Imaginary Fifth Avenue shopping tour by Boyle
HAL BOYLE imagines spending 100000 on Sunday window shopping along New Yorks Fifth Avenue from 34th Street to 57th Street. He highlights department stores, furniture, clothing, a Gutenberg Bible, Shakespeare folios, diamond bracelets and a fur coat while noting the joke of spending nearly all the money and returning with just a dime for the subway.
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Boyle
Fifth Ave
Hal Boyle
New York
Manhattan
Fifth Avenue
America
34Th Street
Empire State Building
England
Adolphe Menjou
57Th Slee
Tiffany's
Stop the neglect in West Virginia education and taxes
West Virginia is rich in resources yet poor in public investment. The Bug Dust column argues the 1933 tax amendment empowered citizen control over government but voters and legislators failed to raise school standards and funding. A county by county property assessment reform is urged to align taxes with true value and unlock funding for schools, roads, parks, and public services.
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West Virginia
Larry King
Colurn
T C. Townsend
H. Guy Kump
West
Strayer
Straver
Grace Moore obituary and wartime memories in Beckley column
Thomas F. Stafford recalls Grace Moore the American soprano who died in a Copenhagen plane crash along with twenty one others including Prince Gustaf Adolph. The piece weaves in Beckley locals like ex police chief Mike Gladwell and Army officer John Bridge while touching on groundhog lore, wartime rationing, and a March of Dimes appeal urging readers to donate dimes for disease research.
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George Hodel
Grace Moore
Copenhagen
Prince Gustaf Adolph
Mike Gladwell
Beckley
Curacao
South America
Mike
Aruba
Navy
Hato Airfield
Prince Gustaf
Deeds Needed Now In Sugar Aid Debate
Americans debate the 20 man International Emergency Food Council plan to distribute Cuban sugar. some urge self first while the State Department backs sharing with other nations. The piece stresses that actions matter as much as words and warns against high handedness in practical aid decisions.
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International Emergency Food Council
State Department
IEFC
Labor picture brightening with conciliations
The Nation Today reports a warmer labor scene in January 1947 as conciliation efforts reduce strike risk. CIO steelworkers settle toward end of February, U S Steel and CIO reach back pay and wage gains, auto and rubber contracts extended or settled, and AFL urges peaceful talks while Congress considers curbing unions.
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Conciliation Service
Schwellenbach
John FR. Steelman
U. S. Steel Corporation
C.S.0
U.S. Steel
C.S0
C.I.0
Chrysler Corporation
Auto and Steel
U. S. Rubber Company
S. Buckmaster
Rubber Workers
Philip Murray
C.S
A.F.L
Congress
Ab.l
John J. Lewis
Ming Coal
Boston Audiences Laugh Off Shocking Miss Pilgrim Promo
A New York report notes Twentieth Century Fox staged a Boston premiere for The Shocking Miss Pilgrim to spark publicity. Betty Grable performs But Not in Boston as locals, while stylish, respond with good humor and a solitary protest remark from a single attendee.
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New York
Boston
Twentieth Century-Fox
Miss Pilgrim
Betty Grable
Cabot
Lowell
Lodge
Twentieth Century - Fox
Somerset Hotel
Back Bay
Miss Grable
A Date with Danger Chapter Eleven Deepens Monica Veracity
Laurie confronts Monica about a note from Cady Vance, a paroled bank robber. Monica reveals a past marriage and fear of scandal, while Laurie plans to confront Vance at 426 Cleveland Apartments to protect Bart. Laurie forgives Monica, and both brace for a dangerous encounter as the man behind the note approaches.
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Laurie Trent
Bart Trent
Monica
Laurie
Bart
Nicholas Hallet
Johnny Doe
Cady Vance
Johnny
Nick
Vance
Cleveland
C.v
Penfield
Isaurie
Cady
New York
Barte
Nick’s
Sheridan Drive
426
Public Forum Miner Against Bonus For World War II Veterans
A Raleigh Register reader defends veterans bonuses in a public forum letter. He compares miner dangers to service casualties, recalls coal mine hardships, and challenges editor opinions on GI bonuses. He cites personal hardship, calls for unity, and signs as Bennis Harper formerly of the 3rd Infantry Division.
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Uder
Raleigh Register
Okey
Bennis Harper
3Rd Infantry Division
Stephenson
Vear
Man Who Trims Congressmen Sees Low Mood Days Ahead
James H Neale, a veteran barber on Capitol Hill, reflects on aging lawmakers and changing hair trends. He recalls grooming figures like Rep John Garner and Joe Cannon while noting fewer dandies and a shift toward simpler cuts. He jokes about trimming Rayburn and laments the strain of beard work. He is a Democrat who cares for Congressmen amid political changes.
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Jane Eads
Washington
James H. Neale
John Garner
Neale
Capitol Hill
Sam Rayburn
Mr. Garner
House
Congress
Joe Cannon
Illinois
Lincoln
Rep
Tinkham
Massachusetts
Hollywood Starry Home Life of Powell and June
Hollywood couple June Powell and actor Dick Powell share a playful, affectionate portrait. June, 23, praises her husband. Powell, 42, notes Boston 1874 plane era mishap. They joke about lies, flying, golf, and plans for another baby and a new room.
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Hollywood
June Allyson
Brentwood
June
Dick Powell
Powell
Richard
Phoenix
Tool
Junie
Joan Blondel
Powells
Mess Sergeant Turns Truck Into City Food Stand
Siratis A. Kouskoutas, a former Army mess sergeant discharged after service in Europe, bought an old GI ambulance for a wholesale provision idea but found no supplies. He installed hot plates and shelves, selling hot dogs, hamburgers and coffee to outdoor workers, fueling his growing business as he eyes a larger truck.
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TNO Assormed
Manchester
N. 1
Siratis A. Kouskoutas
Europe
Kouskoutas
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Thomas F. Stafford
John Bridge
Army of Occupation
S. H. Bridge
Japan
M. B.briggs
Calloway Heights
Briggs
Sunday Register
Labor
James Marlow
Howard T. Colvin
Broadway
Atu
Saan
Gal
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