"Fever Chart 1956-57"

from: The American Inquisition by Cedric Belfrage

(pg. 262)

FEVER CHART | FEVER CHART 1948-49 | FEVER CHART 1952 | FEVER CHART 1956-57


"There would be no threat of World War III, says New York perfume importer Cournand, if Russian women used more perfume. {This} would keep the minds of Russian men on something aside from guns." -- Spokane Chronicle.

"As is well known, this newspaper prints letters whether or not we agree with the letter-writers, so long as the letters do not libel anybody, are not obscene and are not written by Communists. This is what we believe freedom of the press means." -- Manchester (New Hampshire) Union Leader.

"Fabulous Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas staging lavish productions built around 16 girls holding doctorates in any subject from accredited universities. Slight dancing ability necessary and good looks too. Already have 3 PhD's, 1 Dr of Anthropology, 1 Dr of Physics and 2 Drs of Home Economics. Girls with only masters' degrees not acceptable." -- Ad in New York Times.


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