Oil imports fight stirs U S energy policy
New York reports President Eisenhower pressed voluntary limits on foreign oil imports to 12 percent of domestic output, a move seen as risk of federal control. The plan targets defense planners and producers, while consumers seek stable prices amid a market glut and Suez impact boosting early profits for major oil companies. Seven of the largest firms import most oil. 24 U S oil companies reported six month earnings with profits up from last year.
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Reputations Of 8 Stars At Stake In Magazine Trial
Hollywood faces a criminal libel trial of Confidential and Whisper over eight star subjects including Dorothy Dandridge Robert Mitchum John Carroll Mae West Maureen O Hara and two Confidential articles plus an entire Whisper issue. Prosecutors plan to call up to 200 witnesses.
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TV Sponsors Use More Big Stars In Commercials
Charles Mercer notes a trend toward using famous names in TV ads. Bing Crosby recently finished four telefilms promoting home appliances. The list includes Julie London Martha Wright Vaughn Monroe Marge and Gower Champion George Sanders Henry Fonda Douglas Fairbanks Jr William Lundigan. Crosby likely seeks exposure rather than money or freebies to stay a top show business name.
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Jack Paar Tonight Debuts With Mixed Reception On NBC
Review of Jack Paar’s first Tonight show notes a flawed premiere with uneven pacing and off‑camera interruptions. It praises Paar’s unique viewpoint but finds guest segments and camera work strained, predicting uncertain early success for the series.
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