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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1944

Page

11

Broadway Gossip Roundup From Walter Winchell Column

A denseBrooklyn scene listing entertainers politicians and industry names. Notable items mention Walter Winchell style chatter about Lee Blackwell Nancy Emmons Eleanor Roosevelt Damon Runyon Joe DiMaggio and Benny Goodman with talk of Marily Johnson Jolson and Ge neral showbiz sinews across New York and Hollywood. The column also notes wartime shifts in unions radio and media and hints at social scenes in Palm Beach Washington and London.

Epke Hogan Brooklyn Lee Blackwell Nancy Emmons Joe DiMeggios al Jolson Marilyn Johnson Copacutie Columbia Flicks Broadway Benny Goodman Tammany E. Loughlin Damon Runyon Damon Hearst

Time Features at Local Theaters This Week

The Gazette lists showtimes for Wu Paramount Blackstone Iowa State Palace Rialto Times and Marion venues. Standings include films like Squadron Leader Sherlock Holmes and Corvette K 225 with planned matinees and late shows across the day.

House approves DSM for Admiral Nimitz

The House on Tuesday unanimously passed a resolution awarding Admiral Chester W. Nimitz commander of the Pacific fleet the Distinguished Service Medal.

Washington INS House Chester W. Nimitz

Decatur Crowned Soybean Capital of the World

Decatur Illinois is recognized as the soybean capital of the world, highlighting its prominence in soybean production and research within the agricultural sector.

Decatur, Ill

Blackstone the Old Master Delights with Whimsy and Wonders

Nadine Subotnik reviews a Blackstone show filled with levity and feats as children become involuntary helpers, light bulbs dance, and a handkerchief winds into a chorus. The critic notes Charlie Chan in the Secret Service screens alongside the illusion act and praises the playful, non serious mood of the performance.

Iowa Blackstone Charlie Chan Secret Service Mr. Blackstone Mairzy Coats Nadine Subotnik

Olivia De Havilland Triumphs Over Warner Contract Case

Hollywood tale notes Olivia De Havilland won a legal battle after Superior Judge Charles Burnell ruled her seven year contract with Warner Brothers expired on May 5. The studio argued suspensions extended the term but the court limited contracts to seven years and rejected peonage implications. De Havilland said suspensions stemmed from refusals to take roles she could not conscientiously portray.

Hollywood INS Olivia de Havilland Warner Brothers Studio Charles S. Burnell Miss de Havilland Burnell California

Man Discharged From Army for Snoring Snares Headlines

Leonard E. Williams of Duquoin Illinois was drafted July 1942 and discharged 28 days later for snoring. He recalled being housed in a private room but his snoring echoed through the barracks leading to discharge. He later worked as a restaurant manager in Fresno California.

The Colossus of Rhodes Cost and Fate

The Colossus of Rhodes was built in 280 B.C. and toppled in 224 B.C. at an estimated cost of 258000 dollars.

Rhodes B.C

Hollywood film rights for Cronin novel near 200000

Louella Parsons reports M G M paid close to 200000 for The Green Years by Dr A J Cronin, an all time record for a novel. The story centers on an Irish boy in Scotland with labor themes and contrasts with Cronin’s other works. Hollywood figures mention Ready Willing and Four F for Danny Kaye and Capt Gable’s war film plans.

Ollywood Ins A. J. Cronin M-G-M Saratoga Cronin Scotland Sepa DE Sylva Sam Goldwyn Danny Kaye Bob Hope Danny Hope Goldwyn

Illinois Telephone Workers Vote Strike

Illinois union of telephone workers reports an 2,273 of 3,810 ballots in favor of a strike to protest wage increase denial. 220 voted against. President Charles H. Formby says a strike notice will be filed with the National Labor Relations Board. A 30 day cooling off period is required under the Smith Connally act.

Chicago INS Ilinois Union of Telephone Workers Illinois Bell Telephone Company Illinois Charles H. Formby National Labor Relations Board

Plane Forced Down At Sea Nineteen Rescued

In Bermuda 19 officers and men from a U S Navy patrol bomber were rescued by a destroyer after being forced down in rough sea. The crew floated for about twenty three and one half hours before rescue.

Hamilton Bermuda

Plane Sees Bermuda Service Crew Survive in Life Rafts

Rear Admiral Sowell announced no loss of life after a bomber from Norfolk made a forced landing near Bermuda due to engine trouble. Seventeen or nineteen men crowded into two rafts designed for seven each as the craft sank within 30 minutes. Lt. A. H. Coward described cramped conditions and occasional swims to ease aching muscles before rescue by a destroyer alerted by Lt. W. J. Carroll of Fort Dodge Iowa.

Ingram C. Sowell Bermuda Naval Operating Base Norfolk Bermuda A. H. Coward W. J. Carroll Fort Dodge

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