Rock of Shrewsbury the Nervy Police Dog
A humorous portrait of Rocky the 85 pound police dog who thinks he is human, spurning dog food, guarding the narrator’s bed, and coping with a domineering mate and a candy habit while his owner juggles pets and naps. The tale blends affection with comic dog‑centric chaos.
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Rocky
Rock of
Shrewsbury
Rock
Sandy
Bonehead
Miami
Ginny
Tammy
Lincroft
Caninesville
Joey Bishop
Hollywood Stars and Public Belief in Fame
A collage of views on Hollywood icons and star power. Jeff Chandler and Marilyn Monroe are cited, with Walsh and Bernstein discussed, plus Groucho Marx remarks and Helen Hayes homecoming after a Europe tour. The piece weaves fame, talent, and public perception through anecdotes and quotes.
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Jeff Chandler
Hollywood
Helen Hayes
State Department
Europe
Middle East
William A. Brady
Brady
Grace George
Miss Hayes
Barrie
Fragmented note about a pet and room exit
A fragment mentions ears tail landing gear and lifting feet as someone leaves a room. The writer asks Beatrice if they should give him something, but details are unclear.
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Beatrice Ey
Yemen King Steps Down in Favor of Son
In Beirut AP reports crown prince Mohammed Al-Badr, about 35, may have stepped in as Yemen’s ruler amid reform-minded moves. The line of succession follows an ailing Imam Ahmed, with Yemeni informants noting a shift toward a younger leadership.
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Yemen
Beirut
Lebanon
Imam Ahmed
Mohammed Al-Badr
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Franklin P. Adams
Eens Minow
Liz Taylor
Jerry Wald
U.S.S
Tony Curtis
Marlon Brando
Marilyn Monroe
Marilyn
Stardust
Kim Stanley
Dr. Freud
Freud
Miss Stanley
Leonard Bernstein
W. Somerset Maugham
Alan Jay Lerner
Richard Rodgers
Mr. Lerner
Broadway
George S. Kaufman
Kaufman
Groucho
Fulton
Jack Lemmon
Sam Goldwyn
Mr. Goldwyn
Model Supply Corporation
Plumbing—Heating— Cooling
Russell & Park Sts
Howard
Truelove
Pontiac Rambler, Inc
Brick and Tile Service, Inc
Greensboro, N. C
Ta’'izz
United
High Point
United Viscounts
Atlanta
United Air Lines
South
Birmingham
Mobile
New Orleans
Florida
Washington, D.C
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