Stassen Urges Building Relief for Homeless Heroes
Harold E. Stassen, former Minnesota governor, told a Chicago audience that price ceilings, materials, building trades, unions, and city codes must be addressed immediately to aid a quarter million homeless. He spoke at a dinner for the Institute of Carpet Manufacturers ahead of a home furnishings industry convention.
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Chicago
Harold E. Stassen
Minnesota
Institute of Carpet Manufacturers
Stassen
Itching First Application Promises Quick Relief
Advertises BLUE STAR OINTMENT claiming one application relieves itching from eczema rash and skin conditions with repeat use and money back if the first jar fails to satisfy. Mentions mature helps heal and urges trying it today.
Relief Claims For Cough Medicine Creomulsion
Advertised cough remedy Creomulsion claims to target the bronchial area to loosen phlegm soothe inflamed membranes and aid rest. It emphasizes non narcotic ingredients and money back if not satisfying the user.
Why the Left Ring Finger Was Picked for Engagement
A historical note explains a common belief that the vein from the third finger of the left hand leads to the heart. The idea traces to ancient Egyptian tradition and later cultural adoption.
Postwar housing push aims for a million homes yearly
A speaker urged continuing emergency measures while stressing long-range needs after the postwar demand. He cited a goal of one million homes per year for ten years to meet housing demand.
Hastie Seen Likely as Virgin Islands Governor
President Truman announced Judge William Henry Hastie as nominee for the Virgin Islands governor post now held by Charles Harwood. Hastie, dean of the law school, would become the first Black governor there if Senate confirmation is secured.
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Washington
The
Virgin Islands
Truman
William Henry Hastie
Senate
Hastie
Charles Harwood
New York
White House
Movie Listings and Island History Mentioned in Brief
The note references the U S acquisition of the West Indies island group from Denmark in 1917 and lists 1940 population figures by race. It then catalogs current film showings at several theaters including Lola Lane in Why Girls Leave Home and Betty Hutton in Incendiary Blonde. It also mentions stars Burgess Meredith Gene Tierney and John Hodiak in various features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University
West Indies Island
U. S
Denmark
Rialto
Lola Lane
Leon
Hollywood
Vine
James Ellison
Wanda McKay
STAR
Burgess Meredith
Texas
Betty Hutton
Barry Fitzgerald
Victory
Johnny Angel
George Raft
Claire Trevor
LYRIC
Paul Munt
Marguerite Chapman
al Pearce
Dale Evans
Rex
Adano
Gene Tierney
John Hodiak
Night clubs and bands at Herring Hotel district
Night clubs at the Herring Hotel basement feature Dick Morton’s orchestra nightly. Aviatrix Carlton Scales band plays dance music each night. The Nat offers Dick Stevenson and band every night except Sunday. Rainbow Gardens runs Monday through Saturday with Sons of the West. Mexican Inn has Pepper Neely and His Three Pods Pepper nightly for dining and dancing. Mayfair features the Texas Wanderers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herring Hotel
Dick Morton
Aviatrix
A Carlton Scales
Dick Stevenson
Rainbow Gardens
Sons of the West Mexican Inn
Pepper Neely
Pepper
Texas Wanderers
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hubert
Dick Wingert
Alross
Ce Nee Oe
Polk St
Coe
9Th Street
Ansley Cleaners
Sumlakia
Cretney Drug Store
Negro
Penetro
Nose
Floyd V. Studer
American United Life Insurance Company
Amarillo
Amarillo, Texas
Carlton Scales
Paramount
St. Mary
Bing Crosby
Inerid Bergman
State
Yvonne de Carlo
Rod Cameron
W. M. McDonald
Harold Walsh
Wallace T. Hazlewood, Engineer
Architecture and Engineering
Paramount Building
Rowive
Paul Muni
Margaret Chapman
Dale Erans
Hitchike
Bugs Bunny
News
Cretney Drug Stores
Pampa
Borger, Tucumcari
San Anton
Wuek
Rsem
City Cab Baggage and Light Hauling
A. V. Lowrance, Owner
Rainbow
Sons OF the West
Panhandle
Texas Guinan
Idol
Cartoon and News
Mayfair Club
North East Eighth
Clarence
Jack” Jackson
Superior Letter Service
Blackburn
Ana Rues
George Raft Claire Trevor Signe Hasso
Cora Warners
I Alis Smith
French Cleaners & Hatters
Fifth Phone
Consolidated Razor Blade CO
Georgia
Longchamp
Leon Tues
Randolph Scott
Belle of
Yukon
Wanad McKay
Franklyn Pangborn
Ralph Morgan
Wm. Bendix
Burgess Meredith As
Ernie Pyle In
Joe
Merrie Melody
Featuring
Dick Morton and His Orchestra
Rainbow Productions, Inc. Presents
Bang Crosby Bergman
Leo Me
Careys
St Marys
Henry Travers
William Gargan
Yvonne
Scdome”De Carlo
Fronti Gal Coxa
LT “A Ritet
Lana Turner
Walter Pidgeon
van Johnson
Tue Warners
Slaeeg
M Ona L
Allied van Lines Inc
Arthur ST. Bonded
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