Truman Starts Stumping Tour Next Sunday
President Truman opens a 16 state, 6 400 mile tour beginning May 8 with eight prepared speeches and many on the fly talks from his private car. Top Republicans led by Taft Wherry and Gabrielson plan to challenge him at stops including Casper Pendleton Grand Coulee Butte Fargo Madison and Chicago as his cross country campaign builds toward November.
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Theatre Time Tables From Local Theaters Today
The Gazette lists today’s schedules for Paramount Iowa State Town Palace Times Strand Marion Drive In and others. Shows include Riding High Beyond Glory The Capture Beauty on Parade Rock Island Trail Federal Agent at Large and more with matinee times noted for some venues tomorrow.
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King of Siam Writes Songs for N Y Show
Phumiphon Adaldet, the honeymooning king of Siam, returns from Europe and has composed six songs for a New York show after studying Le Jazz Hot in Switzerland. The piece notes other royal composers like Frederick the Great and Edward VII.
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Farm News Briefs Highlight Local Yields and Weather
The column notes variable yields across farms and reports on recent rainfall patterns. It mentions farmers Jane and Todays as prominent local growers adjusting plans for the coming planting season.
Michael Todd Revue Peep Show Features Medleys and Blue Night
A Broadway revue by Michael Todd presents two acts with one piece titled Blue Night and five medley numbers. The production showcases a mix of musical numbers and performance pieces in a revue format.
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11 000 Phone Workers End Their Strike
New York United States 11 000 Communications Workers of America ordered striking Western Electric installation men back to work ending a seven day walkout. The strike risked triggering a nationwide stoppage across 43 states and affecting 240000 other phone workers. Union leaders say action came on orders from the parent body and after talks with a federal mediator.
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John Wayne strikes oil in Texas oil venture
Louella Parsons reports John Wayne invested in Texas oil with Hill’s development company. The venture yielded oil and natural gas on Saturday after an initial failed attempt. The article also notes Hollywood updates and personal rumors surrounding Marta Roeren, Susan Blanchard, Henry Fonda, and Wanda Hendrix.
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Jolson to Lead Israel Tour With New York Stop
Al Jolson will headline a theater tour starting at the Roxy in New York with a weekly price of 35000 dollars. Upon arrival in Israel the red carpet will be rolled out for him for the tour kickoff.
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Runyon Cancer Fund Nears 1.4 Million with Telethon
Contributions and pledges for the Damon Runyon Memorial Cancer Fund climbed toward 1.4 million dollars after Milton Berle hosted a 21 hour television marathon. The latest figure announced stood at 1,304,835 dollars, with NBC officials noting further increases from later reports.
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Three of One Family Killed in Plane Crash
A California family of four perished in a plane crash on a mountain peak near Mountain Home Arkansas. Mr and Mrs Bill Houston and their son Garry Don, seven, died in the wreck. Their three year old daughter Mary Ann Houston survived after her mother reportedly threw her to safety.
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Plane crash near Leatherwood Mountain Claims Houston family
Wreckage of a private plane near Leatherwood Mountain 30 miles south of here left Mrs. Houston fatally burned after struggling to free her belt. A Stanislaus County California deputy sheriff accompanied the family. the boy also perished in the fire.
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Monday Night Tune In on Bob Brooks Sports Parade
Radio schedule notes a mix of programs and ads for KCRG KWCR AM and other stations. Listings include music acts Czech Melody Hollywood M us Allen Roth and My Serenade, with news at 9:45 and 10:00 Milady's Serious, plus late-night Jumping Jacks and Jump Garber segments.
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