Met Opera Opening Sparks Frenzied Publicity Backlash
At the Met Opera opening, public reaction ran hot as Betty Henderson, 72, endured hasty scrutiny and paparazzi while socialites, including John Loder and Hedy Lamarr’s ex, mingled amid chaotic chatter. Henderson boasted a $400 girdle, yet claimed sobriety since age 65, and a photographer’s intrusion sparked pointed remarks about decorum and entertainment excess. Nearby, Roger Lofer, famed painter, remained hospitalized after a bout with paralytic illness as a separate report detailed explosions and fires at a New England factory area with minor injuries.
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Bullfight planned in Jacksonville despite protests
A Masonic order proceeds with a December 11 bullfight in Jacksonville, Florida, amid opposition from women’s groups and humane societies. Monarch John Peyton claims the bull will not be killed and proceeds aim to raise funds for children with spastic paralysis, despite objections and safety concerns. The event, described as a real Mexican bullfight, targets a crowd around $20,000.
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Fragmented Reading From a Turbulent Social Scene
A garbled account describes Mrs H and Mrs Spenetr in Auguste with a torn argument over a missing ring and publicity efforts. The piece mentions industry figures, opera, a photographer, and a resigned columnist, all amid a chaotic social spectacle.
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Yule Tree Is New Soviet Weapon in Berlin
Berlin reports a Soviet propaganda stunt turning the Christmas tree into a weapon metaphor. The piece claims Russia plans to ship luxury trees valued around 50,000 dollars by rail to Berlin. The Communist press offers trees to Western Berliners who register in the Russian sector for relations.
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Chile requests recall of Argentine envoy over police conspiracy charge
Foreign Minister German Riesco said Chile has asked the recall of Luis Zerving, first secretary at the Argentine embassy. Zerving is charged by a Chilean military prosecutor with urging a police officer to take part in a conspiracy, according to Riesco.
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Clemency hearings set for five NYC slayers
Gov. Dewey announced clemency hearings will be held December 21 for five convicted New York City murderers sentenced to death. The condemned include Georgé Louly Monge Wille Grant Eugene Pon nou Harris Geny and Louis Smiley, all convicted of first degree murder in New York County. The story notes the context of clemency actions and the defendants’ names.
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Prize Steers Set Mark at International Livestock Show
The grand champion steer weighing 1,20 pounds shown by Yoder Song, Masculine IA, sold for 10.75 per pound at the International Livestock Exposition. The reserve grand champion Petexo also sold strong, breaking the previous records of 10.59 in 1948 and 5.95 last year. McCarthy, a Texas rancher and oilman, bought the top lot.
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Tenant Bathing Rights Clash With Property Claims
Magistrate Brances W Lehrich ruled yesterday that bathing is a tenant right and takes precedence over property rights. The decision centers on a dispute where a landlady attempted to intervene during a tenant’s bath, prompting authorities to address safety and enforcement concerns amid a tense standoff.
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UN to Extend Session of General Assembly Next Year
Reports from New York indicate the United States seeks to prolong the United Nations Assembly session to early next year to avoid adjournment. Delegations in color with several other nations are pushing for extended work by December. Rumors also surface of China’s central bank moving ships and a wartime message from a premier urging world peace.
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