A Royal Scandal Delights In Lubitsch Turmoil
Nadine Subotnik hails A Royal Scandal as Lubitsch drollery elevating Catherine the Great. Tallulah Bankhead embodies a beguiling Catherine alongside William Eythe as the ardent lieutenant, with Vincent Price and Charles Coburn also in key roles. The review praises the witty double entendres and sharp, sophisticated humor.
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Russia Sincerely Tries for Peace, Standley Believes
Admiral W. H. Standley, former ambassador to Russia, says Russia seeks permanent world peace through collective security. He asserts Russia aims to play a major role in peace planning, notes Stalin’s security concerns, and expects amendments at San Francisco to resolve technical differences.
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Silent D-Day Beaches Mark Anniversary With Memorial Symbols
As memorials rise on Omaha and Utah beaches, observers recall the D-Day landing a year ago. The scene features wrecked craft and war relics, with cemeteries nearby holding thousands of American and German dead, and roads named in memory of fallen soldiers.
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Woman seeks sugar for unborn baby denied by ration board
In Portland ration board No 1 denies a request for 10 pounds of canning sugar for an unborn baby. The applicant explains she wants to prepare before she goes to the hospital. The incident highlights wartime food control and early supply limits.
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Ore
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