Hollywood gag writers raid ancient joke books find big pay
Hollywood gag writers raid a Sunset Strip bookshop for old wit in 19th century joke books. Propriety John Pearson notes writers buy cash, not checks, and some even ship suitcases of jokes. A priceless chain shows a Walt Disney sale worth thousands.
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Evening Theater Schedule Highlights Aired
City listings show multiple venues with film and stage times for Memorial Coliseum Paramount Iowa State Town Palace and Strand theaters including Horace Heidts Parade of Stars A Southern Yankee One Touch of Venus The Gentleman from Nowhere Larceny The Overlanders Fort Apache Arkansas Swing Village Barn Dance and Golden Earrings with various matinee and evening showings listed for today and tomorrow at local theaters.
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Truman Barkley Coast to Coast Campaign Broadcast
Harry S. Truman and Alben W. Barkley plan a 1948 campaign climax via Mutual network from their homes in Independence Missouri and Paducah Kentucky. The broadcast on KCRG KCRK at 9 30 p m features Ray Benson and outdoor experts answering listener questions on fishing and hunting. Bernard Slater hosts. Karloff returns on KCRG KCRK at 7 for Great Scenes from Great Plays and Guest Star.
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Radio Schedule Preview For Tonight On KCRG KCRK
A preview list outlines tonight’s news men on KCRG KCRK with time slots 6 00 P M for Fulton Lewis Jr 6 15 P M for Pat Patterson 6 30 P M for Henry J Taylor 8 00 P M for Gabriel Heatter and 10 00 P M for Jack Ware and the Late Evening News.
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Radio Schedule Highlights and Talk Shows on Air
The listing shows a morning to evening radio schedule featuring Fulton Lewis Jr Henry J Taylor and Gabriel Heatter with Mutual Newsreel and Sports updates. Programs include political talk, music time with Henry La Cossitt, devotionals, and various sponsor segments.
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Contino Leads Heidt Talent in Cedar Rapids Show
Contino tied for first with Eugene Yahn on Minneap olis broadcast winning a spot in the $5 000 Heidt prize final in Washington. The Cedar Rapids program features Knox Contino star power, a Hollywood movie contract, and a three hour show with local contestants and many named performers.
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KCRK Ger Radio Schedule and Programs Listing
Radio schedule for KCRK on FM 96.9 or Channel 245 detailing Monday and Tuesday programming. Includes news, sports, talks, and music segments with host names such as Fulton Lewis Henry J Taylor Gregory Hood and Michael Zarens.
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Rita Hayworth and Aly Khan Head to Mexico City
Actress Rita Hayworth and Aly Khan depart Los Angeles by plane for Mexico City. The couple, long linked romantically since their Riviera meeting, offer no comment on plans. Hayworth faces finalization of divorce from Orson Welles on November 12. Aly Khan is said to be separated from his wife.
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Bob Hope Injured on Set With Blood Clot
Hollywood star Bob Hope slipped on a prop gangplank Friday while filming. A leg injury was initially minor but a doctor later found a blood clot, forcing Hope to be ordered to bed for at least a week.
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ADA seeks parity for Army dental corps with medical corps
The American Dental Association asked Congress to place the Army dental corps on a status of administrative parity with the Army medical corps. This request was announced in Chicago on Monday by the ADA.
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Taproom Scholars Rise in New York Night Life
In a New York taproom near Radio City, patrons trade debates for geography quizzes and trivia. A Rhodes scholar bartender may soon be a model, as locals test knowledge with questions about states and history while a two volume dictionary and atlas sit nearby.
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