Underwater pens and showbiz notes from Greenwich scene
Oddball chatter highlights new gadgetry such as an underwater pen and scent- infused writing, while Bess Myerson formes a 21 piece all girl band to back Tex Beneke at the 400 in January. Greenwich society buzzes over potential Communist voters as Lindy’s raises coffee prices and club owners reap profits from cigarette hikes. Lectures, Broadway gossip, and a roundup of Hollywood quirks mix with political jabs and a tour through nightlife venues and personalities.
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Bess Myerson
Miss Amer- Gee
Tex Beneke
Greenwich
Conn
Lindy’s
Ellis
Instinct in sport and a foggy memory in play
Army star Glenn Davis recalls a 40 yard run and a sudden lateral for a touchdown despite recalling nothing of the period after a head clout. The piece pairs Davis with other cases like Jack Dempsey and Bat Nelson, then shifts to Yankees 1947 outlook with MacPhail Harris Dressen commenting on pitching, catching and infield strengths.
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Glenn Davis
Army
Pennsylvania
Davis
Ned
Hut
Tavrel
California
Jack Dempsey
Jack
Bat Nelson
Aurelio Herrera
Bat
Herrera
Yankees
Larry MacPhail
Bucky Harris
Charley Dressen
MacPhail
Cardinals
Aaron Robertson
Henrich
Stirmwells
Rirtuto
Short
Young Brown
DiMagwio
Charlie Keler
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H'wood
Betty Grable
D. Smart
Elliott Roosevelt
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Sec'yee Byrnes
House of
Dixon
Joe Moomey
Moomey
Joe Mooney
Joe
Henry Miller
U. S
France
Tom Costain
Nebraska
Peisonalities
Merid
Stork
Galen
Age Vanguard
Theone
Chateaurand
Henry Hyde
Stanley Jarzabek
New Kensington
Harmar
Harmarville
Arizona
Germany
Peter Harvey Cyphers
Michael Lee
T/Sgt
G. W. Cyphers
Ernie Pyle
Tokyo
Thomas N. Wood
Dearing
Kiyoshi Matsuzaki
University of Washington Huskies
Seattle
Huskies
Marshall Dallas
Bruce Rehn
Jim Foster
Harold Loyd
University of Washington
Montana University
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Dressen
Stirnweiss
Rizzuto
Joe DiMaggio
St. Cuom Lake City
Omice
Megistera
Salt Lake Derok Exchange
BS Weet Breedway
Salt Lake
Bolland
M. Grecco
W. Za
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WNU
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