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Died. The Duke of Manchester, 69, jolly, roly-poly, spectacularly spendthrift British peer, 18th in rank of Britain's 26 nonroyal dukes, veteran of many a day in court (three bankruptcy trials), several in jail (for fraud: he was convicted, later acquitted of pawning his mother's jewels...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Milestones, Feb. 17, 1947 | 2/17/1947 | See Source »

Of such jolly bits & pieces, Ed has built his huge theater. Now all he really needs are some good shows. Aside from alert news and sports coverage, big, sprawling Mutual has only six or seven programs worth the time of day or night. Ed knows his weakness: "Programs will be...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Radio: The Great Salesman | 2/10/1947 | See Source »

Died. Dushon John, 67, "king" of Serbian gypsies in the Western U.S.; of uremia; in Oakland, Calif. During an elaborate, jolly funeral, his money, toothbrush and hair oil were also buried, to see him through the journey into the Beyond.

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Milestones, Feb. 10, 1947 | 2/10/1947 | See Source »

Two-mile run--Won by Vogel (T); second, Rosenfeld (H); third, Jolly (T). Time--9 min., 52 8-10 sec.

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Tabulations Give Crimson Edge in Triangular Meet | 1/13/1947 | See Source »

Unlike the present crop of blues singers, most of whom indulge in manic-depressive moans, Julia sings her blues with an exuberant bounce which she calls "Kansas City style with a terrific rhythm." On her piano stands a white porcelain "kitty," where fans stuff as much as $60 a night...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Music: Bouncy Blues Singer | 1/6/1947 | See Source »

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