Donat’s Son Faces Film Role Despite Army Duty
John Donat, Robert Donat’s son, tests for Dudley Nichols’ play The Land Is Mine with director Jean Renoir praising his potential. He acts opposite Maureen O'Hara, Charles Laughton and George Sanders. Mrs. Donat delays consent until husband agrees.
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Entertainer Bob Hope’s Aleutian Pie Gag Sparks Engagement News
Bob Hope jokes about bringing Eskimo pies from the Aleutians while mentioning Gene Fowler’s son Bill who has traits from his father. Bill Fowler has become engaged to Beverly Blanchard and plans a holiday wedding to ensure memorable anniversaries.
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Paramount and State Theaters Schedule Late Day Films
Morning listings show Wake Island Across the Pacific Moonlight Masquerade Tombstone World at War Reap the Wild Wind and Fly By Night My Gal Sal Rialto titles plus Sailors on Leave and Through Different Eyes with multiple showtimes across venues including Paramount State Palace Rialto Marion.
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No Action on Coal Mine Hour Increase Protest
Washington report says coal operators and United Mine Workers chief John L. Lewis adjourned a conference Tuesday night without acting on a government request to extend hours for the nation’s 560,000 bituminous coal miners.
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Two months later and a bold raid over Hanoi
Walter Winchell recalls a dramatic Allied air raid planned by American and AVG veterans. A ground-ed transport loaded with bombs was launched from Haiphong and dropped its payload near Hanoi. The mission ended with the attackers returning to base amid chaos and hangovers.
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Edgar A. Guest The Poet of the People
The poem extols bonds and stamps as symbols of freedom faith and community. It highlights bonds for home peace mind and creeds and stamps for laughter worship Easter and holidays serving church school libraries and neighborly ties.
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Mary Manners Advice on In-Law Harmony and Patience
A newlywed writes that she and her mother in law share a cozy but crowded living arrangement. Mary Manners praises their luck and urges patience and kindness to keep the situation pleasant rather than strained.
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Farm Versus City Life Appeals in Letter to Miss Manners
A farm boy expresses love for rural life, enjoying dances and shows but preferring farm home over town. The Farm is praised for real advantages and direct nature, inviting other farm youth and city dwellers to respond and share views on living preferences.
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Kaiser Predicts 20 Years of U S Prosperity in Rebuilding War Zone
Henry J Kaiser told a Oakland testimonial dinner that America could sustain peak production for 20 years rebuilding Europe Africa and China and developing the skyways of tomorrow. He urged courage and said peace would usher America into its greatest era of agricultural industrial and social growth.
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Rebuilders Take On Vast Post Disaster Plan
Community leaders set themselves to the gigantic task of rebuilding devastated areas and restoring housing, roads, and public services after widespread destruction. City officials and aid groups coordinate funding, logistics, and safety measures to accelerate recovery efforts.
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