Walter Winchell Doodles On Celebrities And Politics
A collage recalls Walter Winchell on sit downs and eerie vibes. Barbara Nichols and Ava Noring jailed for bikinis at Jacob Riis Park. A model sues a hotel house detective for alleged kidnapping and attempted rape. Truman era politics and press hints weave through the chatter.
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Barbara Nichols
Joey
Ava Noring
Jacob Riis Park
Ray Biddies
Kris Nodland
Truman
Batista
U. S
Theyll Do It Every Time Henry Sells Sleek King Size Beds
A sales confrontation unfolds as Eric tries to persuade Henry that a new king size bed suits the Sandman idea. The dialogue hints at a humorous pitch and a comical misfire in buyer and seller roles.
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Eric
Henry
Sandman
Dayton Patrolman Kills Mental Patient in Downtown Gunfight
Homer J. Lail of Hickory North Carolina a 24 year old war veteran under VA treatment is killed in a gun battle with Dayton patrolman Carl T Hamm during evening rush hour Bullets cross the street no others injured Detective Sergeant G A Young says a motorist saw Lail behind the Knott Building loading a revolver and notified Hamm Lail who said I dont want to hurt you son then began firing Hamm fired six times three bullets hit Lail in the stomach and legs He had been visiting his sister Mrs Ralph Haubert of Dayton and had served in Europe during World War II He had been treated in VA hospitals since 1949 and released on trial in 1951 but had recent hospital stays the sisters says doctors said he was not dangerous and there was nothing to worry about.
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Dayton
O.P
Homer J. Lail
Hickory
N. C
Veterans Administration
Lail
Carl T. Hamm
G. A. Young
Knott Building
Hamm
Son
Ralph Haubert
Haubert
Europe
Roanoke
Tobacco prices in South Carolina markets stay fairly steady
South Carolina flue-cured tobacco markets reported prices as fairly steady after opening-day averages rose from last year. Average price was 56.29 per hundred pounds from 3,521,359 pounds sold, up 4.24 from last year. Ranges showed 51.75 to 59.54 in various markets.
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Lake City
S. C
South Carolina
U. S
N. C
Farm Prices Rise Amid Mixed June to July Changes
Washington reports Farmers received higher prices from June 15 to July 15, led by hogs milk eggs and corn. Beef cattle potatoes wheat cotton calves and several other products fell in price, while the department notes the price index rose three points to 295 but remains well below February 1951's 313. prices paid by farmers stayed at 286.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Four-Family Feud in West Virginia Disturbs Lamar Hollow
In BLUEFIELD West Virginia residents in Lamar Hollow complain of a four family shooting feud between the Howertons Blankenships Pendergrasses and Sigmens. Shots have woken sleepers and left two unhurt victims with minor wounds. State police patrols tighten in area as warrants are expected and land ownership disputes push ahead with an access road construction.
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West Virginia
Bluefield
W. Va
Lamar Hollow
Hollow
Howertons
Blankenships
Pendergrasses
Sigmens
L. E. King
New Kind of Bandit Demands $30 From Candy Store
A young bandit entered a New York candy shop and asked manager Mrs. Bertha Romano for $30 claiming he would repay in a month. He seized $50 after she hesitated, promising to return the name and address to repay the loan.
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New York
Esterday
BeneVim Promises Vitality From Greensboro Endorsement
A Greensboro woman, Aloise Griggs, praises BeneVim for restoring her energy and sleep after two bottles. She recommends it to friends and notes its wine like taste and claimed health benefits for vitality. The ad urges readers to try BeneVim for one week to regain pep and vigor.
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Aloise Griggs
Greensboro
N. Car
Benefim Health Guarantee Ad Promises Refund
An ad touts a money back guarantee with no questions asked and promises results. It claims Benefim is long lasting, costs 1.49 at drugstores, requires no prescription, and asserts no substitute exists for good health.
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Monaghan
Marie Tiffany
Pier Angeli
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Gass
Presbyterian Church
Park Ave
MGM
57Th St
Eisenhower
Leyden
Serta
Dixie Bedding Company
Hendrix
The
Foundation
Ater
Firestone
South Wrenn ST
By Jimmy Hatlo
Soignee
Tar Heel
Fussin
King
Grace Flower Shop
High Point
N. Wrenn & Howell
Sts
Royal Arch Masons
Ram
A. W. Bean
H. P. L. BP. Magnin
Guilford Optical Ty du Ee CT
N. Wrenn
Eengoscer
Tray Lester Morgan
Lester’s Jewelers
N. Main
Washington ST
BeneVim
BES
Angel Food
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