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Word: playspot (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1950-1959
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Without tippling a drop himself, Tevis F. Morrow, 56, a relatively rich oilman by Dallas standards, showed Hollywood a Texas-type New Year's Eve party. He took over the entire Mocambo, Sunset Strip's expensive playspot, complete with two orchestras, three bars, wine list and kitchen. Among the items which impressed the social reporters: imported 10-gallon hats for the guest list of 300, which included cinema's great and near great plus Parisienne Songstress Edith Piaf, Doris Duke, Queen Mother Nazli of Egypt, and Hotelman Conrad Hilton; 115 Cadillacs in the parking lot; five detectives...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: People, Jan. 12, 1953 | 1/12/1953 | See Source »

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