17 Jun 1948
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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1948
Page
1
On a cross country train Sheila and Miss Dolly discuss love and loss. Dolly reveals a four year vow to meet Dannie Ross, who returns but doubts change. A party, a golf date, and the moment of truth lead to a dramatic reunion at Ganesville.
Paula and Nancy vie for a promotion as Bill Hargrave weighs a trip with Zippo’s new president. Paula pushes for tickets while Nancy hides nerves behind a hardboiled gaze. The contest builds as Hargrave’s departure sets the stakes high in the Advertising Inc office.
Paula navigates office politics and sex appeal as Bill Hargrave uses overtime hours for advancement. Paula lands a new job with a lucrative salary while Nancy is left behind. The narrative ends with plans for a honeymoon tonight at eight fifteen.
The piece riffs on teen fashion trends urging girls to hint to boys about clothes. It notes corduroy jackets and three quarter length coats, light tan outfits with slacks, and yellow corduroy slacks paired with a letter sweater as stylish. It also lampoons bow ties, preferring four in hand ties with flashy clasps.
A soda fountain survey reveals favorite old films readers want revived. State Fair meets Jeanne and Dana, Jolson Story is a top pick, Mrs Miniver earns fond memories, and Greer’s Minivers draw cheers for another in town. Strong nostalgia highlights the desire for classic cinema returns.
MEZ GERHARD reports on Dorothy Lamour performing multiple accents on stage seven while others wait on set. Franchot Tone competes with Cary Grant in Every Girl Should Be Married, Betsy Drake as the heroine. The Time of Your Life and Bastogne battle film topics, plus Ladd beauty contest, Barton standout, and various radio and stage plans, with Langford touring and the Andrews Sisters heading to England.
In a historical Balkan move, Ottoman authorities imposed heavy olive taxes in Macedonia to deter rival nationalities. The policy forced olive orchard owners to cut trees, hurting a key local industry and reshaping regional dynamics among Turks Bulgars and Greeks.
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