Rita Hayworth's Star Power Draws Box Office Buzz
Rita Hayworth's plans at Columbia Pictures spark talk of a major comeback. Rumors say Virginia Van Upp wrote two stories for her and Metro may borrow her for The Merry Widow with potential remake of The Sheik with Tony Dexter. Public interest plus Perry Como's TV fame frames Hollywood gossip and future film debuts.
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Main Street Reaps Big Profits From U S Tourists
The piece urges towns on major highways to promote their assets to traveling Americans during July and August. It notes increased traffic, rising lodging and food demand, and highlights vacation costs in Florida and western states plus a long list of regional rodeos and events across the country to attract visitors.
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63 Million to Take Motor Vacations Says A A A
The American Automobile Association projects 63 million people will take recreation motor trips this year despite snow and freeze issues. Government data show spare parts fuel and tires widely available and hotel rates stable. National parks saw 32 million visitors last year and may reach 35 million this season with 94 percent arriving by private car.
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Movie houses face fight to lure audiences back from TV
In this movie corner, theaters grapple with video's rise as three chains buy exclusive rights to a heavyweight bout. The piece warns of home viewing eroding cinema attendance and urges cinema owners to recapture the audience with higher quality spectacles and possible mergers to compete with television.
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Home Sweet Home
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Race Chart Stuff in a Puzzle of Short Headlines
A column of odd phrasing and brief snippets hints at playful race chart items and miscellaneous phrases. It includes references to Campaigner Othello Short Circuit Halley Scotch Wine The Reef Cigar Maid Recess and a series of quips about dining budgeting and everyday life.
Notable Entertainers and Bets Circling in 1940s Circuit
Larry Tibbett plans a straw hat circuit tour to perform with Rever end Davidson in Rain. He vows not to derail the show by singing It Ain't Gonna Rain No More. Fannie Brice is praised as a top natural comic, with few peers today. Milton Berle is invoked as a rival name in entertainment and in racing.
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Uncle Miltie
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Haddim
Minister's Wife Praises Hadacol For Health Boost
A North Kansas City minister's wife, 89, credits Hadacol with restoring appetite, weight, and energy after a period of weakness. She endorses the vitamin mineral tonic, touts its affordability, and cites a money back guarantee and direct order option from The LeBlanc Operation.
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Rt. 5
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