Howard Hughes and The Robe reshaped Hollywood power
Howard Hughes dominates RKO and Hollywood with a 300 million empire while clashing over The Robe. Frank Ross and Zanuck propel CinemaScope, revealing Hughes as a perfectionist who often cancels or delays productions. The Robe grosses 20 million in three months. Janet Leigh and John Wayne feature amid the studio turmoil and delayed releases.
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Baby Talk Puzzle Across and Down Clues
A mixed puzzle of across and down clues about baby items roles foods actions and related terms with answers ranging from bed and crib to cradle and bottle includes references to plants animals and foods such as palm tree fruit and diving duck providing a varied wordplay grid with era style clueing and concise hints
Dr George W Crane on smiling bank tellers and sales front
In a Worry Clinic column, Dr. Crane argues bank tellers and similar workers must adopt a smiling, proactive front to win and keep customers. He notes introverted staff may be diligent but need habitual smiles and courteous greetings to balance accuracy with salesmanship. He urges managers to observe lobby interactions and demand genuine customer smiles.
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Divorce Petition Filed In Butler County Court
Katie Hughes files for divorce from Ellis Hughes in Common Pleas Court case 70729 alleging gross neglect of duty. Respond by March 6, 1954, or petition granted. Clerk Joseph T. Kiep. Attorneys H O Finkelman and Fred Ross. Dates Jan 2 to Feb 24 eighths.
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Butler County
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Peterson's Ointment Sparks Pile Relief Fame
A Buffalo druggist in years past created an ointment that gave quick cooling relief for itching and smarting piles. The product’s fame spread nationwide as Peterson's Ointment became a household favorite with a 45 cent box or 75 cent applicator tube. Delights or money back.
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Compliment Club bulletin for teller courtesy
Bank customers are urged to note teller behavior toward strangers and new accounts. The bulletin advises banking staff to greet and smile first and to track improvements as a measure of service quality. Send a dime and stamped return envelope to join.
Women in Russian medical schools rival U S share
Britannica notes that in Russian medical schools women comprise about half of students, while in the United States women account for only five to ten percent of the student body.
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United States
Butler County Divorces Rise in 1953 Report
County records show 540 divorces granted in 1953, up from 477 in 1952, with 471 children involved. Passport applications totaled 221, citizenships granted numbered 19, and no first papers were issued due to McCarran Act changes.
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