Paramount Theater Air System Promises Healthful Comfort
An article details the Paramount Theater cooling plant built by Carrier Croswile, with a 60 degree frozen air supply and dehumidified wash cycles. It highlights continuous fresh air, inbuilt design, carbonic gas freezing, and winter heating to about 68 degrees with 50 percent humidity.
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Immigrant pianist becomes a Chicago theater magnate
Sam Katz, born in Europe and immigrant youth, rose from playing piano in Chicago theaters to owning three venues within four years. He later led Balaban and Katz, then became president and eventually vice president of Paramount Publix Corporation as it expanded across hundreds of American theaters. His rise mirrors Adolph Zukor, from humble beginnings to major industry leadership.
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Measure your figure by British beauty standards for 1932
London reports a beauty expert has published the summer measurements for the ideal female figure. The guide lists height 5 ft 4 in, bust 34 ins, waist 21 ins, hips 38 ins, upper arm 12 ins, thigh 18 ins, calf 13 ins, and ankle 8 ins as the target proportions for eligibility in the 1932 pulchritude stakes.
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Opera Singer To Visit Her Home
A 21 year old Pittsburgh girl, Miss Dory Marnell known on stage as Dory Marinelli, star of the Italian-Milan Opera Company, will visit her home in June for the first time in six years. Daughter of T. V. Marnell, a Pittsburgh music store owner, she trained as a child soloist and sings leading roles with the company. Her notable performances include The Barber of Seville. She is a Fayette County native.
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King’s Pipe Tobacco Incinerator To Close At Victoria Dock
The King’s Pipe at Victoria Dock in London will cease operating as fumes from inferior tobacco offals anger local residents. Previously contraband tobacco including cigars was destroyed here, but now only damaged leaf or offal is burned and some cigars and cigarettes are sold at public auction. Remaining tobacco fit for consumption is sent to asylums or used at Kew Gardens for gating.
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