Higgins unveils Quick Concrete for roads and airstrips
Veteran industrialist Andrew J. Higgins introduces Thermo Gon a fast drying waterproof cement mix no sand or gravel required. Demonstrations show a landing craft delivering the cement mixer to a marsh site where a steel mesh roadbed is laid and sprayed with foaming concrete.
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Ingrid Bergman to Return for Christmas Shopping and Film
Hollywood chatter claims Ingrid Bergman will return to Hollywood before Christmas to buy gifts for Pia and to film for David O. Selznick despite denials. The column covers other gossip about Linda Darnell and Per Marley’s trial separation, teen vocalists at MGM, Hedy Lamarr’s ex plotting a comeback, Ina Ray Hutton’s TV band, Hal Wallis versus MGM over Jim Hayward, Pat O’Brien’s Las Vegas act, and Rita Hayworth’s fashion rumors with Elsa Schiaparelli.
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Cross Country Showbiz Blitz Involves Sinatra A-Listers
Warbler June Hutton and Axel Storcahl with Frank Sinatra’s team blaze across the country in a star powered tour. Vic Mature breaks free from a leg cast after six days. Gertrude Michael shifts to TV Fireside Theater. Jerry Colonna joins Andy and Della Russell in their act. Loretta Young re-enters MGM for extra scenes in Cause for Alarm. Mona Knox draws John Agar’s attention amid gossip about Chill Wills’ family billing. Popcorn replaces straw in a noted shortage note.
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Garbo film inflames Vienna billboard battle
In Vienna a Soviet officer seized 38 large advertising spaces at the city’s billboard firm to display Russian notices promoting The Fall of Berlin after Greta Garbo’s Ninotchka was to be shown as a contrast to Communism. Western promoters had relied on newspaper notices and sold out tickets.
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Handling Objects Part Of Daily Learning Process For Little Tots
Readers are urged to train every child to use his hands to create and shape. Hand work strengthens intelligence and practical skills, linking mental growth with manual dexterity, and fostering patience as a child explores and learns through touching and manipulating objects.
Nehru Finishes 30 Minute Address at IPR Talk
In Lucknow Nehru wrapped up a 30 minute speech at the Institute of Pacific Relations and ended his remarks with a wrist watch alarm to curb length. An embarrassed smile crossed his face as he turned off the bell and briefly extended his talk by ten minutes.
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