Hollywood Boss Seeks Truth in Movies and Reality
Director Maxwell argues audiences tire of exaggeration and crave honesty in film. He cites his own Brooklyn tale City Across the River, made with real life scenes, and notes a $483000 budget could gross about $2 million. He also bought The Hickory Stick rights to reveal teachers under pressure.
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Scoutmasters Knee Pants Are Optional in Britain
A British Boy Scout recruitment committee offered an incentive to men considering becoming scoutmasters. They stated knee pants are not required and that "shorts do not suit everybody," noting some may feel ridiculed and that the policy aims to widen participation.
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Answers to Questions From a Historical Quiz
A compiled Q and A list covers topics from George Gershwin to calcium, hors d oeuvres, dog breeds, voting methods in the House, Black Friday, French white cattle, oceanographic institutes, buying cars, the passion flower symbol, telescopes, and Grandma Moses painting methods. Notable facts include Rhapsody in Blue’s 1924 Aeolian Hall premiere for Paul Whiteman, and the largest telescope at Hurstmonceux.
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Honeymoon Bound Camera Tips for Personal Wedding Albums
A photo columnist suggests using amateur camera work to record wedding events beyond professional portraits. Plan, use flash or photofloods, and position equipment to avoid hazards. capture showers, gifts, and send-offs for memorable keepsakes.
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Don Desfor
Democratic labels adorn Berlin sectors amid cold war tensions
In Berlin the word Russian is replaced by democratic on signs marking the Russian sector while Allied sectors call themselves gangster or terror sectors. Russian controlled media embrace democratic branding but signs are attacked and defaced at borders. Communist "people's police" patrols are deployed to guard the signs.
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Moore barley shows stiff stem until harvest time
The new Moore barley variety retains a rigid stem from early growth through to maturity, remaining stiff until harvest, indicating strong stalk structure and standability during late-season development.
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