Popular Actor Becomes Theatre Producer in La Jolla
Hollywood, July 15. Peck, long linked with acting, declares he is co producer of the La Jolla Playhouse with Dorothy McGuire and Mel Ferrer. He lists plans to expand the stage in the town and notes Hollywood interest from actors eager to gain experience.
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Bob Thomas
Hollywood
Y Peck
Tdea
la Jolla Playhouse
Dorothy McGuire
Mel Ferrer
Peck
Beverly Hills
Beck
la Jolla
Calif
Robert Ryan
Marie McDonald
Pat O’brien
Joan Caulfield
Una Merkel
Richard Carlson
John Ireland
Don Defore
The
Playhouse
England
Capt
Horatio Hornblower
Pele the Hawaiian goddess of fire
Pele is described as the native Hawaiian goddess of fire and volcanic activity, revered in traditional myth as the creator and destroyer of landscapes. Her stories connect to volcanic eruptions, flows, and the shaping of the Hawaiian Islands.
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Pele
California Threatens To Push Pennsylvania To Third Place
California’s rising population could move it past Pennsylvania in the 1950 census ranking. Pennsylvania’s preliminary count stands at 10,435,965, while Philadelphia remains the nation’s third largest city with about 2,057,210 residents. An AP compilation suggests California will reach about 10.4 million, possibly climbing from fifth in 1940 to at least third, with Los Angeles as the main challenger to Philadelphia’s third-place standing.
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Charles Welsh
Philadelphia
California
Pennsylvania
Census Bureau
Associated Press
Illinois
Ohio
Los Angeles
Population shifts show New York lead and California surge
Census officials note all 1950 totals are preliminary. New York remains the largest state, with California's growth the strongest at about 3,490,000. Illinois, Pennsylvania and California form the big four, while Texas may exceed 7,500,000, challenging Ohio for fifth. Los Angeles rises to fourth, Detroit and Baltimore also gain.
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Census Bureau
New York
Illinois
Pennsylvania
California
Michigan
Texas
Ohio
Los Angeles
Detroit
Baltimore
Cleveland
Washington
Boston
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Philadelphia
Pleasant View Social News From Morgan County
Mr and Mrs Coy Turrentine and many neighbors share weekend visits and birthday greetings across Morgan County. Residents note gatherings at the homes of Mollie Lee Hogan Jannett Carr and Jean Jones while families travel to Detroit Birmingham and Decatur for visits and celebrations.
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Coy Turrentine
Almon Johnson
Hartselle
Bryce Hogan
Detroit
Michigan
Hazel Little
Mollie Lee Hogan
Alvin Milligan
Henry Milligan
Livinia Little
Guy Williams
Jannett Carr
Jean Jones
Junior Hogan
Frank Yates
Odis Staples
Henry Minor
Walter Speegle
Adlene Hendrix
Birmingham
Sarah Lee Tucker
Herschel Tucker
Sarah Tucker
Gage Little
Lorene Turrentine
Gladys Dotson
Decatur
Mattie Kelley
Pine Grove
Early smallpox epidemic among Canadian Indians in the East
As early as 1635 smallpox introduced by Europeans became epidemic among Canadian Indians in the East. The text notes the disease spread with colonization and affected Indigenous populations in early colonial times.
Humorous Exchanges and Jokes From Classic Comic Bits
A collection of brief, dated quips and sketches ranging from flirtatious lines, farmer misfortunes, witty remarks about manners and money, to dating mishaps. The piece weaves light humor through dialogues involving a lighthouse, kiss misfires, triplets, a model and painter, a wife plotting against insurance, a fly on a pretzel, and a British guide recalling Lord Wellington.
Overstreet Promoted to Mill Depot Supervisor at Wolverine
George W. Overstreet of 417 East Market Street Athens is promoted by the Wolverine Tube Division to mill depot supervisor effective July 17. D W Blend says the promotion marks growth for the Decatur plant. Overstreet is Athens born, married with one child, a veteran, and a past student of Athens College with Legion VFW and National Guard memberships.
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George W. Overstreet
East Market Street
Athens
Wolverine
D. W. Blend
Decatur
Mr. Overstreet
Athens College
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
National Guard
Dialog Snippet Signals Sudden Marriage Reveal
Conversation reveals Evelyn has married Roger, a supposed fiancé, sparking disbelief. Mrs. Smith mentions a pet dog accident and a plan to tell Mrs. Upton, while another character hints the husband is the true subject of the news.
Chase and Dames Lawyers Firm Jamestown N D
American Tourist asks about commission while Chase and Dames a Jamestown law firm is noted. Phyllis Wajeik of Cleveland N D recalls a mother guiding a son’s slang with tea table dialogue about cows and calves and a child’s request to milk.
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Chase and Dames
Jamestown
N. D
Phyllis
George
Sandpapering the face cited to treat acne
A medical note describes sandpapering the face as a method said to remove acne evidence. It warns that continued use may cause harm and skin damage.
Go barefoot this summer idea sparks debate
Proponents suggest cheaper footwear and health benefits while critics warn of hazards in public spaces. The plan invites discussion on cost cutting and personal freedom during the warm months.
The Hawaiian goose known as nene at critical low
The world's rarest game bird the nene or Hawaiian goose has been driven to a pitiful remnant by land use changes and hunting pressure now numbering not over 25 or 30 birds remaining.
Insecticide Lindane Backed for Dairy Cattle Pests
The U S Department of Agriculture recommends lindane for control of pests affecting dairy cows. The guidance emphasizes targeted use and adherence to safety rules to protect dairy herds and milk quality.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
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