Hilton London opening marred by missing shoes mishap
Earl Wilson reports Conrad Hilton’s London opening was delayed by a shoe shine mix up as a valet removed his shoes while he prepared for the ceremony. Hilton considered going out in socks as a committee arrived, with celebs like Ray Bolger in attendance viewing Hyde Park from a 25th floor suite.
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Ray Bolger
Decatur Youths Help Plan Judson May Day Celebration
Marion Alabama readers learn Judson College marks its 125th anniversary with The Birth of the Muses on May 4. Ruth Head of Decatur will preside as May Queen with a large cast of Decatur and Alabama participants, including Audra Adams and Ellen Johnson in key roles, plus nymphs and land maidens from several towns. The event, written by Judson students Peggy Forcier and Frances Vining, follows an alumnae luncheon and ends with a campus concert and a water pageant.
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Terpsichore
Changja Kim
Tokyo
Japan
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Andalusia
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Elkmont
N. Y
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Dothan
Mary Elizabeth Perkins
Elaine Yelverton
Uniontown
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Houston
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Pensacola
Frances Vining
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Sue Bowden
Greenville
Irene Jordan
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The
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Disneyland
Woman's College
Delta Omicron
Tell iMe Why Learn How Soap Cleans for Kids
The article explains the history and science of soap from ancient oil annointing to modern alkali reactions. It notes soap’s emergence in the Christian era, describes emulsions and dirt removal, and explains hard water with builders like borax and sodium carbonate. It ends with a Q&A about fishes found on shoes, in birdcages, and in a frozen pond.
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France
Extra Prize Draw Encourages Entries From Readers
A newspaper puzzle invites readers to finish a drawing and send in riddles or jokes addressed to Tell Me Why with name age and address. It promises a Britannica World Atlas or Yearbook as prizes. The notice names Morris Stevens of Austin Texas as today's winner.
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Decatur Daily
Mark Zimmerman
Austin
Texas
Stetl
Morris Stevens
Letter on atomic submarine disaster and human fallibility
A reader in Phil Campbell, Alabama replies to the Decatur Daily editor about an atomic submarine tragedy that claimed 129 lives. He argues that accidents show limits of human skill and intelligence and cites Proverbs in urging reliance on divine Providence over personal understanding. He warns that accident-free machines may never arise from imperfect minds and unsteady hands.
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Solomon
Letter Resents Senior Citizen Label in Phoenix
A Phoenix retiree rejects the term senior citizen preferring older man or old fellow. In a letter to The Arizona Republic the 78 year old writer threatens to punch anyone who uses the label, signing as The Old Goat and noting plans to age to 80 90 and 100.
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Phoenix
Ariz
The
Arizona Republic
Vanity and Faith in Higher Power Mentioned
A fragmentary note cites Bible verses from Proverbs and Job to argue nations and individuals lack trust in divine power, warning that misplaced faith leads to disaster. The writer, H.H. Watsen, laments accidents and humanity's failure to find true peace.
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Devine Diety
English Spoken by About Ten Percent of India's Population
A survey notes English is spoken by roughly 10 percent of India's 418 million people. The finding highlights language distribution across the country and implications for education and administration.
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India
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