Reader letters flood contest for movie title
Ralph Edwards and Ralph Edwards and Stew the Music invite readers to submit titles for a film starring Myrna Loy. The contest extends to May 3, with 222 entries, and judges' decision final. Readers propose quirky and serious options while the columnist jokes about overlong submissions and readers’ humor.
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Quiet holiday party sketches and showbiz chatter
Earl's Pearis Marty Ragaway notes a hush holiday party lasting an hour. Harvey Stone, ill, consulted a 2 percent specialist who diagnosed the illness and took most of it. Ed Gardner talks turkey, Joey Kaufman recalls a dancing lesson over the phone, and Red Buttons plans Borscht Belt dates with a convertible.
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Woman Rescued From Hotel Window Ledge in New York
A woman clinging to a ledge on the 14th floor of the Plymouth Hotel was rescued by a patrolman after passersby alerted police. Mrs Eve llyn Gates of New Hyde Park was pulled to safety as a hushed crowd watched and a window-grab saved her from the ledge.
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Army Approves Plans for World’s Longest Suspension Bridge
The Army approved plans for the world’s longest suspension bridge to span the Narrows of New York harbor between Staten Island and Brooklyn at an estimated 78 million dollars. Main span would measure 4,620 feet from shore to shore.
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Haifa Sailors Accused of Forcing Passengers Overboard
Haifa police investigate a report that the captain of an Israeli bound schooner forced 30 Jewish passengers into the Mediterranean at gunpoint. Seven believed drowned, 23 rescued. location of the incident not disclosed.
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Congress Shelves Top Truman Bills For 1950
Congress moves to shelve major items from President Truman's program delaying civil rights farm subsidies health insurance and tax measures until next year as primary campaigns begin. Senate leaders expect action on reciprocal trade law and Atlantic treaty by July 31 while civil rights and social security expansion face delays amid Southern filibusters.
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Deaths of Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne and John L Tonnelle
The Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne, 55, Queen Elizabeths only brother, died at Glamis Castle Scotland. John L Tonnelle, 64, real estate and management official, credited with initiating the idea that grew into Rockefeller Center in New York City.
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One Mans Opinion By Walker Kiernan
A columnist argues some Republicans fear F D Jr could run for Chief Executive, while others joke about natural born citizen rules. The piece satirically questions party worries and includes quips about Teeland Monroe Doctrine and Joe Louis.
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Common Sine Policy Urged in Far East
Washington press reports a push for a common policy among nations with Far East interests toward the Communist government in China. Talks have occurred in Washington and capitals of Britain, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Siam, India, New Zealand, and Australia. Officials confirm discussions are under way and emphasize ensuring Britain ends the current stance.
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Cornell Professor Honored With National Garden Medal
Liberty Hyde Bailey a 92 year old Cornell University professor received a special gold medal for lifelong contributions to horticulture at the National Council of State Garden Clubs annual convention. The award mirrored his previous top honor from the Men's Garden Club last year.
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Fragmentary Foreign Policy Note on Anglo American Front
A fragmented excerpt shows a call to maintain a solid Anglo American front against Communism in the Far East and Europe, reflecting concerns over unity and strategy in postwar diplomacy. The text hints at cooperation between the United States and Britain without detailing concrete actions or actors.
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