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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1952

Page

7

Night shift patterns at the 32,000-strong facility

The facility employs about 32,000 people in an all time record workforce with roughly 70 percent civilians. Most work an eight hour day shift while several lines run at 4 30 5 and 5 15 p m to ease traffic congestion and manage Sunday duties.

Tarzan Leopard Woman and Strips of Fame in 1950s Cinema

The article describes Tarzan and the Leopard Woman with Johnny Weissmuller as Ape Man and Acquanetta as the Leopard Woman. It notes coproduction across Hollywood venues on the Strip and a cast of stars, including Vic Damone Monica Lewis, and the use of Louis Armstrong and his band for authenticity.

Tarzan Acquanetta Lea Johnny Weissmuller Edgar Rice Burroughs Tarzan and the Leopard Woman Brenda Joyce Johnny Sheffield Aequanetta Johnny Weissmuller Bren‘ta Joyce Jane Roy Zambesi Cheta Mary Martin Lena Horne Connie Haines Xavier Cugat Martin and Lewis Vic Damone Monica Lewis Damone Miss Lewis M-G-M Pasternak Ciro Mocambo Hungary Allen Rivkin Los Angeles Louis Armstrong Armstrong Jack Teagarden Earl “Fatha” Hines Barney Bigard Cozy Cole Arvell Shaw

The Strip Film Inspired By Unique Hollywood Location

MGM musical drama The Strip stars Mickey Rooney and Sally Forrest at the Sunset Theatre. Producer Joe Pasternak, known for The Great Caruso and Summer Stock, praises the film’s unusual geographic setting in Hollywood.

Mickey Rooney Sally Forrest Sunset Theatre Joe Pasternak Caruso Hollywood

Electrum: Ancient alloy of gold and silver used widely

The ancient world extensively used electrum, a natural or alloyed blend of gold and silver, for currency, jewelry, and ceremonial objects, reflecting the era’s metallurgical practices and trade networks.

Medieval poets linked to magic by common belief

In the Middle Ages many leading poets and thinkers of ancient times were widely supposed to have been magicians, reflecting contemporary views on learning and occult power.

Army to end free personal services in Germany

The U S Army announced it will cut about 45 million dollars worth of frills in Germany by ending free maids and other personal services funded by West German occupa tion costs. Release of servants starts immediately and ends June 30, with no detail provided.

Frankfurt Germany U. S. Army State Department Heidelberg U. S

Pentagon Sunday Quiet Amid Empty Ranks

A Sunday at the Pentagon shows a silent scene with 32,000 workers off duty and only a few outside. On weekdays hundreds form lines for buses as cars fill the lots, while a Sunday sunset reveals a small group of Air Force personnel and sparse traffic.

Men in Uniform Hike Toward Pentagon Amid Returning Traffic

Men in uniform move toward the five sided building as crowds depart in heavy traffic on a day when Pentagon offices experience steady return of personnel. The scene captures the congestion of post work hours.

Pentagon

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