Semi-Documentary Thrillers Stir Up Hollywood Trends
A January Hollywood feature highlights semi documentary films as a rising trend. Experts compare their impact to Hemingway on American writing, noting recent previews and productions by MGM Fox and Columbia that emphasize real locations over studio sets, despite minor sound and lighting flaws.
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Four Taped Up Robbery Strikes Sherman Family
In Sherman Texas last night two unmasked gunmen bound a wife husband and two children and robbed the home of $7000 in cash a diamond ring a mounted wrist watch and two revolvers. The family freed themselves after about 30 minutes and alerted a neighbor.
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Solon Sees U M T Adoption Likely Despite Opposition
Senator Dan M Hatch said the United States will likely adopt universal military training, though no action is expected this year. He noted personal dislike for UMT but cited global conditions as driving eventual adoption.
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Sen. Watch
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Gas Plant Seized to Block Walkout in Boston Area
Boston Governor Robert Bradford seized the Eyer elk gas plant of the Boston Gas and Fuel Associates to avert a threatened strike that could cut gas to 350,000 homes in 34 communities. Ralph G. Boyd was appointed to administer the plant, described as the nation’s largest gas manufacturer, as workers seek a 10 cent hourly wage rise and three weeks paid vacation after 15 years, with current average scale at 132 dollars.
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Man Gets Life in Scare Slaying
UNIONTOWN Pennsylvania January 31 1949 James Townsend 21 received life imprisonment after pleading guilty to killing his wife while claiming he only intended to wound her shoulder to frighten her into returning affection. Fayette County Judge H Vance Cotton imposed the sentence after Townsend testified he pointed a rifle at his wife who was bathing. She was an expectant mother.
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Greeks Shift Army Command In Northern Greece War
Lt. Gen. Constantine Ventiris was relieved as the army’s commander as Greece reorganizes its armed forces to battle guerrillas in the north. The national defense council approved a new chain of command to wage war against guerrilla forces seeking a separate Communist state.
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Public Works Strike Sets Monday Contingency in Los Angeles
Los Angeles unions threaten a one day strike Monday over wage and contract disputes, likely halting major municipal Water and Power Department projects. Pickets will surround work sites as union officials warn of action unless settlements are reached.
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C. I. O. Opposes Third Party in 1998 Campaign
Pittsburgh January 31 Philip Murray states the Congress of Industrial Organizations is firmly against forming a third party and remains committed to no single candidate in the 1998 presidential race.
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Pittsburgh
Philip Murray
Tug Towage Shifts Heavy Crane Barge Tow Through Pacific
A Long Beach tug Kanak towed a derrick barge and a small tug from San Francisco for Portugal’s expansion. The convoy of six vessels sailed under Panamanian flag, bound for Lisbon with Portuguese navy officers approving delivery. Mrs. Fern Sturman and family aboard the windjammer Pacific Queen while docked in Long Beach followed by more arrivals in the Pacific trade. The Tonghai and Silverspray joined recent Seattle and San Francisco calls as they head to the Far East and Persian Gulf cargo runs aboard S E A and De La Rama Line fleets.
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Flames Quenched Near Gas Tank Near Lansing
A gas main near the Consumers Power Co. storage tank exploded as workers repaired a sewer line in Lansing Michigan. Firefighters with six hoses fought flames rising 50 to 76 feet high for over an hour while crews shut off gas lines to prevent the nearby 2 5 million cubic feet of gas from catching. Three workers suffered minor burns. The ground was frozen making access difficult.
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Highseas Theft Suspect Freed
Allen Licht, 37, of Brussels, Belgium, was freed on grand larceny charges alleging the mid ocean disappearance of 170000 dollars in uncut diamonds. Queens Magistrate Eugene R. Canudo dismissed the case for lack of evidence, with a prosecutor seeking federal inquiry.
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Smiling Irishman name sparks dignity debate in car trade
In Los Angeles and Philadelphia car dealers clash over trade names such as the Smiling Irishman and More Money Max. Walter Wellman defends his title as dignified while others deride the trend as undignified and share anecdotes from local lots about signage and customer relations.
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Tony Heizer
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Chaotic Radio Program Fragments Prompt Listener Confusion
Fragmented OCR listing many show titles and times from a radio palace segment. The jumble includes band names, programs, and schedules with scattered numbers and unclear context. No clear event or outcome emerges beyond a chaotic broadcast lineup.
Continental FM to air full Jive music schedule
James C. Petrillo and the American Federation of Musicians approved Continental’s plan for a full Jive music schedule on the Continental FM network. Everett L. Dillard and local officials expect rapid agreement to extend live music broadcasts beyond the Rochester Civic Orchestra, which currently carries Friday nights. The ban on scheduling live FM music is lifted and unions, stations, and networks may contract for any duration.
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Everett L. Dillard
Washington
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N.Y
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Paems
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Reading trends reveal shift to personal topics in 1947
The American Library Association reports the 1947 midwinter conference questionnaire shows readers focus on personal problems and housing. Psychology books are in high demand while atomic energy and international issues see little interest. Investment and grain market books rise among small businessmen and home making guides surge as households plan menus and renovations.
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Opera Star Sings in Boxing Ring in Sarasota
Metropolitan Opera soprano Helen Jepson stepped into a boxing ring in the American Legion Coliseum Sarasota drawing 1500 music lovers. The impromptu concert followed a ban on the Municipal Auditorium by the local AFM union last November. Jepson belongs to the Artists Guild with an accompanist who is in the Musicians Union. The ring was adorned with flowers for the performance.
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Tobey Repeats Politics Charge At Hearing
Senator Tobey accuses President Truman of demoting Marriner S. Eccles for political reasons and says he has a hot lead. He plans to present the matter at the banking committee hearing he chairs to dispel the mystery surrounding Eccles’s removal from the Federal Reserve chairmanship.
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Shirley Temple Gives Birth to Daughter Linda Susan
Hollywood observers report Shirley Temple and John Agar welcomed daughter Linda Susan yesterday. The baby weighed seven pounds six ounces at birth and both parents express openness to a film career for their child. Shirley Temple is described as doing nicely after the delivery.
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Financial Success Lecture in Mayville on January 31
rsphate L. Knox will discuss Christian business success Sunday evening at Masonite Temple 235 Locust Ave Mayville N Y. The program titled More Money for You in 1948 promises guidance on financial growth. A 45 minute motion picture Mira was suspended temporarily weeks of Jesus Christ will be shown at 6:45 p.m. Clerk Lucian Nowak reported.
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Masonite Wi Temple
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Chautauqua County
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Jesus Christ
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C I T Chairman Dies in Pittsburgh
William Frew age 67 chairman of the board of Carnegie Institute of Technology died of a heart attack at his home early today in Pittsburgh.
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William Frew
Carnegie Institute of Technology
Weather Cycle Doubted by National Weather Chief
In a humorous portrait of Francis Reichelderfer, the head of the weather bureau doubts a 20 year cycle and admits forecasters miss 10 percent of predictions. He recalls misfires from New York snow to a warm Oklahoma forecast, and notes his discomfort with critics and ulcers while praising an 80 to 90 percent accuracy rate.
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