Kremlin Wolf Hunts in Lapland Spark Cold War Conspiracy Claims
The Kremlin accuses Finland and Norway of staging wolf hunts as cover for espionage and military base preparation near the Soviet border. It alleges Finnish officers and Western observers joined, and warns the charge could justify political pressure or invasion.
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Kremlin
Peter and the Wolf
Serge Prokofieff
Lapland
Soviet
Norway
Finland
Life Magazine
Red Star
Soviet Union
America
Russia
Labor turmoil and political clash over Taft Hartley act in Washington
Marquis Childs notes a broad labor and political clash as newspaper strikes echo in Washington. A Democratic Senate and White House shift pressure toward tighter Taft Hartley restrictions, while debate over the North Atlantic Pact and mid year adjournment plans shape the Capitol’s tense climate. Wayne Morse warns Republicans labor gains weaken GOP support.
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Washington
Capitol Hill
House
Senate
White House
Congress
Senate m Ust
United States
Kerry
Truman
Sen
Wayne Morse
Oregon
Robert Ruark Movies Take Step On Wrong Path
New York critic cautions Hollywood against glamorizing crime in film and memoir deals. He notes Ger ard Dennis and Lila Leeds as potential subjects and argues that crime should not be branded as glamorous before the end of due process and responsible storytelling.
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New York
Robin Hoods
Dick Turpins
Francois Willons
John Dillingers
Jack the Ripper
Hollywood
Gerard Dennis
Lila Leeds
Robert Mitchum
Mr. Mitchum
Richard Crowe
Shrinkage Mystery in Shirts Prompts Quick Fixes
A humorous take explains why a shirt collar grips the neck and makes wearers look heavier. It notes preshrunk garments may still shrink in lukewarm washing, causing sleeves to ride up and prompting jokes about weight gain. The piece suggests buying guaranteed non preshrunk shirts to avoid the issue.
Lathrop's Influence Tangles Alaska Statehood Fight
In Washington the power of Cap Lathrop blocks Alaskan statehood by thwarting Gruening’s confirmation. The Alaska matter drew testimony from opponents and supporters as 41 Alaskans flew to D.C. to press Gruening’s cause while Lathrop's influence and media holdings draw scrutiny. The piece also notes Bevin Gromyko cocktail diplomacy and other political maneuverings of the era.
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Washington
Charlie Jones
Chairman O'Mahoney
Wyoming
Cap Lathrop
Jones
Senator Anderson
New Mexico
Agriculture
Anderson
Lathrop
Gruening
Robert Hoops
Senate
O’mahoney
Hoops
Twain Hair Heist Sparks El Paso Riot Recall
A barber in the Hotel Vanderbilt New York recounts saving Mark Twain’s hairs from sixteen strands given by the author. In El Paso decades ago a gathering over the hair tale ended with Bill Willis fleeing amid a comedic scramble as others hunted for the strands lost in sawdust.
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Vanderbilt
New York
Caruso
Great Tenor
Masaryk
Diamond Jim Brady
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt
Calvin Coolidge
Lionel Barrymore
Valentino
el Paso
Texas
U.S.A
Bill Shepherd
Bill Willis
Old
New York Herald
Chris Haggerty
A.P
John Reed
Kremlin
Shepherd
Haggerty
Mark Twain
Brevoort
Twain
Chris
Chicago
Jack Johnson
Mr. Willis
Ogden Women Seek Heidt Show Shot For Pocatello Star
Ogden women urge NBC to feature Angela Paniogue on A Night With Horace Heidt after her Intermountain Talent Quest success. The letter, signed by sixteen residents, praises her talent and asks contact to arrange her appearance. Idaho's George Oliver of Salmon also discussed on Queen for a Day.
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Horace Heidt
Ogden
Idaho
Elmer Adams
Queen
George Oliver Af Salmon
Union States
Oliver
Adams
Argia
Hollywood
Behind the Scenes Fake Newsreel With General Bradley
Wilson Bradley recalls a staged newsreel scene featuring General Omar Bradley Henry Morgenthau and Eddie Cantor at the Savoy Plaza and Waldorf. Cameras recorded a pre written speech with ad lib banter while Cantor jokes about eyes and taxes during the staged event.
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Omar Bradley
Henry Morgenthau
Eddie Cantor
Russia
B.W
Cantor
Savoy Plaza
Ida
Hollywood
Eddie
Mack Miller
the Waldorf
Mack
Gen. Bradley
Morgenthau
War Department
Corinne Calvet Tops Wallis Slate In Rope of Sand
Hollywood notes survey Hal Wallis touts Corinne Calvet as Burt Lancaster’s leading lady in Rope of Sand. A press gag reveals blood pressure tests during scenes, while industry chatter recalls Mr Stinks’ honest critiques and the return of Robert Siodmak’s The Great Sinner among other gossip and book news.
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Hollywood
NEA
Hal Wallis
Corinne Calvet
Burt Lancaster
Wallis
Corinne
Ingrid Bergman
Paramount
Lillian Rock
Rock
Claude Rains
Ni Rock
Mr. Stinks
Stinks
South Pacific
Robert Siodmak
Siodmak
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Marquis Childs
Robert Ruark
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Hector McNeil
Southampton
Merry
Bill Boyle
Democratic National Committee
Colonial Airlines
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Big
Floyd Odlum
Consolidated Vultee Aircraft
Air Force
Odlum
Consolidated Vultee
Louis Johnson
Secretary of
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Delaware
John Williams
Betty F. Perater
Wilmington
Del
Colorado
Ed Johnson
Denver Post
Johnson
Post
Palmer Out
John Wheeler
Gate City
Gaté City
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Good Neighbor House
CLU
Bonnie McCullough
Wilson
Bradley
Arnold Lerner
Lerner
Erskine Johnson
Howard Harris
Albert Dekker
California
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