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| Publication | [March] 1952 | Price: 0.10 USD | Pages: 1 |
| Notes | Photo-Cover. The cover lists the actors portrayed as Robert Clarke and Mala Powers from RKO Pictures. The photo is probably from Outrage (1950) in which both actors appeared. |
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| Credits | Letters: typeset |
| Content | Genre: Romance | Characters: Robert Clarke (photo); Mala Powers (photo) |
| Notes | Photo-Cover. The cover lists the actors portrayed as Robert Clarke and Mala Powers from RKO Pictures. The photo is probably from Outrage (1950) in which both actors appeared. |
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| Comic Story | I Found Love in a Taxi! (6 pages) |
| Synopsis | Eddy, taxi driver, makes a point of picking up Alice at the same time, the same place every Friday. Alice falls for Eddy until she realizes he will never be rich. Instead, she goes out with her boss, Mr. Wentworth. One night on their way home, Mr. Wentworth is too forward and Alice is rescued by the taxi driver, who is no other than Eddy! |
| Content | Genre: Romance | Characters: Eddy; Alice; Mason J. Wentworth |
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| Comic Story | Too Fat for Love! (8 pages) |
| Synopsis | Dorothy is a popular film star specializing in comedy roles because she’s overweight. She believes director Richard dated her out of pity. Dr. King thinks her “deep need for affection” and “fear of rejection” are the “cause of her excessive over-eating”--she’s the product of a broken home and her divorced parents each spoiled her. Dr. King puts Dorothy on a diet and exercise regimen. Now thin, she begins a new career in glamour roles and learns Richard really loves her. “I’m quite sure that the solving of your emotional problems will enable you to lead a happy, normal life!” Dr. King says. |
| Featuring | Dr. Anthony King, Hollywood Psychiatrist |
| Content | Genre: Romance | Characters: Dorothy Drake; Dr. Anthony King; Richard Powers; Cynthia Ranson; Mr. Drake; Mrs. Drake |
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| Activity | "Mind your P.Q.!" Personality Quiz |
| Credits | Script: Joan Kapp (byline) | Letters: typeset |
| Content | Genre: Non-fiction |
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| Credits | Letters: typeset |
| Content | Genre: Non-fiction |
| Notes | This features a message from Glenn Ford with his picture about giving support to the Community Chest. |
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| Comic Story | Powerhouse of Deceit! (7 pages) |
| Synopsis | Reporter Midge is attracted to boxer Mug, although fellow reporter Roy warns her that he’s a crooked fighter. She helps build Mug up for a big fight: he throws the fight and admits to Midge “You were conned! We used you!” Roy and Midge reconcile. |
| Content | Genre: Romance; Sports | Characters: Roy; Midge; Mr. Harris; Mug Howard; Warner |
| Notes | Art identification from Gary Watson, April 2009.
Mug's manager is referred to as both "Walter" and "Warner." |
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| Text Article | Paging John Wayne (1 page) |
| Credits | Letters: typeset |
| Notes | This is a Q&A section with John Wayne. Art credits from Gary Watson, April 2009. |
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| Comic Story | I Just Love Acting! (6 pages) |
| Synopsis | Aspiring actresses Pat and Peggy are hired to stage a fight on the street in front of a bank. When the bank is robbed, they're arrested as accomplices. Confronted by the crooks, Peggy and Pat assault the men and force them to confess. However, the two women then learn that this was all a trick by the filmmakers to shoot another scene. |
| Content | Genre: Humor | Characters: Peggy Dean; Pat; Mike |
| Notes | Art credits from Gary Watson, April 2009. |
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| Text Article | Good Health for Teen Agers (2 pages) |
| Credits | Letters: typeset |
| Content | Genre: Non-fiction |
| Notes | This provides tips for Good Health for Teen Agers such as # 3) Two hours for chores and jobs at home. |
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