New cite for "Whole Nine Yards" (1967)

[Sam Clements]

I'm curious if anyone called Mr. Helton?  I'll do it Monday unless someone
says they did this already.

Sam Clements

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Subject: Re: New cite for "Whole Nine Yards" (1967)


> And, if anyone wants to follow this up, the "Robert G. Helton" named in
> the article is perhaps the proprietor of "Helton's Service Center" in
> Atmore, AL.  (251) 368-3366.  (A Robert G. Helton is listed as the
> proprietor).
>
> *note that Atmore, AL is 90 miles North of ...ta da.....Ft. Walton Beach.
>
> At least he may know if he read it in Doom Pussy or has a different
> explanation.
>
> Sam Clements
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Sam Clements" <SClements at NEO.RR.COM>
> To: <ADS-L at LISTSERV.UGA.EDU>
> Sent: Sunday, August 13, 2006 11:24 AM
> Subject: New cite for "Whole Nine Yards" (1967)
>
>
> NewspaperArchive has added some Pacific Stars & Stripes.
>
> 13 Nov 1967 _Pacific Stars and Stripes_  pg 11?
>
> "Spec. 4 Robert G. Helton, 64th Quartermaster Bin.--"Ann Margaret---all
> the way.  She's got everything going for her.  She dances, sings,
> acts---the whole nine yards."
>
> Is this now the second oldest cite?  What month was "Doom Pussy" released?
>
> Sam Clements
>
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