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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1940

Page

16

Britain Postpones Child Evacuation Plan

London sources say Britain will delay its scheme to move British children to the dominions and will announce a revised plan next week. US officials claim visa processing is faster than Britain’s transport capacity with 13,000 children possible to depart by August 1, though few have arrived.

London Dominions House of Commons England Washington, DC United States State Department Britain Great Britain

Milan Police Ban Frivolous Activities During Air Raids

Milan police ordered an end to frivolous activities including petting parties and carriage rides during air raid blackouts. The directive targets public behavior deemed unnecessary or distracting amid the blackout period.

Milan Italy

Hollywood gossip on Darrieux Donat and rising stars

Danielle Darrieux may join an RKO project after filming in England while still under Universal contract. Robert Donat faces possible suit over Hollywood appearance. Holden and Mill to co star in 1 Wanted Wings. Hal Roach backs Marjorie Woodworth for Topper Next. John Shelton hailed as a promising new star. large Hollywood fund drive planned with Jeannette MacDonald and Robert Montgomery. other notes on Norma Shearer George Raft Greta Garbo and new talent Joan Brodell.

Hee Wace Danielle Darrieux Paris Hollywood Universal Darrieus Darrieux England RKO William Sistrom David Hempstead Robert Donat M-G-M Edward Small Ban Harlow Hal Roach Hal Jean Harlow Marjorie Woodworth Broadway Limited Marjories Inglewood Hollywood Park Gsareous Falkenberg al Jolson New York Greta Garbo Bette Davis Heaven Carthay Circle Warners Joan Brodell Joan Blondel Franklin Roosevelt, Jr Joan Bennett

Poor Pa by Claude Callan

Douglas cannot get away for the democratic convention in Chicago. Helen Gahagan will represent him. Lucille Ball and Al Hall have again said farewell to their romance. Gene Markey has been dating his father at the Beverly Brown Derby since his rift with Hedy. John Garfields daughter visited his set. Bob Hope returns Monday from a record breaking personal. Robert Youngs head for Honolulu and Allan Jones Irene and the youngsters sail for the tropical isle Aug 1. Mary Martin poses for Christmas stills and struggles to regain weight.

Douglas Chicago Helen Gahagan Lucille Ball al Hall Gene Markey Hedy Gene John Garfields Bob Hope Hollywood Robert Youngs Honolulu Allan Jones Irene Tropical Isle Mary Martin

Melvyn Town Gets Boost From Hollywood Praise

Hollywood officials weigh in on Melvyn boosting image and tourism. Local leaders hope positive chatter attracts visitors and investment while residents push for continued town improvements.

Typhoon Hits Keijo Leaving Dozens Dead and Thousands Homeless

A powerful Korean typhoon struck Keijo Chosen Friday killing fifty two people and wounding one hundred. Thousands were left homeless as relief efforts began and authorities urged caution amid widespread damage.

Tokio Pniade Keijo Chosen Serea

Theaters listings and cancer toll in America

The note lists films showing at theaters including The Man Who Talked Too Much and The Mortal Storm with stars George Brent Virginia Bruce Brenda Marshall Margaret Sullivan James Stewart Robert Young Frank Morgan and more. It also cites cancer as a leading cause of death with about 135000 American deaths annually, despite early treatment.

Iowa George Brent Virginia Bruce Brenda Marshall Man Dr. Christian Jean Hersholt Paramount Margaret Sullivan James Stewart Robert Young Frank Morgan Bob Hope Paulette Goddard Walter Pidgeon Florence Rice

Willkie Heads to Denver for Colorado GOP Shuttle

Willkie travels to Denver to lunch with the Colorado Republican central committee and attend a public reception aimed at boosting his 1940 campaign in the state. He returns to Colorado Springs for the night after addressing 3,500 at the chuck wagon dinner of the Colorado Springs Community Cowhands association.

Colorado Springs Colo Wendell L. Willkie Denver Colorado — Republican Central Committee GOP Willkie Memorial Stadium Potomac River Jian

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