Celebrity Rumors and City Gossip From Postwar Pages
A collage of high society squabbles and public figures including Lin Yutang Paris plans, Pamela Churchill Catholicism rumors, Dietrich exit on 5th Avenue, Graziano’s decline, Wong’s health, Churchill cigar cut, Luce staff loyalty checks, and a Banjo serenade at Park Avenue. Also notes on Time Life editors, Schmeling trouble, and a Copa City fundraiser bump.
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Lin Yutang
U. S
Paris
Pamela Churchill
Marlene Dietrich
5Th Avenue
S. S. Patcevitch
Winthrop Gardiners
Rocky Graziano
Anna May Wong
Duke of Leeds
A. Young
Belgium
Charles
Brussels
W. Churchill
New State Secretary Acheson Emerges From Washington Backroom
The piece traces Dean Acheson rising from early ambition to public service after advising President Truman in 1946. It attributes his selection as secretary of state to ability and kindness, noting his role in guiding a confrontational Congress with a measured, diplomatic stance.
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Drew Pearson
Washington
Dean Acheson
Ean Acheson
Connecticut
State Department
Supreme Court
Harry Truman
Congress
Truman
Fulbright
Arkansas
Independence
Union Station
Acheson
White House
Acheson Fired by FDR in Surprising Resignation
The article recounts Dean Acheson being dismissed by Franklin D. Roosevelt, a rare act in his presidency. Acheson, mentored by Felix Frankfurter, had risen to undersecretary of the treasury before the firing. He learned of Roosevelt’s resignation news in an ante room at the White House, realizing at that moment he had been fired.
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Acheson
Franklin Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Felix Frankfurter
Harvard
Brandeis
FDR
The
Treasury
Dean
White House
Roosevelt
Hollywood
Acheson Portrait as Maryland Farmer and Foreign Policy Figure
Acheson, seen daily walking to work with Justice Frankfurter, rose from state department aide in 1941 to assistant secretary, gaining support from Sam Rayburn. Once pro Russia, he grew into a steadfast anti appeaser after Potsdam, while remaining cautious about Alger Hiss ties and his brother Donald in Acheson’s law firm.
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Acheson
Felix Frankfurter
Frankfurter
Roosevelt
Justice Department
State Department
Sam Rayburn
Maryland
United States
Russia
Potsdam
Hiss
Alger Hiss
Donald Hiss
Alger
Acheson Law
High Cost Of Writing Makes Mail A Luxury In Times Of Inflation
A columnist laments soaring postage rates that took effect this year. The piece notes higher prices across mail classes, especially a 15 cent special delivery stamp, and jokes about cashing checks at the post office while predicting ongoing inflation in the United States. The author recalls the post office as a comforting center in hard times and criticizes political will to raise rates.
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U. S. Post Office Department
Post Office Department
South Paws and Whittaker Chambers in Olio of Times
A collection of quips and notes on politics and culture. The piece mentions a Southern Senator delaying his state of the Union reply awaiting Lefty. Whittaker Chambers photographed milking on his farm. a grounding of the Queen Mary. Belmont racing extension to seven days. and a nostalgic survey of fading Americanisms with light humor about taxes and everyday life.
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State of The-Union
Lefty
Whittaker Chambers
Belmont
Quick Casseroles for Meals and Easy Desserts
A compact guide to preparing nutritious casseroles and quick meals. It includes Pork Leftover Biscuit Roll, Kea-Top Olive Casserole, and cheese noodle dishes with tomatoes. Also offers tips to plan ahead by refrigerating prepared batters and salads for faster cooking.
Cheese-Meat Pies and Casseroles Menu and Recipe Card
A menu and recipe card lists Cheese-Meat Pies with a pastry method and beef filling, Lima Bean Casserole with pork and tomatoes, and Corn-Hamburger Casserole with noodles and olives. It adds cooking tips and make-ahead guidance from WNU Features. The card emphasizes economical, high-protein main dishes and notes sauce options and advance prep.
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WNU
Television threatens Hollywood and radio dominance in US culture
The author warns television will eclipse Hollywood by moving into homes and undermining radio and stage, while criticizing studio moguls and Roosevelt era politics. He recalls early cinema, notes Capone era interference, and laments poor radio talent but anticipates rapid media shifts and shifting power.
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Hollywood
Radio
Vega Dilemma Sparked by Hair Color Comment
The exchange centers on a remark about a man named Smith and his hair, prompting a lighthearted dilemma. The dialogue questions how his appearance remains neat, inviting humorous speculation without escalating to conflict.
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Smith
The Farmer Trades Egg Shortfall for a Drink
A thrifty farmer delivering three dozen eggs weekly discovers one extra egg in a shipment. He informs Mr. Smith of the mistake and proposes settling the small error with a drink. Mr. Smith agrees and asks what the farmer will have. The farmer requests a wepneg.
Out on a Limb reveals family tree lookup costs
A terse exchange questions the price of genealogical research with one speaker noting $5 to look up a lineage and $20 to suppress details. The vignette hints at confidential or hush money aspects in historical family history services.
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Man About Town
Henry Luce
Time-Life
William S. Schlamm
Luce’s
For‘ame
Luce
Austria
Schilamm
Time
Life and Fortune
Nation
Saturday Review of Literature
Byron Foy
Max Schmeling
Germany
J. Louis
Virginia Hill
Mexico City
Amazon
Park Avenue
Beddidge
S. Billingsley
Benny Goodman
Bop
Gretchen Merrill
N. Y
Wall Street
Clarence Muses
Georgette Windsor
BH. Cushing
Wm. Gebhard
John Harveys
Judy Parrish
Jody
Midtown
Harveys
United Press
Washington, D. C
New
Eli Casses
Phyllis Kraws
Ann’y
Park East
New Republic
John Kieran
60Th St
Runyen
Miami Beach
Roney Plaza
Jr. Chamber of Commerce
Copa City
Roney
Treas
Ourself
Post Office
Pen
Lynn
Lynn Chambers
By Westbrook Pegler
United States Congress
Capone
Browne
Bioff
Erle Johnston
Moving Picture Association
Mr. Johnston
Willie
Johnston
John Hartford
Pegler
Ely
Viatune
Remea
MR To-Night
Soretone Liniment
Lydia E
Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkwam
NSU
Dun
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