Benedict's Big Break in Ace in the Hole at Paramount
Richard Benedict rose from Astoria childhood visits to Paramount studios to star in Ace in the Hole with Kirk Douglas and Jan Sterling. His pivotal role anchors praise as Clifton Webb remains the perennial papa in Cheaper by the Dozen and Elopement at 20th Century Fox.
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Oe Benedict
Paramount Studios
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N.Y
Kirk Douglas
Jan Sterling
Benedict
Clifton Webb
20Th Century- Fox
Meat grading helps buyers as prices roll back
The article explains wartime style meat grading by OPS to prepare for price controls and future allocations. It notes 10 cent per pound reductions expected by fall, describes U S graded beef veal calf lamb and mutton with prime choice good and commercial categories, and emphasizes federal grade stamps and national demand for beef comprising about 44 percent of the American meat diet.
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U.S
Beef price stabilization aims to curb living costs
The article argues that beef makes up a large share of the homemaker’s budget and that gradual OPS regulations will stabilize beef prices to help control overall living costs.
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WNU Features
Seafood Budget Menu Ideas and Recipes for Homemakers
Handy Budget Aid presents seafood as a versatile, affordable mainstay with recipes for Shrimp Curry Au Gratin Crab Meat and Mushrooms Halibut Salad Mold and Deviled Sardines. It emphasizes protein rich dishes using fresh frozen or canned seafood and suggests budget friendly menu ideas and serving tips.
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Lynn Chambers
Red Skelton and Garbo in Playhouse Hollywood Talk
Red Skelton seeks serious acting roles beyond clowning as MGM considers a story about a clown's life. Greta Garbo's future remains uncertain with two possible projects including The Life of Duse and a World War II European-Asian tale.
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M-G-M
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Texas
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Ward
Krasna
Duse
Metro
Europe
Asia
Young Billy Gray portrays tracks in classic cinema
Thirteen year old Billy Gray runs across fields as Jim Thorpe in Jim Thorpe All American starring Burt Lancaster. In On Moonlight Bay he runs again. He dreams of becoming a track star.
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Billy Gray
Jim Thorpe
Burt Lancaster
Moonlight Bay
Lew Parker Describes Jet Speed On The Bickersons
Lew Parker recalls flying from New York to Hollywood for The Bickersons with Frances Langford. He quips that he boarded with two rabbits and alighted with only two, highlighting the swift jet travel.
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Lew Parker
New York
Hollywood
Frances Langford
the Bickersons
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