Editorials on British splits and Austrian peace talk
A British Conservative conference exudes cautious optimism amid Labor splits led by Bevan at Morecambe. The piece recalls 1931 upheaval under MacDonald and notes Austria's UN peace bid stalled by Soviet occupation and unresolved treaty terms with the Allies seeking a limited eight to twelve‑article accord.
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Scarborough
Labor Party
Morecambe
Labor
Aneurin Bevan
United States
Bevan
Herbert Morrison
House of Commons
Attlee
Churchill
J. Ramsay MacDonald
MacDonald
Austria
UN General Assembly
Assembly
Soviet Union
Vienna
U.S
Britain
France
Rooftop Summer to Winter in the Concrete City
A reflective urban vignette contrasts curved white rooftop chairs and summer gatherings with a deserted future, as rain returns and the city settles back into its winter gloom. The piece recalls city dwellers tied to skyscrapers, awaiting spring and the sun.
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New York
Sticks
Autumn Comes To The City In A Melancholy Drift
Mel Heimer portrays autumn arriving in the city as humidity fades and sleeps of summer end. The urban pulse resumes with theater, fashion, art, and business while individuals reflect on aging and mortality as the season shifts from eternal summer to cooler air and lingering regret.
The Autobahn of Hot Dogs and a London Lord Mayor
The column muses on overlooked special days including the hot dog’s anniversary discovered in a 19th century German origin tale. It compares sausage consumption to railroad mileage, then pivots to a British dispatch noting Rupert de la Bere’s election as lord mayor of London and a curious reputation.
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3 National
Frankfurt
Germany
United States
Rupert de la Bere
London
Loud voices and luxury in London politics and Toscanini
The Dispatch notes local frictions over the lord mayor’s wealth and public entertainments, betting on louder voices in Parliament while criticizing officials who buy status with luxuries. It recalls Toscanini’s London return drawing 60,000 ticket requests, Royal Festival Hall sold out, and Brahms performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
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Lfe
Toscanini
London
Royal Festival Hall
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Brahms
America
Jimmy Durante
Broadway producer teased for failing eyesight during social visit
In a Lyons Den scene a famed Broadway producer, rumored to need stronger sight, dismisses concerns as he meets eminent figures. Marti Stevens, daughter of Nick Schench of Loew’s, brings a guest seeking Eleanor Roosevelt. Miss Stevens confirms the guest’s Jane Russell identity only after a pointed remark about the producer’s eyes. Sammy Colt travels east with mother Ethel Barrymore to attend Tallulah Bankhead events.
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Marti Stevens
Luttrio Sevare
Miss Stevens
Nick Schench
Loew’s, Inc
Eleanor Roosevelt
Jane Russell
Sammy Colt
Ethel Barrymore
Tallulah Bankhead
Baytown Sun Public Notices and Contact Details
The Baytown Sun lists staff including Fred Hartman as editor and Syd S Gould as publisher. Advertising manager Beulah Mae Jackson and office manager Warren Edwards are noted with subscription rates by carrier and by mail. The piece states second class matter status and post office representation in Texas.
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Baytown Sux, Inc
Pearce and Ashbel
Baytown
Texas
Fred Hartman
Syd S. Gould
Beulah Mae Jackson
Warren Edwards
Acmed
National Representative
Texas Daily Press League
Congress
Leonard Lyons notes star parties and high society satire
In telecast notes, Lyons recalls a raucous postbook party for Tallulah with drinks flowing until morning and witty quips about self defense. Opera anecdotes feature Romulo Vishinsky Pearson and a ticket swap. Employment gossip covers Truman’s post presidency offers, and Red Buttons rebounding to CBS TV after wartime Broadway plans are mocked by Pearl Harbor day punchline.
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Bruno
Tallulah
Colt
Red Buttons
Berle
Buttons
Alays
Pearl Harbor
Red
Battons
Bible Verse From First Corinthians 1 21
A concise verse quotes 1 Corinthians 1 21, noting that God chose the foolishness of preaching to save those who believe and contrasts human wisdom with divine insight. The message emphasizes faith over worldly learning and salvation through belief.
Halloween Changes With Time Says Harman Nichols
Washington observes Halloween trends as children still roam from house to house seeking candy apples and popcorn. The festive rituals endure but the celebration has evolved with modern attitudes and expectations guiding how kids plan their spooky night.
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Sach
Grab Bag Of Easy Knowledge A Central Press Feature
A Central Press feature presents a quiz with questions on history myth and science, recalling figures like Zachary Taylor and Tantalus, plus notes on Halloween origins. It mixes trivia with brief biographical hints and cultural reflections, including birthday mentions and a light, nostalgic tone.
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Central Press
Eisenhower Train Tiff Involving Boston Banker Cutler
On the Eisenhower train a Boston banker Brig. Gen. Robert Cutler, a top adviser to Ike and a campaign aide, clashed with speech writers over an early schedule. Gov. Sherman Adams backed the writers and Cutler was demoted. The piece also skims Korea updates and brief notes on Adlai Stevenson and other items.
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Drew Pearson
Washington
Eisenhower
Boston
Robert Cutler
The
Old Colony Trust Co
Sen. Cabot Ledge
Ike
Lodge
Cutler
Eisenhower Brain Trust
Sherman Adams
New Hampshire
Adams
Gen
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