People, Oct. 15, 1956

Names make news. Last week these names made this news:

Ian Douglas Campbell, eleventh Duke of Argyll, 53, head of the Clan Campbell, Keeper of the Great Seal of Scotland, and of four assorted castles, burgeoned in U.S. magazine advertisements featuring his noble face, coat of arms and forceful autograph. The product: nothing less than Argyll socks for men, "authenticated" by the duke for the Burlington Hosiery Co. Asked about his remuneration for the plug, Argyll admitted: "I haven't the slightest idea at the moment. It depends on how many socks they sell, I...

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