VIP Service Fueled by War Years to Worldly Heights
Bill and Charlotte Murphy built VIP service in New York offering luxury odd jobs and specialized arrangements. From Arthur Godfrey shopping to arranging backroom meetings with stars, arranging flights of planes for Pakistan, and even giving away a bride, their client list spans celebrities, executives, and notable figures. Some tasks tested ethics and discretion, including hotel room hacks and upscale purchases, all aimed at impressing clients or solving unique problems.
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New York
Bill
Charlotte Murphy
Murphy
Armed Services
Murphys
U. S
Pakistan
Bill Murphy
Copacabana
Manhattan
Poland
Bing Crosby
Crosby
Public Forum Letter Against War and MacArthur
The writer criticizes President Truman and General MacArthur over Korea and war policy. He argues for peaceful leadership, questions who benefits from war, and urges accountability for those who start conflicts. The letter ends with a plea for lasting peace and moral counsel from Rev. J. D. McMurray of Rutland, May 11.
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Korea
J. D. McMurray
Rutland
MacArthur Rejects Europe Asia Divide On Korea Policy
General MacArthur tells Senate committees that fighting communism requires action across all theaters, not a Europe first stance. He supports strong sea and air power but rejects leaving Europe to chance, stressing a unified force including ground troops. The issue, he says, is how to win in Korea, not a Europe versus Asia conflict.
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MacArthur
Washington
Europe
Asia
Senate Foreign Relations and Armed Services Committees
America
Red China
Korea
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Stalemate Seen in Korea As Spring Drive Stalls
General Ridgway cautions against declaring final victory as Chinese forces regroup after a costly abortive Seoul drive. U N reports suggest potential new offensives but signs point to a stalemate unless new American or Russian aids shift the balance.
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Ridgway
Seoul
38Th Parallel
Korea
Red China
Kremlin
China
Soviet Union
MacArthur
Russia
Manchuria
Weat
Yalu River
Washington shifts on price controls as Congress weighs filings
The Nation Today traces shifts in Truman era price policy from opposition to controls to support for the Defense Production Act and the Office of Price Stabilization. It notes political changes, election impacts, and looming June 30 expiration with renewed calls to extend or strengthen DPA and rent controls. Congress debates hearings begin with diverse input from government, labor, farmers, and business as the deadline nears.
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James Marlow
Washington
Truman
Bernard Baruch
Congress
Mr. Truman
OPA
Opa—In the November Elections of 1946—That Mr. Truman
Baruch
DPA
Republicana
OPS
Office of
Congressional
Aater
Murder Case Aid From a Lady Magician Nightly Visit
Jim Marshall, a lawyer, battles threats to save his boss Star Williams. He returns to his apartment and encounters Sonya Sa reeta and Miss Clare Mardew, with a chorus of others. Tension rises as plans form to leave with Sonya while a perilous moment looms, endangering him.
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Jim Marshall
Star Willams
Sonya Sareeta
Clare Mardew
Bartal Vault
Miley Wellaoffer
Omoertician
TV schedules and crime scene cliffhanger on air
An unnamed narrator confronts gunmen in his lounge as Louise and accomplices invade. Nanabarro leads the mob, seeking a film from Nick Ricardo. A dramatic standoff ends with a demand for the film and a cliffhanger teaser.
Mallard Duck Goo-Goo Transforms Into Drake in Vancouver
A 15 year old pet mallard named Goo-Goo gained fame as it changed sex from hen to drake after laying a record egg. Experts debated a new name Sir Francis, while Goo-Goo’s growth slowed and the tail feathers and beak darkened. A nearby wild mallard witnessed the scene and caused a brief flutter before Goo-Goo could fly, then settled back to ground.
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Vancouver
Goo-Goo
Goo- Goo
Francis
Butterfly frock pattern for little tots by Mrs. Cabot
Needlework note promotes a butterfly themed frock pattern No 5117 with sizes 2 3 4 yards required, tissue pattern, instructions, and finishing directions. Send 25 cents and pattern number to Anne Cabot The Athens Messenger New York. Also advertises Anne Cabot's Big Album with gift patterns and directions for 25 cents.
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Anne Cabot
Athens Messenger
Avenue of the Americas
New York
N. Y
Anne Cahbot
Evening Radio Schedule Highlights May 16
A fragmented radio timetable lists programs across hours with news sports and entertainment segments. Notable entries include Jack Smith Show Fanny Brice Detective Drama Bob Crosby News Life with Luigi and Burns of musical variety through late evening time slots.
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S4k
Westerville
Blanche
WTVN
Echo Valley Boys
Wbns-Tv
Earl Biota
Doug Edwards
Stork Club
Theater of Air
Vaughn Monroe
TV Weatherman
Genene Kiddies
Abem
Nbe
Cbe
Newa Commen
Nbe Gevien
Abe
Abe Jack Smith
Cbs
Danivy
Mbs
Bob Crosby
Cbs Armetron
SBS
Abe Gabriel Enster—Mabe
Monte Cristo
Fanny Brice
Abe Mr
Mrs. North
Bob Ho
Luigi
Cbs Town Meeting
Abe John Steelema
Cbhs
Dte
Capitol
Ebe
MiltGo Berle
Abe Fim
Eba
Inavea
Science Review
DuMont
Fireside
Monroe
Cavalce
Circle Theater
Abe Opaanneee
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Julius Long
NEA Service, Inc
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Miss Mayhew
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Ulation
Prater
Polsky’s
Smiley
Gurney Station
WLWC
Channel 3
Kukla
Pranami Oliie
Jonn Conte
News Caravan
Star Theater
Fireside “Theater
Circle ‘Theater
Joe Hi
Death Valley Daley
Jonny Leeper
Reds
Boston
Basenall
Hawkins Falls
Gabby Mayes
Howdy Doody
Bandwagon
Eddie Mann
Captain Video
Beulah
Wsas-Tv
Milton Berle
Fireside Theater
Charlie Wild
Broadway Openhouse
Garry Moore
Huntred
Bredley
Louise
Nanabarro
Low
Marshal
Lou
Frank Nle
Tiver
Ricardo
Marshall
Dick Turner
NEA Service
Pet
Mallard Duck
Drake
Clevelandaires
Lopes
Doudle
Wes Ior
NBC
WLW
ABC
WCOL
Columbus
Ington
WHNS
WCHS
Charleston
Gallipolis
WOUI
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