Annabella Signs Twentieth Century Fox Contract For Project 47
Annabella has signed with Twentieth Century-Fox and will star in Project 47 the story of a commando raid in France. Brynne Foy praises her as a fine actress after her Chicago stage success in Blithe Spirit. Ty Power heads to navy service as Annabella moves onto the studio lot.
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Century-Fox
France
Brynne Foy
Annabella
Chicago
Noel Coward
Ty Power
Navy
Hollywood
Mia
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Raid Alarm Sends Guests to Bibles
During New York Labor Day air raid alert a hotel desk received many Bible requests. One guest demanded a Bible be sent immediately, saying her husband was reading hers in the room.
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New York
Wearing a War Bonds Badge of Patriotism
Citizens may wear a target lapel button if they invest at least ten percent of their income in War Bonds each pay period. The badge signals patriotism and commitment to the war effort.
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Rialto
British Planes Increase Attacks on Submarines in Atlantic
The air ministry said British planes stepped up attacks on submarines in the eastern Atlantic. A Liberator bomber squadron reportedly achieved record activity, with 30 attacks recently and one plane sinking a U boat after it crashed. Attacks were concentrated in the Bay of Biscay as subs moved to and from German ports.
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London
England
Air Ministry
Atlantic
Bay of Biscay
Rent director approves request to raise rent in San Diego
Federal Rent Director John A. Arvin granted a landlord’s request to increase rent after receiving 16,000 requests from San Diego landlords. The case notes a navy tenant paying $25 monthly, with the owner and Arvin agreeing the legal maximum could be $25 in the low-pay situation.
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Calif
John A. Arvin
Arvin
Spending tax plan urged as remedy for inflation
Randolph E. Paul, treasury general counsel, argued the spending tax would curb inflation by withdrawing money from purchases and distribute the war burden. He contrasted it with a sales tax, noting exemptions and minimums pose equity issues and insufficient revenue. He favored a 10 percent levy on spending for those above subsistence levels.
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New York
LLP
Randolph E. Paul
Treasury Department
Research Institute of America
Department
Paul
Treasury
WPB Needs Energy Transfusion Says Auto Workers Head
President Thomas of the United Automobile Workers urged a major operation to reorganize the War Production Board. He called for labor's recognition and the chance for responsible positions with real authority in the war effort during a Labor Day broadcast from the UAW CIO convention.
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N. Y
War Production Board
Thomas
United Automobile Workers
WPB
Donald M. Nelson
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CIO
Uaw-Cio
Roosevelt
Evening Showtimes at Local Theaters This Week
Paramount presents Tholiday Inn with multiple showings including a late night 9 45. Iowa debuts Bambi with Edward Arnold Frances Dee appearances and an all star stage show at 8 15. Rialto features The Invaders and Melody Lane with several daily times. Marion stacks My Favorite Spy and Shut My Big Mouth in evening slots.
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Iowa
Wake Island
Edward Arnold
Frances Dee
Buckaroo
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Rialto
the Invaders
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Virginia
Marion
Danceland Reopens With Tiny Hill and Teagarden Duo
Danceland resumes Thursday for the winter season with Tiny Hill and Jack Teagarden sharing the music duties. Hill, billed as Americas biggest band reader, leads tunes like Angry and Knee Deep in Daisies. Performances run from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. at the venue.
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Danceland
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Hill
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Trianon
Chicago
Sermon on Fishing by Edgar A Guest
The poet offers a sermon on fishing urging faith over worldly measure. He contrasts grumbling with inner strength, noting true joy comes from spiritual purpose and serene moments by sky and stream rather than catches or luck.
San Diego Radio Silence During Allied Flight Alert
A flight of unidentified planes, later identified as friendly, triggered radio silence and two alert stages in the San Diego area. The Fourth fighter command said radio silence began at 1 35 pm Pacific war time, with alerts at 1 55 and 2 04, and an all clear at 2 50.
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San Diego
Fourth Fighter Command
Walters Winchell Gossip Spills Over Broadways Secret Betrothal
A collage of society notes and showbiz tidbits reports on Harry Richman and Hileen Shirley sealing a 72 karat topaz engagement ring while others like Olivia De Havilland and Lana Turner figure in borrowed headlines. Political quips and entertainment gossip fill the column with names and playful jabs.
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Olivia de Havilland
Glenn Ford
Meddidge
Manuel Prado
Peru
Gigi Richter
Leif Ericksons
Margaret Hayes
George Marshalls
Corinne Griffith
Bruce Cabot
Marie McDonald
Dewey
Labor Must Get Tough with Self Says WPB Head
Cleveland AP Donald M. Nelson told labor to get tough with themselves to win the all-or-nothing war. He warned against quickie strikes and absences, urging patience and self-control even if some losses occur as unity is the key to victory.
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Cleveland
Donald M. Nelson
Labor Monday
WPB
Rubber Waste Law Targets Britons in Rubber Shortage
London reports a new law effective Monday punishes waste of scrap rubber with up to two years in prison and fines from 400 to 2000 dollars. Critics say the measure is late amid a global rubber shortage caused by Japan's control of 90 percent of rubber and insufficient American synthetic capacity.
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Patricia Dane
Hiraleah
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Ann Sheridan
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Navy commends Ensign Donald Taylor for Cavite depot bravery
Washington reports Ensign Donald Taylor of Boise Idaho has been commended for heroic action at Cavite Philippines where he entered a burning ammunition depot after Japanese bombing and removed large quantities of anti-aircraft ammunition.
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Navy Department
Donald Taylor
Boise
Ida
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