Soviet Humor Sparks in Pravda and Krokodil Parodies
Soviet papers roast advertising writers waiters and Hollywood Tarzan stars while praising serious Russian cinema. Pravda condemns Tarzan films and urges Kino Prokat to swap them for educational Russian films. Krokodil mocks waiters for tips and Trud attacks dubious ad copy with a citrus juice gaffe. Concludes with light notes on a Winnipeg midwife hero and a Kentucky boy’s TV cowboy wish.
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Big Three Approve Delayed Talks With Russia
United States Britain and France show signs of backing a delayed Big Three foreign ministers conference with Russia. Moscow’s counter offer shifts date to Jan 25 or later, while Adenauer expects approval. France debates EDC ratification as its new government forms amid Soviet opposition and Western tensions.
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Date Set for Big Four Meet in Berlin Debated
Western officials predict Russia will accept January 25 for the Big Four foreign ministers conference and agree on site in Berlin. They expect a site proposal to favor Radio Berlin HQ in the British sector, amid talk of a preliminary meeting to choose the venue. A separate incident reports a building explosion injuring Charles Challacombe near Gallup NM, while a Chicago baby-sitters service plans higher pay and door-to-door transport on New Year's Eve, and Cadillac hubcaps vanish from a Dallas car.
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Water floods burglary suspect at Lueck's Dairy
A would-be burglar fled soggy after breaking into Lueck's Dairy in Syracuse New York when a water pipe burst soaking him. He slipped on a sink and was drenched as water sprayed through open fixtures. Local police investigated and no milk was taken.
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Some Defense Needs Scarce Sclons Say
A Senate Defense Mobilization Committee led by Sen Ospehart of Indiana says the nation can sustain military production at peak levels with little strain on the economy but notes scarce materials remain. Shortages hinder atomic energy power projects and the stockpiling program.
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Rome Flight Booked by Frankie and Ava
Frank Sinatra and Ava Gardner planned a Rome visit after a Christmas reconciliation. Gardner was filming in Rome when Sinatra called from Hollywood. He intended to join her in Rome, but she stayed with friends here, prompting his own trip.
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Cardinal Spellman Nears End of Korea Christmas Tour
Francis Cardinal Spellman, who has spoken to an estimated 24,000 servicemen in six days, nears the end of his Korea Christmas tour. He will spend the final two days touring Marine installations and Navy ships, praising the troops for their conduct during the truce.
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Korea
One-man show marks Rudy tour in Fortland theater
A fragmented report notes Rudy touring, described as a one man show, visiting Fortland. The piece recalls his early theater days about 30 years ago when he felt at home in the Strand Theater where he began as an usher, and mentions a seven-dollar weekly head.
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