Kathleen Crowley Repairs Autos in Hollywood Legend
Kathleen Crowley, Miss New Jersey 1949 Miss America contestant, demonstrated automotive skill on the 20th Century Fox lot by starting a stalled car and driving away before a mechanic arrived. The Irish beauty pursued acting, trained at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, turned down Universal-International, then built TV roles and led to The Silver Whip at 20th Fox with Rory Calhoun and Dale Robertson.
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Hollywood
Kathleen Crowley
20Th Century-Fox
Marilyn Monroe
Kathleen
New Jersey
American Academy of Dramatic Arts
Kirk Douglas
Lauren Bacall
Academy
Universal-International
William Goetz
Robert Montgomery
20Th Fox
Rory Calhoun
Dale Robertson
Model car introductions begin this week across industry
Detroit reports dealers see stronger sales as the 1953 model year arrives. Deliveries may lag as factories slow to accommodate new assemblies and initial quotas. Kaiser-Frazer leads with Henry J models, followed by Kaiser specs and later Chrysler displays, with Lincoln Mercury Pontiac Dodge DeSoto Plymouth previews to come.
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Kaiser-Frazer
Henry J
Kaiser
Chrysler
Lincoln
Mercury
Pontiac
Dodge
Plymouth
Killer Bear Haunts CHOTEAU Sheep Ranches
In CHOTEAU MONT authorities pursue a grizzly bear blamed for a week of sheep killings. A.S. Government Trapper Romy McCallum found a large track but traps and decoys failed. Night hunts drove the bear off as rain paused efforts and sheep decoys were killed.
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Choteau
Mont
A. S
Romy McCallum
Heart disease named world’s top killer by WHO review
The World Health Organization reports 1949 vital statistics showing heart disease as the leading global killer. The survey highlights the global impact of cardiovascular deaths across nations, urging focus on prevention and treatment.
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Geneva
Switzerland
World Health Organization
WHO
Burr Tillstrom Birthday Recognized for Kukla Fran and Ollie
AP News notes Burr Tillstrom born October 13 1917 in Chicago as originator of the TV puppet program Kukla Fran and Ollie He debuted puppets at the 1933 Chicago Century of Progress Exposition and showcased them at the 1939 New York World's Fair His 1951 56 contract paid him about 10600 weekly.
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Burr Tillstrom
Chicago
Kukla Fran
Ollie
Tillstrom
New Burr Tillstrom
York
Congregationalists Convene in Valley Virginia Oct 15 16
The 104th Annual Session of the Valley Virginia Central Conference of the Congregational Christian Church meets at Leaksville Church in Luray October 15 and 16. Host pastor is Rev. R E Newton. Notable speakers include Dr William S Scott Dr Leon E Smith Dr John G Truitt William K Newman and Dr Gladwin Childs.
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Virginia Central Conference
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Congregational-Christian Church
Leaksville Church
Luray
R. E. Newton
K. B. Dofflemyer
Elkton
William S. Scott
Elon College
Southern Convention
Leon E. Smith
Elon
N. C
John G. Truitt
Christian Orphanage
William K. Newman
Board of Home Missions
New York City
N. Y
Gladwin Childs
Congregational Christian
Angola
Truitt
Robert A Whitten
Congregational-Christian Church of Winchester
D. Truitt
Snail Shell Made From Calcium Carbonate
The snail builds its shell by extracting calcium carbonate from its food and water.
Heroic Father Dies With 3 Children In Flaming Home
In Redlands California a disabled World War I veteran Glen A Largent 40 perished with his three children Glen Jr 9 Glenda 13 and Gary 6 after helping his wife Myrtle 36 and young Renda 2 to safety. He re entered the burning house to rescue the others but the floor collapsed trapping them.
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Redlands
Calif
Glen A. Largent
Glenda
Glen Jr
Gary
Largent
Germany
Myrtle
Renda
January Looms For Car Makers New Models To Debut
The article notes a January timeline as car makers prepare to unveil new models, with dealers awaiting shipments and showroom showcases. Strong entities include car makers and dealers, highlighting industry-wide launches and distribution timing.
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