Stardust creator Hoagy Carmichael recalls Song origin
Hoagy Carmichael recollects writing Stardust in 1929 while briefly in Indianapolis and Bloomington. He describes wandering IU campus, visiting Book Nook, and finishing the tune on a poor piano before joining Gene Goldkette’s band to perform it in Kansas City.
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Hoagy and the song that climbed to fame
Hoagy Carmichael discusses how a song grows from idea to hit. He explains writing with Paul Webster on Bubble Lou from a lyric idea shared by a Northwest woman, who may later claim a one third share. He recalls lessons for songwriters and warns about lyric theft.
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Monte Carlo shutdown over retroactive wage dispute
Midnight Earlin New York reports the Monte Carlo closed after management refused a 57 percent wage increase retroactive to last January. The item also notes various celebrity moves and entertainment notes from a New Town page, including Jane Russell seeking August England offer and Artie Shaw selling a Connecticut estate.
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Two Teen Sisters Die In Binghamton Crash
Two 18 and 16 year old sisters Lois and Elizabeth Miller perished when the car they rode in struck a bridge near Binghamton and burst into flames. The incident was reported from Binghamton by INS.
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Barber's Death Attributed to Too Much Talk
In Alexandria barber Leroy Lovelace died after a heated discussion with a customer over the meaning of respect and intelligence. The fight led to his collapse at a hospital. his opponent is held without bond on a murder charge.
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Death sentences for 23 Chungking rice rioters
Nanking reports 23 rice rioters in Chungking were doomed to death after gendarmes were ordered to shoot on sight for stealing scarce rice. Several thousand looted grain shops as flood reports emerged from Taishan county near Canton with hundreds dead and thousands homeless, unconfirmed.
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Chinese Communists win first round for Kaifeng battle
In central China the Chinese Communists gained the first round in the fight for Kaifeng the Henan provincial capital and government arsenal. A military spokesman said Kaifeng's small garrison one regiment was forced to evacuate the city's airport and withdraw within its walls.
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Noted civic figure Basil Harris dies in New York City
Basil Harris 58 long serving board chair of U S Lines and Catholic layman died in New York City. Dr George A Soper 78 leading sanitary engineer died in Southampton L I. James H Baxter about 83 long time Burns Federation official dies in Troy seeking tribute from Scottish-American group.
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One Man’s Opinion on 1948 Presidential Field
Philadelphia reports that three women delegates and several magicians attended the convention. No volunteers for vice president yet and rumors of Truman withdrawal are dismissed. Delegates note the lure of the $75,000 salary and perks, while average men choose the offered job over nothing.
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US Denmark Pact Aims to Withdraw Troops from Greenland
The Yorkshire Post reported that the United States and Denmark reached an agreement in Washington calling for the withdrawal of all American troops from Greenland.
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Compromise Near On Refugee Bill
Washington report says Congress is ready to approve a refugee bill to admit about 205000 homeless Europeans over the next two years. The plan awaits only formal Senate and House action before sending to the White House for signature.
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Conferees Work Out Sons Bill Last Night
Two committee conferees completed work on the sons bill last night, finalizing provisions and advancing it toward passage. The action reflects ongoing negotiations and alignment of key lawmakers on the measure. The conference outcome sets the stage for subsequent votes and potential amendments as the bill moves through the legislative process.
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Fire destroys Middlesex Supply Co building in Lowell
A five story Middlesex Supply Co building in Lowell housing a major hardware supplier was gutted by a blaze that began in a television demonstration room. Officials put damage at about 750000 dollars and no injuries were reported.
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