Eddy Duchin Aims to Portray Gershwin in Warner Biopic
Eddy Duchin studies dramatic art in New York and is linked to playing George Gershwin in a Warner Brothers life story. He resembles Gershwin in appearance and temperament, while speculation also points to John Garfield as a contender.
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Ollywood
INS
Eddy Duchin
George Gershwin
New York
Eddy
Gershwin
George Caller
Duchin
Warners
John Garfield
The Invaders Scheduled to Play at Iowa Theater May 1
The Invaders a grand adventure drama is set to begin at the Iowa theater May 1. A cooperative production by the United States Canada and Britain the film chronicles democratic reaction to Hitlerite creed with a large cast led by Laurence Olivier Leslie Howard and Raymond Massey.
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United States
Iowa
A Ple
Laurence Olivier
Leslie Howard
Raymond Massey
Anton Walbrook
Eric Portman
Glynis Johns
U.S. Destroyer Peary Bombed and Sunk Near Australia
The U S destroyer Peary sunk in Darwin harbor after Japanese bombers attacked it. The ship had fled from Manila Bay zigzagging to avoid bombing and was spotted again near Australia where RAAF forces finally prevailed.
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U. S
RAAF
New York
Darwin
Australia
Manila Bay
Peary Sunk After Bombing Attack, Raleigh States
Raleigh reports the Peary was hit during a bombing raid by bombers, Australians failed to notice, ammunition exploded near the four inch guns, and the destroyer sank with its commander and 100 crew members lost. Five sailors had died of malaria earlier.
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Raleigh
Kennedy Denies Return to Public Life
Kennedy flatly denies plans to return to public life in Palm Beach Florida. He dismisses rumors of being considered for any role in the nation’s war effort and dismisses questions about further public service.
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Kennedy
Palm Beach
Fra
Movie House Schedule Roundup From Local Theaters
The Gazette lists today's showings for Iowa State Palace Rialto Strand and Marion venues. Featured titles include The Male Animal Adventures of Martin Eden Shadow of the Thin Man Four op and a Jill It Happened One Night Lost Horizon Pride of the Bowery Beyond Tomorrow Stork Pays Off Model Wife Skylark Blondie Goes to College with multiple daily times.
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Gazette
Iowa
Martin Eden
Shanghai
Thin Man
Rialto
Skylark
Blondie
Administratrices Notice of Estate in Linn County Iowa
Notice announces the appointment and qualification of administratrices for the estate of a decedent in Linn County Iowa. Creditors with claims must present them to the clerk through attorney Chas Penningroth by a stated date. The document cites the executor and filing details in formal probate language.
Weather swings as 77 degree day hits Iowa
Ten to twenty years ago this date, top coats and other cold weather clothing were discarded as the temperature climbed to 77 in Iowa. Mary Bowne of Cedar Rapids earned honorable mention in Pi Delta Epsilon contests for 1930 31.
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Mercury
Iowa
Mary Bowne
Cedar Rapids
Pi Delta Epsilon
National College Journalism Frater
Col College Names Franklin Giddings Commencement Speaker
Prof Franklin Giddings head of history and civilization at Columbia University New York chosen as the commencement speaker at Coe College in June. Mrs Ann Van Vechten guest of her parents James A Snyder leaving for New York and then Europe for the summer. Miss Henrietta Harken kindergarten teacher at Johnson school.
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Columbia University
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James A. Snyder
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Henrietta Harken
Johnson School
Delegate travels to Louisville for kindergarten convention
A person has gone to Louisville Kentucky as a delegate to the convention of the International Kindergarten club, representing their local group and participating in meetings and activities.
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Louisville
The
International Kindergarten Club
Mrs Johnston Elected President of Local Woman's Club
Mrs B R Johnston was elected president at the annual meeting of the Woman's club. "Olympic" theater is under construction at South Third street and Twelfth avenue, the first moving picture theater in the city's south end. Prof Bryant of Coe is leaving for Philadelphia with Cle.
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Cle
Dolores Del Rio Breaks Engagement With Orson Welles
Mexico City report says Dolores Del Rio, Mexican actress, has broken her engagement to Orson Welles, moving to end their relationship. The notice comes as both seek new career and personal paths in entertainment.
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Mexico City
Dolores del Rio
Orson Welles
Pound Said to Be in Washington With Marshall and Hopkins
London cables report Sir Dudley Pound head of the British naval staff is in Washington with General George C. Marshall and Harry Hopkins. They are said to be discussing the Battle of the Atlantic and U N shipping losses versus U S shipbuilding pace, with efforts to speed up patrol craft production.
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Evening Standard
New York
Dudley Pound
George C. Marshall
Harry Hopkins
Washington
United Nations
United States
Iowa Estate Administrator Named in Linn County Probated Case
State of Iowa Linn county official notice identifies Eiderkin as administrator with will annexed of the estate. All persons having claims against the estate must present them to the administrator or file them in Linn County Iowa. Attorneys Locher and Tra ners are involved.
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Chas. Penningroth
Iowa
State of
Eiderkin
Tarneys
Locher
Hoffenstein
Dot Parker
Neighbor Plan Aims Latin America Ties
The plan promotes admiration for Latin American heroes, expands geographic knowledge of Central and South America, exchanges students with Latin American colleges, enables Latin Americans to travel on tourism, and translates American textbooks for affordable access.
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Latin Americas
Simon Bolivar
George Washington
Central and
South America
Broadway with Walter Winchell: a chorus of critics and war talk
The column riffs on Hewood Broun Percy Hammond and other writers, noting pulp authors struggle to meet word quotas. It laments wartime fervor in Washington and imagines famous names like Laval and Mantle in a literary war context while reflecting on publication pay and lost jobs.
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Heywood
Percy Hammond
Douglas Gilbert
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Hold Everything Comic Line Sparks Wife Worries
A humorous panel shows a character teasing another about avoiding trouble with his wife as they joke about mischief and domestic frictions. The exchange highlights lighthearted domestic banter.
Motive for War Effort Beyond Profit and Pride
The passage questions what incentive sustains sacrifice in war. It argues that even in face of death men should not cling to cash or petty self-interest while fathers face battle against the enemy. It calls for unity over wealth to defend liberty and victory, and to keep church and school doors open.
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Guam
Singa
Many Men in 1 B To Service by Summer
New Orleans teletype notes that men in 1-B, including those with minor defects, will be called to service by midsummer under Brig. Gen. Lewis B. Hershey national director of service. Those with dependents in 3-A may be called as needed.
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Hershey
New Orleans
Lewis B. Hershey
Industrial Accident Deaths Rise in First Quarter 1942
Industrial accident deaths in the first three months of 1942 rose 11 percent from the same period in 1941, the National Council reported. Increases in states with major wartime industries tied to new plant locations and expansion, boosting the fatal toll. The piece also notes 1941 U. S. petroleum product demand, illustrating wartime scale.
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National Council
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