Casey Stengel Faces a Grim but Cheerful 1951 Outlook
The veteran Yankee manager Casey Stengel remains buoyant about 1951 amid draft uncertainty and star losses like Whitey Ford. He notes a veteran, family-driven clubhouse, adjusted pitching staff, and aging stars including DiMaggio and Raschi. Stengel predicts a rough but resolute season with Weiss shaping farm strength and a wary eye on rivals as bowls and battles loom.
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Cight Rope By Allison 2 Burks
Stellan Moore as Dorinda LaCroix loves Grandmother Thorndyke while deceiving her as Dorinda. Edward Thorndyke and fiance Fay scheme to hide Dorinda’s death after a lifeboat escape. Dorinda develops feelings for Cleve Adams as Van Sillar’s divorce winds through gossip and beachside intrigue.
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Stellan Moore
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Grandmother Thorndyke
Paris
Edward Thorndyke
Edward
Fay Thorndyke
Dorinda
Lana
Harriet
Cleve Adams
Death of a Salesman Ties Westport Mystery to Dorinda LaCroix
Dorinda LaCroix meets deputy Hawley as Edward Thorndyke explains a Los Angeles salesman named Taylor Hawley died in a car crash near Westport. Hawley questions Dorinda about a possible sighting at the Silver Slipper roadhouse, while Edward defends Dorinda and notes no drinking evidence.
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Edward
Dorinda
Dorinda and the meeting with Taylor in the night
Hawley recalls Taylor's car rollover with a smashed top but intact steering and lights. A mechanic fixed the car, Taylor died about six hours before discovery, wristwatch stopping at twenty minutes to one. Taylor left Westport for the Silver Slipper where he spoke to bartender Steve and chased a girl who arrived around midnight.
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Hawley
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Miss LaCroix
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Trentville
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Fay and Dorinda Clash Over Accident Aftermath
In a tense living room exchange Fay questions Edward and Dorinda about the accident. Dorinda’s distress surfaces as Fay hints at secrecy while noting Hawley’s satisfaction and potential risk from Taylor and the sheriff. The scene hints at further complications as Dr. Hanlon prepares the autopsy.
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Dorinda
Fay
Edward
Hawley
Fashion Pattern Offer From A Magazine Book
An old catalog blurb invites readers to obtain a sewing gift pattern printed inside the magazine book. Buyers are asked to send 25 cents to receive the pattern.
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Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
West Adams St
Chicago
Ill
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