Looking Sideways in Detroit Memoir Fragments of Camp Concerns and Counterfeits
A collage of notes touches on Whitney Beilten and Convairs, cash scams, counterfeit bills, and safety. Mentions Ann Jeffreys and Patricia Morrison in relation to stage roles and camps for underprivileged children. References Detroit’s Veteran’s Memorial Building dedication, two Bills named Laurence, and a NEA flight with Northeast Airlines.
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Nolice Ite
Ann Jeffreys
Kate
Patricia Morrison
J.drew
A.D. LeMonte
Warren
Ohio
Detroit
New York Times
Tle
Bill Lawrence
Bill Laurence
Antoinesexpert
Cadillac
Fort Ponchartrain
Try and Stop Me by Bennett Cerf
A humorous essay on jokes about gender and humor noting how television exposes audiences to light jokes about baseball figures. The piece includes a quip about a fan troubled by baseball fever seeking sleep and an analyst suggesting a classic remedy. Copyright 1950 by Bennett Cerf.
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Bennett Cerf
McParnell
Stan Musial
Casey Stengel
King Failures Syndicate
Mystery of Gypsy Boy Deepens
In Columbus Ohio eight year old Stanley Mitchell, believed ill with cerebral meningitis or polio, fled from Toledo with Gypsy parents and three siblings. Police investigated confusing clues and a claimed Gypsy revenge related to a past incident in Cleveland. The Mitchells were picked up near Marion and later released after medical checks.
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Gypsy Boy
Columbus, O
Stanley Mitchell
Toledo
Marion
Mitchell
Stanley
Mitchells
Walter H. Hartung
HADACOL praised by mother of three for renewed energy
Mrs. Thelma Elder of Atlanta 26 credits HADACOL with relief from vitamin deficiencies and stomach issues giving her energy and appetite back. She notes doctors prescribe HADACOL and supports the brand’s liquid vitamin formulation with a money back guarantee. Trial size priced at 1.25 and larger sizes at 3.50 in 1950 advertisement form.
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Mrs. Elder
Thelma Elder
Bryan Street
S. E
Atlanta
Georgia
Hadacol
LeBlanc
Jury edge Amerasia case looms over top secret files
A runaway federal grand jury in New York reportedly prepares action against individuals tied to the Amerasia stolen documents case. With four days to act before term ends, the panel seeks evidence and could issue a presentment without indictments.
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New York
Amerasia
Washington
Paniess
Defense
James Forrestal
Justice Department
Mathias F. Correa
Forrestal
TV SNARES BIRDS AT PENDLETON BASE
At Camp Pendleton California the Pendleton Scout reports that many television antennas at this Marine base threaten low flying birds. The base officials worry the birds may clash with the antennas during routine operations.
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Chronicle-Telegram
Camp Pendleton
Cal
Aturin
Obie
Marine Base
Pendleton
Softened duties for jurors in Memphis Circuit Court
In Memphis Tennessee the circuit court has eased juror duties. Court clerk purchased cushions for jury seats to improve comfort during trials.
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Memphis
Tenn
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Whitney Beilten
College
Lew Lehr
Ceril
New York House
Paulette God
Northeast Airlines
Constance ‘Collier
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
Achi
Peerless
Second ST
Aspras
Household Finance’ Corporation
Broad St
Woolworth
Elyria
Broadway
Naurby Towat
Uight
U.S
Readers Digest
Fortune
INO Television
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