Hollywood Stars Move From Screen to Production
Louella Parsons reports Charles Feldman signs Charles Boyer to a Universal contract making him exclusive producer and star. Boyer continues acting and will produce his own projects and select stories, casts, and directors at Universal City. Gloria Warren gains a career boost with The Fortune Teller, and Greta Garbo agrees to a radio appearance for FDR’s celebration. A Red Cross note from Joan Allen honors Morgan Gillette after Carole Lombard’s death.
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Old Crankmire Calls Nation To Prove Its Mettle
Edgar A Guest quotes Old Crankmire urging bravery and sacrifice to defend liberty as threats loom and prosperity is challenged. He warns of enslavement and stresses that freedom requires action, endurance, and patriotism to safeguard the flag and homeland.
Broadway Scandals and Social Spots Highlight Parade Night
Walter Winchell notes Betsy Roosevelt and Joan Payson at Copacabana and Greta Garbo at the Stanley to see The Girl from Leningrad. Andre Kostelanetz inks to lead a Navy relief show at the Garden on March 10. Lindy’s brawl, Dorsey crew woes, and Broadway gossip mix with small drama and celebrity sightings across clubs.
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Deserted lovers tale from a Arizona resort casualty
A reported affair unfolds around a man posted to a Sis resort in Arizona. He writes affectionate letters to a nurse lover and fabricates illness to justify a long separation. An actress wife sends weekly support while the lovers scheme a coordinated escape.
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Paramount Stage Show Times and Theater Listings
The Gazette lists current schedules for Paramount Stage, IOWA, STATE, PALACE, RIALTO, STRAND, and MARION theaters. Featured titles include Swing It Soldier, Ball of Fire, A Date with the Falcon, Youre in the Army Now, Glamour Boy, Dr Kildares Wedding Day, Private Nurse, Three Girls About Town, The Lone Wolf Meets a Lady, Keeping Company, Opened by Mistake, Ladies in Retirement, Her First Romance. Showtimes vary by venue with multiple daily screenings.
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Building Contracts Hit 1928 High in 1941 Figures
F W Dedzge Corporation reported that 1941 building and engineering contracts in 37 eastern states reached 6.007 billion dollars, the first time above six billion since 1928. The firm says 1942 totals may match or exceed 1941 with war construction comprising 75 to 80 percent of this year’s volume.
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New York
F W Dedzge Corporation
Cost of crime debate by Wiggam
Albert E Wiggam argues a monthly crime cost to each citizen would deter crime and could even cover war debts. He cites the US cost at 13 billion dollars annually and Canada at half that, then discusses urban recreation's role in morale and personal hobbies as amusement.
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United States
Two Types of Handsome Men Examined in Text
The passage contrasts two beauty ideals, a strong masculine type and a delicate graceful type. It argues that jealousy among men stems from admiration, not sexual attraction, and that the sturdy model is more valued.
Purcell Named SEC Chairman Succeeding Eicher
Washington AP reports 36 year old Ganson Purcell elected chairman of the securities and exchange commission. He will succeed Edward Co Eicher whose nomination as chief justice of the district court for the District of Columbia has been confirmed by the senate.
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