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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1948
Page
5
Hollywood studios and agents enlist Dr Franklyn to reshape noses ears chins and cheekbones for aspiring stars. He notes star clients leave cartilage in his office and contemplates screen credits naming the procedures and surgeons. The piece highlights celebrity demand and public interest in cosmetic surgery.
Hollywood facial expert Dr Franklyn cautions stars not to overhaul noses for vanity as changes risk career backlash. He notes Joan Davis Milton Berle Joan Lorring June Havoc kept fame with or without new snouts while Betty Grable barely escaped scrutiny. Gil Lamb saw contract renewal fail after a nose job.
A shuffled radio lineup lists Katy Klub Tom Mix and famed hosts with music and news segments into the evening. In a separate notice, Corpus Castillo, 36, wife of an army civilian employee, died after quadruplets and three other siblings lived only four hours.
Concert listings note the Pires Piano Quartet performing on Monday evening August 2, 1948 under the Voice of Firestone broadcasts. The program features chamber works highlighting French and contemporary selections with the ensemble’s signature intimate recital style.
Gov. Os car Rennebohm works to win local GOP support for his bid to head Wisconsin state government. He will meet county chairmen and officers before the Sept. 21 primary, aiming to secure endorsements from eighth district units. Harvey V. Higley backs the effort in Marinette and remains influential.
Three U S Army B 29 bombers landed at New York International Airport after a nonstop cross country flight to the Pacific coast and back. The trip began Saturday with President Truman dedicating the new airport.
A policeman and his wife were involved in an early morning shooting in Portland. The officer and the suspect exchanged fire as they tried to quell a disturbance. The wife was fatally wounded. her parents witnessed the incident.
Rochester report explains how shadows reflect ambient colors from surrounding light. Ralph M. Evans cites that shadows under blue skylight show blue tones on white surfaces, while red walls tint shadows red.
Eileen Palmer known for menacing roles on Road of Life voice and fan mail requests to write out her parts. Fred Waring morning broadcasts praised by parents for Little Orley tales. Gladys Swarthout to guest on Te Hour at 8:00 p m with Habenera from Carmen on Wheel NBC. Election coverage planned by WEBH stations with a giant blackboard to tabulate pay fines and speed reporting.
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