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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1948

Page

5

Honeymoon at the Roxy Stars Temple Tone and Madison

Shirley Temple Franchot Tone and Guy Madison headline the RKO comedy Honeymoon at the Roxy. The plot follows two young lovers attempting to marry in Mexico City under the bungling watch of an American Consul, with misadventures and humorous misunderstandings.

Shirley Temple Franchot Tone Guy Madison RKO Radio Mexico City Phil Vaughn Madison Canal Zone Barbara Ohmsted Miss

Cantor Stars In Uproarious New England Musical Comedy

Cantor and Joan Davis star in a satin New England and Washington, DC caper as retired vaudevillians who buy back Cantor’s ancestral home to run a nightclub. A discovered document from George Washington triggers a government owe of billions in interest. Cantor’s patriotic gesture makes him a national hero as bluebloods reconcile.

Susie RKO Radio Eddie Cantor Joan Davis New England Washington RKO Radio Radio Cantor Miss Davis George Washington Buddy DeSylva Jimmy McHugh Harold Adamson Brooklyn Geotes Tibbles Ramez Idriss Bobby Driscoll Dick “Humphreys Margaret Kerry Allyn Joslyn Charles Dingle Cantora Jack J. Gross Warren Wilson Gordon M. Douglas Oscar Brodney Bud Pearson Lester A. White

Morgan County Scouts Hold Honor Court At Courthouse

The Morgan county district held a regular court of honor with 25 Scouts from six troops present. Edgar Curby led the Scout oath under Ned Frazier. Twelve Scouts earned Second Class, two earned First Class, and seven merit badges were awarded. Plans for Camp Westmoreland were discussed and monthly courts will continue.

Boy Scouts Morgan County Edgar Curby Ned Frazier John Taylor G. BR. Nungester Edward Price Cecil Timberlake Sr Morgan District

Chicago Sociologist Dismisses Delinquency Panic

Henry D. McKay of the University of Illinois Institute of Juvenile Research told the University of Chicago Society of Social Research that talk of rising juvenile delinquency is used as a scare tactic. He argued data are inadequate and trends are tailored to fit agendas, with figures weaponized by fund-raisers and others.

Chicago Bank FBI Henry D. McKay University of Illinois Institute of Juvenile Research University of Chicago Society of Social Research

Stallion Road brings Reagan as veterinarian at Princess Theatre

Warner film Stallion Road stars Ronald Reagan as Larry Hanrahan a ranch owning veterinarian tending thoroughbreds while a love triangle with Alexis Smith and Zachary Scott unfolds. The plot follows rivalries on the Teller and Hanrahan ranches amid anthrax outbreaks and personal betrayals. The film directed by James V. Kern and produced with American Humane Association cooperation.

Ronald Reagan Alexis Smith Zachary Scott Warner Bros Princess Theatre American Humane Association Warner Film Stephen Longstreet California Tha File Weannunde Dansia Peitotild Numaig Neagan Larry Hanrahan Steve Purcell Rory Teller Teller Ranch Steve Rory Larry Daisy Otis Peggy Knudsen Otis James V. Kern Alex Gottlieb Arthur Edson

If Winter Comes to Bow at Princess Theatre Next Week

MGM adaptation of A S M Hutchinson novel stars Walter Pidgeon as a principled writer who takes the blame to save a woman and faces vilification before vindication. Deborah Kerr and Angela Lansbury co star with Clark Gable in The Hucksters not to be missed. The supporting cast includes Rhys Williams, John Abbott, Ros Ginald Owen, and Victor Saville directing.

Walter Pidgeon Deborah Kerr Princess Screen A.S.M. Hutchinson Angela Lansbury Binnie Barnes Janet Leigh Dame May Whitty M-G-M A. S. M. Hutchinson Princess Theatre Clark Gable Effie Bright Angela Sainsbury Rosy Ridge Bin-Dame May Wahitty Rosginald Owen John Abbott Rhys Williams Hugh French Victor Saville

Voice of America Criticized by House Chairman

The chairman of a house investigating committee urged cutting music trash and nonsense from the State Department Voice of America broadcasts to foreign countries citing distortion and waste. The remarks were made in Washington on May 29.

Washington State Department Voice of America

Congress Debates U S Role in Providing World News

Rep Chenoweth of Colorado questions the scope of the U S government funding programs arguing that providing entertainment for the world is not the government's business. The committee discussed factual programs and news offerings today.

United States Ovide Entertainment For the World Rep Chenoweth R-Colo

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