Finian's Rainbow Opens Drama League Season at Vocational School
The Drama League stages Finian's Rainbow at the Vocational School Auditorium Sunday and Monday evenings. Joe Yule stars as Finian McLonergan with a cast including Charles Davis Carmen Gutierrez and Curtis Ed Bruce. Lee Sabinson and William R. Katzell produce with Bretaigne Windust directing. Harburg Lane and Saidy provide book and score. Michael Kidd choreographs. Glocca Morra songs feature prominently.
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Finian
Rand McNally
Uateabouts
Glocca Morra
Ama League
Presenta
Joe Yule
Finian McLonergan
Mister
Harburg
Burton Lane
Michael Kidd
Mielziner
New York
la Crosse
Transport Co Seeks Fines for Rear-Door Fare Evasion
Milwaukee officials debate an ordinance to fine fare evaders who enter streetcars and buses by rear doors. The Transport Company cites sport and punishment avoidance, offering up to 50 dollars as a penalty. The common council panel plans a 30 day hold to consider test cases.
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Milwaukee
the Transport Co
Cornelius T. Young
Common Council Utilities Committee
New Potion Statistics Show Rising Elderly Share
New York figures indicate about 6.8 percent are 65 or older, up from 2.7 percent in 1860. If trends continue, the share could reach 13.2 percent by century's end.
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New York
Christmas sales dip as unit volume holds firm in 1949
The Business Mirror notes Christmas sales for 1949 run 3 to 10 percent behind last year in dollar volume while unit sales stay near 1948 levels. Prices on common gifts fall about five percent with shoppers choosing cheaper items, though some expect new record dollar totals due to last minute rush and extra shopping day.
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Sam Dawson
New York
Eral
Poland
Finland
Denmark
Belgium
Italy
Holland
Sweden
Ireland
Britain
National Retail Dry Goods Association
GOP Meets At Birthplace in Ripon Wisconsin
The Republican Educational Foundation, formed last year, hosts its first public session near Ripon birthplace of the party. Dr. Clark G. Kuebler of Ripon College says the group aims to promote Republican governance through education and plans a community center memorial. The event features the lighting of Ripon candles at a historic one room schoolhouse on campus.
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Ripon .Wis
Republican Educational Foundation
Clark G. Kuebler
Ripon College
GOP
Pease
Ripon
College
Kuebler
Carolina House Project Rejected By Federals
Charlotte officials say the federal government rejected a 400 unit public housing project for Ne groes only. City leaders met to discuss a new bid after President Truman rejected administration policy to bar racial discrimination in housing use.
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Charlotte
N. C
Truman
Many War Vets Have Not Applied For Fund
VA says about one-eighth of eligible veterans have not applied for the GI life insurance dividend set to be declared in January. The $2,800,000 fund will be paid only upon proper application.
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Washington
Veterans Administration
Sawyer Proposes Merging Transportation Aid Programs
A proposal to merge federal aid programs for waterways airports airways and roads aims to harmonize funding promote efficiency and save money. The plan distinguishes aid programs from regulatory ones and cites potential nationwide cost benefits. Philadelphia grew from 28000 residents in 1790 to over two million.
Mrs Adlai Stevenson Divorces Governor In Secret Hearing
LAS VEGAS Nev Gov Adlai Stevenson divorces Elien Bordon Sto his wife of 21 years on charges of abandonment. The hearing was secret and the files sealed. Stevenson wore a gray wool suit during the proceedings.
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Las Vegas
Nev
Adlai Stevenson
Elien Bordon
Benson
District Judge's Chambers Note After Hearing
A participant left Harry M. Watson's chambers appearing tired after the hearing and told newsmen she had no comment.
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Harry M. Watson
Palm products listed include sugar wine starch oil wax and resins
A report notes Ping sources palm trees yield diverse products such as sugar wine starch oil wax and resins, derived from various palm species.
Hokah Private Serves as Truck Driver in Japan Unit
Pvt. Norman A. Heintz from Hokah is serving as a truck driver with B Battery 61st Field Artillery Battalion in Japan. He is the son of Charles Heintz of Hokah.
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Hokah
Minn
Norman A. Heintz
Charles Heintz
61St Field Artillery
Batallion
Japan
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Aid To
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Merry Christmas
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Kenmore
Deepwell
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