Nightlife chatter and TV gossip from the era
The column notes backstage banter around Fred Allen’s Circle Theater TV show and Barbara Nichols’ wardrobe fears, plus quips about Barbara, Tuttle, and Watson. It recalls Marilyn and Eddy Fisher at a Waldorf event, Debbie Reynolds, Jonnie Grossinger, and Frankie Laine receiving touches from Bob Hope. Humorous asides cover Durward Kirby, Garry Moore, Rita, Ali Khan, and other celebs with local flavor.
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New York
Fred Allen
Circle Theater
Barbara Nichols
Jess
Jetters
Watson
Debbie Reynolds
Eddie Fisher
Jonnie Grossinger
Waldorf
Georgie Jessel
Ma Says Nan Worry More Over Run In Stockin Then Daughter
A local saying notes Nan fretted at a run in her daughter's stocking more than at a hypothetical run in the daughter's character, reflecting a rural moral quip about appearances and virtue.
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Nan
Women Conserve Selves Rest Brains Declared Superior by Science
New York reports a British scientist concludes women are superior in many ways, living longer, more vital, less cold sensitive, and more courageous, but he finds no data on intelligence or creativity. The writer scoffs at claimed female genius while noting persistent gender stereotypes in literature, philosophy, and cooking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Iso
Rosa Bonheur
Ernest Hemingway
Honolulu
Red Water in White Sands Pools Baffling Chemists
Water holes near White Sands New Mexico turn red in autumn due to a sulfur-loving alga. Chemists confirm the organism as the cause of the colored water observed in the fall season.
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White Sands
N. M
Aunt Hets Praise Sparks Debate on Public Training
Aunt Het Amy praises Jim for perfection while Pa argues for accepting faults and private instruction rather than exposing him to public training, reflecting family tensions over discipline and reputation.
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Amy
Jim
Oswald Jacoby solves a bridge crime in six clubs
In this bridge problem West opens spades and the defense misleads. East should have bid five diamonds to steer the lead, while South overcomes spade threats and achieves the six clubs slam. The key is a cue-bid logic and proper opening lead anticipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Declarez
South
East
Bridge Card Play Notes From South West Hand
A brief analysis of the East-West and North-South hands in a bridge deal. It discusses opening lead strategy with club and the likelihood of West holding strong diamonds, suggesting exchanging the king and queen of diamonds could alter the opening lead and reduce the contract by three tricks.
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West
North
Mind and mate health and market research musings
A fragmentary publication presents three Q A items. Dr Spurgeon on married life urges healthy relationships, a non profit booklet sells for 15 cents. J M Vickary notes supermarket photos show blank stares. markets push purchases. Herbert Brown Jr argues students today excel in most subjects except spelling. Cleveland children top in most tests except American history.
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Herbert Brown Jr
Changing Times
Cleveland
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Edward W. Ackley
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Frankie Laine
London
Royal Family
Toots Shor’s
Bob Hope
Frankie
NTG
New England
Tony Pettito
Jones Nest
Durward Kirby
Garry Moore
Moore
Kirby
Earl Ali Khan
Gene Tierney
Rita
Yasmine
Lake Tahoe
Nev
Dee
Lewis
Joe
Marlene Dietrich
Las Vegas
Sahara
Marlys Johnson
NBC
Murdette
Errol Flynn
Audrey
Mel Ferrer
Gregory Peck
Rome Villa
Jan August
Art Moyer
Richard Hayman
Rome
Burk's
Nevada
Abc-0-Matic
Roto-Butler
Universal
Burk
Relman
Morin
Far Bal Pople
Oswald Jacoby
Garioved
Cowak
Sainissz
Val
Albert Edward W
Iggam, D
Spurgeon English
J. M. Vickary
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Ord
Ad. Vega
Aenerai Pealeres Cerp
TM. Worle Raeoss Hever
ATP
TiAug
Sivan
TGC
Caeas
Phadley's
Aaa
CCI
Alhambra
W. Palley
Glendale
Broadway
Long Beach
Atlantic Ave
Los Angeles
Washington
South Gates
Hadley Fur Stores
Ea Lo
Iece Es
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