How Can a Man Earn $100,000 A Year and Be a Communist?
Frederick C. Othman reports on the House Un-American Activities Committee hearing with Sam Wood and Louis B. Mayer discussing Communist ties in Hollywood. The article details wages paid to writers Dalton Trumbo Donald Ogden Stewart and Lester Cole and traces Trumbo’s rise from bakery wrapper to screenwriter amid anti-Communist inquiries.
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Trumbo’s Hollywood Jump From Novel to Screen
The remark about Dalton Trumbo notes his move from writing a novel to selling movie contracts across Hollywood. It recalls his earnings near six figures and hints at upcoming testimony during hearings. The piece places him as a capable yet controversial figure amid inquiry.
Rev Andres Delgado Named New Pastor In Amarillo
Reverend Andres Delgado, recently arriving from Robstown, becomes pastor of the First Mexican Christian Church in Amarillo. Born in 1901 in Aguascalientes Mexico, he came to the U S in 1926, lived in Enid Oklahoma, and completed studies at Phillips University in 1942. He has four daughters and is married.
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Potter County Grand Jury Adjourns Until November 7
The Potter County Grand Jury recessed Friday after returning three indictments. No parties named have been arrested. It will not reconvene until November 7 unless called earlier by District Judge Henry S. Bishop.
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Actor Halts Trip To See Doctor Here
Movie star Dick Foran visited Dr R B Payne in the Fisk Building yesterday as part of a trip to Van Nuys California. He was very ill but continued the journey feeling a bit better. He called the reception girls rebels and spoke with a man he called Dad about recent time in London. They were driving a Cadillac convertible.
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Man Survives Empire State Building Jump Attempt
Peter McPartland a 25 year old stockroom clerk climbed to the 86th floor and leaped from the Sid parapet. Guards grabbed him as he dangled in space and pulled him to safety. He told police a bad heart ruined his prospects to marry and have children.
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Milkman Saves Woman's Life in Kitchen Fire
Dallas milkman L. E. Lumpkin, 36, smothered flames with a quilt to save 74 year old Mrs. J. B. Wear from a stove fire. Mrs. Wear suffered third degree burns but was expected to survive, according to hospital attendants.
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Nightlife listings darkens with busy October calendar
Tuesday Oct 20 shows preview Paramount airings of Nightmare Alley with Tyron Power and Joan Blondell and Life With Father starring Irene Dunne and William Powell. Cap listings include Living In A Big Way with Gene Kelly and Marie McDonald and Flor De Durazno at Rialto. Texas Farmers Daughter and The Killers also appear in regional spots.
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Night club listings and acts for four venues
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Old Tascosa Orchestra Featured by Dick Morton Nightly
Dick Morton and his orchestra perform nightly at Old Tascosa with Polly Lowe as vocalist. Roller Palace at Sixth and Jefferson showcases roller skating with afternoon and nightly sessions as Southwest’s finest venue.
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