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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1950

Page

10

Aerial Bandit Hunt Behind Korea FrontLines

Hal Boyle accompanies Lt. Don Morgan over the Naktong front in an unarmed Mosquito plane. They guide fighter sorties to enemy tank hideouts as heavy fire erupts behind Allied lines and concern grows about enemy camouflage and potential false American markings.

Hal Boyle Korea Don A Morgan White Sulphur Springs W. Va Naktong River Roger Lt. Morgan Texas

Hopkins Nixed Olivier Role

Hollywood gossip notes Ruth Warrick won the role after Mariam Hopkins declined to play Laurence Olivier's wife amid budget concerns. Hopkins says she would work for Paramount only for at least $5,000 a week, and disputes long running feuds with Bette Davis.

Hollywood Mariam Hopkins Laurence Olivier Olivier Miss Hopkins Willie Wyler Carrie Willie Paramount Ruth Warrick Bette Davis Sparks Bette

Humorous Quips and Anecdotes From a 20th Century Page

A collection of brief jokes and nightclub style quips. Includes a salesman manager exchange misunderstanding about Napoleon and Wellington, a couple’s honeymoon tale with a ring loss, and a pun about music and charity.

Napoleon Wellington Napoléon Waterloo

Returning loaned book and aging social gaze

A quip laden exchange about a book return prompts jokes on aging. A piano tuner arrives unbidden when a lady resists help, with a quick jab that neighbors told her of the intrusion.

Precedent and prudence in a bank report discussion

A banking analysis argues that while precedent guides decisions it should not be followed slavishly. It notes judgment and flexibility are needed to address evolving markets and unique cases.

Obscure duet exchange echoes dramatic moment

A playful exchange centers on a musician's obbligato as one character questions its beauty while another hesitates, promising to judge once a turn of the phrase unfolds. The dialogue hints at performance tension and anticipation.

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