Rodgers Hart film planned Words And Music MGM cast set
Hollywood reports a Rodgers and Hart biopic titled Words And Music with Frank Sinatra and Mickey Rooney as the duo. Arthur Freed will produce the project for MGM, with most of the studio’s musical talents to fill key roles. Danny Kaye expresses nerves about an England tour.
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Hollywood
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Richard Rodgers
Lorenz Hart
Frank Sinatra
Mickey Rooney
Arthur Freed
MGM
Relieve Cough With Creomulsion Claim
Relief at last for your cough promises to stop bronchial trouble. It claims to loosen phlegm and heal inflamed membranes with beechwood treasore and other medicines. The ad urges asking a druggist for Creomulsion with a money back guarantee if it does not quickly ease the cough.
Third fire victim James Calloway dies in Alabama home
In Montgomery Alabama on December 15 13 year old James Calloway the third victim of a kerosene fire in his home died at St Margarets hospital Ila Faye Calloway age four and Violet age two also died from burns after a kerosene can exploded while James built a fire Saturday The youngest died on arrival and the other girl died soon after admission.
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Montgomery
Ala
James Calloway
Stars and Movies in a Hurly-Burly of 1940s Hopes
The piece notes actors and projects in development: Bob Hope in Sorrowful Jones and a Little Miss Marker remake. Robert Mitchum linked to Up Until Now. Gilbert and Sullivan album in progress. Warners set Inspector General for April. Felix Jackson quitting film writing for a novel. Henry Morgan's Christmas Eve show likely final. Helen Broderick contemplating retirement with Broderick Crawford’s report. John Lund amid Foreign Affairs, joking about selling ad space on his neck.
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Warners
Bob Hope
Bing
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Family Theater
Robert Mitchum
Felix Jackson
Deanna Durbin
Henry Morgan
Helen Broderick
Broderick Crawford
John Lund
Marlene’ Dietrich
Jean Arthur
Decatur Board of Education Audit Report Dec 1 1947
The City Board of Education of Decatur presents audited receipts and disbursements for the stadium fund and all financial transactions. Screven Turner and Company certified the report on December 1 1947 after careful examination.
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City Board of Education
Decatur
Screven, Turner,and Company
Certified’ Public Accountants
Survivors and suspects tied to Chicago killings
James Morelli, 20, surrendering after a 48 hour search, faces murder charges alongside Lowell Fentress, 21. Thomas Daley, 36, an ex convict, was shot and killed by police during the manhunt. Wounded include Nick Kuesis and Frank Baker as investigators seek motive tied to a reprisal.
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James Morelli
Richard B. Austin
Cook County
Grand Jury
Morelli
Lowell Fentress
Fentress
Thomas Daley
Walter C. Storms
Storms
Daley
Theodore Callis
Emil W. Schmeichel
Nick Kuests
John
Frank Baker
John Kuesis
Marshall Called Greatest Santa by UK MP
London December 15 Cyril Osborne a Conservative MP praised U S Secretary of State Marshall as the most wonderful Santa Claus the world has seen He called his plan history s greatest Christmas Box and urged England to lead Europe by thanking America for a generosity seen as food relief from belts tightened by Americans.
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Marshall
Cyril Osborne
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Market Rasen
Lincolnshire
England
Europe
Insects Threaten US Crops Across Year 1998 Losses
Annual insect activity endangers food crops nationwide with billions of dollars in potential damage. Researchers advocate enhanced monitoring and control strategies to mitigate losses.
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United States
World’s first conference on atomic energy in agriculture held at Auburn
Auburn Alabama hosts the three day conference on radioactive isotopes in agricultural research with more than 250 scientists from 22 states. Dr. Russell S. Poor chairs the event with speakers including Dr. Paul C. Abersold and Dr. Fred Allison. Reports aim to boost Southern and national agriculture. Howard Blakeslee and a dozen correspondents cover for AP and other media.
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Russell S. Poor
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Paul C. Abersold
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Tenn
Oak Ridge Institute of Nuclear Studies
Abersold
Fred Allison
Auburn Physics Department
John Z. Bowers
Washington
Nathan Woodruff
Ralph Overman
Clinton National Laboratory
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Associated Press
Christmas Meeting At First Christian Church
Mrs. Ted Poole chaired a December gathering as S D Whitten led a devotional on the Birth of Christ. Clarence Light led carols. Dr Bob Glenn of First Christian church Valhermosa Springs spoke on Education. 40 attendees enjoyed refreshments and seasonal favors.
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Clarence Light
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Seven men released on bonds after alleged milk wagon assault
Seven men arrested on charges of assault with intent to murder in the wounding of a White Dairy driver salesman last week were released today on bonds of 2500 dollars each. The injured driver, E R Crocker, 31, was wounded while delivering milk last Thursday.
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Birmingham
Ala
Liberty
E. R Crocker
Christmas PTA Meeting Highlights At Flint
The Flint PTA held its December meeting Wednesday evening. The auditorium was described as very attractive and community mood was festive.
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Flint P.T. A
Five Die In Cottage Fire In Stockton California
Five persons perished in a cottage fire in Stockton California. The victims include Mrs Earline Scott 27 and her daughters Beverly Ann 7 Glenda Marlene 5 and Brenda Fay 3 and Mrs Scott s sister Lamoine Mays 14. Neighbors heard the children cry mommy as flames gutted the four room house before dawn. Earl Mays the father slept in an auto trailer nearby and woke only with the fire engine arrival.
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Stockton
Calif
Fearline Scott
Beverly Ann
Glenda Marlene
Brenda Fay
Earl Mays
Scott
Lamoine
Flint WSCS Meeting With Mrs Hughes
The Flint WSCS met Monday at 2 30 with Mrs R M Hughes. Mrs B K Wiggins called the meeting to order. Mrs Cyrus Mer rett gave the Christmas devotional. Mrs T V Day acting secretary read the minutes. Dues were paid. J L Howard gave a talk on Our Goals For Next Year. Refreshments served to 11 members and two visitors.
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Flint Wscs
R. M. Hughes
B. K. Wiggins
Cyrus Merrett
T. V. Day
J. L. Howard
New Navy Jet Panther Combines Speed and Carrier Handling
The Navy announced the Grumman F9F Panther fighter with a top speed exceeding 600 miles per hour. It features rapid takeoffs and slow landings suited for aircraft carrier operations.
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Washington
Navy
Grumman
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