"Names make news." Last week these names made this news:
The Councilors of Sunderland, England, voted to withdraw a resolution they passed 15 years ago conferring the freedom of the city on Admiral of the British Fleet Earl Beatty. Reason: Because Earl Beatty of the North Sea had not once visited Sunderland to receive its freedom, he no longer deserved it.
At a command performance at London's Palladium Music Hall, George V and his Queen clapped enthusiastically when 50-year-old Sophie Tucker, appearing as a "Surprise Item," bellowed: Some of these days-s-s-,
You're gonna miss me, honey-y Some of these day-y-y-s-s-s,
You're gonna feel so-o-o fnnny-y-y-y....
To continue reading:
or
Log-In
