Diamonds and drugs draw rollercoaster years at U S customs
The Bureau of Customs reports dramatic seizures across 1948 including 1025 carats of diamonds worth 190000 hidden in luggage at LaGuardia and 343 carats seized under similar schemes. Border cases reveal silverware fraud and 1044 ounces of heroin 175 ounces of cocaine and over 3000 pounds of marijuana seized along the Mexican border.
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Dealings of the Unfortunate Valet to Air on Holt Holmes Show
Sher Lock Holmes will host a 7 30 PM broadcast this Monday featuring a solution to the Dealer 4DVENTURE of the Unfortunate Valet case. The program promises a rapid wrap after initial clues and questions from the audience.
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Radiolog Cavalcade and Talent Scouts Shine on Radio Hour
A lively radio program features the Radiolog Cavalcade and talent scouts presenting a mix of performances. Hosts Nagel Eythe and Howard Bartow introduce acts from DJ TQ to Inner Sanctum while listeners tune in for voices like Chris Lynch and Jane Wishing Well. The show airs across multiple slots with farm family segments and theatrical readings.
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Goldwyn pays record for The Edge of Doom by Leo Brady
Hollywood notes report Sam Goldwyn paid near 200000 for the novel The Edge of Doom by Leo Brady assistant to Father Hartke at Catholic University The book tells of a boy who murders a priest and stars Farley Granger the most affecting since An American Tragedy. Teresa Wright plans a future project with Niven Busch and Lew Ayres in Daybreak.
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Radio Schedule Notes for KCRK Free of Static
A fragmented listing shows KCRK FM 96.9 and Channel 268 air times with various programs Tello Test Nova and America Forum. Several host names and program markers appear, including Henry and Eddy Duchin, with sports and news slots scattered across Monday evening and Tuesday afternoon.
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Customs Dread of Joy Juices and Hidden Cans
The article notes fears at ports about Americans sending food and clothing to Europe and the unexpected return of alcohol shipments. It mentions cans labeled tobacco or tomato puree containing real liquor and that alcohol cannot be mailed in the United States, so it must be seized at entry. It also jokes about the fate of the alcohol once seized.
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Met Auditions Winners Joined Metropolitan Opera Company
Lois Hunt, 23, a Canadian lyric soprano, and Denis Harbour, 28, a Montreal University graduate, won this season's Met auditions after competing with more than 900 singers. Each received a $1,000 Capehart scholarship and a contract with the Met Opera.
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Glamor couple Gloria de Haven and John Payne divorce claims
Gloria de Haven and John Payne reportedly splitting again with Gloria planning to file for divorce amid rumors of ongoing separations. The Helmut Dantines are due in California with a baby next week, denying any truth to the separation.
James Roosevelt to Join ABC as Radio Commentator
James Roosevelt will become the third Roosevelt to broadcast for ABC joining the Pacific Coast network as a commentator starting March 20. The Democratic national committeeman for California will work alongside his mother and sister Anna who already appear on ABC.
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Theater Time Listings for Paramount Iowa State and Others
Theater Time Times announce today schedules for Paramount Iowa State Town Palace Strand Marion and others. Matinees vary by venue with shows like John Loves Mary Command Decision So Dear to My Heart Gun Smugglers Pitfall False Paradise The Search The Girl from Manhattan The Mozart Story That Lady in Ermine Whispering City The Winter Meeting Blondies Secret Silver River Relentless You Gotta Stay Happy The Winners Circle across multiple theatres with listed showings and matinee times.
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