Change of Environment Helps Isabel Moore's Daughters
Isabel Moore describes uprooting as her husband’s defense job moves to Philadelphia. Her daughters Jean 19 and Ann 16 feel homesick and unsettled in the east. Norris advises fostering social circles, inviting peers, and parents guiding introductions to steady their adjustment.
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Tike
Isabel Moore
Philadelphia
Montreal
Atlanta
Moores
Junior
Tom
Austin
Jean
Ann
Isabel
Friendship helps children adjust to life changes
The piece notes children struggle to adapt to major changes yet can find friends if they are friendly. Parents should guide discreetly when they must make new friends and create a welcoming home spirit of true friendship rather than large spending.
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Jean
Ann
Robinson Boy
Loretta Toomey A Hollywood Stand-In Rising Star
Loretta Toomey, long a stand-in for Loretta Garson and others, advances to second lead roles in Metro productions. She previously filled in for Sonja Henie Ellen Drew and Joan Davis and now tops scenes for Hedy Lamarr and Ruth Hussey in Random Harvest.
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Reer Garson
Loretta Toomey
Hollywood
Miss Toomey
Sonja Henie
Ellen Drew
Joan Davis
Metro
Hedy Lamarr
Ruth Hussey
Miss Garson
Theresa
People First Of Mrs Miniver Movie Pace At Theatres
Exhibitors favored showing Mrs Miniver at advanced prices but the suggestion was rejected. The decision aimed to let the greatest number see the film as quickly as possible. Nicholas M. Schenck, president of Loews Inc and Metro distributors, is cited.
Barbara Moffett Leads as Heroine in Red River Rob in Hood
Barbara Moffett an 18 year old equestrienne gains the feminine lead opposite Tim Holt in RKO's Red River Rob in Hood She was spotted while performing trick riding roping and shooting as star of a rodeo troupe The film promises a Western with the heroine performing her own stunts rather than merely looking pretty.
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Barbara Moffett
Equestrienne
Tim Holt
RKO
Red River
Pasternak Discovers New Star Mary Croft For Tulip Time
Joe Pasternak, long time producer for Deanna Durbin, finds Mary Croft and casts her in his first Metro picture Tulip Time. He sent her to New York for a year of study before more films. Look for her in the new release as a potential future star.
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Joe Pasternak
Deanna Durbin
Mary Croft
Metro
New York
Warner Brothers eyes screen rights for The Miracle play
Warner Brothers previously acquired screen rights to The Miracle, a religious spectacle built as a vehicle for Bette Davis. After multiple script attempts the project was shelved, and now there are reports the adaptation may finally reach the screen.
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Warner Brothers
Bette Davis
Vox Pop Enters Third Year of Defense Broadcast
Vox Pop marks its third year of programs from military and naval establishments and its eighth year on network broadcasting. It claims to be the first radio program to support national defense, to feature voices of selectees in training, and to conduct a Good-Neighbor Latin America tour.
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Vox Pop
Stars Hailed on Utah Arrival for Desperadoes Western
Randolph Scott Glenn Ford Evelyn Keyes and others were greeted by a rousing western reception in Utah as the Desperadoes cast arrived. Local cowhands halted a train and “kidnapped” the stars in playful fashion. Miss Keyes is noted for collecting military insignia with over 300 UN arm forces buttons.
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Randolph Scott
Glenn Ford
Evelyn Keyes
Utah
Miss Keyes
United Nations
Kate Smith signs three year contract renewal
Kate Smith receives a three year contract renewal from sponsor as she departs New York for vacation. Walter Reed, recently discovered by RKO, takes a key role alongside Pat O'Brien Randolph Scott and Anne Shirley in Bombardier. Metro launches Mrs cycle with The War and Mrs Hadley and buys Mrs Parking ton for Greer Garson. Carol Anne Beery presents Walter a silver mounted bridle for his horse before his trip to Hollywood and Salute to the Marines.
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New York
Kate Smith
Walter Reed
RKO
Pat O’brien
Randolph Scott
Anne Shirley
Mrs. Miniver
Metro
Hadley
Bond purchases seen as better than forced savings
A columnist relays discussions with Senator Z and labor leader P about wartime finance and voluntary bond purchases. They consider tax timing, inflation control, and wage-bond schemes, arguing bonds protect the economy more than compulsory saving, with aviation and transport plans framed as urgent war needs.
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WNU
Hf Street
N. W
Washington
D. C
Capitol
Senate
Senator Z
Morgenthau
Joe Doaks
Joe Doak
Joe
Henry Morgenthau
Warplane output surges as 1942 production rises
American aircraft makers boost annual warplane output by nearly 1000 percent in 25 months. More planes will be built in 1942 than were produced from 1909 to the start of this year. Farmers expect 5 to 6 million more hogs marketed between October and April. A Florida Orlando base medical unit adopts a mascot cat named Leukocyte Lymph Haemophylia III, nicknamed Here Pussy.
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Antarctica
Pan American Airlines
Africa
Army
Orlando Air Base
Florida
Making a Slip Covered Wicker Chair With Chintz
An instructional sketch describes turning an old wicker chair into a new piece using a removable chintz cover with strawberries on green, a zipper back, and puffed ridges. It notes Mrs Spears booklet No 17 for ottoman directions and offers over 30 other homemaking projects in Book 1.
Admirals and Camels: A Navy Gift Tradition
An old Arabic root gives Admiral its meaning of commander. Camel cigarettes top service-store sales with troops across Navy Army Marines and Coast Guard. Local dealers promote Camel cartons to send to service members today.
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Navy
Army
Marines
Coast Guard
Adv
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