The Hand H studio a tiny Hollywood outpost
In Hollywood the Hand H studio operates with minimal staff and a single office. Owner Joseph Harris and manager Robert Culler oversee a lone 60 by 48 foot sound stage and space rented to other film and television outfits. Major studios like MGM and Fox dwarf it with hundreds of employees and extensive facilities. The piece notes the unlikely rise of such a tiny operation amid industry giants.
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Hollywood
H Motion Picture
Hollywood Boulevard
H and H
MGM
Fox
Warners
Mayer
Robert Culler
Joseph Harris
Harris
Malibu Inez Crewman Arrested After Gold Loot Return
The Malibu Inez yacht returned to San Diego amid a police arrest of radio operator John P. Mahoney for allegedly stealing nearly three tons of lead ballast from a rival vessel before the voyage to seek buried treasure off Costa Rica. Two crewmen were not jailed. one stayed behind in Mexico.
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San Diego
Calif
INS
Costa Rica
John P. Mahoney
Newport Beach
Mahoney
Manzanillo
Mexico
Frank Meckle
Inez
Civilian Defense Plans Outlined For Nationwide Mobilization
Lt. Col. Barnet W. Beers told the Association of Chiefs of Police that a 30-man board drafted a civilian defense mobilization plan to be directed by a national office with a small but capable staff. In a War emergency the bureau could commandeer a nationwide organization overnight. The plan targets security and lives of 140 million citizens amid ongoing war wariness.
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New York
INS
War Department
United States
Barnet W. Beers
Th Association of Chiefs of Police
Secretary of Defense
Col. Beers
Iowa Hawkeyes Football Broadcasts Adapted for Saturday Air
Follow the Iowa Hawkeyes with a play by play description airing each Saturday sponsored by Standard Oil Company. The item notes broadcasting plans and sponsor involvement.
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Iowa Hawkeyes
WHO
Standard Oil Company
Oil Industry Reports Record Oil Supply Pushes Investment
On October 14 the Petroleum Industry presents its report card showing oil companies breaking records in supplying America with oil products. Daily output nears 25 000 tank cars, backed by more than 4 billion dollars in investments to meet future demand everywhere.
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America
Legislation urged to curb suicide by psychiatric custody
An association’s criminologist states most people who attempt suicide are mental cases and calls for laws to hold such individuals for psychiatric observation. He notes the U S suicide rate is one death every 30 minutes.
Jiggs Ends Firefighting Era as Captain Jiggs Passes
In Benton Harbor Michigan on Tuesday the fire bell rang at the central station and firemen departed without Captain Jiggs the famed bull terrier who served alongside them. Jiggs had long been a beloved mascot and symbol of the firehouse.
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Benton Harbor, Mich
Central
Jiggs
Firehouse mourns Jiggs the dog after deadly collapse
A firefighting dog named Jiggs died after collapsing from a heart attack following a run. He had served eight years and missed few alarms, leaving a flawless department record. Firefighters tended him for three hours but could not revive him.
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Jiggs
Lavoptik Eye Comfort Ad Claims Quick Relief
Lavoptik offers prompt relief for burning, inflammation, soreness, and tired eyes caused by local irritations with a cooling soothing formula. Money back guarantee and an eye cup included. Available at all druggists after 30 years of success praised by thousands.
Memorial rites for fallen brindle dog declared by fire chief
Fire Chief Ray Hall stated the brindle dog's body will be cremated after fitting ceremonies. The ashes will be placed in an urn, marking a somber end to the service.
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Ray Hall
Jiggs Describes Love for The Big Red Trucks
A vivid reminiscence recalls Jiggs near a station hearing the roar of the big red trucks, capturing a memory of admiration and place. The scene blends urban soundscape with personal affection.
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Lima
James A. Forbes
Standard Oil
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Quaker State
Pennsylvania
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Pris
Iowa
Standard Appliance CO
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