Who's News Week: European war scare routined doubters
In a February 1939 snapshot, notable figures are profiled for public service and aviation leadership. Brigadier Generals rise in air defense roles, Major Emmons directs civilian air raid spotting efforts, and past aviation pioneers reflect on evolving roles. Miss Mabe Boardman leads Red Cross expansion, while facets of philanthropy and media personality Bowes showcase wealth and civic activity.
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New York
Europe
Army
General Headquarters
Air Force
Emmons
Signal Corps
Harvard University
Huntington
Wva
West Point
Heating coils in oil furnace not advised
Reader asks about adding a water heating coil in an oil burning furnace. Answer warns against coil installation, suggests separate pot or laundry stove for hot water, or a modern gas storage heater as economical alternative, and recommends checking gas company figures.
Hollywood Weddings And Film News Of The Era
Virginia Vale reports two April Hollywood weddings and the star studded scene around them. Constance Bennett and Gilbert Roland wed in Yuma with few witnesses, while Deanna Durbin’s large church ceremony drew attending friends but kept performers from the foreground. Rudy Vallee contemplates a new career away from entertainment as he buys a Beverly Hills home. A wave of film talent plans Latin American appearances, including Spencer Tracy and Eleanor Powell. Orson Welles defends Citizen Kane as a landmark, while Marlene Dietrich endures a harsh on set incident with George Raft. Martha Sleeper and William Harrigan join the cast of We Are Always Young as Mutual’s serial features a star lineup.
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Hollywood Movie Colony
Hollywood
Yuma
Constance Bennett
Gilbert Roland
Spencer Tracy
Eleanor Powell
Douglas Fairbanks Jr
Marsha Hunt
South America
Martha Sleeper
William Harrigan
Mutual Chain
Jessie Royce Landis
Linda Watkins
Margalo Gilmore
Joe Laurie Jr
Horace Braham
Pert Kelton
George Coulomms
William Janney
Andy Hardy Inspires RAF Fighter Squadron Nickname
Mickey Rooney learns a young RAF flyer sent a letter praising his character. The letter reveals the squadron, soon to see action, has nicknamed itself after Andy Hardy as a sign of admiration and camaraderie.
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Andy Hardy
Mickey Rooney
Hardy
Andy
Stirling Hayward Seeks Carroll in Delayed Film Plot Twist
Stirling Hayward loses Madeleine Carroll win in Virginia but happy to secure her for the film. Dorothy Lamour was slated to win the role, yet lamour cannot finish Aloma of the South Seas in time to appear, shifting plans.
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Stirling Hayward
Madeleine Carroll
Virginia
Dorothy Lamour
Aloma
South Seas
Obitrary and the Navy Ride Ends in Screen Plans
A fragmented note lists Madcap showbiz items with Mumal’s mới title idea. Abbou and Costello finish In the Navy then start Ride em Cowboy. Shirley Temple is set for a brand new hairdo on her return, with eyes and hair darkening as the update ends.
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Mumal
Abbou
Costello
Navy
Shirley Temple
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Hu Shih
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International Bowling Congress
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Roger B. Whitman
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