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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1946

Page

7

Roddy McDowall Leaves Fox For Independent Roles

Hollywood June 1936 Roddy McDowall graduates from University High School and ends his 20th Century Fox contract. He plans a summer stock run in Westport Connecticut and a tour through Indianapolis Akron Canton Hartford Columbus Youngstown and perhaps New York to raise funds for independent productions. He aims to do more than Flicka in eight reels and returns to pursue varied film work.

Bob Thomas Hollywood Roddy McDowall University High School Ture 20Th Century-Fox Westport Conn Indianapolis Betoit Akron Canton Hartford Columbus Youngstown New York Flicka

Hollywood stars share June days on set

Harry Carey and wife discuss future Broadway plans and a horse in a play. Betty Grable fuels homeward energy for Harry James horses at Hollywood Park. Danae Andrews dreams of Catalina and boats, while Ray Milland tends a cruising power craft that failed. Dennis O Keefe heads to Mr District Attorney on screen as Shirley Temple powers through two days off between films.

Harry Carey Broadway Hollywood Betty Grable Harry James Hollywood Park Danae Andrews Catalina Donald Reagan Alexis Smith Paulette Goddard Paris Ray Milland Anne Baxter Walter Pidgeon Lon McCallister Marié Wilson Dennis O'Keefe Shirley Temple

De Gaulle's Return Shapes French Political Crisis

The article outlines General Charles De Gaulle reappearing after retirement and signaling influence as France reforms its government. It notes his warnings against dictatorship, support for strong executive power, and likely bid for the presidency after a new constitution is framed. It mentions Georges Bidault's interim presidency and the need for a broad coalition in the unsettled Fourth Republic.

France Charles de Gaulle de Gaulle General de Gaulle Constituent Assembly de Gaullé Fourth Republic Georges Bidault Bidault Popular Republican Movement National Assembly Dault

National Housing Agency seeks six month no strike pledge

Washington reports Housing Expediter Wilson Wratt is seeking a six month no strike pledge from AFL CIO unions to help the homes for veterans program move forward. NHA orders a multi million dollar subsidy plan to boost softwood plywood output and other building materials to spur postwar housing. Wyatt aides say the goal is to secure labor peace through December as new housing starts rise and the 1946 shelter program advances.

Washington Wilson Wratt AFL CIO The National Housing Agency Terials NHA Wyatt

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