Leo McCarey Seeks Next Idea After Two Hits
Hollywood legend Leo McCarey contemplates his next project after Going My Way and Bells of St Mary’s. He credits Bing Crosby and Barry Fitzgerald for the ideas behind his success and says he hopes a fresh concept will strike soon. The interview also notes mixed reactions to film stars’ behavior, praising Greer Garson and Lauren Bacall while critiquing some male nominees.
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Bob Thomas
Hollywood
Leo McCarey
St. Mary's
Leo
Crosby
Paramount
Bing Crosby
Barry — Fitzgerald
Hollywood Press
Ledger
Joan Crawford
June Allyson
Dana Andrews
Gregory Peck
Greer Garson
Lauren Bacall
Fred MacMurray
FBI
Ray Milland
Limestone County Caps Ha w Balch Miss Balch
Local notes report Mr and Mrs Jesse Cook selling a house to Mr and Mrs Harold Balch after previously purchasing from B Smith. Cooks moved yesterday to Madison Heights Huntsville amid community pride over returning service members Milliard Sanderson and Milas Vasser are mentioned with families. Weekend visits include Balch and Vasser families with relatives in Florence Huntsville and Fayetteville.
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Jesse Cook
B.smith
Harold Balch
Madison Heights
Huntsville
Milliard Sanderson
Shelley
Sanderson
Milas Vasser
Oscar Vasser
Mack Towles
Florence
William Smith
Athens
J. B. Cole
I. E. Balch
Ken. Walden Smith
W. Smith
Comer
Fox delays plans for filming One World movie
Although 20th Century Fox has not announced plans for filming One World, the studio is taking cautious steps, weighing development progress and potential casting amid tentative project momentum.
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20Th Century-Fox
Film Plans for Razor's Edge in India Reported
The project will film part of The Razor's Edge in India. Virginia Mayo sought a femme fatale role and lands the part of Dana Andrews's faithless wife in Glory For Me.
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India
Virginia Mayo
Dana Andrews
A Star In The Night Adds To 1945 Christmas Fare
In the movie palaces A Star In The Night a 22 minute WB short critics call a fine addition to the 1945 holiday fare. J Carroll Naish delivers one of his best performances and Donald Woods helps renew faith in humanity. The film underscores Hollywood belief that simplicity and brevity work best.
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J. Carroll Naish
Donald Woods
Hollywood
Hemingway sells Frances Macomber story for 80000 dollars
Ernest Hemingway sold the short story The Short Happy Life Of Frances Macomber to Ben Bogeaus for 80000 dollars. The note mentions a Spike Jones album project in a musical depreciation series.
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Ernest Hemingway
Frances Macomber
Ben Bogeaus
Victor
Spike Jones
Smeaton Revives Cement Craft In 18th Century Britain
The text notes cement making as an ancient art rediscovered in the mid-1700s by Scottish engineer John Smeaton, famed for rebuilding the Eddystone Lighthouse to endure wind and sea stresses.
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Smeaton
Eddystone
City adoption date recorded in 1945 ceremony
The document notes the adoption date as December 5 1945 and records the signatures of Mayor H R Summer and City Clerk Joe Pettey as attestations of the action.
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H. R. Summer
Joe Pettey
Zoning Map Change Proposed by Decatur Alabama Council
A notice announces consideration of amendments to Ordinance No. 399 the 1945 Decatur zoning ordinance at 7 30 p m January 7 1946 at City Hall all residents may attend and be heard The change reclassifies a specified area from Residence C to Light Industrial along a defined boundary including 4th Avenue East 6th Street 11th Street and an alley The ordinance takes effect upon adoption signed December 5 1945 by Mayor H R Summer City Clerk
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Decatur
Alabama
City of
Joe Pettey
Alaama
4Th Avenue
6Th Street
11Th Street
5Th Avenue
H.R. Summer
8Th Avenue
Grant
Jackson Streets
Johnston and
Moulton
Somerville Road
H. R. Summer
Sherman and
Wadsworth Streets
19Th Avenue
Olive Street
Notice of proposed Amendments to Decatur Zoning Ordinance
Pursuant to instructions from the Decatur City Council notice is given of proposed amendments to Ordinance No 399 the Zoning Ordinance adopted July 3 1945. The City Council will meet at City Hall in Decatur Alabama at 7 30 PM Monday January 7 1946 to hear all persons on the adoption of said amendments in the official City notice.
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City of
Decatur
Alabama
Joe Pettey
Nash Automobile Is On Display Here On Saturday
Decatur Alabama readers may see Nash’s new 1946 lineup at Bradley Motor Co on 2nd Ave Saturday. Nash introduces two four door sedans with 116 improvements, coil spring suspension, air conditioning, lighter weight, welded unit body, offering spacious interior and comfort for six. details highlight dealer plans following Atlanta preview and mass car drive-away.
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Decatur
Nash
Bradley Motor Co
2Nd
E. A. Bradley
Lott
Bill Lindsey
Atlanta
Nash, Motors
Notice of Administrator Sale in Morgan County Alabama
State of Alabama Morgan County notice announces administrator A. D. Flack selling estate lands in West half and Northeast quarter of Section 9 Township 7 Range 1 West. Sale planned January 8, 1946, at the Decatur courthouse to divide proceeds among heirs, subject to mortgage debt and probate confirmation. Dec 6 1945.
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Alabama
Morgan County
Mirtue
J. Y. Flack
A. D. Flack
Court House
Decatur
J.Y. Flack
St Joseph Aspirin Claims Quality and Low Price
An advertisement touts St Joseph Aspirin as the world's largest seller and urges buyers to seek the best quality. It promotes 100 tablet bottles at 35 cents and highlights substantial savings, claiming nearly three tablets for one cent.
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St. Joseph
Nation Faces Freezing Weather Across Most Of Country
Cold fronts push temperatures into the 20s across the western half while the Southeast sees mild south winds lifting readings. Jackson Mississippi reaches 48, Monroe Louisiana 50, New Orleans 56, with Fort Worth at 49 as the Rockies log frigid 120s in spots and the Great Lakes region hovers near freezing. Skies mostly clear in the Southeast and frost threatens parts of Alabama and Georgia as Florida anticipates colder conditions.
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Associated Press
Gulf States
Grier River
Mississippi
Louisiana
Texas
Jackson
Miss
Monroe
New Orleans
Brownsark
Fort’ Worth
Dakotas
Huron
S. Dak
Rockie
Northwest Pacific
New England
Maine
Great Lakes
Chicago
Cleveland
Buffalo
Ohio Valley
Alabama
Georgia
Florida
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Hotpoint
Bank St
Hartselle
Rodgers & Rodgers
Sifers Chocolate Syrup Company
Lola, Kansas
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Ohio
Vle
Eener Phowe
W. Church ST
Morton
Heinz
MR. Couch
Western Union
Telegraph
Lee
6Th Ave
Moulton St
Texaco Products
Firestone
Pettey’s Cleaners
Bas Terminal
Isle of Man
Ireland
Scoteland
Man
Wales
England
Me Mali
SOVEN
Cosby-Hodges Milling Co
Birmingham, Alabama
Santa
Dinsmore
Dinsmore Bros. Furniture CO
Second Ave
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