Rodgers And Hammerstein A world of differences in two legends
The third of four profiles on Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II explores their contrasting temperaments and shared drive. Both grew up on New York’s East Side, built careers from Broadway to Hollywood, and sustained a middle‑class life with their wives Dorothy. Their prolific partnership reshaped American musical theater with major works like Oklahoma! and South Pacific.
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Hammerstein Denies Modesty After Fire Risk Rating
In Cleveland the fire risk rating was raised to a third class by the National Board of Fire Underwriters, as Hammerstein defends his past failures and vows readiness for a big success. The Cleveland Safety Council honors the Fire Department with a plaque for improving fire safety. Urban theatre notes and historic industry chatter frame the piece.
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Cleveland Catcher Bill Lobe Sued for Divorce
Olga P. Lobe sues Bill Lobe 42, Cleveland Indians batting practice catcher and bullpen coach, for divorce alleging gross neglect and cruelty. They married in September 1953 and have no children.
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Group Opposes Benefits Hike In Ohio Ballot
A secret petition in Columbus seeks a higher unemployment compensation benefit. The effort forms a non profit corporation chartered by trustees including John Seubert and John A. Lloyd Jr. in Cincinnati as the Ohio CIO Council chairs the drive against the November ballot measure.
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Obsession to Star Phyllis Thaxter on The Steel Hour
Phyllis Thaxter stars in Obsession written by Ernest Pendrell for The Steel Hour on channel 8 at 9 tonight with Philip Abbott and Neva Patterson. The drama centers on a young wife dominated by a successful elder sister and a critical husband amid a color broadcast.
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al Andrews
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Thief Steals Pistol and Time Cards From Sunrise Market
Sunrise Food Market at Fuller Road was burglarized overnight Sunday. Sheriff’s deputies report a hole ripped in the pump room and entry to the market. A .38 caliber pistol and a package of time cards were taken from the office, with other items possibly missing awaiting inventory.
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Lorain Works boosts butt weld pipe production
Historical note reports facility expansion at National Tube Co in Lorain to concentrate butt weld pipe manufacture. It lists Elyria movie offerings Tenders and recalls population figures from 1920 and 1930. It also mentions congressmen criticizing Army and Navy over alleged waste in 1920s defense programs.
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