Bankhead Moves to End Filibuster in House
Alabama Senator Bankhead, chair of the Rules Committee, presented a drastic rule to unclog legislative machinery as Congress moved toward Democratic control. He declared the time had come for the party to take charge and stop the filibuster, amid applause from Democrats and cries from Republicans.
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June Brides Shine With Fashionable Gowns
The piece notes that June brides are abundant this year and highlights wedding gowns worn by Gracie Allen and Betty Furness. It describes damask-skin satin gowns, lace caps, orange blossoms, gores on Bet ty Furness’s gown, and a lace veil. Also mentions Jean Muir gown with ermine tails and cream lingerie trends.
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Gracie Allen
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Betty Furness
Jean Muir
House Rules End Filibuster After Overwhelming Vote
The House passed a rule ending the filibuster by a wide margin. The speaker urged Democrats to support the rule, asserting it preserves the House’s control over its activities while guaranteeing minority rights. The resolution cleared with an overwhelming majority.
Hollywood’s 1984 youth draft fuels film sets and humor
Lionel Barrymore grins on the 100 Per Cent Pure set while Jonel faces wardrobe chaos. John Flory, 24, arrives at Paramount with a long term director’s contract to study Hollywood methods for a year as an apprentice. A new student director works with Frank Tuttle on Ladies Should Listen, while other anecdotes recall crash the gates legends and, in a comic tale, Mr Motor Boat’s Last Stand.
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King Features Syndicate, Inc
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Calif
Lionel Barrymore
John Flory
Cleveland
Ohio
Paramount Studio
Paramount
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Frank Tuttle
Frances Drake
Howard Benefits By Baptist Drive
In Birmingham Alabama on June 8 Baptists launch a campaign to acquaint members with Howard College work and needs. June is Christian Education Month with Dr L E Barton leading speakers in Baptist pulpits supported by Judson College and the Baptist College for women at Marion Alabama.
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Judson College
Baptist College For Women
Marion
Howard College Focuses Campaign on Its Needs
The statement asserts a group or candidate is subordinating its own interests to center the campaign on Howard College's needs, signaling a shift toward college-centric messaging and stakeholder priority.
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Howard College
Decatur Veteran’s Case Is Reversed by Court
The United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a $7,935 award on a war risk insurance policy for Decatur resident James Earl Owen. The government appealed from the Northern District of Alabama after a jury verdict for the plaintiff.
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United States Fifth Circuit Court
James Earl Owen
Decatur
Alabama
Guin Drinkard Improves After Flint Raid Gunfire
Fifteen year old Guin Drinkard, wounded in a raid on a still near Flint Wednesday afternoon, is showing improvement at Benevolent Society Hospital. He was shot in the right leg by a federal officer and the injury is described as a flesh wound.
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Guin Drinkard
Flint
Benevolent Society Hospital
George O'Brien's Next Grey Story Featured on Broadway
The Party's Over, George O'Brien's Broadway success, has just completed a New York engagement. She may be best remembered for her role opposite Ernest Truex in Whistling In The Dark on stage.
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New York
Ernest Truex
Whistling
Legion Attendance Projection Hits Milestone Target
Adjutant Jones reported last year’s Legion membership at 9 912 and said this year could top 10 600 if political campaigns hadn’t delayed the recruitment push. Progress toward quotas rests with Oareroliton and Osark aiming to match or exceed last year’s total.
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Legion
Oare Roliton
Osark
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