Radio changes ship navigation and saves time
In San Francisco on May 12, radio direction finders modernize seafaring by pinpointing a ship’s position from bearings rather than logs. Time signals via the Pacific coast broadcast tighten accuracy, with daily 10 PM San Francisco time updates reaching distant ports like London, while compass and star-based fixes remain as backups.
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San Francisco
Mat
Tadio
Pacific Coast
Jim
Alsca
Kores
Pointy
London
Woman Dean Named as Trustee of College
Dean Saran Louise Arnold of Simmons college was named a trustee of Massachusetts Agricultural College by Governor Fuller making her the first woman to hold the post. Arnold, emerita dean at Simmons since 1921, previously served on the state board of education and held key roles in public schools before joining Simmons. She led a national tour for the U.S. Food Administration on food conservation.
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Boston
Saran Louise Arnold
Simmons College
Fuller
Massachusetts Agricultural College
Dean Arnold
Emerlin
State Board of Education
Bridge-water Normal School
Minneapolis
Simnans College
Unitea States Food Administration
Hands Across the Border leads busy Cameo program
Fred Thomson stars in Hands Across the Border a rugged western drama unveiled at the Cameo as part of a big double program. Frances Mills' Paris at Midnight is the secondary feature with Jetta Goutal Barrymore and others in a dramatic, thrilling production. Also on bill are Sparlingut Warner's News Weekly and Harry Langdon's Lucky Stars in a lively program of comedy and melodrama.
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Ingrane
Fred Thomson
Thomson
Ehirl Coyne Uy Clvbs
Ata
Trovin
Frances Millows
Paris
Cimeo
Jett Goutal
Biunet Barrymore
Mary Brinn
Edmund Boers
Emile Chiutian Brandan Larst
Jocelyn Les
Mathihde Gomont
Talgac
Warner
News Weekly
Sam Hellman
Harry Langdon
Majestic
Entire New Bill at Tile Palace Brings Vaudeville Acts
The Danate Palace presents an all new vaudeville bill headlined by Gell Manus Band Box and Ruiz and Bontta dance acts. Mae Francis and Erna Gress appear with other musical comedies and screenings including Out of the Storm at the Palace with Jacques Logan. Hobert and his pig musical comedy company joins Monday, with no ticket price changes.
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Danate
Gell Manus
Ruiz
Bontta
Jack Fiano & Co
Mr. Goose
Olile Nortlane
Hickville Four
Mae Francis
Dainty Music&i
Orly
Ltungeport
Palace Theatre
Jacqueline Logan
Art Hammund Burns
M P
Min
Gil
Sue
Hobert
Pig
Palace
Old Loves and New at the Majestic
The Majestic presents Old Loves and New with Lewis Stone as Lord Carew who goes to war and is wounded in France. In England his wife elopes with Clyde, causing ruin before Carew journeys east to join an Anglo tribe becoming the Desert Healer. Barbara Bedford, Walter Pidgeon, and Katherine MacDonald enrich this swift tragedy.
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Lewis Stone
Te Majestig Rtheatre
Stone
Lemim Nis
Jag
Lord Carew
Wart
England
France
Lord Clyde
Walter Pidgeon
Idler
Carew
Hove
Elinor
Katherine Mcdonald
Near East
Clyde
Blinor
M. Shall
Fighting Hearts
Alberta Vapusha
Kid Detard
al Cooke
Larry Kent
Colleen Moore Stars in Affinities at Polis Vaudeville
Colleen Moore and John Bowers headline a Polis vaudeville program featuring The Satampa Sisters and Jack Fairbanks in a lively revue with comedy songs and dances. Performances include Those Deere Girls in song characterizations, Hokum a la Class, and Mary Roberts Rinehart tale Love Affinities in a picturization. Lieut. Commander Byrd appears in Pathe News footage. A Mack Sennett comedy Amater Fr Vericl accompanying tonight.
