Hollywood party chatter and celebrity quotes mix
A rapid-fire column chronicles postwar gossip from New York clubs and Hollywood. Milton Berle jokes about Polly Borzen, stars like Gregory Peck and Elvis Presley surface in quips, and Barbara Anderson plans to Lose her accent while Ava Gardner hints at a return to the area. Multiple anecdotes feature Willson, Hemingway, and others with light, humorous asides.
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Gregory Peck
FE Morocco
Zahra Norbe
Sweden
Moulin Rouge
Sieg Lester
London
Barbara Anderson
Meredith Willson
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World’s tallest aeris supporting tower at Kansas City station
A 1 042 foot television antenna in Kansas City Missouri is described as the world’s tallest aeris supporting tower. The text also notes that about 90 percent of U S wine is produced in California and that the United States Supreme Court typically convenes on the second Monday in October for a session extending to July. The term scelsion for an onion is traced to the ancient city of Ascalon in Palestine.
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Kansas City
U.S
California
United States Supreme Court
Ascalon
Palestine
New Year Resolves Are for Men Only
A humorous New Year column from New York contends resolutions are a male habit as women dismiss the practice. The piece traces how men’s lists shrink with age, ending with the pivot: in middle age, the only righteous goal is simply to keep living.
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New York
Arong Strug
Oswald Jacoby One Two Punch Wins Board
In a Pittsburgh duplicate hand North played hearts as declarer at several tables and five tricks were made. South declared four spades at others with five overtricks, except one table where John McGervey sat West and Ed Mori East. The play featured slick ruffing by Ed Mori and a key diamond return by South. The 7 6 5 spades aided by a double uppercut left South with four tricks, while Ed Mori’s defense anchored the outcome.
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Pittsburgh
North
South
John McGervey
West
Ed Mori
John
Flo
Mind psychology tips from Duvalls and professors at Syracuse
The article summarizes guidance on clear communication and building trust to avoid off putting reactions. It cites Professors Fisk and Combs of Syracuse University, who found that people act from personality and listening as well as words when handling criticism. Parental disapproval of boyfriends is rising across generations, per Marvin Koller study. Grandma 62 percent, mothers 91 percent, daughters 109 percent disapproval.
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Fisk and Combs
Syracuse University
Grandida
Marvin Koller
Farm Work Fatalities Highlight Hazardous Conditions
Broad data shows farm work caused 3,700 deaths in a single year with another 310,000 disabling injuries among workers making farming the most dangerous major occupation. Safety advocates urge stronger protections for laborers.
How to Use a Screwdriver Properly
Keep the tip square to avoid stripping screwhead slots. A rounded blade makes driving difficult and can slip. When using a screwdriver with a power tool, apply pressure on the forward stroke at right angles. Never use a screwdriver as a pry bar, chisel, or lever.
Down Across Missing Words Puzzle Phrase Partials
A compact reader puzzle item listing numerous word clues with scrambled fragments and partial phrases. The grid hints at a themed crossword style, naming across and down entries with scattered letter patterns and partial definitions.
Astrological Advice Fragments for Cancer Virgo Signs
Fragmented notes advise Cancer from June 22 to July 2 and Virgo from Aug 23 to Sept 22. Emphasize moderation and self control, guiding actions by ideals over material concerns.
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Jone
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Mexico
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Manhattan
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Steve Dunn
Elvis Presley
Oscar Jay
Minneapolis
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Edsel
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Cherry
Ava Gardner
Anna Magnani
Tony Perkins
Richard Ney
EMI
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Mike Nichols
Mike Todd
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Lana Turner
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Sugar Ray Robinson
Polly Adler
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Planne
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Sylvanus M. Duvall
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Aaron Schultz
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