Foto Facts Satirizes Soap Opera Suffering And Charity
John Reynolds mocks soap opera plots and character miseries while proposing a domestic ECA style relief for overworked fictional souls. He cites long trials and invented crises plus a plan to fund repairs and help for affected characters like Fred and Wanda. The piece ends noting the high cost of industrial accidents nationwide.
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Ronald
Slick
Wanda
Dr. Slick
Y.M.C.A
Johnny Fitzpatrick Joins Army After Gaining Weight
New York dispatch reports 19 year old Johnny Fitzpatrick grows from 101 to 105 pounds after a weight gain plan involving malts, pies and water. Sergeant Parziale approves enlistment as the scale hits 105, securing his army entry.
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Topaz Believed by Ancients to Cure Insanity
The National Geographic Society notes ancient belief that topaz cured insanity asthma and insomnia.
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National Geographic Society
Fruehauf Reports Higher Income in First Quarter
The Fruehauf Trailer Company said net income for the quarter ended March 31 rose to 2,405,535 dollars from 1,371,016 dollars a year earlier. Sales totaled 41,465,126 dollars versus 21,715,582 dollars. Income per share was 1.57 dollars against 0.86 dollars.
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New York
Fruehauf Trailer Company
Gable Suspended Over Rest Ready For Next Picture
Greta Gable reportedly went on suspension after refusing a starring role in The Girl Next Door. Twentieth Century Fox head Darryl F Zanuck cut her $8,000 weekly salary, after she said she needed a rest following completion of a prior film. She complained about being told to return to work in about four weeks under cl ie lights.
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