Van Johnson Declines Roles Aiming for Lighter Work
Hollywood gossip notes Van Johnson seeks lighter parts though MGM favors his drawing power. He backs a musical version of Private Lives with Lana Turner and Lucille Ball, while Frank Sinatra faces fanfare after a sponsored fight loss. Barbara Stanwyck and Bob Taylor struggle for scripts and schedules. Eleanor Parker turns 25 in Cannes as Don Ameche handles a busy home with six kids.
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van Johnson
Hamlet
Van
Pat Keenan Wynn
MGM
Lana Turner
Lucille Ball
Keenan Wynn
Frank Sinatra
Frankie
Barbara Stanwyck
Warners
Bob Taylor
Bob
Jimmy Dunn
Killer McCoy
David Selznick
Eleanor Parker
Cannes
Don Ameche
Don
Royal Crown Clinches First Half City Softball Title
Royal Crown defeats Eagles 13 to 2 to clinch the first half city softball championship with a big fifth inning and a dominant sixth. Mesphall homered for the Eagles, Lake singled, and W Spaid scored on a Yeakle drive as Huyette and W Spaid added key doubles.
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Phall
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Huyette
Woman's Body Found in Parked Truck in Atlanta
A woman's body, about 30, with hands bound and head beaten, was found today in the back of a parked pickup truck with Indiana plates. A man notified police after seeing blood on the truck floor.
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Atlanta
Indiana
First Glass Beads Made in United States for Trade
The earliest glass crafted in what is now the United States was formed into beads for trading with Native Americans.
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United States
Kill Athletes Foot Te-ol Best Seller Ad
Advertisement for Te-ol foot antiseptic from Boyd Drug Co claims the germ penetrates skin and needs alcohol-based product. Promises a fast one hour money back offer if not satisfied. Contains 99 percent alcohol and asserts thorough germ reach for effective results.
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Boyd Drug Co
FASTEETH Advertisement Promises Secure Denture Fit
An advertisement claims FASTEETH stabilizes false teeth for secure eating talking and laughing. It touts no taste or sensation issues and says the product controls denture odor and breath, with customers advised to buy at any drug store.
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