Franchot Tone Sharp on Figures in High Finance Tale
Washington columnist recounts Franchot Tone explaining film financing in Paris and France. Tone describes costs and revenue shifts when making The Eiffel Tower with a French co producer, noting franc based recoupment and trade agreements. Tone also impresses French audiences with his French pronunciation.
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Temperance Visit and Football Quip Echo Lincoln Era
Newspaper fragment recalls a temperance committee visit asking Lincoln to remove General Grant for drinking. Lincoln reportedly quips about sending whiskey barrels to other generals as a rebuke while noting Grant’s battlefield record. Also mentions Notre Dame football and a referee dispute over meat abstinence.
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Fort Worth Fire Destroys City Office Building Records Lost
A Fort Worth City office building three miles southeast of Hurst burned, destroying important records on the Fort Worth International Airport project. City office engineer Rey Driver said key measurements for the $800,000 grading and drainage project were lost, but lessening impact is not expected to delay work. The blaze likely started from a two floor furnace.
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Meadiider Commands Far Eastern Fleet
The Joint Chiefs of Staff said all naval units of the U S Far Eastern Fleet are under General Douglas MacArthur’s command while in Japanese waters or in emergencies. Admiral Forrest Sherman, chief of naval operations, spoke for the Joint Chiefs at a news conference.
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Thurston’s trick wins bookings at New York roof garden
Howard Thurston, famed prestidigitator, lured booking agents with a fake classified ad offering 1000 men for one hour at $5 each. They watched his act at the New York roof garden, the crowd roaring as he performed misdirection and sleight of hand. The stunt proved a hit, landing him bookings for the entire season.
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