Week of March 8, 1953

The Soviet press appeals for unity after the death of

acting swiftly to assure security after shift of power.

“Intensity of Grief” - Moscow radio begins relaying a

description of the funeral of Joseph Stalin, broadcast

from the Hall of Columns on Red Square, where

Stalin’s body has been lying in state.

In Moscow - The body of Joseph Stalin is laid beside

Lenon as the communist world morns the death of the

premier.

he would view favorably a meeting with President

Eisenhower.

In a Gallup poll, few believe that Stalin’s death has

improved the chances for world peace.

Two Soviet MIG jets shoot down a four-engine British

bomber after a swift foray above the Elbe River Valley

at the east-west frontier of Germany. The Russians

claim the plane opened fire first.

Two Mig-15’s roar out of Czechoslovakia and shoot down an American F-84

Thunderjet on routine patrol over the U.S. zone of Germany. The pilot emerged

with only scratches as he parachuted into Bavarian woods.

grenade and smothered its explosion in Korea.

Making the presentation, President Eisenhower

told the Marine: “You must have a body of

steel.”

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of Winthrop Rockefeller (married in 1948), says she has

received no support money from her estranged husband

for a year. Bob and her son, Winthrop Jr., (4 ½) have

been living frugally at a farm home near Lowell Indiana

since 1950.

Hollywood - Former husband of Jane Froman testifies that the singer was madly;

violently in love with him before a near-fatal airplane crash switched her

affections to the flier/pilot who rescued her. Actor Donald Ross is suing Pan Am

Airways for $100,000 for the loss of Ms. Froman’s affections. He says in his suit,

that had it not been for the crash that injured her critically, he and Ms. Froman

would have continued their “Idyllic” home life. The crash occurred near Lisbon,

Portugal on February 23, 1943. The pilot, John Burn, pulled Ms. Froman from the

river and later married her.

Warner Brothers is offering a new sound

system, which the studio says is the

result of nearly 30 years’ of research.

introduce “WarnerPhonic Sound.” The

system is formed by a series of sound

tracks in addition to the original basic

sound track which accompanies a

picture. The Paramount Theater in New

York City where “House of Wax” will be

presented in a world premiere April 10 is

installing some 25 special speakers to

achieve the best possible value from the expanded sound system. Also, “House

of Wax” is a 3D movie, so this premiere should be one-of-a-kind.

Television news - Arthur Godfrey is going to take a leave from his video and

radio shows in April to undergo a hip surgery. He expects to be out 5 to 6 weeks.

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week appearance on NBC-TV’s “Today show.” Mr. Capp

will offer commentaries on modern life, complete with his

own cartoon illustrations. He’ll appear on Mondays

beginning March 16.

Ralph Edwards, producer of TV’s “This Is Your Life”

cancels an upcoming show dedicated to Ann Sheridan,

because someone leaked the surprise to the actress. It

marks the first time since the program went on television

last October that the scheduled subject has had any hint of

things to come. Edwards says he would not stage a show where the subject

wasn’t completely surprised.

Week of March 8, 1953

jockey. She can be heard Mid-2am over WABC radio

New York. Dial 770. For her fist night, Walter Winchell

joined her in-studio. He was there to inaugurate her

radio career and to promote a charity show at Madison

Square Garden next week. Also appearing - Dagmar

and Pat O’Brien.

Music news - Fired? The all-female “Chordettes”vocal

group will no longer appear on Arthur Godfrey’s TV or radio shows. What

happened?

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Week of March 8, 1953