Broadway Quarrels and Chic Gossips Sweep the Night
Walter Winchell notes on Broun and Johnson quarrel with Old Iron Pants label swap to Old Dirty Pants. Showgirl meets millionaire beau at 11 a.m. daily. banks the joke. Berlin hit Miss Liberty Just Mrs. Others riff on Woollcott Nathan banter, ins urance jabs, mink coats, and Paris Autophone service. Everest book title swap and Brando motorcycle escape wrap the column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heywood Broun
Gen
Hugh Johnson
Broun
Johnson
Lost and Found and Classifieds Ad Rates Offer
Community newspaper classified page lists lost items including a black steer and a yellow tomcat reward, plus notices for services such as water well drilling asphalt resurfacing masonry and home repairs. The page also advertises promitional placements, jewelry layaway, and a local business seeking workers, with various phone numbers and contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ieee
Ralph Bak
Dick Oie
Arion
H. L. Johnson
Center Point Road
Cesspools
Toone Mer Y Sierras
Renwern & QuaRs
Burglars Take $75 From Strickler Cafe
In Sigourney Monday burglars shattered a rear door to Ray Strickler’s Highway cafe at the junction of highways 149 and 92 and carted off the cash register containing $75. The nearby Schimmel Pfennig mills were entered but no items were stolen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigourney
Ray Strickler
Strickler
Schimmel-Pfennig Mills
Voting Place Reflections on Democracy and Society
Relman Morin discusses voting places as mirrors of America noting a foreign-born voter, reverence for the booth as a memorial to those who died for rights, and the room as a symbol of growing maturity. He warns of prejudice and political manipulation while praising evolving candidates and campaigns. The piece frames voting as a luxury and a test of common sense amid global inequality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
America
Earth
Warnings of Over-Confidence Hit 1954 55 Outlook
AP report notes business leaders urge caution as they foresee steady but not booming conditions for 1955. Steel capacity usage sits near 80 percent, with many executives predicting under 75 percent for late 1954 and early 1955. Iron Age editor Campbell predicts steel output at 85 percent of capacity for 1955. Oil men at AI meeting expect modest demand rise next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tom Campbell
Iron Age
American Petroleum Institute
Chicago
Queen Mother Ahead of Judy with Humphrey
Washington gossip notes Judy Holliday visits George M. Humphrey missing a dinner invite due to the secretary of the treasury’s prior commitments. Library of Congress gets funny calls and a proofreader cites a ship slip joke. Audubon staffer answers a reader question on a bird sleeping and toe clamping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Mother
Judy
Humphrey
Washington
Judy Holliday
Cutie
Hollywood
George Magoffin Humphrey
Secretary of the Treasury
Son Omy
Library of Congress
Miss Liberty film talks circle Irving Berlin project stars
Louella Parsons notes Irving Berlin musical Miss Liberty eyed with Jeanmarie and Maurice Chevalier as possible leads. Parisian dancer Jeanmaire may double for two roles. other items include Lionsgate assets and upcoming John Wayne projects plus Jane Wyman health update and Vegas opening notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MNS
Jeanmarre
Maurice Chevalier
Don Hartman
Jeanmaire
Bing Crosby
Paramount
Arthur Freed
Cole Porter
Gene Kelly
MGM
Crime and punishment in a six club slam analysis
In Oswald Jacoby's column a bridge hand ends in a six clubs contract. The debate centers on who is the criminal for failing to defeat the slam. East should have bid five diamonds to force the proper lead and win the contract, while West lacks spade strength and a diamond lead would likely defeat the slam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lionel Shapiro
Charles Brackett
Darryl Zanuck
London
Charlie
Richard Egan
Officer
Jean Simmons
West
Declarer
South
East
North
Gem tourmaline pocket found in Maine mining district
In Norway Maine near the T C mining Company, miners report the largest tourmaline pocket in state history. The two foot wide vein has been explored to five feet with no end visible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
Maine
T. C.ining Company
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Boston
Irving Berlin
Flynn
Miss Liberty
Mrs
Alexander Woollcott
Sherman Whiteside
George Jean Nathan
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George
E. V. Darling
Atlantic City
Dottie Dotson
Dubrow’s
Marilyn Monroe
Paris
Zee Renault
Sir John Hunt
Everest
John
E. Hardcastle
Marlon Brando
Ovak Monument CO
Oaaa
Chow
Ward
Jonn W. Beck
Christas
Caenwood
Probasco Eweler
Mye
Richard F. Daley
Melody Inn
Sammy
Tna
Victory Tavern
Oeara
Dave Araletna
FO Business Services
Augustine
CEC
Ronnie
Mii So “Rs
Naga
Mower & Saw
Painti G
Sorey Oy
OQN
AL Gus
Tock Paul J
Nolan
Carpenter
Benner
Ninth St
Ness
Nce
OFFIC
Ines Porte
Eve
Carbentry Masoner
Jonnien Myers
Caltins
34Th St
Anspastaten
Alisary Jal
Wille
Kenwood
Lee
Cook
Twin Towers Cafe
Floyre
Et al
Collins Radio Company
Morbay Marl Tiibar
Strickler Cafe
Relman Morin
King George
Auto Industry
Sam Dawson
Harman W. Nichols
National Audubon Society
Louella Parsons
John Wayne
Wayne-Fellows Company
Sol Lesser
Bolivia
Pilar
Jane Wyman
Ojai
Maureen
Johnny Buerli
Jane
Joe E. Lewis
Harkiness Pavillion
Sam Spiegel
Lynne Baggett
Vera-Ellen
Victor Rothschild
Frank Sinatra
the Sands
Las Vegas
Betty Hutton
Alan Livingston
Vic Damone
Tony Martin
Dean Martin
Jerry Lewis
Jack Benny
Tony Curtis
Danny Thomas
Villa Capri
Pep de Lucia
Tony Quinn
Debbie
Eddie
Jacoby
Oswald Jacoby
Val
Maine Gems
Turner
17Th St. NE
AAA-1
Natal
SEF
MISS
Personal Syndicate Clothing Co
Este” Mae
Suesday
Senate
P.O
Oye
Cne
Scott Pbuco
Gazette
Roosevelt
Qiape Nursery Co
Nandscape
B. Dominick
St Rock Island
Presser
Ag Giinie
Fort. D. Andrews
Dodge
Iowa
Allis Chalmers Mfg. CO
1St Ave
TAB
PPLY
Marsha
Marshal Ving
Twin Towers Care
Onale Figsametty
Avon Cosmetics
Deman
Joseph Delay
Monticello
Pasadena
Ronan
Third Avenue
Chenhall
Firae
Cedar Employed Ave
Reagan
Viaene
Aeesae Autos & Trucks—Sale
Onit Hes
Chanoe
Regal
Kadlec Bros
Studebaker
Plymouth
ARS Red
Ole Autos & Trucks—Sale
Nash Statesman
Spd
Poe
NASH
Door Champ
Desoto Club
Turkey
Eees
Schambergerotor CO
3Rd Ave
Stone’s
Stone's Truck Service, Inc
Ehree Motors
2Nd Ave. S.W
TED & Glen
Auto Mart
Sali
Wera
Attia
Calla and
Mautre
Fina Finance
Corp 5
Ford
Marion Rd
BRODY
Ates R
Stemlar's
Pere Ite
Nice
First St
Chevrolet
Blue Cross
Carresen
ED Hoskins
Hearn-Stevenson Motor CO
Ind Ave Se
Swab Motor Co
2Nd Ave
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