Paris Sidewalk Tales Amid Nightlife and Lost English
A narrator in Picalle Paris describes a late night stroll with an American group. They encounter a street vendor offering portraits, a femme de joie briefly pulling a guest aside, and observations at the Cafe de la Paix about English speaking patrons and Coca Cola selling well. The piece notes a Seine houseboat bar run by Lisa Perrin, a former Broadway showgirl from Cincinnati.
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Cafe de la Paix
Paris
Seine
Lisa Perrin
Cincinnati
Ohio
Entertainment and Media Ties Lose Track in Early 20th Century Notes
Closer to a bustling montage of social life and media plans, the column lists Clare Booth Luce shelving social obligations to finish a play, TV use in medical classrooms expanding, Myrna Loy in Washington with UN activities, Evelyn Keyes signing for a radio show, and marriages and splits among actors. Additional items mention real estate ventures, sponsors, and a street fashion note, ending with a quip about theater audiences and an incomplete line about Gene Wheitleams.
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Clare Booth Luce
Myrna Loy
Weington
United Nations
Evelyn Keyes
Private Eye
Pegey Cummins
Derek Dunning
Tommy Dix
Edith Fellows
Birmingham
Martha Rountree
Heine
Tommy Davies
Ben Grauer
Bucks County
Mr. John
East 37Th St
Fragmented OCR Note None
Readable text is limited with scattered fragments. No clear names places or events emerge to summarize into a coherent news item.
Fishermen Rescued After Sudden Storm Blows Boats Apart
In a sudden squall off the coast, five fishermen were forced onto rocks as waves pounded their vessels. Rescue crews evacuated the men amid high winds and crashing swells, with both boats badly damaged.
Democratic sweep ignites Kansas City primaries
Pandergast machine dominates contests as party forces rally for control. Reports describe renewed strength through key operatives and the momentum affecting major county offices, while sporadic violence and local incidents disturb the scene in several towns.
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Pandergast
Democratic
Kansas City
Charles Binaggio
Avai
Daethoris
Thinasolo
Motomis
Jim Pender
Seger
Czechoslovakians Sentenced on Treason Charges
In Bohemia last Saturday, sixteen Czechoslovakians including five women were sentenced to prison on treason and related charges. The sentences ranged up to six years amid political tension and claims of Bolshevik influence.
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Ary
Gzechs
Prague
Cupol
Deaths of City Officials and Legal Figures Summarized
Obituary notices list Lee Marshall 66 longtime chairman of Continental Baking Company and wartime War Food Administration director in New York City. William Tapley 60 law professor at St John s University and former VFW commander in Brooklyn. Ames A Quinn 70 judge of Albany County Children s Court in Albany.
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Continental Baking Corporation
Distri Ton
War Food Administration
New York City
Welliam Tapley
St. John's University
New York State Department of the Veterans of Foreign Wars
Brooklyn
Ames A. Quinn
Albany County Children’s Court
Albany
Truman Candidate Gains in Race for Missouri Senate
President Truman’s favorite candidate narrowed the margin against opponent in the Missouri Democratic senatorial nomination race. With 4,281 of 4,676 precincts in, Thomas C. Hennings led Emery W. Allison by about 1,600 votes as the tally progressed from St. Louis and Rolla precincts.
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Truman
Missouri
Emery. W. Allison
Rolla
U.S
Thomas C. Hennings
St. Louis
Hennings
Alison
New York City Civil Defense Budget Could Reach 43 Million
New York City officials expect civil defense costs to total 43 million dollars or more. Air raid equipment and related supplies amount to 1.883 million, while 20 million is set aside for medical supplies for atomic catastrophe readiness. Mayor William O Dwyer said non essential public works will be canceled to free funds for civilian defense.
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New York
New York City
William O'Dwyer
Optimal storage temperature for Trish potatoes
The recommended storage temperature for Trish potatoes is 40 degrees. This climate setting aims to preserve quality and extend shelf life by slowing respiration and reducing spoilage.
Food Prices Blamed on Speculators in War Economy
Secretary Brannan attacked profit driven speculators in farm and food products, blaming excessive futures trading for sharp price rises. He urged curb measures to ensure price insurance for merchandisers and processors amid wartime needs, while Congress considers new emergency powers.
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Brannan
Commodity Exchange Administration
Truman
Congress
Federal Reserve Board
Man's Will Requests Posthole Burial Not Carried Out
Clarence Omer Sr directed in his will that his body be cremated the ashes placed in a sack and buried in a hole dug by a posthole digger. Raymond Evans testified the plan was not followed because it seemed improper. Omer was buried in a standard grave.
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Louisvile, Ky
Clarence Omer, Sr
Omer
Raymond FL Evans
Belgian King to Delegate Powers Amid Strikes Crisis
Belgian cabinet forms ministerial committee to draft bill authorizing King Baudouin to delegate royal powers as anti Leopards strike plan aimed to march on Brussels was narrowly averted. Spaak hailed as victory and warned a abdication would have cost many lives. The draft bill planned for Friday in the House of Representatives.
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Brussels
Spaak
Lves
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House of Representatives
Group to Up Age Benefits for Social Security
A Senate House committee reached agreement on a bill expanding social security coverage and boosting benefits. The compromise would add 10 million workers to old age insurance, raise benefits up to 100 percent, and more than double payroll taxes over 20 years. The measure could reach President Truman for signature next Monday, barring a Knowland amendment contest that could trigger a veto.
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CPA
House- Senate
George
D-Ga
Senate Finance Committee
Truman
Knowland
R-Cal
Labor Tobin
Lucas
Illinois
Landon Lags in Kansas G.O.P. Primary Race
The Associated Press notes Landon trails in Kansas as Willard Mayberry leads for governor while Edward Arn trails. Kansas Senate hopefuls see Darby backing Colmery, and Dems show Aiken leading Rice in the Senate race. West Virginia voters also weigh Republican House nominees amid party switchings. Virginia's early returns show broad GOP renominations.
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Alfm. Landon
Kansas
House of Representatives
Virginia
West Virginia
House
Landon
Willard Mayberry
Edward F. Arn
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Arn
Army Identifies Alerted Units For Active Duty
The Army named four National Guard divisions the 28th 40th 43d and 45th and two combat teams the 196th and 278th for active duty. The 28th will train at Camp Atterbury Indiana the 40th at Camp Cook California the 43d at Camp Pickett Virginia and the 45th at Camp Polk Louisiana. The 196th from South Dakota heads to Camp Carlson near Colorado Springs Colorado and the 278th from Tennessee to Fort Devens Massachusetts.
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Calif
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Ayer
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Unclear text on U S export controls and satellites
Fragmentary report discusses U S export controls since March and mentions satellites and agencies. The readable portions are indecipherable, yielding few concrete details about dates, organizations, or outcomes.
Royalty Hopes For Girl in House of Peaces Rumor
A scrambled report suggests royal hopes for a girl in the household of a prince. The text mentions names like Anne and Laverite amid unclear references to a potential successor and family plans.
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