Recounting in Paris: diners, prices, and the bill
Paris columnist Earl Wilson notes Americans and others frequently recount mistakes on checks at Paris cafes and hotels. He cites overcharged bills, common padding, and frequent protests, while observing the lively scene around the Left Bank and Luxor’s brasseries.
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Fred Allen
France
Richard Nixon
Nick Darvas
Wall St
Las Vegas
Champs-Elysees
B.W
Lutetia
Boulevard Raspail
Brasserie
Lindy’s
Nicky Darvas
America
Nicky
Actress Christina Crawford Joins Road Company of Sunday in New York
Christina Crawford will co star with Johnny Desmond in a road production of Sunday in New York while Thelma Ritter's daughter Monica Lane joins the national company of Any Wednesday. A note from Washington mentions a sign in a Pentagon building stating Public Building Service Buildings Management Division Utility Room Custodial.
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Rome
Joan Crawford
Christina
Johnny Desmond
N.Y
Thelma Ritter
Monica Lane
Washington
Pentagon
General Services Administration
Public Building Service
Boy Survives Eight Days in Yosemite Wilderness
A 10 year old from Los Angeles survived eight days stranded near Harden Lake in Yosemite National Park living on water and body fat. Rangers found John Ireland Jr. about three miles from camp after a large air and ground search. He weighed 86 pounds, down from 103, and spoke calmly about his escape despite cold nights and mosquitoes.
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Yosemite National Park
Calif
John Ireland Jr
Los Angeles
John
Harden Lake
Gil Hall
Jim Reilly
John Ireland
Lewis Memorial Hospital
Yosemite
Radio Stations List for Local Area
The roster lists WHOS FM 102.1 MAC WIMW AM 730 WJIOF FM 104.3 MC WAJF AM 1490 WHOS AM 800 WMSL Mutual 1400 WHRT 860 WKAC 1080.
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Whos-Fm
MAC
WIMW
WJIOF
WHOS
WMSL
Mutual
WKAC
State School Gains Lauded for Alabama Vocational Growth
Washington AP report notes Alabama's program of 29 technical schools and colleges as unmatched. Dr Edwin L Rumps of the U S Office of Education lauds Alabama leadership in vocational education and efficiency in using funds. He cites figures shared with U S Rep Bob Jones praising youth training efforts.
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Washington
Alabama
Edwin L. Rumps
Tthe
U.S. Office of Education
United States
Bob Jones
D-Ala
Ten Die In North Carolina Highway Wreck
Ten people died in a two-car collision near Kinston, North Carolina. Five white individuals returning from a dance and five Black migrant workers from Alabama perished when the impact forced engines back into the front seats, marking the worst NC highway accident since a 194? Fayetville area crash.
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Kinston
N.C
North Carolina
Fayetteville
Alabama
Babysitting ideas. A guide to helping neighbors while young girls earn
The piece promotes protective instincts in girls to care for plants and pets during vacations. It suggests garden sitting, pet sitting, and home care, plus child care options like day camps, weekly city tours, and story hours. Emphasizes learning owners’ routines and securing parental permission.
Missing body found after grisly garage alley discovery
Police hunted a night prowler who stole the 14 year old Theresa Koertgen from a Skokie funeral home and left her bloodless body slashed and naked in an alley. An Evanston motorist found the corpse near a garage early Sunday. Police described the act as burglary and said the mutilation suggested a demented offender.
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Skokie
Til
Theresa Koertgen
Evanston
Chicago
Edward Caulfield
Theresa
Leo Koertgen
Margaret
Older Adults Seek Training for New Job Types
Community programs assist seniors in gaining skills for evolving job markets. Workshops cover technology, healthcare, and services to boost employability among older workers and boost confidence in changing economies.
Summer babysitter fashion jumble print cover up skirt
A flower jumble print on a cover-up skirt showcased for summer babysitters. The caption highlights practical style for keeping up with children and maintaining a fresh look in warm weather.
Murder charged after stabbing in Collinsville
Police say 34 year old Thomas Williams has been charged with murder in the stabbing death of 20 year old Joan Bowers during a Sunday early morning fight in Collinsville Alabama. Williams is hospitalized with knife wounds. Both identified as Negro.
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Collinsville
Ala
Thomas Williams
Joan Bowers
Williams
Child Die in Skokie Pool Collapse
A girl, divorced from her father, died Wednesday at Skokie Valley Community Hospital after collapsing Tuesday at a Skokie pool. An autopsy found the death due to a cerebral hemorrhage.
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Skokie Valley Community Hospital
Skokie
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