokers" for the mostly male workers the Boeing Airplane Company had brought to the area and housed in White Center. Nearby were a shipyard and the Bethlehem Steel Company, whose workers also crowded into these White Center cards. From 1931 to 1936, Caston frequently traded boxers back-and-forth with fellow ex-boxer [[Bud Ridley]], the former Pacific Coast Featherweight Champion. Ridley was then the matchmaker for the Navy Yard Athletic Club of Bremerton, WA, USA: a crucial American naval port, and only a short ferry-ride across Elliott Bay from Seattle. (The White Center and Bremerton Althletic Clubs eventually merged, circa 1932.)		After he ended his own boxing career, Caston became the [[matchmaker]] for the White Center Athletic Club (White Center, WA, USA). Caston staged weekly "smokers" for the mostly male workers the Boeing Airplane Company had brought to the area and housed in White Center. Nearby were a shipyard and the Bethlehem Steel Company, whose workers also crowded into these White Center cards. From 1931 to 1936, Caston frequently traded boxers back-and-forth with fellow ex-boxer [[Bud Ridley]], the former Pacific Coast Featherweight Champion. Ridley was then the matchmaker for the Navy Yard Athletic Club of Bremerton, WA, USA: a crucial American naval port, and only a short ferry-ride across Elliott Bay from Seattle. (The White Center and Bremerton Althletic Clubs eventually merged, circa 1932.)

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	* Caston had been a newsboy. He also had fought as "Newboy Caston."
	* Brother of fellow boxers [[Sammy Caston]] and younger brother [[Jackie Caston]]. There was another brother, Solomon.

	Ely was born in Turkey and came to Seattle in 1905. He was graduated from Broadway High School in Seattle. After his boxing career ~~ended~~, Caston became the ~~Matchmaker~~ for the White Center (White Center, WA, USA) ~~Athletic Club;~~ and ~~later~~ for the Navy Yard Athletic Club of Bremerton, WA, USA, ~~with fellow ex~~-~~boxer [[Bud Ridley]]~~. (~~These latter two clubs merged circa 1932.)~~ The ~~two clubs (~~White Center and Bremerton) ~~often exchanged battles from 1931 to 1936. He promoted boxing from 1930 to 1935.~~ Caston also owned a professional soccer team. He also promoted baseball. And he was a jitney driver on the Seattle waterfront. He was a life member of Seattle Aerie No. 1, Eagles. He was also a member of the Bikur Cholim Synagogue and the Jewish Brotherhood.		'''Ely Caston''' was born in Turkey and came to Seattle in 1905. (He was the brother of fellow boxers [[Sammy Caston]] and younger brother [[Jackie Caston]]. There was another brother, Solomon, who apparently never was a professional boxer.) Ely, who had been a newsboy, and eventually fought as "Newsboy Caston," graduated from Broadway High School in Seattle.
	For 15 years before he died, he was an official fight judge, appointed by the Washington state athletic commission. For example, Caston was one of the judges of the 1960 [[Sonny Liston~~]]-[[~~Eddie Machen]] ~~[http://www.boxrec.com/date_search.php?yyyy=1960&mm=09&dd=07~~ bout] in Seattle.
			After he ended his own boxing career, Caston became the [[matchmaker]] for the White Center Athletic Club (White Center, WA, USA). Caston staged weekly "smokers" for the mostly male workers the Boeing Airplane Company had brought to the area and housed in White Center. Nearby were a shipyard and the Bethlehem Steel Company, whose workers also crowded into these White Center cards. From 1931 to 1936, Caston frequently traded boxers back-and-forth with fellow ex-boxer [[Bud Ridley]], the former Pacific Coast Featherweight Champion. Ridley was then the matchmaker for the Navy Yard Athletic Club of Bremerton, WA, USA: a crucial American naval port, and only a short ferry-ride across Elliott Bay from Seattle. (The White Center and Bremerton Althletic Clubs eventually merged, circa 1932.)

			Caston also owned a professional soccer team. He also promoted baseball. And he was a jitney driver on the Seattle waterfront. He was a life member of Seattle Aerie No. 1, Eagles. He was also a member of the Bikur Cholim Synagogue and the Jewish Brotherhood.

			For 15 years before he died, he was an official fight judge, appointed by the Washington state athletic commission. For example, Caston was one of the judges of the 1960 [[Sonny Liston vs. Eddie Machen]] bout in Seattle.

	Caston died in Seattle of a heart attack, aged 60, on January 31, 1961. His brothers Solomon and Samuel survived him. As did three sisters: Louise Benezra, Rose Cassel (both of San Francisco), and Eli Israel (of New York).		Caston died in Seattle of a heart attack, aged 60, on January 31, 1961. His brothers Solomon and Samuel survived him. As did three sisters: Louise Benezra, Rose Cassel (both of San Francisco), and Eli Israel (of New York).

	''Seattle Times'', Feb. 1, 1961.		<small>Source of some of the above material: ''Seattle Times'', Feb. 1, 1961.</small>



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