TV gossip and celebrity quips from a bustling page
A dense, humorous digest of Hollywood and television lore. Jackie Gleason and Horace Stoneham golf in Phoenix precede anecdotes about Sabrina, Jayne Mansfield, Kim Novak, and Shari Lewis among others. Bits cover doubles, dieting, fashion, Rhiney quips, and studio rumors, ending with satirical quips from Earl.
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Jackie Gleason
Horace Stoneham
Phoenix
Sabrina
Hugh O Brian
Danny
Copacabana
Polly Bergen
Slugger
Jayne Mansfield
Las Vegas Tropicana
Kim Novak
Scott Weldon
Hoboken
Gloria Swanson
Erin O'Brien
Forum
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America
Lord Byron Diets and Odds and Ends in 1950s Pop Culture
New York columnists reveal odd bits from mail on Lord Byron’s self designed diet of cold boiled potatoes and wine, plus quirky facts about Who’s Who in America, celebrity ages, hot dog consumption, a millionaire marriage tale, a lyretail of historical notes, and playful horoscopes. The item blends trivia about famous names, places, and events with light humor from the era.
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New York
Lord Byron
America
Margaret O'Brien
Oswald Jacoby Pays to Pass Up a Trick
In a bridge play, Oswald Jacoby chooses to pass on a trick with a hard overcall by HARD WACK JOE'S. West leads hearts six. Jacoby plays carefully, laying down hearts and clubs, with East taking aces and returning fire. The play unfolds as East manages the heart and spade sequences while West navigates the defense.
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Joe
Worth
East
West
Small
Predrill Nail Holes to Prevent Stock Splitting Tips
Tip lists two methods to keep stock from splitting when nailing. Drill holes slightly smaller than nail diameters before driving nails. Another tip blunt nails with a hammer to ease insertion.
Workplace Democracy Improves Attendance And Efficiency
A manager uses group input to address a layout employee’s absences and sees a year of perfect attendance. The piece argues democratic teamwork reduces waste and losses by involving workers in problem solving, with emphasis on transparent company performance and research origins.
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Martha Raye
Hugo O'Brian
Sugar Ray Robinson
John Cassavetes
Toots Shor
Philly
MGM
Rosalind Paige
Neil House
Columbus
Eddie Fisher
Tammy
Andy McCrea
Joel
Joan Mars
Aga Khan
Amyn
Liz Renny
Underworld
Air Conditioning Inventions Across Centuries
A note credits Dr Willis Carrier with modern air conditioning in 1902 while claiming Leonardo di Vince devised a water driven ventilating device in the 1500s. The tale links early ventilation ideas to later climate control advances, suggesting a long history of pursuit for indoor comfort.
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Willis Carrier
Leonardo di Vince
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