Notable film and stage stars tied to classic productions
Inez Gerhard recalls stars such as Cornel Wilde Patrice Munse l and John Baker in Italy and on the Metropolitan stage. Allene Roberts shines as a blind girl in Union Station while Steve Wilson debuts on Big Town. Ruth Roman's bold audition led to Spellbound and Strangers on a Train.
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Theatre Guild
Cornel Wilde
Patrice Munsel
The
Metropolitan
John Baker
Met
Allene Roberts
Union Station
America
Ruth Roman
Alfred Hitchcock
Television Debuts Highlight CBS Nash Airflyte Theatre Cast
Ruth Hussy and David Niven make TV debuts on Nash Airflyte Theatre as part of CBSs strong lineup. Bill Gaxton hosts with Marc Daniels guiding a week of rehearsals to adapt famous short stories for television. Faith Domergue and Rosemary Clooney appear among stars amid hospital visit buzz and social chatter.
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Ruth Hussy
David Niven
Nash Airflyte
CBS
Bill Gaxton
Marc Daniels
Never a Dull Moment with Victor Borge on Mutual
The famed pianist and comedian Victor Borge will appear in a five times weekly five minute program on Mutual radio, promising light entertainment and rapid sketches for listeners.
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Victor Borge
En Mutual
Hogmanay and New Year Traditions in Scotland
The article discusses St Andrew's Day celebrations and the Scottish New Year customs. It notes music, dancing, first-foot rituals, and the cultural emphasis on New Year over Christmas, with roots possibly in Viking Yuletide rites later Christianized.
New Year Celebration Began in Rome in 452 B C
The article notes that January 1 as New Year’s Day began in Rome in 452 B C and was not tied to the birth of Christ despite later customs and reasoning.
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Rome
Jour de PAn Declared Gayest Day in Canada
The Jour de PAn is described as the gayest day in Canada with celebrations surrounding the New Year. The report notes no church services for the arrival of another year, citing a festive but secular tone to the holiday.
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Canada
Winter tests show chains beat winter tires for safety
National Safety Council testing at Pine Lake Wisconsin compared 22 tire designs in 2000 runs on snow and ice. Chains proved superior with about 46 percent better stopping and 475 percent better traction than the best winter tires, while synthetic rubber slightly edged natural rubber in some cases.
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National Safety Council
Pine Lake
Clintonville
Wis
Ross G. Wilcox
Wilcox
Smart Motorists Learn Road Feel in Winter Driving
A notice advises motorists to drive carefully in bad winter weather. It stresses sensing road conditions, adjusting speed, and following at a safe distance. It notes stopping distances on snow and ice exceed those on dry pavement, especially without chains.
Fraternity Meeting Set After Formal Letter Exchange
Robert J. Smith invites a discussion at his fraternity house at 11:00 P.M. tomorrow. T. V. Morchower replies that he will attend the meeting. The exchange follows a circular form letter from Smith.
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Robert J. Smith
Mr. Smith
T. V. Morchower
Chief on Patrol Lets Off Driver for Red Light
A law officer on a street corner fails to read, then lets an out of state driver who ran a red light go with a warning. The traveler remarks he cannot read or write. The officer admits the mistake and tells him not to let it occur again.
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Iaw
The
Law
Defendant Violates Court Procedure Approaches Witness
A defendant unfamiliar with court rules approached a witness during proceedings causing disruption. The incident prompted a court officer to intervene and remind attendees of decorum and proper procedure.
Forgetful Squire Farnel Tries to Recall Three Things
In Centerville a weary Squire Farnel admits aging and jokes he cannot remember names or faces and struggles with a third thing. He huddles by the stove in the general store as the townsfolk listen to his quip.
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Squire Farnel
Centerville
New Employee Proves Handy but Unimpressed Boss
A comic exchange shows a new worker claiming to be handy as the boss laments the four days without visible skills. The employee notes he lives nearby, hinting at workplace mismatch and humor.
Remark Sparks Across Room as Woman Responds
A quick remark from a speaker to a woman provokes scattered reactions. Thecommentary hints at bias and prompts readers to consider fairness and confidence in public discourse.
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