Yank and Uruguayan Farm Exchange Youths Visit South America
Two American farm youths Richard Jones of Orange Massachusetts and Ronnie Shelton Jr of Birmingham Alabama joined a five country exchange program in Uruguay. They stayed on 28 farms nine days each to study livestock farming and cultural perceptions. Both noted Uruguayan life as tough yet rewarding and discussed how American films shape views. More than 135 students from six countries will join exchanges in the coming year funded by independent clubs and groups.
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Virginia Wiggins
Fnashington
Richard Jones
Orange
Mass
Ronnie Shelton
South Amer
Shelton
Ware
Uruguay
Ala- Sea
Fumguay
Fry
May
Bane
Secant
Rid Fareback
Jones
Ton
IDYE
Meto Tran
Iraq
Syra
Tur
Agriculture Department
Marines Prefer Hot Food in Korea Survey Finds
In Korea the First Marine Regiment’s first battalion favors heat and serve foods, dehydrated soups, and pre cooked preparations over sweets. They rate chili, soups, tuna, sardines, and meat spreads highly, with pepperoni as a preferred meat item. They also value Italian sausage, sharp cheese, crackers, instant cocoa, tea, fruit juices, dried apricots, and hard cookies for field meals. Cigarettes and small comforts like batteries and stationery are welcomed through PX.
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First Marine Division
Korea
First Marine Regiment
Broadway stars discuss being character actors in Hollywood
In Los Angeles Hollywood, Tandy and Hume Cronyn, touring stars of a Broadway hit, reflect on being labeled character actors. They recount stage success, missed movie opportunities like Streetcar Named Desire, and why film studios often relegate performers to supporting roles despite ongoing talent and theater fame.
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Broadway
Hollywood
Jlywood
Tandy
Hume Crony
Los Angeles
Miss Tandy
Marlon Brando
Kim Hunter
Karl Malden
Cronyns
Stanley Kramer
Lili Palmer
Rex Harrison
Cronyn
Movielowr
Fourposter
William Powell Considers Retirement Amid Fading Roles
Veteran star William Powell sighs at few parts and hints at retirement after twenty years of service. He recalls MGM loaning him out, notes aging Father Time, and cites Life With Father as a Warner project while praising peers like Clifton Webb for longevity. Powell reflects on a career spanning The Great Ziegfeld and My Man Godfrey.
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Powell
Emery
Ito
MGA
Men Godfrey
Carole Lombard
Mar
Myrna Loy
Ziegfeld
MGM
Father
Warner's
Clifton Webt
Cop's Stagger Act Is Feature In Court Case
Lincoln jury spends six hours to convict Kathleen Geier of drunken driving twice the time lawyers used to present the case. A notable moment was Patrolman James Kontos simulating intoxication by staggering, wobbling, and swaying. He toppled a movable guard rail onto several jurors during the demonstration.
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Lincoln
Neb
Kathleen Geier
James Kontos
Soldiers In Korea Relish Breather Between Fights
In Korea near the Munsan to Panmunjom area two GIs pause amid danger to play with a kitten and talk of life in the neutral zone. They reflect on past shelling and the calm before the next push, while Marines in Cuba are noted as the first American troops to land in the Spanish American War.
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Korea
Richard Applegate
Here
Pfe
Gordon H. Robertson
Braintree
Mass
All
Neutral
United States
Cuba
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Metro
Jessica
Fox
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Francis
le Tricycle Hospital
Iee Franssen
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U. S. Command
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U. S. Fleet
France
George C. Marshall
U. S
America
Marshall
Famarrow
Europe
Germany
Rhine River
Citatel
Julich
Tke
Munsan
Panmun- Jom
John A. Bodron
Vicksburg
Miss
Texas
Carmel
Baby
Meyer Bros
Paris Courtellier
Shamrock
Royal Copen Navy Fraternity
Ashkel
Bluebell
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