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Heartbreak!

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Genres: romantic

Character(s): Joe; Karen Porter; Gil Lawrence; Vivian Taylor

First Line: Karen! Can't you see that I'm the one who...

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Notes: The cover is the same as the splash panel on the first story in this issue.

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Genres: informational

Feature(s): Dainty-Lee Fashions

First Line: Sheer enchantment with the magic of lace!

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Notes: Inside front cover ad for women's clothing from Dainty-Lee Fashions, Dept. DG-3, 475 Fifth Avenue, New York 17, New York.

Heartbreak!

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Genres: romantic

Character(s): Karen Porter; Joe Wilson; Gil Lawrence; Vivian Taylor; Tessa

First Line: I planned to win the love of another woman's man...

Synopsis: Karen and her roommate Vivian go on a double-date with Gil and Joe. Karen is attracted to Gil rather than the “mousey” Joe, even though Vivian thinks she loves Gil. While Vivian is away, Karen dates Gil but he’s not serious about her. Karen leaves so she doesn’t have to confess to Vivian. Karen bumps into Gil with yet another woman and realises he wasn’t worth her trouble. She makes up with Vivian and is reunited with Joe, who really cares for her.

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Pages: 6

Notes: On page 2, Gil is called "Bill" in a caption and "Gil" in a dialogue balloon in the same panel.
Splash panel dialogue is typeset, as in the cover. Also Lucey's signature is relocated to a position different than the cover.

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Genres: non-fiction

Feature(s): Stuff About Stars

Character(s): Gary Grant; Ruth Roman; Doris Day; Ray Bolger; Gary Cooper

First Line: Acting Moppet Paid Off In Bubble Gum

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I Loved a Coward

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Genres: romantic

Character(s): Carol; Jerry Cole [also as Young King Cole]; Rocky; Swifty Stevens; Lana Turner

First Line: There is a certain breed of untamed, steel-muscled men who daily face the...

Synopsis: Carol is a nurse on a construction project. She and worker Jerry fall in love but she thinks he’s a coward because he won’t stand up to bullying Rocky. Jerry is a boxer who thinks he killed a man in the ring; when he learns his opponent survived, Jerry feels free to thrash Rocky. Carol is confused but can now love Jerry with a clear conscience.

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Notes: Art credit from JVJ index card attached to online scanned version. Jerry Cole was known as Young King Cole, a light heavyweight boxer, not the detective character in Novelty/Premium/Curtis comics.

Reward

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Genres: mystery

Feature(s): Sam Hill Private Eye

Character(s): Sam Hill; Roxy

First Line: You'll be rewarded by thrills and chills in the latest...

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Notes: Promo ad for Sam Hill Private Eye (Archie, 1950 series) Number 5.

My Love Was for Sale

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Genres: romantic

Character(s): Joyce Baker; Mrs. Baker; Mr. Baker; Greg Taylor; Alice; Mrs. Vandergift

First Line: I had been raised in an atmosphere of virtual poverty...

Synopsis: Department store clerk Joyce grew up poor and wants to marry a rich man. She saves her money for a vacation at a swanky resort hotel and, posing as a rich woman, tries to catch wealthy Greg as a husband. They fall in love but he confesses he’s just a salesman. Joyce returns to work. Greg shows up and says he knew she wasn’t rich all the time. However, their love is real.

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Pages: 6

Notes: Tentative art credit from JVJ index card attached on online scanned version.

Love Puzzle

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Genres: romantic

Character(s): Dick Jarman; Tessa Grainger; Harry; Dr. Seymour Combs; Mrs. Combs; Mrs. Adams

First Line: Is it right for a girl to marry someone she...

Synopsis: Office worker Tessa and Army officer Dick fall in love, but she presses him to propose marriage and he breaks off their relationship. She becomes depressed and faints from “complete mental fatigue.” Dr. Seymour helps her recover and urges her to move in with him and his mother. Later, he asks her to marry him and she agrees, but only out of gratitude. However, Dick reappears and apologizes for his previous attitude. Tessa breaks up with Seymour then realizes Dick won’t ever really change. Seymour takes her back and they will wed.

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It's Easy to Win Someone When You Know How!

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Genres: non-fiction, romantic

Feature(s): Plaza Book Company

First Line: Every romance has pitfalls.

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Pages: 0.5

Notes: Mail order ad for books titled "How to Get Along with Girls" and "How to Get Along with Boys" from Plaza Book Company, Dept. C-443, 109 Broad Street, New York 4, New York.

Write Thrilling Love Letters

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Genres: non-fiction, romantic

Feature(s): Plaza Book Company

First Line: No longer need your letters be dry, awkward or uninteresting.

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Pages: 0.5

Notes: Mail order ad for a book titled "How to Write Love Letters" from Plaza Book Company, Dept. L-163, 109 Broad Street, New York 4, New York.

How Jimmy Got His New Bike!

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Genres: childrens

Feature(s): Seagee Company

Character(s): Jimmy; three of Jimmy's friends

First Line: Hey, gang, there's Jimmy with the new bike...

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Notes: Mail order ad for a television bank from Seagee Company, Dept. DG3, 2 Allen Street, New York 2, New York.

Lose Weight Where it Shows Most

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Genres: science and technology

First Line: Like a magic wand, the "Spot Reducer" obeys your...

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Notes: Inside back cover mail order ad for an electrical weight loss device from The Spot Reducer Co., Dept. E-928, 318 Market Street, Newark, New Jersey.

Try 20 Vials of World-Famous Perfumes for Only $2.00

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Genres: informational

Feature(s): Perfume Import Company

First Line: You get the opportunity to browse at leisure among 10 fragrances...

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Notes: Back cover mail order ad for a variety of perfumes that are sometimes advertised in national magazines. Offered by Perfume Import Company, Dept. 55, 318 Market Street, Newark, New Jersey.