Cantor on Air Pursues 5 Million for Israel Fund
Eddie Cantor, in a dark blue suit, interrupts a telecast at a New Jersey penthouse to listen to Take It or Leave It. He announces a nationwide tour to raise five million dollars for Israel and the March of Dimes, aiming to cover expenses from the proceeds.
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Harman W. Nichols
Atlantic City
N. J
Wei
Bob Leeds
Haddon Hall
Eddie Cantor
Eddie
Suzie
Ruth Becker
Ruth
Cantor
Mrs America Contest Winner Sizzles In Home Spotlight
A busy page features Frances L. Cloyd, the new Mrs. America, touring California and recounting favorite recipes to housewives at county fairs. The 23 year old, mother of three, edged out 30 rivals to capture the title, reflecting a mix of beauty and “wifely skills” valued by judges.
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Asbury Park
WN. J
Frances L. Cloyd
America
California
U. S
Florida
Laura O’banner
Columbus
Ohio
Mary Rippel
Cincinnati
Lavonne Bond Breyer
Cloyd
Czech Reds Given Catholic Ultimatum
In Prague Czechoslovakia bishops warned the Communist government to end priest persecution and restore Archbishop Beran’s freedom to enable a church state accord. The August 14 Trnava meeting approved peace terms with a firm demand for concessions. A security guard was noted at Archbishop Matocha’s residence.
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Prague
Czechoslovakia
Josef Beran
Trnava
Slovakia
Tyromew
Josef Matocha
Czechoslovenia
Electric Umpire Snois Keglers Who Cheat
Chicago reports new electronic umpire systems at bowling alleys to curb cheating. Photoelectric eyes at the foul line trigger a bell buzzer and light when a foot crosses the line, warning officials immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snois Keglers
Chicago
90 Per Cent Of Ore Sent For Uranium Tests Prove Duds
New York report details uranium ore samples mailed from across the United States and Alaska since 1948. About 90 percent prove harmless rocks after Geiger counter tests and further analyses by three women geologists in a lab. Two notable radioactive "nuggets" have been found, including a mispacked shipment containing dresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul F. Ellis
New York
Alaska
Atomic Energy Core Mission
AHIC
AHC
AMC
4EC
Milk Half and Half Debate Stuns Downtown Omaha
A diner in Omaha asked for a glass of half milk and half cream. The waitress refused saying they do not adulterate milk. The exchange highlighted concerns about tampering and quality in local eateries.
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Omaha
Neb
Good Australian Beer Caught Two Ways
Canberra report says Australia faces a gloomy beer outlook due to hop imports from the United States. A cut in dollar purchases may reduce output if non-dollar hops are unavailable. If Europe hops are used beer prices will rise, impacting consumers.
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Canberra
Australia
United States
America
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Texas and Commerce
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