Nimitz Sees Army Navy in Politics as Tough Path
Fleet Adm. Chester W. Nimitz said political office is harder for service members than civilians and joked about a role as a baby sitter. On active duty he answered interview questions while holding his 17 month old grandson J Lay, son of Cmdr. James T. Lay.
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Bohlen to Keynote Wisconsin Centennial Kickoff
Charles E. Bohlen 43 of Washington counsellor of the state department was named main speaker for Wisconsin's centennial kickoff on January 5. He was invited after George C. Marshall could not attend due to Congress reconvening. Bohlen has advised Presidents Roosevelt Truman and officials Hull Byrnes and Marshall.
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Santa’s Hollywood wishlist from Erskine Johnson
Hollywood writer Erskine Johnson urges Santa to beware skywriters and critics in postwar Hollywood. He lists gifts for stars and industry figures from Betty Grable to Orson Welles, ranging from Oscars and film roles to peace and happiness, aiming for better cinema with fewer popcorn indulgences.
Two youths plead innocent in Chicago murder spree case
Two suspects Lowell Fentress and James Morelli, both 19 and 20, pleaded innocent in a Chicago criminal court to three counts of murder and two counts of assault with intent to kill. Chief Justice Harrington assigned the case to Judge G Ward for hearing. Police describe them as robbers, linked to the slayings of John Kuesis and others and the wounding of Nick Kuesis and Frank Baker.
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Death of Dickie Fosdick Ends Saint Nicholas Campaign
Dickie Fosdick four died of leukemia in Cedar Rapids Iowa after a Santa Claus visit on November 22 and a large public blood drive. Doctors said transfusions were no longer hopeful as his parents and three sisters survive.
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Dennis Day Repeats Tales On WKBH NBC Tonight
Dennis Day hosts a repeat of The Boy Who Sang for the King on WKBH NBC at 7:00 with Johnny McGovern as the boy and Jerry Farber and Howard Jeffrey as friends. Duffy's Tavern presents a premier program at 8:00 on WKBH NBC depicting Miracle in Manhattan about Christmas on Third Avenue.
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