World Series set to break more records off the field
The 1957 World Series inspired new attendance and revenue records as seats sold out fast in New York and Milwaukee. Hotels, theaters, and gambling activity surged, with Yankee Stadium seats at high prices and large sums wagered on games and office pools. Frank Crosetti’s earnings likely to rise as he aims for a ninth participation as coach.
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New York Yankees
New York
Jack White
Yankee
Braves
Milwaukee
Midlands
City Hotel Association
Yankee Stadium
Wall Street Journal
Spencer J. Drayton
Thoroughbred Racing Association Protective Bureau
FBI
Frank Crosetti
Crosetti
Yankees
Monty of Alamein Steps Down From NATO Post
Field Marshal Viscount Bernard Law Montgomery, age 70, resigns as deputy supreme commander of NATO after 50 years of service. The veteran commander famed for El Alamein faced controversy yet led the Desert Rats in World War II. The exchange with Eisenhower and Bradley is noted, with mutual respect for duty and loyalty.
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Viscount Bernard Law Montgomery
NATO
Eisenhower
MacArthur
Marshal Montgomery
8Th Army
Desert Rats
el Alamein
North Africa
Omar Bradley
Montgomery
Monty
Europe
Be A Good Neighbor Learn To Grin Bear It
A satirical list advises neighbors on petty grievances and etiquette. It lampoons common tensions by suggesting tips like returning borrowed tools, sweeping leaves, and managing dogs, with wry warnings about fire safety and neighborly optics.
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Vivian Brown
France’s Fifth Republic emerges under de Gaulle
AP News Analyst William L. Ryan describes the new French constitution as a bold, sweeping document that consolidates power around a strong president, reduces splinter party leverage, and aims to end decades of political instability while facing future trials in the colonies and within the National Assembly.
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Gen de Gaulle
France
de Gaulle
Activi
National Assembly
Senate
French Union
Metro-Politan
Fifth Republic
Elaine Stewart on Hollywood and business ventures
Hollywood star Elaine Stewart discusses her tilt at business, real estate in Beverly Hills and Palm Springs, and oil wells, saying stock luck and land investments help her security. She reflects on acting versus finance and the pressures of Show Business.
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New York
Elaine Stewart
Marilyn Monroe
Texas
Beverly Hills
Palm Springs
MGM
Elaine
Montclair
N. J
Hollywood
Abilene
Tay
Earl
Eddie Fisher
Liz Taylor
N. Y
Las Vegas
Eddie
Don Ameche
Barry Sullivan
Boston
Mickey Roaney
Annie Pie Sheridan
Mame
Lawrence Carr
Corinne Calvet
le Cupidon
Jeff Stone
Tommy Sands
Pat Mitchell
Barbara Wilkin
Hal Boyle on Highway Signs Confusing and Amusing
Hal Boyle laments the confusing English on road signs across America. He questions meanings like fallen rock zones and end speed zones, mocks deer crossings and low flying aircraft warnings, and jokes about hazard messages amid a long, humorous riff on driving frustrations.
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Hal Boyle
Hugh A. Mulligan
New York
Gertrude Stein
Casey Stengel
Sam Goldwyn
Educating for Freedom Key Function of Press
National Newspaper Week opens with debates on press freedom as Dr. Nicholas Nyaradi of Bradley University argues the press guards democracy. He traces his life from Hungary to the United States and emphasizes objective reporting as a shield against totalitarianism.
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Nicholas Nyardi
Institute of International Studies
Bradley University
Nyaradi
Hungary
Moscow
United States
Russia
America
Iron Curtain
Voice of America
Radio Free Europe
British Broadcasting Corporation
Free World
China
Peiping
Kremlin
Junior Editors Quiz on JOURNALISM
The Fourth Estate refers to the newspaper profession. Edmund Burke is credited with coining the term after pointing to reporters in the House of Commons gallery. He compared reporters to the four estates of France, highlighting the press as essential.
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Terr
Edmund Burke
Burke
House of Commons
States-General
France
Caroline Verey
Hickory
N. C
Beckley
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Alamein
Brazil
Mexico
Peru
Raleigh Register
Beckley Ewspapers Corporation
W. Va
Hinton
J. McQuade
Associated Press
AP News
Brooks & Finley. Inc
Philadelphia
Chicago
Detroit
Bison
Cleveland
Atlanta
Los Angeles
San Francisco
West Virginia
Beckley News
Oane's Corporation
Lem
William L. Ryan
Earl Wilson
Howie
Fay Bainter
B'way
Philly
Dorsey
Chestnut St
Marian
Tommy
Jimmy
Minneapolis
Oscar Jay
George de Witt
Copacabana
Virginia
Minn
Mesabi Daily News
Olympia
Washington
Daily Olympian
Apalachin
Crookdow
Charles M. Crowe
Wilmette
JIL
Wilmette Parish Methodist Church
Big Schoo
Rodder
George Washington Bridge
Hudson
Jeanode
Grace Tat
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