The Heiress Seen As Oscar Material
A glowing review argues The Heiress rivals All the King’s Men as this year’s top film with superb performances by Olivia de Havilland Sir Ralph Richardson and Montgomery Clift. It lauds Wyler's direction Copland's score and Head's costumes while noting the film's psychological portrait of Catherine and Dr. Sloper.
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Cain Seeks Senate Armed Services Committee Post
Sen. Cain of Washington asks the senate Republican steering committee to name him to a vacancy on the armed services committee. He offers to resign from the banking committee and remains a member and ranking Republican on the public works committee.
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Quirino Sworn In as Philippines President Vows Anti Communist Policy
President Elpidio Quirino pledged to fight communism and maintain ties with the United States during his inauguration in Manila before about 50,000 people. He said the Philippines would oppose spread of communism in the west Pacific while allowing free systems elsewhere and urged cooperation with the United States for regional security.
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Mystery author John Spain dies in California at 54
Cleve Adams died of pneumonia at his Glendale home at age 54. Writing as John Spain, he authored 14 mystery novels and numerous magazine stories since 1929. He is survived by his widow Vera and son Warren.
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Nation Calls for Unity After Bitter Campaign
A public appeal urged citizens to forget the bitterness of the recent campaign and look toward national recovery as the incumbent begins another term.
Air Force denies rocket plane speed report
The Air Force rejected a Los Angeles Times report that its X-1 rocket plane flew 1,989 miles per hour. In a statement, officials said recent speed figures published in the press are not correct.
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Flight Over Muroc Dry Lake Reported
A source described a needle-nosed plane making a flight over Muroc dry lake in California. The informant is labeled reliable in formants and the report notes the unusual aircraft sighting.
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