Broadway gossip items mix weddings and war talk
Walter Winchell notes Mrs. John O’Donnell’s upcoming marriage to former Circuit Court of Appeals Judge William Clark and other society unions including Leon Janney and Isabelle Lahn. He reports racing authorities eyeing weekend meets, amid political sniping over Time and Mexican relations, plus varied Hollywood and political tallies across New York and Washington.
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He Won't Kill Dog Despite Defiance Costs Him Thousands
Charles Parsons of Sheffield England defied authorities by refusing to kill his greyhound Bobby, arguing the dog is his devoted friend. His stance has already cost him about $4,000 and could require more to contest the order.
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Man Fights Canine Custody Amid Prolonged Fine War
Centered on a legal dispute from September 1941 local magistrate ordered Parsons to kill a neighbor's dog named Bobby. When refused, Parsons was fined $40 and the fines escalated to about $700 by Monday. He estimates two and a half more years of Bobby’s life would cost about a pound daily to save him. Bobby’s defense has garnered $616 from the Sheffield Canine Society and $200 to $300 in public donations.
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Edgar A. Guest Poem Reflection on Failure and Triumph
The verse asks if the reader doubted the task could be finished and recalls sleepless mornings. It notes that many at the top faced bumps and bruises, and that true success is seen in retrospect after many hopeful moments when hope seemed lost.
Hollywood Eye Bites Overshadow Damask Cheek Move
Louella Parsons reports M G M has acquired Van Druten's Damask Cheek for Katharine Hepburn as her next film on the lot. The article notes Van Druten’s Broadway hits Voice of the Turtle and I Remember Mama, plus other Hollywood casting moves and producer ambitions.
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Widow of McNair to visit North Africa for study
The state department said Mrs. Lesley J. McNair widow of the general killed in France last July will go to North Africa soon to study and make recommendations for improving working conditions of the state department's women personnel overseas.
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Film Schedule Roundup for Wednesday Theaters
The Gazette lists Wednesday programs across Paramount Iowa State Palace Rialto and Marion. Feature Time shows titles like Thirty Seconds over Tokyo Belle of the Yukon The Fal e in Hollywood San Diego I Love You The Man in Half Moon Street Up in Arms South of Dixie Flesh and Fantasy Women in Bondage Going My Way Stars on Parade Our Hearts Were Young and Gay Silver Skates with specific showtimes at each venue.
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Week's Furloughs for Yanks in West
American troops on the western front will receive one week furloughs in Britain starting in March perhaps sooner. The furloughs will exclude travel time and are announced by European theater headquarters.
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Large group to depart continent on furlough plan
The report says the maximum away from the continent would be about 5000. Group quotas are not fixed yet and soldiers will be selected for furlough by local commanders.
Meat Policy Causes Spoilage Says Meat Dealers
The National Association of Retail Meat Dealers says high seven point values on choice cuts limit distribution of scarce meat. They report steaks remain unsold while lower point meats sell fast, causing spoilage.
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