Week of March 15, 1950 Secretary of State Dean Acheson sets forth

Week of March 15, 1950
Secretary of State Dean Acheson sets forth a sevenpoint “peace” plan designed to allow Russia and the
United States to “coexist” in the world. The plan calls
for a Soviet about-face on virtually all cold war fronts.
Acheson urged Russia to abandon obstructionism and
imperialism, free the satellite countries, agree to
atomic control, sign peace treaties promptly, stop
trying to undermine other nations and cease
propaganda attacks on the United States.
An explosion aboard the USS Elder in the Pacific is
reported. There are many survivors.
A new Geiger counter that shows the amount of radiation present with traffic light
colors has been perfected for civilian defense purposes. The instrument could be
used to determine whether it was safe to approach an area where there had
been an atomic explosion.
The Soviet Zone’s east mark plummeted in value to little more than 2 cents,
paralyzing trade in the Russian sector of Berlin. Rumors that the Russians would
make their revalued ruble the monetary basis in the Soviet satellites, including
East Germany touched off the panic. A denial by the East German Bank failed to
break the slide.
President Truman declares Secretary of State Dean Acheson is running the
State Department “admirably” and will stay on the job. Acheson has been under
fire from Sen. McCarthy whose complaints of Communist links in the State
Department precipitated an investigation by a Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee.
Ambassador Philip Jessup denounces Sen. McCarthy’s
charges that Reds infested the State Department as “utterly
irresponsible,” a blow at American foreign policy and an
actual aid to world Communism.
Alice Richard (14) of Fresno, shoots and kills her twin sister
“Because I hated her.” “I have wanted to kill her for a long
time, but I never had the nerve before.” “I made up my mind
to kill her after we had a fight over using the telephone.”
Week of March 15, 1950
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Week of March 15, 1950
Mrs. Helen Evans of Delaware is arrested on witchcraft charges. In Delaware,
practicing witchcraft can be penalized by a fine of $100 or up to a year in prison.
The old colonial law has never been repealed. Several of her “clients”
complained she put a curse on them while analyzing their handwriting.
Movie news - Backed by the Motion Picture Association, attorneys for Hal Roach
studios and United Artists appeal the decision of the Tennessee Supreme Court,
which sustained the Memphis City board by refusing to show the movie “Curly”
because of race segregation issues. They are asking the Supreme Court to take
a look at the power of local censors to ban motion pictures, saying such
censorship violates the constitutional guarantee of freedom of the press.
Science – Researchers at the University of California discover a new atom – the
heaviest yet. The new substance is element 98.
Some named best-dressed woman –
Elizabeth Taylor – All American
Rosalind Russell – Screen
Jinx Falkenburg – Radio
Mrs. William Paley – Society
Hollywood news – Director John Huston marries
Ricky Soma – daughter of Tony Soma – New York
City café operator.
Frank Sinatra and Ava Gardner are seen in New
York after dark. Sinatra’s comment – “I’m still married.” Ms. Gardner, divorced
since 1948, wouldn’t talk.
Television news –
The television version of “Beat the Clock” begins this week. Catch on CBS-TV on
Thursday nights. Bud Collyer will be the master of ceremonies.
Jerry Lester is signed to replace Jack Carter on DuMont’s
“Cavalcade of Stars” program. Carter, who began at $500
weekly, is now reported getting $1,250.
Harold Lloyd’s old silent pictures are not for sale to television.
A recent offer of $250,000 for a package of Lloyd silent
movies was turned down by Lloyd’s office, which are still
doing well as reissues on the regular theatre circuit. Lloyd owns all rights to 30
one-reelers, 20 two-reelers and 20 features, 10 of which were made with sound.
Week of March 15, 1950
Week of March 15, 1950
ABC-TV will begin showing Buck Rogers each week. It all starts Saturday, April
15 at 7pm. Sponsor is Peter-Paul candy.
NBC has a new show in the works – “Silent Men” based on U.S. Secret Service
files. Douglas Fairbanks will take part.
NBC-TV Monday Night
Do you look like “Hoody Doody?” The 25 NBC-TV stations, which
carry the popular kid’s show, launch a contest to find the boy in the
U.S. who most closely resembles the puppet. The winner will
appear on this and other NBC-TV shows. This week marks the
500th show of the series. A total of 500 prizes will be awarded for
runners-up.
WFIL-TV receives a trans-ocean phone call from a Bermuda-bound DC-4, flying
200 miles southeast of Philadelphia. Guests onboard at the moment were
watching channel 6 and the signal was coming in just fine.
Week of March 15, 1950
Candy sponsors are a big category on radio – and growing on television. Here’s
a partial list – Curtis Candy, M&M, Nestle, Clark and Fifth Avenue bars, New
England Confectionery (Necco) and Peter Paul.
The most important development since the FCC began its color television
hearings last September – the single tri-color picture tube is going to be unveiled
on March 29. It’s from RCA, which claims it will simplify the construction of TV
receivers and produce good color. The tube is to be officially demonstrated
before the FCC on April 6.
Music news – Skitch Henderson breaks up his band and takes over the post of
general musical director for Frank Sinatra. He’ll lead the NBC orchestra on
Sinatra’s “Light Up Time” on NBC radio.
Week of March 15, 1950
RCA and the state of Phonograph Records
Week of March 15, 1950
Percy Faith joins Columbia Records in New York in the post of
musical director, assistant to Mitch Miller. Faith’s position will call
for him to run recording dates, conduct backgrounds for the label’s
singers and also to make records under his own name. Faith
succeeded Hugo Winterhalter who shifted to rival RCA Victor in a
similar capacity.
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Week of March 15, 1950
At the movies –
Walt Disney’s Cinderella
Black Hand – Gene Kelly, J. Carrol Naish, Teresa Celli
Back To Bataan – John Wayne
Rebecca – Laurence Olivier, Joan Fontaine
Malaya – Spencer Tracy
Ambush – Robert Walker, John Hodiak
Dear Wife – William Holden, Joan Caulfield
A Woman Of Distinction – Ray Milland, Rosalind Russell
Week of March 15, 1950
“Big Jon” is a favorite kid’s radio program over ABC on Saturday morning