Sullavan Remembered In Ben Hecht Tribute And Hollywood Bits
A Ben Hecht tribute to Margaret Sullavan notes her unique acting presence and integrity. The column then lists Hollywood notes including Judy Garland's hospital discharge, Moss Hart and Eddie Fisher talks, Dali artwork moves, Darryl Zanuck film censor fears, and other entertainment industry tidbits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonas Ben Hecht
Margaret Sullavan
Miss Sullavan
Judy Garland
Doctors Hospital
Hollywood
Moss Hart
Eddie Fisher
Pate
U. S. Marine Corps
Philip Wechler & Son
Salvador Dali
Huntington Hartford
Dali
Lawrence Journal-World historical masthead glimpse
A pixelated 20th century masthead lists editors publishers and staff for the Lawrence Journal-World. It notes established 1854, publication details, pricing, and postal information for Lawrence Kansas, with staff names including Doloh Simons, P Mayer, and Ack Zimmerman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolph Simons
Dolph Simons Jr
Abnemedelatenay
PAG Mayer
Ack Zimmerman
Irnest Pontius
Leo Eller
W. C. Simons
the World Company
New Hampshire Street
Lawrence
Kans
Douglas
United States
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Press
German anti Semitism debate tests school history lessons
The piece argues that a resurgence of Nazi sentiment in Germany feeds anti Jewish hostility and questions youth exposure. It notes small early arrest numbers among 20 somethings, Jewish population figures in West and East Germany, and calls for school based education on the Nazi era to curb hatred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Hitler
West Germany
West Berlin
Beast of
Berlin
East Germany
Unsure Parents Commentary on modern parent child bonds
A Kansas incident shows a father facing an armed chase of his son and a companion. He hopes to persuade them to surrender, remarking fear of being shot but uncertainty remains. The piece argues such parent child danger reflects broader societal tensions and rising crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Zarah
Letters Comment on Fire
KU student P Stephen Crow Jr cites fire department relay issues after a Jan 7 blaze at the Badger home. He quotes Lawrence Chief John Miller and Wakarusa Chief Albert Smith urging clearer alarm relays to avoid delays and further losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Badger
John Miller
Lawrence
Owen Mitchell
Albert Smith
Wakarusa Fire Department
Lawrence Department
Miller
Wakarusa
P. Stephen Crow Jr
Engel Rd
Wisconsin Wisps Rose Bowl Hopes and Chicago Bowl Loss
In 1960 Chicago Tribune notes Wisconsin outmatched by Washington in the Rose Bowl and Chicago's University of Chicago scholarship team crushed by Kansas in the College Bowl. The piece reflects local disappointment and contrasts athletic/academic reputations.
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University of Wisconsin
University of Washington
Washington
Wisconsin
University of Chicago
University of Kansas
Kansas Pupils Triumph Over U Chicago In Quick Recall Clash
Reporters described Kansas students as aggressive in a rapid recall contest against the University of Chicago, where U Chicago showed little fight. Bruce Rattenburg, a Chicago press agent, commented that the tests measure recall more than top thinking and joked about painting a professor to respond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Kansas
U. of C
Bruce Rattenburg
University of Chicago
John Lardner
59Th Street
Rattenburg
Mississippi
Athens
Unidentified Tulsa Officer Escapes Trap on Motorcycle
Tulsa Police Commissioner Mawhinney says an officer nearly grabbed a traffic ticket and triggered a camouflaged rat trap hidden under the ticket on a motorcycle handlebar. The device could have bitten his hand, but was spotted just in time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Okla
Robert Mawhinney
Morrison Could Change Southern Politics in Louisiana Race
In a Roark column, Chep Morrison, mayor of New Orleans for 13 years, faces Jimmie Davis in the Louisiana gubernatorial primary. The piece praises Morrison as reforming the city, notes his anti graft record, Latin America outreach, and hints he could win and later reach the Senate, signaling a shift from traditional Long machine politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chep Morrison
Jimmie Davis
Louisiana
Morrison
New Orleans
Davis
Reform
Robert Maestri
Dandy
Phil Castell
Costello Gang
Dick Nixon
Nixon
Chamber of Commerce
Chep
Latin America
South America
Miami
Mobile
Houston
Galveston
Bourbon Street
Canal
United States
Huey
Queen City
Long
Earl Long
Ralph Bunche
Senate
Kate Smith To Return In All Music TV Series
Kate Smith returns to weekly TV with an all music program premiering Jan 25. Ted Collins, her manager, explains the format will feature Kate singing with minimal production and no star guests. Also noted: Sam Goldwyn sets a 5 million dollar library deal, CBS Focus 1960 starts Jan 24, NBC Focus 1960 aims to mirror Sunday headlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Smith
Kate
Miss Smith
Ted Collins
Collins
T. Lee
Laramie
Ford
Revlon
Hollywood
Sam Goldwyn
Goldwyn
CBS Television Workshop
Lewis John Carlino
NBC
Nelsons Welcome Daughter In 1956
In 1956 Dr and Mrs Richard O Nelson welcomed a daughter. Lawrence basketball results show two losses to Topeka 46 33 and 40 35. The Douglas County Red Cross quota was set at 5338.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard O. Nelson
Lawrence
Topeka
National Red Cross
Douglas County
W. G. Hutson
Charles West
Emporia
The
Kansas Electric Power Co
C. W. Amidon
R. F. Rice
W. H. Ruese
O. H. Weddle
Lloyd Purcell
R. S. Fox
T. J. Sweeney
C. E. Friend
T. J. Sweeney, Jr
S. A. Wood
R. M. Fitzpatrick
George Dunkley
Peoples’ State Bank
Lawrence National Bank
Irving Hill
I. J. Meade
J. D. Baowersock
George Kuhne
W. A. Schaal
Biblical Prayer Note on Faith and Perseverance
A devotional note cites Matthew 21 22 RSV and praises persistence in prayer. It asks readers to believe prayers are answered and to pray without ceasing as they labor for Christ’s kingdom. The prayer closes in Jesus name Amen.
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Christ
Two Christmas Trees and a Cat Named Lady Dottie
Hal Boyle reflects on taking down Christmas with two trees—one real for his daughter Tracy Ann and one aluminum for his cat Lady Dottie. The cat preferred gnawing on the metal leaves, raising a lighthearted note about holiday traditions and ending the season.
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Tracy Ann
Dottie
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Lee Meriwether
Mary Ann Mobley
Lee Strasberg
Vincent Sardi, Jr
Pietro DiDonato
Lyons
Mother Cabrini
Darryl Zanuck
Terence Rattigan
Alec Guinness
Rex Harrison
Harrison
Henri Soule
LePavillon
Ann Sheridan
le Chambord
Alexander de Seversky
Harvard Law School
Alger Hiss
Paul Williams
U.S. Atty
N.Y
Jose Quintero
Judy Holliday
Julie Styne
Leonard Bernstein
Gore Vidal
Adlai Stevenson
Harry S. Truman
Stella Stevens
Paramount
Li’l Abner
Ingemar Johansson
Bert Lahr
Los Angeles
Lawrence Daily Journal-World
Minneapolis Star
Journal-World
Chicago Tribune
Robert C. Ruark
Ruark
Inlaw
By Marie Torre
New York Herald Tribune
Old Home Town
W. H. McKone
F. W. Hosford
Kirby McRill
Kansas City
Ernest Truex
American Legion
Bowersock Theater
Miss Minerva Hall
Legion
Hal Boyle
New York
Loke
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