Dior’s 1952 New Look clocks 2 1 2 inch hem drop in Paris show
Paris fashion jury watched Christian Dior unveil 1952 winter silhouettes with a shorter daytime hem, cocktail skirts above ankle, and a slim mer style. Buyers paid around $1,000 to view the collection, while Hollywood stars dismissed the revival of the New Look as a matter of presentation over substance.
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Christian Dior
Dior
United States
Scandinavia
South America
Paris
Milady
Hollywood
Marilyn Monroe
Marilyn
Dorothy Lamour
Virginia Mayo
Claire Trevor
Steve Cochran
East German Spy Johann Burianek Executed Amid Espionage Conviction
Berlin reports the execution today of Johann Burianek, convicted last May of espionage and sabotage for the American imperialists. He was charged as an agent of anti Communist forces in West Berlin. The passage notes the bluebottle fly life cycle as a brief aside.
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Berlin
Johann Burianek
West Rlin
Time Zone Notes for Local Relay Schedules
The bulletin explains that local stations may adjust relay times to match schedules. It notes that last minute program changes cannot be included and that Eastern Local Time is used with regional hour differences for central and mountain zones.
Afternoon Radio Schedule Highlights and Programs
A dense listing of radio and TV programs across the afternoon and evening, noting church services, music shows, dramas, news, and entertainment slots. Entries include Catholic service broadcasts, orchestral concerts, talk segments, and soap-style serials, with times ranging from 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abo
Cbs Marines
Abe
Mbs
Aboe
Cbs
Dixie Quartet
Abe Jimmy Carroll
Abe Church
Abe Bandstand USA
the Falcon
Martin Kane
Star Playhouse
Abe Godfrey
Cbs Chautauqua Symphony
Abe the
Shadow
Whitehall
Ebe
Mississippi Republicans Back Eisenhower Effort
A Mississippi states rights faction met Dwight Eisenhower in Denver and pledged to campaign for him in the state. Leader Sam Lumpkin sought commitments on endorsing states rights, keeping Taft Hartley, opposing Perry Howard, and preserving Rule 22. He said Democrats will remain loyal to Mississippi and plan a slate of electors to support Eisenhower Nixon while avoiding Perry Howard’s influence.
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Denver
Mississippi
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Sam Lumpkin
Eisenhower
Lumpkin
Perry Howard
United States
States’ Rights Bolt
Thurmond-Wright States’ Rights
Jackson
Howard
J. Strom Thurmond
South Carolina
Fielding L. Wright
Sen
Richard Nixon
California
Walter Johnson
Jackson, Miss
Dail
Emmett Vaughey
W. M. Vaughey
Mississippi Oil
George A. Huth
July permits reach 238800 for High Point building activity
High Point city records show July building permits totaling 238800 with permit fees 24950 and liability fees 13175 collected. The report notes notable construction activity exceeding earlier months, reflecting vigorous growth in local development.
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High Point
Truman to Campaign for Adlai in Whistle Stop Tour
President Truman voiced willingness to campaign for Adlai Stevenson’s bid, saying he will ride again if asked. James Arrington quoted him as a private in the rear ranks. Frank McKinney said he will not remain as Democratic National Committee chairman. Stevenson plans to pick his own chairman after vacation talks.
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Ernest B. Vaccaro
Kansas City
Truman
Adlai Stevenson
James Arrington
Oklahoma
Muehlebach
High Altitude Air Thinness Limits Heat Effect
Despite extreme temperatures high in the atmosphere, the thin air is believed to minimize heat impact on objects moving through it.
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ABC
High Point
South Carolina Meeting May Give Dixie Forecast
South Carolina Democrats weigh how their convention stance on Adlai Stevenson could sway Virginia Louisiana and Mississippi. Byrnes Thurmond Brown offer cautious comments while senators Maybank and Johnson back Stevenson and Sparkman. Maybank urges Charleston kickoff. Johnson pledges full support.
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South Carolina
Columbia
S.C
Adlai Stevenson
Virginia
Louisiana
Mississippi
James F. Byrnes
J. Strom Thurmond
Edgar A. Brown
Thurmond
Byrnes
U.S
Burnet R. Maybank
Olin D. Johnson
Stevenson
Sen
John Sparkman
Alabama
Maybank
Charleston
TV Program Schedule Highlights from Sunday
Channel listings show a full Sunday lineup from 11:00 morning to 11:00 night with assorted programs. Notable entries include What’s My Line, News, Information Please, Bishop Sheen, and Talk shows like Playhouse.
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Bob and Ray
Judy
Mr. Peepers
Father
Martin Kane
WBTV
Charlotte
Bishop Sheen
Beula
Stu Erwin
Mr. Peegers
Sammy Ye
Chronosco
Industry
Playhouse
US helicopters arrive in the Netherlands for Wiesbaden air rescue
Two U S helicopters crossed the Atlantic and landed at Ypenburg Air Field near Rotterdam as part of an air show then proceed to Amsterdam for a weekend rest before joining Wiesbaden, Germany for air sea rescue duties. The mission tests feasibility and space value of such transatlantic flights.
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Rotterdam
Netherlands
U. S
Atlantic Ocean
Ypenburg
Here
Wiesbaden
Germany
Amsterdam
Atlantic
Seek Way to Conserve Underground Water
Madera irrigation district officials test an underground water tale by drilling six gravel filled holes on a six acre tract and flooding the area. If successful the method would reduce pump use and add drainage for surplus water.
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Madera, Calif
Madera Irrigation District
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Portasle
Motorola TV
Television Rental and Sales Co
DIAL
WMFR
Wmfr-Fm
Weather Report
Church of God
Conrad Mem
Church
Church News and Music
Muse
Message of Israel Message of Israel
Negro College Choirs
Negro College Choire
Wesley
Wonderland of Wison
Blue Barrow Presents
Marines In Review
Sunshine Boys Reavis Memorial Church
Sammy Kaye
Piano Playhouse
George Sokolsky
Drew Pearson
Melody Highway
Three Suns
Paul Harve
Mars Hill Church Field & Stream
ABC News
Aragon
ABC Open
Alarm Clock Club
Martin Agronsky
P. Frederick
J. Conte
Breakfast Club
Bill Ring
Paul Harvey
Ted Malone
Duke Power Company
Riders of Purple Sage
Mary Margaret McBride
Combo Nations
Joe Emerson
Tennessee Ernie
Cal Tinney
Winfer Jamboree
Dean Cameron
Wmfr AM & FM
Christian Brotherhood
Pentecostal Holiness Church
Presbyterian Church
Baptist Church
Melody Lane
Whpe-Fm
Green Stres T Baptist Church
Jim Ameche
Argie Wood
Texas Rangers
Abe Tex Beneke
Cbbs
Abe Sgt. Preston
Che
Abe Nick Carter
Abe December Bride
Cbs Hollywood Rhythm
Abe Peter Salem
Doris Day
Ebs
Wilson
Abe Frank Fontaine
Hawaii
Cbs Enchanted
Millie
Cbs News
Abe TV
Europe
Gloria Parker
Abe Sa
Abe Abe
Cbs Movie
Truman-Barkley
Spitsbergen
Henry Hudson
Arctic
Adlai
Edger
Rogers
E. Commerce
Acme
Wemy-Tv
Channel
Highland Motors, Inc
N. Main St
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