New Year Radio Night Blues and Blues for 1950
In the late hours before January 1 1950 radio stations plan New Year revelry with orchestras from Chicago and San Francisco, then brief news. KTAR airs Lennie Herman at 11 15 p m until 2 a m with Jack Finn. KOY and KOOL switch CBS Mutual and the KOY studios carry the New Year into 1950. New tape recorders at KOY impress the staff. January 2 at 11 a m marks a notable calendar moment.
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KTAR
Lennie Herman
Congress Hotel
Chicago
Jack Finn
St. Francis Hotel
San Francisco
KOY
CBS
Net
KOOL
Mutual
Jack Williams
Radio lineup previews and holiday programs in Phoenix
The article outlines TV and radio plans in Phoenix with suave Menjous Adolphe and Ver ree debuting on KPHO. KRUX covers the Salad Bowl parade with Ed de Forest and Bob Capps, the One Til Four hour features I Can Hear It Now and 50s tunes, and KTAR airs Harvest of Stars and Cotton Bowl coverage. It mentions Jimmy Melton calling Jane Wyman, Victor Herbert’s The Red Mill on KTAR, Lily Pons as 1950 Telephone Hour guest, and a New Year closing note.
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Bob Capps
Jimmy Melton
Jane Wyman
Johnny Belinda
KTAR
Victor Herbert
Red Mill
Gordon MacRae
Lucille Norman
Jack Smith
North Carolina
Rice
Dallas
Tex
Lily Pons
Director Sued By Wife
Hollywood, Dec 31. The wife of movie director George E. Marshall filed the last divorce suit of 1949, accusing him of 30 years of extreme mental cruelty.
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Hollywood
George E. Marshall
Hollywood snubs and stars mix in New York whispers
In New York on December 31 gossip columns recount critic G J Nathan's snubs at Hollywood headlines, while V.I.P. chatter links Alan Dale and others. Notes touch on King Farouk’s bride rumor, a hang on Hiss Chambers, Betsy Drake’s film work, Ruth Dodd’s heart attack, and Broadway ticker updates from Paris and Collier's profile plans.
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Walter Winchell Rages at Chess Clubs and Mid Town Bits
A rapid-fire column sketches New York nightlife and culture wandering from blitz chess clocks to Manhattan murals and a quirky mix of diners, showbiz chatter, and social scenes. It notes fast games, gift shops, press agents, and the glare of publicity in a bustling city panorama.
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Lynn Gilmore
Elizabeth Norman
Stars Forecast Ambitious Start to Jan 1 2
The forecast urges meditation on stability and future plans for January 1 with praise for prudence in celebrations. It notes a promising year for those born that day, highlighting steady progress through sound plans, while cautioning overambition and changes. January 2 advises balancing festive spirit with long term outlook and measured risk.
Mrs Fisher Gives Notre Dame Million Bequest
Mrs. Fred J. Fisher widow of the Fisher Body founder donated 1 million dollars to the University of Notre Dame. Rev. John J. Cavanaugh said 750000 will fund a dormitory and the rest will finance student loans for those working through the university.
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Ind
Fred J. Fisher
Fisher Body Company
University of Notre Dame
John J. Cavanaugh
Warner Brothers Sues Alexis Smith
Warner Brothers sued to cancel the 1946 contract with actress Alexis Smith and sought the return of 40000 dollars paid before she reportedly refused a picture assignment on October 15. The deal called for an annual 120000 dollar salary and a minimum of three pictures per year.
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Alexis Smith
Warner Brothers
Doghouse
Warners
Gracie Allen Remembers New Year Cheer and Family Fun
Gracie Allen fondly recalls childhood New Year celebrations and family traditions. She shares playful memories of Easter hunts, bobbing for apples, and a playful mid winter bath game involving champagne. She wishes happiness and gaiety for the coming year and loved ones.
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Gracie Allen
World's 12 Smartest Women Named On List
New York December 31 editors of the Book of Knowledge announce a list of the world s twelve smartest women led by Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt. The selection highlights inspiring intelligence and achievement for the next generation and includes Mme V L Pandit Bette Davis Dorothy Shaver Clare Boothe Luce Lise Meitner Helen Gahagan Douglas Anne O Hara McCormick Margaret Mead Mrs Ogden Reid Dorothy Thompson and others.
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New York
Book of Knowledge
Eleanor Roosevelt
Encyclopedia
Lost Plane Hunt Pushed in Washington
Ground crews aided by radio Jeeps continued the search of the Blue Mountains for a missing private plane carrying Sgt. Frank Eaton, 27, his wife Nancy, 29, and their 4 month old son Michael. The craft vanished on a flight from Spokane to Lake Tahoe last Saturday amid poor weather hampering aerial efforts.
Truman Renames Josh Lee To CAB
President Truman reappointed former Oklahoma senator Josh Lee to a new six year term on the Civil Aeronautics Board. The recess appointment runs to December 31 1955 and is subject to Senate confirmation.
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Washington
Truman
Josh Lee
Oklahoma
Civil Aeronautics Board
Senate
Mexico Targets Marijuana 1949 Drive Burns 93 Plantations
Federal agents burned 93 marijuana plantations in 1949 and arrested about 1600 people for growing or selling the drug. The attorney general's office led the campaign, noting most plantations were small and located in Sinaloa, Chihuahua, Durango, and Sonora.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Attorney’ General’s Office
Sinaloa
Chihuahua
Durango
Sonora
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