George Richards and Roosevelt in alternate history satire
A satirical column riffs on George Richards of Chicago and Franklin D. Roosevelt as unlikely literary figures who might have altered American history if they had continued in soap business or writing. It mixes mock biographical sketches with political caricature and a string of absurd metaphors.
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George Richards
America
Chicago
Republican Party
U.S.A
Franklin D. Roosevelt
George
Roosevelt
F.D.R
Richards
G.O.P
Lou Howe
Jim Farley
White House
Georgie
Franklin
Washington
Churchill
Willkie
Stalin Howe
Farley
Hopkins
Kings
Queens
Hyde Park
Georgie Richards
F.D. Roosevelt
Nation Honors Elizabeth Kenny For Unstinting Battle on Polio
Elizabeth Kenny receives two major recognitions within weeks for her infantile paralysis treatment. Gallup named her among the world’s two most admired women and Congress grants an unlimited visa allowing her to travel and return to the United States freely.
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Nation
Elizabeth Kenny
Minneapolis
Bath
Sister Kenny
Sister
Congress
Truman
House Judiciary Committee
United States
Marvin L. Kline
Minnesota
Sister Elizabeth
Kenny
Kline
America
Kenny Foundation
Thon
Prague
Czechoslovakia
Brussels
Belgium
Pontiac
Michigan
Buffalo
New York
Jersey City
New Jersey
England
Canada
Argentina
Australia
Luther Youngdahl
St. Paul
Donald C. Dayton
E J. Huenckens
Variety Clubs of America
Parents’ Magazine
University of Rochester
New York University
Rutgers University
American Nurses’ Association
Polio Epidemic Strikes U S With Fourth Wave
In 1949 polio reached epidemic intensity with 33 144 cases from January 1 to October 2 and projections above 40 000 by year end. Outbreaks occur annually late June to September, peaking around mid September across the nation.
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U. S
Hollywood gossip and cast notes from a lively press page
A collage of film industry blurbs and career updates. Clive Deering's stage debut at twelve leads to Miriam in Samson and Delilah, Olive rises in Caged, Leo Penn and a growing actor chorus seek paths east. Mrs. Berg may sign, Truth or Consequences renamed, Kathleen Ryan eyed, and D O A promoted by ex detectives. Elizabeth Taylor fatigued but charming, Edmond O Brien stars, Baby Marie Osborne remembered, Oakie to sing, and Diet rich costumes insured.
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Clive Deering
Miriam
C. B. DeMille
Tiger on Platform Telegram Shocks Indian Railroad Boss
A railroad agent in India is startled by a telegram from headquarters ordering wire instructions after a tiger was seen on a platform eating a conductor. The terse message implies direct, urgent action from the top.
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India
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Washington, D. C
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Ing
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the Goldbergs
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Hot Springs
New Mexico
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Kathleen Ryan
Robert Stillman
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Stanley Kramer
Elizabeth Taylor
Texas
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Luther Adler
George Stern
Warner Bros
Barricade
Lafayette Junior High School
Los Angeles
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Bank of England
Michael O’shea
Captain Horatio Hornblower
Baby Marie Osborne
Betty Hutton
Oakie
Ruth Roman
Warners
Hay
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Lewis
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Olive Deering
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Hayward
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