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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1949
Page
49
Moscow reports thousands of peasants from eastern Europe visiting the Soviet Union to study agriculture. Polish delegations toured Soviet Ukraine and others, including a Romanian group of over 150 visiting multiple collective and state farms and related enterprises. A Hungarian delegation recently spent several weeks in the United States.
Compton Community Players present The Hasty Heart in the Ward at British Burma General Hospital opening Monday and Tuesday. Bob Hallgren leads Lachlan McLachlan with Kilts surprise. Yank sergeant and a diverse ward cast follow. Dixie Moore stars as Sister Margaret with Homer Clark and Carl Goodwin among the ensemble. Performances at 123 N Ross Community Center Auditorium, call 9 to 6 for bookings.
Hollywood column discusses how studios and agents hide star ages to protect careers. It cites Shirley Temple, Bing Crosby, Hedy Lamarr, Gloria Swanson, Loretta Young and Jolson, noting deliberate aging mismatches and driver licenses as dubious proofs while highlighting the vanity and press pressure shaping age narratives in the industry.
Public Health Service authorities say it is possible to eradicate rabies from the United States. Rabies mostly affects dogs and wild animals, with human cases rare but deadly. experts urge universal dog vaccination, impounding stray dogs, licensing, and quarantine to control outbreaks.
Miami officer T. E. Rakestraw was sent to Atlanta to calm about 40 residents who were billed $3 for traffic violations. The men believed the notices were valid under 1949 numbers because Miami’s 1948 tags had expired in April. The mix up prompted the false citations as authorities sorted out the error and pursue actual violators.
Historic Quincy Point Congregational Church in Quincy Massachusetts has been moved to a new site a half mile from its original location after 111 years. The relocation marks the church’s departure from the former site and establishment at the new location nearby.
Prague reports long lines for American and French movies allowed by the Communist government, with Hollywood classics like Arabian Nights and Robin Hood drawing crowds while Russian films underperform. Czech cinema products also struggle at the box office against Western releases, and films are saved for summer viewing to fill theaters.
The program lists works by John Philip Sousa and other composers performed by the Municipal Band. It notes the 18 450th concert milestone and mentions a discussion of vaccine research using serum from immunized rabbits and its potential to protect animals against rabies with minimal allergic reactions in certain cases.
Hollywood gossip notes Alberto Varga claims to have measured Barbie Britton Long Beach actress for the "most beautiful thighs" contest. He cites specific circumferences from the top thigh to knee and notes the claim involves a mother and film figure.
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