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The “Bowery News,” 1948

April 2nd, 2012 · 3 Comments

We return to the Bowery News, “The Voice of Society’s Basement,” for some selections from Dec. 15, 1948.

First, some cartoons by staff artist C. L. Burlew.

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Next, a report from Cleveland.

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And, finally, something for the ladies.

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(Posted by Doug Skinner)

Tags: Cartoons · Ephemera · Literature

3 responses so far ↓

  • 1 Lisa // Apr 2, 2012 at 11:39 pm

    That Walter Gregory – what a catch! Where was I 64 years ago?

  • 2 Doug // Apr 2, 2012 at 11:58 pm

    Remember, you would have needed the cash and real estate.

  • 3 mamie // Apr 3, 2012 at 11:37 pm

    I’m saving up….