Stocking War Roars Across States in Nylon Uproar
Earl Wilson reports a nationwide stocking dispute sparked by Miss Martha Wright and other readers. letters from 43 states urge a demand for better nylons, with varied reactions from men and women. The column also shares pop culture quips about Toscanini, Faye Emerson, and Hollywood contrasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Martha
California
Massachusetts
Ohio
Texas
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Carolinas
Edward J. Glaude
Clayton
Margaret Reese
Pittsburgh
Martha Wright
E. Evans
N. Eau Gallie
Florida
Betty Curry
James A. Pine
Long Beach
Calif
Broadway
Virginia P. Pukkila
Essex
England
What Others Are Saying Amid Political Jabs
A jumble of quoted remarks shows Republicans accused of masking the Dixon Yates contract scandal with the President’s smile. Mitchell of the Democratic National Committee lambasts the administration while others, including Mel Kay and Jim Demaret, offer pointed, mixed takes on policy and culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixon-Yates
Princess Margaret Goes to a Movie on Sunday
London diary describes Princess Margaret visiting the Casino Theater with companions to see a new projection method called Cinerame amid Remembrance Sunday duties. The outing sparks public chatter about royal tradition while church critics attack the church’s own finance reforms as gambling and hypocrisy.
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London
Oxford St
Princess Margaret
Irish Peake
Mayfair
Margaret
Whitehall
Queen Elizabeth
Church of England
Stock Exchange
Poor Pa Ies Daisy Leave Dave and Car
Daisy ends relationship with Dave and quits both him and their aging car, ending a happy period when the vehicle was new. Daisy seeks independence as the car grows old and unreliable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave
Daisy
Traps Rule as Oswald Notes in Bridge Across Today
In a recent tournament North South faced a clever trap where aggressive bidders risked overreaching and a game contract seemed unlikely as suits broke badly. A declarer in a different hand managed three no trump by exploiting opponents’ difficulties and careful play.
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Anes
West
South
East
Aunt Het Praises Self Made Man Jim and Wife Choice
Aunt Het observes Jim as a self made man and notes he chose his wife without any assistance, presenting a light social anecdote.
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Jim
Discarding Dilemma in Card Play Ends with Slender Victory
Hast struggled to discard a third and fourth cards in a heart sequence. He dumped two diamonds and a club early, then faced pressure on the fourth discard, choosing a low spade. South matched with diamonds, then a spade, and after a low spade forced out the ace, he secured two more tricks with the ace of diamonds and a final low spade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hast
South
Question No L 1 and the ethics of emotion tests
A fragmented 1940s style item cites psychologist Joan Black testing 200 coeds for emotional stability. It notes 25 had serious problems yet scored high on intelligence and leadership. It promotes a booklet at 15 cents and outlines other society questions about aging, education funding, and public guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Black
Science Service
Anes
National Commission For Schools
Automatic tractor pilot aids farming with remote controls
A new automatic pilot for tractors uses distance measuring and direction sensitive controls to guide machines along pre selected courses. A caulking compound dries overnight and resists shrinking, crumbling, or discoloration when filled into cracks around sinks and tubs.
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By Earl Wilson
Arturo Toscanini
RCA
Sherry Britton
Henry Morgan
Faye Emerson
Henry
Joe DiMaggio
Frank Sinster
Palm Springs
Martha Raye
Friars
Marta Spanc
Leonard Sues
Missus
Paramount
Jayne Pei
Barbara Hutton
Ava Gardner
Barney Duham
Towin
Hotel Edison
Kramer
Kitty Kallen
Meyer Davis
Niagara Falls
Earl
Wilson
Oregon
Mel Kay
Perry Como
Frank Sinatra
Tony Martin
Nat (King) Cole
Bing Crosby
Jimmy Demaret
Brussels
Belgium
EDC
Jacques Tsorni
Gladys Parker
Alvin Steinbope
Hal Boyle
Melton
Oswald
Jacoby
AK Sea
West Aan
Pass -En
Albert Edward Wiggam
D. Sc
4Th St
New York City
Dee Je'r
Wigears
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