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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1941

Page

8

Norma Shearer and Robert Taylor Team Again in Love Me Not

Hollywood gossip notes Norma Shearer and Robert Taylor to star together in Love Me Not directed by George Cukor for MGM with George Sanders in talks for a third role. It marks Shearer’s final film under her MGM contract as she spends holidays with her children. Klondike Kate Rockwell Matson heads to Hollywood to prepare her life story with Columbia. John Carradine donates his boat to the coast guard amid rescue exploits and will star in Whispering Ghosts with Lynn Bari John Shelton and Milton Berle.

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Oil Rich Texas Now Produces One Fifth Of World Supply

Texas leads with oil revenues about 840 million dollars annually and yields more than Russia, Venezuela, and the Dutch East Indies combined. The state refines roughly one fifth of global petroleum and employs about 100,000 in the oil sector. Underground reserves exceed those of other US regions by 25 percent, with over half of Texas counties active in production and widespread prospecting ongoing.

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Berlin Uses 600 Girl Conductors for Trolley Service

In Berlin six hundred girls undertake a six month compulsory labor year as street car conductors. After three weeks of training in ticket punching and money collection they begin eight hour shifts split between morning and evening. They live in company supplied quarters and enjoy weekends off.

Berlin

Senator McCarran Seeks Separate Air Force Bill

Senator McCarran announced plans to press in 1942 for a separate unified air command with a new Department of Aviation taking over Army Air Corps and Naval Flying Corps roles except for commissioned officers. He argued a distinct air force would prevent interdepartmental jealousy and speed wartime outcomes, with the President assigning force to operate with Army or Navy as needed. Senate hearings were to begin, with assurances from Chairman Reynolds that the military committee would act.

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Dumbo and Weekend for Three at the City Theater

The article reviews Walt Disney’s Dumbo as a vivid child friendly cartoon focusing on the flying elephant and his helpers the black crow group. It notes unconventional humor and a dream sequence with pink elephants plus a wartime frame including clips of the Japan raid on Hawaii. Weekend for Three is a second feature addressing a social theme and a censorship aware wartime program.

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On Broadway With Walter Winchell Private Affairs

A dec 8 editorial page cites Pelleys plan for a conspiracy suit under federal code to silence Winchell critics and Pelleys periodicals, with claims of vows to defend against charges. The dec 14 Times notes Indpls Pelleys magazine suspension amid sect. Also remarks on ENNY YOUNGMAN and Kanazawa Japs billing, and a quip about Eddie Cantor and George Jessel.

William Dudley Pelley Pelley Associated Press Indianapolis Enny Youngman Kanazawa Greta Garbo

Artery operator seeks Joe as guest star at club

A night club operator pressed Joe to be a guest star, claiming he gave Frisco his first break. Jack White countered that everyone claims to have given a break, and that many claimants lack talent.

Joe Frisco Jack White

Paramount Louisiana Purchase and more at local theaters

The Gazette lists today's film times across venues: Paramount presents Louisiana Purchase with showings at 1:29, 3:35, 7:59, 10:23 along with short subjects at 2:41, 5:05, 7:11, 9:35. Iowa offers Dumbo at 12:45, 3:10, 5:35, 8:10, Weekend for Three at 11:35, 2:04, 4:25, 6:50, 9:15. State shows Kathleen at 2:05, 4:42, 7:19, 9:56 and Fiesta at 1:13, 3:50, 6:27, 9:04. Palace lists Hold That Ghost at 12:50, 3:50, 6:50, 9:55 and Whistling in the Dark at 2:35, 5:35, 8:40. Rialto schedules Saddle Mountain Roundup at 1:00, 3:42, 6:30, 9:15 and Vance Run Wild at 2:25, 5:25, 8:00. Strand shows Devil Dogs of the...

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Defense Bonds and Stamps Urge Daily Purchases

A wartime appeal urges Americans to buy Defense Bonds and Stamps daily and weekly, stressing that home and life depend on funding defense. The message emphasizes immediate personal sacrifice and continuous contribution to national security.

Here Comes Mr Jordan and Rhythm Air Times

Radio listings show MARION airing Here Comes Mr Jordan at 3 38, 6 45 and 10 38. Time Out for Rhythm scheduled at 2 20 5 28 and 8 45. Advertisement appears in the Gazette.

MR. Jordan Rudy Vallee Rosemary Lane Nellie Kelly Marion

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