Finnish Girl Crowned Miss Universe in Long Beach
Armi Kuusela of Finland, 18, crowned Miss Universe after besting 29 contestants. She receives a diamond coronet, a motion picture contract, a $3000 sports car, and a $2500 wrist watch. Hawaii's Elsa Edsman finished second. United States Jackie Loughery eliminated in semi finals.
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Armi Kuusela
Miss Kuusela
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Russia
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Finland
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Hollywood
University of
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Elsa Edsman
Honolulu
Greece
Daisy Mavraki
Crete
Hong Kong
Judy Dan
Germany
Renate Hoy
Munich
United States
Jackie Loughery
Brooklyn
Bridge tester built in London tests road bridges
Britain has constructed an 85 ton vehicle for testing road bridges. Named Ossa upon Pelion after Greek mountains, it carries a 35 foot long 50 ton concrete block and can vary weight on a single bogey from 20 to 90 tons to simulate bridge loads.
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London
Britain
Ossa
Pelion
Korea Turns Into Muddy Battlefront
Three days of heavy rain have turned the Korean front into a swamp with croaking frogs filling the quiet. Allied planes are grounded and B26 bombers stay at bases. Lt. Gen. Barcus reports the Suiho plant remains inoperable after last week’s raids, while ground troops push through muddy trenches and supply lines.
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Korea
Glenn O. Barcus
Fifth Air Force
Suiho
Yalu River
Manchuria
Barcus
North Korea
Jim Becker
Western
Baldy Hill
Becker
Grace Episcopal Church Queens marks 250th anniversary
The Grace Episcopal Church in Queens celebrated its 250th anniversary. Founded in 1702 by a missionary of the London Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts, it is, after Trinity Church in Manhattan, the oldest Episcopal Church in New York State.
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Grace Episcopal Church
Borough of
Queens
London Society For the Propagation of the Gospel
Trinity Church
Manhattan
Singing School To Start Here In West Monroe
A gospel singing school opens today at 9 a.m. at Assembly of God Church West Monroe near Cypress and Crosley streets. Prof L D Huffstuttler of Dallas directs with private lessons by Mrs. Vaughan and Bill Nichols. Tuition is free except for private piano or voice lessons. A big singing at 2 p.m. Sunday features all teachers and guest vocalists.
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Assembly of God Church
Cypress and
Crosley Streets
West Monroe
E. L Tanner
Southland
L. D. Huffstuttler
Dallas
Texas
Oklahoma City
Bill Nichols
Texas College
Nichols
Ouachita Singing Club
Twin Cities
Assembly of God
Robber’s $200 Loot Recovered From Refuse Cart
In Penang Malaya a robber’s $200 cash was found in a tin foil wrap in a refuse cart en route to the incinerator after police responded to a distress call. A fleeing man was chased and captured. the cash likely tossed into the heap during the escape.
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Penang
Malaya
Quick Lemon Tarragon Mayo Sauce for Asparagus
A fast asparagus sauce blends lemon juice and tarra gon vinegar into commercially prepared mayonnaise. Heat the mix over hot water and stir constantly for a smooth, bright topping.
Makeup for Lady Platformer Speech To Look Younger
Practical makeup tips from Max Factor for women giving speeches in any audience. Focus on heavy foundation, darker brows, full lips, and eye emphasis to counter lighting. Advice covers face neck blend, blotting, and avoiding blue tinted lipstick for varied lighting. Also notes provided for private life and upcoming clothing ideas and Bible distribution by the American Bible Society.
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Max Factor
Platformer
Factor
Judy Garland Honored by Friars Club Women Toast Speakers
The Friars Club in Los Angeles honored Judy Garland at a testimonial dinner breaking tradition by inviting women to speak. Rosalind Russell De Havilland and Marie Wilson joined male members on stage as George Jessel praised Miss Garland for reviving vaudeville at the Palace Theater.
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Friars Club
Actors
Judy Garland
Rosalind Russell de Havilland
Marie Wilson
Miss Garland
George Jessel
Judy
Palace Theater
New York
the Palace
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