Letter praising John Lodge as Connecticut governor elect
A columnist praises John D Lodge as an actor turned governor elect and urges Hollywood flair for Connecticut. The note recalls Lodge's Massachusetts roots Harvard link Yale crossfire and suggests a Metro Goldwyn Mayer touch for the state capitol while joking about pop culture references and other political figures.
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John D. Lodge
Connecticut
U.S.A
Guv
Hollywood
Massachusetts
Harvard
Yale
Bay
Shirley Temple
New England
Billboard
Variety
Shuberts
Corse Payton
Robert B. Mantell
Chet Bowles
Roosevelt
Consolidated Circuses
Shirley
Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer
Bobby Soxers
John Davis Lodge
State House
Year s Goofs Spots Safety Council lists odd accidents
National Safety Council report highlights bizarre incidents from 1950 including a chimpanzee rider injuring a trainer at the St. Louis Zoo, a boat on land in Indiana, fish run over in Toledo, a two year old stuck by a toilet seat, and a flagpole incident in Springfield.
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National Safety Council
Alice
Maysville
Ind
White River
Emmett Holsapple
J. W. Short
Toledo
Ohio
John H. Bradford
Richmond
Bradford
Gary Wilmer, Jr
Atlanta
Wilmer
Gledale
Calif
Charles C. McCall
Mickey Holloway
Birmingham
Ala
Mickey
Philip Burrows
Phil
Hollywood
Unusual Bench Tilt Brings Early Baseball Bench Bust
A Chicago White Sox pitcher Bruner was knocked out while seated on the bullpen bench at Yankee Stadium. The bench tilted, injuring his pitching elbow and sidelining him for several days. Pitcher Randy Gumpert watched from the opposite end as the incident occurred.
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Gat
Buster Sock Gruner
Chicees White Sox
Bruner
Yankee Stadium
Randy Gumpert
Gumpert
Swans
Perfect Agreement Judge Eases Barrister’s Frightened Plea
A famed judge recalled a case where a nervous barrister began to address the jury with My unfortunate client and could not finish. After two faltering attempts, he stops, and the judge calms the proceedings with the remark that the court agrees with him.
Party game braces trap in closet
Children play post office and two kids hide in a closet. They cannot come out because their braces are hooked together, causing a muffled reply when asked to exit.
Do Go and Dont Go DG Car Yard Tale
In Eastern Kentucky a railroad worker who did little more than inspect arriving cars leaves chalked markers reading DG on all cars. The switch crew cannot tell which are OK. The prankster explains DG means Do Go and Dont Go.
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Kentucky
O.K
Smile Awhile Mood and Business Dialog Snapshot
A brief dialogue shows a cheerful line and a sharp turn to gloom as one speaker asks about business and the other notes it remains flat despite a recent cigarette and no improvement. The exchange captures a strained mood and casual vernacular.
Debtor and Creditor Exchange at Local Auction
A bustling auction scene features a debater crowd as the auctioneer proclaims brisk cigars and sales. A skeptical voice challenges the crowd remark while the auction continues in a small town setting.
Fooled Again Reflects on Strength Over Time
Dialogue snippet shows Bob claiming growing strength from past weakness. Helen questions certainty as Bob recalls a time he could not carry ten dollars in groceries, contrasting with current ease. No additional context provided.
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Helen
Bob
Unseen visitor causes stunned bar scene
A bar crowd reacts as an old friend, once ordinary, enters in an impossible way by climbing walls and crossing ceilings. One patron blurts out in disbelief, noting the guest did not speak to them.
Ann’s alibi for door finger marks backfires
In a home scene a child named Ann denies finger marks on doors and claims she kicks the door open instead, prompting a humorous exchange with her mother about cleanliness and blame.
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Ann
Fast Talk in a Village Store Yarn
Two farmers trade tall tales by the stove in a village store. One boasts of a fast nephew who could outrun bullets for miles, while the other claims a cousin could blow out a light and be unseen before dark.
Did Not Play The Tune Requested By Hostess And Husband
A hostess asks about a silent request from her husband during a gathering. The musical guest explains he was not asked to avoid playing any certain tune except he was told not to perform "For the Love of Pete."
Five Papas and Three Mamas Phraseology
The fragment suggests a repetition of kinship terms, noting five papas by the first mother and three mamas by the first father. It reads as a colloquial counting of parental figures without clear context or event.
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Vincent
Mayor Vinelli
Washington
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Tydings
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McMahatom
Isnello
Sicily
Derby
Conn
Safety Council
Paul Jones
Public
Cannon Ball Beach
South Africa
H. W. Lewis
Lewis
Brian O’connor
Woodlawn
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Springfield
Mass
Henry Lefevve
Henry
Coal Valley
Ill
Karen Dahm
Karen
Francis Jetty
St. Louis
John Schlittier
Graham
Tex
John
Donald Otto
Detroit
Theron Longley
Bow
N. H
Theron
Kenneth Wayne Christopher
St. Joseph
Motor Vehicle Bureau
Carrie Miller
Newark
Bureau
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Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
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Chicago
Mansas City
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Scott
Prciechmann
Fleischmann
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