Louis Opens His Harlem Night Spot
New York reporters and celebrities attended the grand preview of Joe Louis’s new Harlem tavern on 125th Street and Fifth Avenue. The $500,000 two story venue features a large oval bar and basement kitchen as Louis prepares for his 23rd title defense against Tami Mauriello.
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Louis
Harlem
New York
Joe Louis
Joe
Pompton Lakes
N. J
Tami Mauriello
Yankee Stadium
125Th Street
Fifth Avenue
Jack Dempsey
Jim Braddock
Harry Wills
Ray Robinson
Barney Ross
Mike Jacobs
Vincent R. Impellitteri
William O’dwyer
Albany
Impellitteri
Joe’s Pub
Mauriello
Toledo Peoria and Western Receiver Discharged Restores Ownership
The U S circuit court of appeals ordered the discharge of the receiver for the Toledo Peoria and Western railroad and directed restoration of the line to its owners to resume service. It reversed a June 6 district court ruling and condemned the management labor dispute as a stench in Illinois. An injunction against interference with operation was also ordered.
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Chicago
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Toledo, Peoria and Western Railroad
Federal District
J. le Roy Adair
Circuit Court of Appeals
Ilinois
Pajama Makers Sound Alarm On Production Slump
Washington AP reports men’s pajama output is dropping fast as price ceilings squeeze profits. Low priced shorts sell at a loss. shirt production stays near 1939 levels amid a 40 percent cloth shortfall. CPA aims to preserve the program to year’s end to prevent fabric diversion to higher profit women’s wear.
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Washington
Theodore G. Maynard
CPA
Maynard
Wonder Wives Club Formed for Women Drivers
The National Safety Council in Chicago announced the formation of a national club for safe women drivers named Wonder Wives After a Chicago man James J Ingels earned a gold medal for his wife who drove 300000 miles without accident or ticket the council saw merit in the idea and created the organization.
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Ingels
Chicago
National Safety Council
James J. Ingels
Club of Safe Women Drivers
Wonder Wives
Four Musicians Targeted by Mickey Finn Poisoning Scare
The San Francisco DA's office probes an alleged Mickey Finn poisoning of four Los Angeles musicians at Joaquin Garay's Copacabana club. Noel De Silva's orchestra is withdrawn from the venue after a cognac glass was spiked. leaders blame Garay for not aiding police.
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San Francisco
INS
District Attorney's Office
Los Angeles
Eddie Burns
Noel de Silva
Joaquin Garay
Burns
Garay
de Silva
Pete Noriega
Vincent Lerma
Ted Thompson
First Football Uniforms: Canvas Pants Rise In 1878
In 1878 players abandoned tights as the official wearing apparel for football, adopting canvas pants and jackets for gameplay. The shift marks an early change in team uniforms and equipment.
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Wan
Lee U.S
Miniature City
OWA
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Second Street
Killian’s
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Batiste
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