Rise Stevens eyed for new version of Romance by Parsons
Hollywood notes cover Rise Stevens in a new version of the 1931 play Romance, with Louis B. Mayer eyeing it as a vehicle for a Metropolitan thrush. Doris Keane’s stage portrayal and Stewart’s praise color the project amid censorable sections. The piece also notes Navy volunteers from Texas and other Hollywood gossip, including Joan Crawford’s escort Philip Terry and Priscilla Lane’s plans.
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Edward Sheldon
Louis B. Mayer
Metropolitan Thrush
New York
Doris Keane
Hyeeokea
INS
Rise Stevens
Hollywood
John Howard
Fay McKenzie
Joan Crawford
Philip Terry
Jackie Cooper
Bob Crosby
Charlie Foy
Fred Allen
Mayo Hospital
Priscilla Lane
Lieut
Joe Howard
House of Murphy
Notice of Equent of Administratrix in Linn County
Lois L. Browning appointed as Administratrix of Ernest Browning estate Linn County Iowa on June 29 1942 creditors must pay debts promptly and those with claims must file them with the Clerk of Linn County District Court authenticated within the notice period
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State of
Iowa
Linn County
Ernest Browning
Ose
Lois L. Browning
Advice From Mary Manners Columns on Respect and Gossip
Mary Manners advises expressing appreciation to a wife, handling gossip, and warnings about pursuing relationships with married men. Readers share concerns about compliments, rumors, and courtesy, with responses encouraging apology, clarity, and reflection on consequences.
Theater Schedule Glitchy Times at Paramount State Pal ace
The Gazette lists today’s showings for Paramount Iowa State Palace Rialto Times Marion with titles including Sunday Punch Juke Box Jenny Syncopation Larceny Inc The Ghost of Frankenstein Fingers at the Window Gentleman at Heart Bandit Trail Where Did You Get That Girl Murder by Invitation All Through the Night One Night in the Tropics The Lady Has Plans No One on the Clock and more with varied start times.
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H. S. M. Inc
the Gazette
Paramount
Tropics
Stromsburg Youth Registers for Selective Service
Stromsburg Nebraska AP reports a youth registered Tuesday for selective service identified as I. M. Ready. He provided his name and status in a single step.
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Stromsburg, Neb
Stromsburg
I. M. Ready
Broadway gossip mix fuels Winchell column
Walter Winchell’s ACES ABOUT TOWN surveys celebrity barbs and city scenes. Morgenthau tests a counterfeit in Radio City, Cab Calloway tops Joe Louis, Sophie Tucker hosts aviators at Ruby Foo's, while Hopkins Tolson and Hoover tinker with a radio at 9 p m.
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Radio City
Cab Calloway
Joe Louis
Sophie Tucker
George Jean Nathan
Ruby Foo
Harry Hopkins
White House
J. E. Hoover
Ass’t
FBI
Clyde Tolson
William Saroyan
Myrna Loy
Arthur Hornblow
MacArthur's air force raids Kendari and targets in Timor and New Guinea
MacArthur's planes launched a broad offensive in Australia’s campaign theater hitting Kendari airfield and supply bases in Celebes. Attacks also hit Dili in Timor and targets in Lae Salamaua and Bougainville as Allied airpower stretched 2800 miles. The Kendari raid featured a surprise low altitude attack with extensive incendiaries and minimal fighter opposition.
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Melbourne
Douglas MacArthur
Kendari
Celebes
Netherlands East Indies
Dili
MacArthur
Netherlands Indies
Darwin
Tokio
Kendar
Rabaul
New Britain
Office relaxes truck deliveries before holiday weekends
The Office of Defense Transportation eased limits on local truck delivery services. Carriers may perform two deliveries or one delivery and one call back on the Friday before a Saturday holiday or on the Saturday before a holiday on Monday. Saly 4 will be Saturday.
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Washington
Office of Defense Transportation
ODT
Summer lunch tips for weight watching girls
Nutrition guidance from Dr. Mary MacFadyen promotes a balanced, low calorie summer lunch plan. Options include home, drug store, and cafeteria style meals with lean proteins, vegetables, and fruit. Emphasis on regular meals, moderate fats, and avoiding fried foods and excess alcohol.
Aunt Het Delivers Quip On Love And Control
Aunt Het jokes that love has an advantage over using force to guide behavior. She quips that control fails when arthritis appears, reflecting a humorous social observation in a relaxed tone.
Boost for Low-Paid U.S. Employees Passes House
The House voted to raise pay for 180,000 low income federal workers and sent the measure to the Senate. It removes a provision for minor adjustments above the $2,800 level and increases the minimum for fulltime adult employees from $1,020 to $1,200, with additional changes included.
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Washington
House
Senate
War Price Plan Lets Sub-Contracting Grow Under Ceiling
The Office of Price Administration issued a new regulation to control prices on sub contracting while encouraging it. The order allows elasticity in pricing for sub contracted parts and services to avoid stifling production. It sets ceilings at the highest level of Oct 1 for many machines and parts including heavy engines turbines and railroad equipment.
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Washington
Office of Price Administration
Leon Henderson
Safety note on auto boating? (Not applicable)
The text gives advice on safe car loading, warning against overloading crowding in the front seat or blocking the view to maintain comfortable driving conditions.
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