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Melvin Stokes
Frank Hughes
Mr. Stokes
Jack Fairbanks
Satampa
Fogether
Combany
Carol Renwick
Rita Gra
Lowie Monstrehl
Helen Grs
Vat Des Ville
Charles Lovenberg
Deere
Jack Mitchell
Eileen Dove
Mary Zoeller
Belne
Pollaudeville
Coleen Moore
Join Bowers
Mary Roberts Rinehart
Pol’s
Byrd
North Pole
Pathe News
Pathe
Mack Sennett
Joey Whalen
Take a Chance Night at Lyric Promises Silent Sky and Buck Jones
Tonight at the Lyric features Take a Chance Night with Sky's the Limit and Art Acord in western thrillers. The lineup includes Buck Jones in A Man for Square and Looking for Trouble with Jack Moxie, plus Buck Jones in a pastel of drama and danger. Friday holds the Jazz Band contest final casting bright local talent between two strong ensembles, Bridgeport’s Banjo Carlos Orchestra and Blue Ridge Orchestra led by Micky Carr. Saturday hosts kiddies matinee with prizes while Sunday closes the season with Hoot Gibson in The Phantom Butler and Devil’s Partner. the theater plans an August reopening with a surprise policy.
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Sky
Stellar East
Art Acord
Kiddles Five Cent
Buck Jones Ince
Buck Jones
Jack Moxie
Charles Hutchison
Bridgeport
Wilh
Banjo Carlos
Blue Ridge Orchestra
Micky Carr
Hoot Gibson
Flaming Youth at Park Theatre Delights Bridgeport Audiences
The Manhattan Players present Flaming Youth at the Park theatre with a strong stock cast and musical effects. Ed win Vail calls The Foul the pride of his career as Flaming Youth draws crowds with jazz age scandal and vivid dramatic moments. Matinees today and Saturday promise record attendance as Bridgeport savor the Warner Fabian tale adapted for the stage with Colleen Moore and Mildon Sills in the screen roles.
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Flaming Youth
Manhattan Players
Park Theatre
Bridgeport
Edwin Vail
Warner Fabian
Wella Cairns
Frank Lyons
Alcorns Nephew Named Federal Commissioner
Robert H. Alcorn of New Haven has been named United States commissioner for the New Haven district by Judge Idwins. The four year term begins May 14 and may follow Commissioner Bernard E. Lynch whose term ends June 15. Alcorn, Yale graduate, is the son of Major W. Y. Alcorn and nephew of State's Attorney Hugh M. Alcorn.
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New Tiaven
Robert H. Alcorn
United States
New Haven District
Federal Court
Idwins. Thomas
Bernard E. Lynch
Myr. Alcorn
W. Y. Alcorn
Hugh M. Alcorn
Hartford
Yale
Luzd
Movie Titles and the Race to Attract Audiences
An AP report explains how film titles are chosen during production, often changing from the initial stage play name to better fit the story. Studios increasingly rely on star power and producer reputation, with title decisions flowing from scenario departments and final authority resting with top executives.
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Toly
Inlex
Herb Scenario Departimen
Howland Be nett Assoon Re-Elects Kenyon At Annual Meeting
Richard Kenyon was reelected president of the Howland Bennett association at its annual meeting held after a choral rehearsal. Isabele J. Burr and George W. Barker were reelected secretary and treasurer, Marion O'Brien named vice-president. New board members include Daisy Corey Hazel Knapp Mation Corrigan Jennie Dass Arthur Gugrenhein Frederick Steinmetz John H. Wenman and Ray Siemers. Treasurer Barker reported a strong balance despite extensive sick benefits. A social gathering followed.
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Richard Kenyon
Howland Benett Assoon
Howland Choral Society
Howland Store
Isabele J. Burr
George W. Barker
Marion O'Brien
Daisy Corey
Hazel Knapp
Mation Corrigan
Jennie Dass
Arthur Gugrenhein
Frederick Steinmetz
John H. Wenman
Ray Siemers
Barker
Youth jailed for having gun in car in Stamford
John Handren twenty six from Paterson New Jersey was sentenced to six months in jail by Judge John R. Booth in Criminal Superior court. He denied knowledge the car was stolen claiming he took it as security from a friend to whom he had loaned money. Authorities found a loaded revolver in the car and no proof he stole the vehicle.
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Stamford
John Handren
Paterson
N. J
John R. Booth
Criminal Superior Court
Handren
Truck and Driver Enter Police Station After Flat on Wet Pavement
Philadelphia May 12 AP report to describe George Fisher, a truck driver, breaking through a damaged storefront after losing control on slick pavement. He sustained bruises and a cracked windshield, creating a scene that led to his arrest on a $400 bond as police and officials surveyed the wreckage and the police magistrate's involvement.
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Philadelphia
Cheorge Fisher
Fisher
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