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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1952
Page
6
Firemen believe a coal stove explosion started a Sunday night fire that killed seven children in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Howard near Peoria. The flames leveled both houses as the family aged 10 months to 8 years perished. the couple were away at a grocery for 15 to 20 minutes.
Correll hints at retirement at year end after previously considering stepping away. He says they will wait until year end to see what develops and notes that they cannot simply exit now.
Film news notes Gene Tierney pursuing the Kelland story Tombstone with Kenneth Garnett producing. Wald signs for script while Kelland’s tale widens Columbia contract ambitions. Gene Kelly ... Holly wood chatter asks about an 18 month show and tax issues spark public production debate.
The article surveys film industry chatter with updates on producers stars and upcoming shoots. Highlights include Arthur Freed and MGM projects, Preminger plans for The Moon Is Blue in German and English, and cast talk about Deanna Durbin Johnnie Ray and Jeanne Crain.
Freeman Gosden and Charles Correll of Amos n Andy say they may retire after 25 years on air. They face ending their CBS contract at season’s end and ponder what to do next, joking about bricklaying and avoiding Europe.
Bett Davis and George Brent star in Woman of the Year at 7 on KCRG with Tess Harding and Sam Craig facing the budget issue. Crime Does Not Pay features Diamonds Trumped at 7 30. News programs include Governor Stevenson Ford appearance at 9 15 with Enny Hofer and Kenny's show at 12 30.
A jumbled list shows Kenny Hofer Paula Stone and others with times 12 30 1 45 and 4 00 in a partial schedule. The legible items reference a deck ann platter pantry and a Sky Ring ASS News fragment.
WOc TV list shows Armistice at 0 Moyle five minutes after, Cowboy Ken, Circle Ranch, Newsroom, Tomorrow, To Be Ann Tuesday Attorneys, Whistle This News and Garry Moore across the day. Also listed are Strike Rich and Magic Window with afternoon slots and a Buy Televiant tease.
Washington reports recall of the 1932 Hoover Roosevelt White House talks on foreign policy and debt crises. The piece notes Hoover and adviser Moley recounts that Roosevelt distrusted cooperation, delaying action during the financial panic as Truman and Eisenhower plan a face to face in a week to discuss national road and overall problems.
Brig. Gen. D B. John Markey suggested that President-elect Eisenhower invite Gen. MacArthur to accompany him on the Korea inspection trip. He said many believe MacArthur staying in command would have improved conditions in Korea.
Schedule lists showings across theaters including Paramount Greatest Show on Earth times 1 3:45 6:35 9:25 shorts 3:30 6:20 9:10. Tuesday matinee Raiders and others with a mix of film titles and screening times.
Advertising copy promotes Dr Caldwell's Senna Laxative Syrup Pepsin as a safer laxative. It claims relief from chronic dosing, stomach sourness, and regular bowel action with a 25 cent size and money back guarantee. The mail order address is Box 280 New York 18.
Fragmentary OCR notes show showings at a drive-in with Bowery Battalion and Virginia City titles listed alongside times. The garbled entry hints at a schedule snippet with two films and associated showtimes.
A Charlotte scientist seeks a rattlesnake with a good disposition and sufficient rattle to record for his Saturday radio program So Few Children Have an Opportunity to Hear a Snake’s Rattle. Herbert Hechenbleikner advertised Monday for a "good-sized snake" to provide the sound.
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