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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1947
Page
2
Editor notes and gossip sweep through politics and culture, sketching labor tensions with unions, a Columbia inquiry into immigration, and Hollywood and publishing tidbits. Mentions include Senator Brewster’s clipping order, Sophie Tucker, Al Jolson offer, Rubylon Hall novel, and a Williams Grand Canyon hotel plan.
Editor notes that Robert S. Aven serves as guest conductor of the column while Drew Pearson is on vacation, with Aven guiding the commentary and analysis during this period.
Insiders expect Britain's Labour government to ease the tax crackdown on U S movies as Hollywood studios threaten a ban on British films. US audiences last year valued at 22 million dollars, rising to about 30 million this year. Eight major studios urge action if no agreement.
A report blends political opinion and daily living notes. Kim Ho, leader of Korea's legislative assembly, says running a government needs much talk. The piece links wartime policy, public concerns, and advice on stretching the food dollar with a Macaroni Cheese Souffle recipe.
The recipe notes offer Corned Beef Hash Rolls made from a flour dough filled with hash and baked 30 minutes at 400 degrees. Rice Nests With Egg use cooked rice and bacon baked five to six minutes. Also listed are Sweet Sour Green Beans, Date-Nut Custard Pudding, Pecan Brownies, and simple menu suggestions for using leftovers with modest budget guidance.
A Western Newspaper Union report notes New England Republicans doubt Dewey will secure delegates there while Taft and Stassen maneuver for influence. It highlights Joe Martin as potential New England choice, the push of Saltonstall supporters, and reflections on Taft’s Westward campaign and Taft Hartley legislation.
A theatrical agent Herman, flat broke, seeks a new act after meeting a pianist. He is offered fame for big money, but the pianist declines. The aspiring act stalls when the dog and parrot perform, revealing the dog is a ventriloquist and the act falters.
The piece notes Babe Ruth’s 60 home runs from twenty years ago and profiles rivals like Hank Greenberg Jimmy Foxx and Johnny Mize as the 1947 season begins. It Locates the jinx myth among millions of young fans and discusses the liveball era, inflated power, and rising homer totals shaping baseball’s chase for Ruth’s record.
President Truman defends flying despite Secret Service concern over fatalism. He told a friend that when a number is up it makes no difference whether in a plane train boat or boat and that fate determines outcome.
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