Talent scouts and stars from a single break to fame
A reminiscence recalls how a group of unknowns turned into major talent, with Taylor, McAlister, O'Brien, Cobb, and Merrill rising to film and stage prominence after 20th Century Fox bought the movie tights. Merrill and Hayes reached top TV status, Red Buttons and Karl Malden gained Broadway and Oscar chatter, while Jeanne Crain, Jo Carroll Dennison, and Jane Holiday also made early impressions during the era.
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20Th Century Fox
Alliat
Taylor
McAlister
O'Brien
Cobb
Merrill
Taovie
Bettie Davis
Peter Lind Hayes
Alan Baxter
Barry Nelson
Karl Malden
Ard Malden
Merk Daniels
George Reeves
George Petrie
Puzzles Judy Finds A Hidden Check In Wisconsin
Judy Ho lar an 11 year old in Kenosha finds a slip with numbers and a check for 2489 dollars. Police helped return the check to the payee and Judy received a 40 dollar bill as a reward. The story also mentions the Union Jack banner with St George St Andrew and St Patrick symbols.
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Kenosha
Wis
liBi
Judy Holar
Judy
St. George
St. Andrew
St. Patrick
Parading Mishap Leads to Fine for Driver Hurola Hutchison
In Lincoln a driver known as Toby the sailor sped to a downtown parade in an automobile. He ran a stop sign and a red light and exceeded the speed limit. The court fined Hurola EL Hutchison eight dollars plus costs for the incident. Tailor-made suits for women originated in England.
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Lincoln
Toby
Lincain
Hurola EL Hutchison
England
Bat Men Police Photo Captured Gambling Ring
Police swarmed a Syracuse gambling den as officers suspended from a skylight photographed the operation. Frank Bagozai, once pleading innocent, changed to guilty after the image showed him conducting the game.
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Syracuse
N.Y
Frank Bagozai
Brighten and stiff Ree Straw Hats in Light Coat Sale
A clipped OCR fragment notes straw hats being brushed lightly with a thin coat for sale. No clear date, place, or vendor is identified.
Truman hints at 1952 race and secret plans
President Harry S Truman, aged 67, teased reporters about political plans for the next year. He joked about a possible foot race and said he would not announce a candidacy, though he has ideas. He stressed he will disclose none until it is politically expedient.
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Ofer
Truman
Mr. Truman
White House
Michigan Pride Hosts Far East Emissaries at Ann Arbor Station
A humorous campus moment unfolds as international visitors in white suits and turbans arrive at Ann Arbor Station. The station master asks what to do, Ruthven directs to send the English speaker to his office, and the Harvard Lampoon quip about money and mortality echoes.
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University For Michigan
Eest
Ann Arbors
Ruthven
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Yepberson
O'Barry Merrill
Tind Hayes
Jack
Henry Slate
Henry
South Pacific
Jeanne Crain
Nuff
Jo- Carrol’ Dennison
Ameriga
Broadway
Jnay Holiday
Pan
Baytown
Bawndell
Hwy
Pelly
Texas Avenue
Mr. Plant
Enniement
Tru
AEC
Goyome
Hines
Annie Colar
Maiherne
Bechen and
Dale
Ever Uu Ie
Vuatil & On
Flerne’s
SEARS
Harmony House
Garved
Breedroom
Ded
House Mint
Hassocks
Famous Lane
Harmony
Lane
Plastic’ Hasso “Harmony
By Bennett Cett
Harvard Lampoon
Ohio State Sundial
Msgr. Bela, Varga
the “Hungaria ‘National’ Council
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