Army plane purchases delayed while U S firms expand
Chairman Andrew J May said delays in some Army purchases do not threaten the 5,500 aircraft goal for June 30, 1940, noting expanded American factories can supply planes quickly. He said the war abroad creates demand for obsolescent planes and that latest models are being held back. May hinted Morgenthau may be summoned to testify as tensions rise over foreign sale supervision and potential clashes with Woodring.
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Feathers Evolved From Scales in Birds Ancient Ancestors
Some scientists propose feathers arose from scales in birds' reptilian ancestors. They argue mineralized quills and follicles developed as part of a long evolutionary process, shaping modern plumage.
Hollywood Gossip Roundup of Cast Comebacks and Adaptations
Olivia de Havilland returns to Warner Brothers and begins work on Episode with Kurt Bernhard after a Vienna dispute. Gregory Peck reappears as Mr Mefooski in The Great Profile, while John Barrymore plots legal action over caricature. Leunt Stromberg buys Equilibrium starring Spencer Tracy and Margaret Sullavan with a risky circus stunt sequence.
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Tina de Putt
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Kay Francis Shines in Its A Date as Box Office Buzz Grows
The article praises Kay Francis for a warm gracious screen presence in Its A Date. It notes Joe Pasternak’s talent for reviving stars like Marlene Dietrich and suggests Frener’s stock rises with successful pairings in the film scene.
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It’s A Date Preview Boosts Deanna Durbin Image
The review praises Deanna Durbin grown and refined with a charming screen presence. Her Ave Maria at the finale is described as inspiring and moving, delivering a shiver inducing moment.
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Hollywood Row: Busy Week Sees Reconciliations and Stars
The column notes Flynn and Lili Damita aiming to bring Errol and Lili together amid past tiffs with Dolores and Cedric reuniting. It mentions Care Grant Irene Dunne contract disputes with Columbia over Bedtime Story and Bedtime Star, and reports on Mickey Rooney and Joe Yule’s success in Boom Town.
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