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    • Aug 14, 1951
    "Cyclone Fury" debuts in movie theaters, with lead actor Charles Starrett protecting an orphaned Indian boy in his role as the Durango Kid. Smiley Burnette and Merle Travis also appear in the picture
    Jan 5, 1952
    Merle Travis is arrested for drunk and disorderly conduct in Los Angeles
    Apr 26, 1952
    Merle Travis and Judy Hayden have a daughter, Cindy Travis
    Mar 27, 1953
    Merle Travis begins work on "From Here To Eternity," a motion picture that has him on screen in several scenes and features his performance of "Re-Enlistment Blues"
    May 21, 1953
    Merle Travis records "Re-Enlistment Blues" for the movie "From Here To Eternity" during an evening session at the Capitol Studios on Melrose Avenue in Hollywood
    Aug 5, 1953
    The movie "From Here To Eternity" premieres, with cast member Merle Travis performing "Re-Enlistment Blues" and appearing in several scenes. The picture, starring Burt Lancaster, inspires the 1997 Michael Peterson hit of the same name
    Jul 22, 1954
    Merle Travis and Judy Hayden secure mutual restraining orders during divorce proceedings in a Los Angeles courtroom
    Dec 14, 1954
    Hank Thompson records the instrumental "Wildwood Flower" in the early morning hours with help from Merle Travis at the Capitol Recording Studios on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles
    Apr 25, 1955
    Capitol releases Hank Thompson's double-sided hit, featuring "Breakin' In Another Heart" and a collaboration with guitarist Merle Travis, "Wildwood Flower"
    May 4, 1955
    Merle Travis and Bettie Lou Robinson are married in Tijuana, Mexico. A judge later rules the wedding is not legally recognized in the United States, and they repeat the ritual in Los Angeles
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