Entertainment Notes and Jokes From Broadway to Chicago
Earl Wilson surveys humor trends from Twain to current clubs. The piece notes Chicago style comedy and acts by Buddy Lester Jerry Lester Joe E. Lewis Danny Thomas and Al Bernie while mentioning political jests about Truman MacArthur and Crater. Toscanini Ted Weems Sinatra and Joe E. Howard are also touched on with light commentary.
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Chicago
Buddy
Jerry Lester
Copacabana
Joe E. Lewis
Danny Thomas
NVA
al Bernie
B'way
Truman
April Fool Confession Sparks Police Chase
Jake Gudmanson falsely claimed to have killed Patricia Soule in 1941 and buried her. Chicago detectives traced the tale to a flophouse and hours later Houston police reported Soule alive, dismissing the confession as a grim prank while Gudmanson sought a ride to Houston.
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Gonenen Sales
Chicago
Gudmanson
West Side
Patricia Soule
Houston
Miss Soule
Asst
A. C. Thornton
ITU Outlines Negotiation Plan for Printers Union
The International Typographic Union orders 800 locals to comply with a federal court injunction and begin contract talks with newspaper employers. The bulletin, 2,000 words, signals abandoning a no contract policy to end ongoing newspaper strikes.
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Indianapolis
International Tyee Union
AFL
ITU
Washington
Ike for President A Look at Popularity and Draft Pressure
A columnist argues Ike's appeal rests on charm and readiness to lead. He envisions a mass draft petition movement propelling Eisenhower onto either party ticket, predicting a dramatic convention moment and possible voter momentum beyond party lines.
Idaho Cattlemen Prepare for 334th Annual Meeting
About 500 Idaho cattlemen and wives are expected in Boise April 12 13 for the 334th Idaho Cattlemen's Association meeting announced by Clyde Starr state president from Salmon.
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Boise
Idaho
Idaho Cattlemen’s Association
Clyde Starr
Salmon
Illness study links intelligence to chronic disease recovery
Two University of California physicians report in JAMA that about 25 million Americans suffer chronic diseases. They find highly intelligent individuals often struggle more with recovery and adjustment, describe adaptive behavior deficits, and note social class patterns and related behaviors.
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Jurgen Ruesch
Karl M. Bowman
University of California Medical School
Journal of the American Medical Association
U. S
Jenses
Senate panel approves higher federal salaries bill
Washington AP The Senate civil service committee on Thursday approved a bill to raise post office salaries by 800 dollars a year and boost pay for most other federal workers by an average of 650 dollars a year. The measure faces likely opposition on the Senate floor.
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Washington
Senate Civil Service Committee
Senate
Birthday Treat for Birthday Shoes in China
Leather shoes are highly valued among poorer Chinese, worn only once yearly on the owner's birthday anniversary, highlighting scarcity and cultural customs surrounding personal belongings.
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China
Only Beery Says Actress in Paternity Claim
Gloria Whitney, 32, charges Wallace Beery fathered her two month old son Johan conceived around May 18, 1947 during a Beverly Hills visit. She seeks 50,000 attorney fees 700 monthly support 2500 medical expenses and 350 monthly temporary support while Beery disputes paternity and offered 9,000 to settle.
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Johan
Beverly Hills
Whitney
Beery
Miss Whitney
Drafted Hanover Delegates Pick Hill For Convention
In Hanover New Hampshire Republicans elected Herbert W. Hill as their candidate to represent the party at the state constitutional convention. Hill is the chairman of the Democratic state committee amid cross party selection discussions.
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Hanover
N. H
Herbert W. Hill
Democratic State Committee
Hypnotist Hickok Convicted of Immoral Conduct in 1946
Donald E. Hickok 38 an amateur hypnotist and former Sunday school teacher was found guilty by a Contra Costa County grand jury of immoral conduct with a 17 year old pupil. The act allegedly occurred in his Richmond California physical therapy office in 1946. A San Francisco psychiatrist testified the girl was in a slight hypnosis. He faces up to 13 years in prison.
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Martinez
Cal
Donald E. Hickok
Rich
Mesmer
Contra Costa County
Hickok
Richmond
Joseph Catton
San Francisco
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Taft
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Dude’s Confectionery
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Farr’s
Far Better Ice Cream Merchant
Sib’s Cafe
America
Savoy Cafe
West Center
Top-Hat Cafe
West Bridger
E. Center
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Sweet Shop
Charlies Lunch
Hi-Way Inn
Idaho Falls
Tom Smallwood
Elmer
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Vince and
Gate City Gaits
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Don's Tower Inn
Hiway
Jack's Club
Clyde Gaines
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