Stevenson Symington duel for control of Democratic Party
In Washington the contest for leadership of the reviving Democratic Party pits Adlai Stevenson against Missouri Senator Stuart Symington. Stevenson has pledges of support from liberal senators while Symington attracts southern and Georgia Senate ally Richard Russell. The parties continue to frame the 1954-56 political battle around communism and loyalty, with Republicans hammering alleged infiltration and Democrats countering on security clearance figures.
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Baytown Sun
Washington
Stevenson
Stuart Symington
Missouri
Stephen Mitchell
Adlai Stevenson
Symington
Missourian
Crats
Richard B. Russell
Georgia
Herbert Lehman
New York
Hubert Humphrey
Minnesota
RED Boundelay
Glite
GOP
Roosevelt
Truman
Hissahower
Battle For Democratic Leadership Sparks Senate Row
Senate leaders clash over Knowland proposed seniority change amid GOP tensions. The plan risks bypassing long serving members and igniting a heated party dispute as witnesses recount Puerto Rican Nationalist gunfire on the House floor and other Capitol anecdotes. A Swedish pilot reports a noon flying saucer sighting as hockey teams linger with winter’s hold.
Somethin' Smith Hoax Sparks Epic Talent Hunt
A playful ruse by LIoyn Leipzig about Somethin' Smith draws Epic Records executives into a scavenger hunt for the red headed singer. The tale shows how a fictitious artist sparked real industry interest after a mock audition and disc jockey screenings, with Skylarks backing at the Copa.
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Mr. Leipzig
Marvin Holtzman
Epic
Holtzman
Holtzman T
Smth
Smith
Skylarks
Somethin Smith Vanishes as Publicity Frenzy Begins
Mel Heimer describes Somethin Smith as a rising star teased by Epic publicity yet vanishing without trace. Leipzig posts ads in Variety and Billboard and wires DJs to find him while a detective agency hunts the singer, humorously speculating he may be vacationing with Judge Crater.
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Somethin' Smith
Somethin’ Smith
America
Epic Aeon
Compani Z
Tennessee
Montana
Sotzetuin’ Smith
Lioyn Leipzig
Somethin
Gee
CutHully
Mr. Leipzig
Somethin'’ Smith
Leipzig
Smith
Tennessee Ernie
Epic
Cee
Variety
Billboard
Judge Crater
Writing Rules for the Great American Novel in Hollywood Florida
In Hollywood Florida near Fort Lauderdale, 41 adults study creative writing after pandanus weaving. The instructor emphasizes suspense and a clear problem, urging students to plan before writing and to build honest secondary suspense, with climaxes to keep reader interest to the end.
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Hollywood
Florida
California
Fort Lauderdale
Dingents
Liberace
Miami
Breen Defends Code Amid Hollywood Censor Battles
Hollywood censor Joseph Breen faces criticism from Jane Russell and Samuel Goldwyn over code rules. Breen leads the Production Code Administration enforcing standards, rejecting outright censorship while resisting narcotics bans and urging industry self grade. He cites Senate support and says theater freedom won’t derail long term decency.
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Joseph Breen
Movieland
Jane Russells
Samuel Goldwyn
Breen
Motion Picture Producers Association
Howard Hughes
Miss Russell
Goldwyn
Szar Will Hays
Brewn
Bao Dai and French Clash Over Indo China Future
1948 and 1949 portray Bao Dai as a reluctant ally of the French against Ho Chi Minh. French aims to retain control clash with Bao Dai’s push for independence. Ho Chi Minh rises as the central nationalist figure. French occupy major cities but lose ground in the countryside. Bao Dai and Ho Chi Minh both confront a choice between full independence and constrained autonomy within or beyond French authority.
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Thiel Newsom
United Press
Bao Dai
Indo
China
Far East
Hanoi
Haiphong
Saigon
Viet Nam
Cochin China
Ho Chi Minh
Bay Dai
Bag Dai
Desth
Ekile
Vacationing Movie Queens Seek Privacy in Midtown
In midtown Manhattan amusingly chronicles a trio of film stars aiming for anonymity during a brief stay. One wore a crime patterned coat, another rode Central Park on a horse performing a handstand, while a third insisted on privacy and left for Hollywood after three days.
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Midtown
Manhattan
Central Park
Bird House
Atar
Hollywood
McCarthy
Joe
Stong
Grab Bag Of Easy Knowledge From Gentral Press Feature
A garbled feature lists quick facts and trivia about New York City boroughs state populations and early Australia names. It includes scattered dates and names, a short biographical quiz, and a section of playful language notes with examples and a few historical references.
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Gentral Press
New York City
Australia
Maine
United Nations General Assembly
Washington War Record Clash Between McCarthy and Zwicker
Washington column recounts Brig Gen Ralph Zwicker’s confrontation with Senator McCarthy. McCarthy insulted Zwicker and threatened resignation, prompting Army leadership to defend Zwicker. The piece contrasts McCarthy’s alleged war record with Zwicker’s thirteen combat decorations, noting McCarthy’s lack of combat medals and questionable air medals.
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Washington
McCarthy
Gen. Zwicker
Drew Pearson
Senator McCarthy
Ralph Zwicker
Withers Burress
Army
Zwicker
Barress
Matt Ridgway
Ridgway
Bis
Stevens
Zwickers
Senate
Wisconsin
Saior
Marine Corps
Eisenhower
Beass
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