Truman plays piano for National Music Week at White House
President Harry S. Truman, America's famed piano hobbyist, performed his first learned piece “The Little Fairy Waltz” then entertained a music-loving audience with Mozart and Paderewski. He shared memories of 60 years of piano study and offered views on music, praising Josef Lhevinne as the greatest pianist he’s heard since age 13.
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Two Southland Marines to Receive Posthumous Distinguished Service Cross
At El Toro Marine Air Station on May 10 two Southland Marines will be honored posthumously with Distinguished Service Crosses. Glen W. Johnston of Hollywood will receive the medal for his son, 2nd Lt. Thomas H. Johnston, killed with the First Marine Division in Korea. Mrs. Morgan B. McNeeley of Woodland Hills will accept for her late husband, Maj. Morgan B. McNeeley.
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Hay Harvest Near Fresno Shaping Up
The San Joaquin Valley hay harvest near Fresno is expected to be in full swing in the next few days as warm dry weather favors the operation. This favorable conditions forecast follows reports of steady field work and ideal drying weather for hay cuttings.
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San Joaquin Cotton Hurt by Storms
Fresno reports show crops damaged by recent storms. Surveys indicate soil crust and rain caused most harm to cotton, with water damage and damping off in other crops. Replanting required for affected fields and continued losses expected.
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Nottingham to Bar Cleopatra From Pageant
In Nottingham May 10 a women’s group plans to bar Cleopatra from a festival pageant. Producer Miss Nellie Smith warns she will resign if Cleopatra is barred or if she cannot present both bad and good women.
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