House Un-Americanism probes widen to Hollywood ties
The Dies committee hearings reveal exploits of ex Bund member John Metcalfe and claims of Nazi influence in Chicago and Hollywood. Disclosures accuse labor leaders, communist links, and immigration officials, while political maneuvers and international tensions unfold across Europe and the Atlantic.
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Edward Sullivan
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California
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Communist Party
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Sullivan
Immigration Service
Labor Department
Bridges
Dies Committee
New York
Medical trust issue sparks national debate on doctor networks
A column recalls the Home Owners Loan Corporation loaning funds to form the Group Health Association, sparking a national debate on whether medical care should be provided by individual doctors or corporate groups. The piece praises country doctors, critiques the Roosevelt administration and Justice Department actions, and warns against broad attacks on the medical profession.
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Department of Justice
Roosevelt
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America
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Woodmen of the World
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Western Newspaper Union
Song publishers seek hit theme Hail KMH from Crosby show
News notes the song Hail KMH written for Bing Crosby and Ken Carpenter broadcasts remains unavailable to publishers who want to popularize the tune despite its hit status.
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Bing Crosby
Ken Carpenter
Hollywood studio deal and showbiz notes from 1930s
Joan Crawford and Franchot Tone hint at possible reconciliation while denying divorce plans. Ben Bernie and Kay Kyser to lecture at NYU Radio Workshop. Walt Disney buys 55 acres near Hollywood to build a 1 million dollar studio. Al Jolson and Edward G Robinson return to radio September 20. Jolson enjoys horse racing. Eddie Cantor's next film is Mr. Average Man.
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al Jolson
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