Hollywood gossip and Oscar night backstage chatter
A vivid column captures stars like Eddie Fisher Rex Harrison and Grace Kelly at the Academy Awards and El Morocco while Snappy backstage notes recount Claudette Colbert nerves Shelley Winters hair care and Sid Caesar pay. It recalls Look magazine quips and industry anecdotes from Judy Garland Broadway plans and Alfred Hitchcock TV notes.
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N.Y
Eddie Fisher
Eddie
Claudette Colbert
California
New York
BEAU
Broadway
Shelley Winters
Judy Garland
Alan Jay Lerner
Garland
Alfred Hitchcock
Grace Kelly
Margaret Truman
Democrats Pick Newell George for Congress in Kansas City
Democratic leaders in the 2nd District unanimously favor Newell A. George of Kansas City Kansas as the party’s candidate for Congress. District chairman Leo W. Bohon said 75 of 80 leaders replied to questionnaires. George, Wyandotte County chief deputy attorney, was defeated by Republican Errett Scrivner two years ago.
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Fort Scott T
Newell A. George
Kansas City
Kas
Leo W. Bohon
Bohon
George
Wyandotte County
Errett Scrivner
Need More Grass for Cattle Burden Grows in Congress
In Washington a drought cycle and record cattle numbers strain grass lands. Rep. Avery of Kas notes that congressional approval of the soil bank proposal would strengthen the need for broader pasture measures and support for ranchers facing drought pressures.
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Washington
Rep
Avery
Soil Bank
Doan's Pills for nagging backache and fatigue relief
Nagging backache headache or muscular aches may accompany overexertion stress or poor habits. Doan's Pills provide pain relief soothe bladder irritation and mild diuretic action to aid kidneys. If you feel miserable from discomfort act now and get the same relief millions have enjoyed for over 60 years.
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Folka
Doan
Farm bill conference boosts grass seed and perennial grasses
A Kansas Republican told the conference committee that improving perennial grasses matters more for the livestock industry. The bill includes provisions on soil bank and varieties of grass seeds amid interstate price rises, with Kansas posting a 7.1 percent increase surpassing Missouri Nebraska South Dakota and North Dakota.
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Senate
Kansas
Missouri
Nebraska
South Dakota
North Dakota
Iowa
Kansas Population Surges Faster Than Midwest Peers
Kansas, a two million strong state in the Midwest, has posted rapid population growth over the past five years, outpacing several neighboring states and reshaping regional demographics. The surge reflects movers, births, and economic magnetism drawing residents to cities like Wichita and the Kansas City metro area.
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Kansas
Midwest
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Burt Layes
Ibn Byes
Fred Allen
Polly Bergen
Pepsi Cola
Nanette Fabray
Sid Caesar
Jackie Gleason
Debbie
Tony Martin
Cyd
Dewey Martin
Peggy Lee
Mr. Wonderful
Virginia Mayo
Joe E. Lewis
Eden Roe
Miami
Pal
Joe
Linda Darnell
Italy
A Angeli-Vic
Sardi
Viegue Magazine
Look Magazine
Bob Cummings
Brando
Samuel Goldwyn
Lookiag
U. S
Ivy Baker Priest
National Safety Council
General Motors
Democrats
Newell George
ERT
Barnes
U.S
Manhattan, Kansas
John Weidmann
Safety Age
Choice Stock
Springsummer
Gabardine Shorty
Coats
Litwin's
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Chambray
Shor
Litwin’s
Litwin
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