Washington congressman warns of powerful lobby against river authority
Washington’s Charles Raymon Savage charges a coordinated lobby led by Purcell Smith and Kinsey Robinson aims to block public power measures. He claims the group, backed by 95 power companies and tied to the Insull holdings, seeks to control river development and shake Rural Electrification and TVA programs.
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Charles Raymon Savage
Washington
Columbia River Valley Authority
Congress
Savage
Insull Company
The
Reclamation Association
National Association of Electric Companies
Natural Resources Committee
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Washington State
Rural Electric Administration
TVA
Purcell L. Smith
Kinsey W. Robinson
Smith
Illinois Power & Light
Sam Insull
North
Columbia
Walsh
Power Trust
Missouri Valley Authority
House Rivers and Harbors
Columbia River Authority
Purcell Smith
Inéull
Story of Adam Bruce and Inspector Tope at Faraway Cottage
FBI operator Adam Bruce visits his old home and runs into his former boss Inspector Tope and Mrs Tope. Tope arranges Bruce to Dewain's Mill camp with Ned Quill, then investigates Faraway cottage after sensing trouble. Tope switches cottages and searches for a mystery.
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Adam Bruce
FBI
Inspector Tope
Tope
Dewain's Mill
Bee Dewain
Bruce
Ned Quill
Faraway
Blackmailed Motel Mystery Deepens in Adirondack Cabin
Tope and Bruce confront a dead man bound with insulation wire under a bed, as Inspector Quill, Mat Cumberland, and Dr Medford arrive. Clues point to two or more perpetrators, one using matches to light a signal, while questioning locals like Miss Dewain and the Murrells.
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Tope
Mrs. Tope
Adam
Bruce
Ned
Ned Quill
Quill
Mat Cumberland
Cumberland
D.A
Hichens
Joe Dane
Bee
Mat
Joe
Amasa’s
Amasa
Wade
Murrells
Maine
Harvard
Chicago
California
Bowen
Whitlock
Priddy
Eberly
Doctor Medford
Vale Hat to Stage and Screen Pushes Ruth Warrick
Virginia Vale explains Hat started as a radio audition script for Groucho Marx and evolved into a major radio show before moving to stage screen and a comic strip. Irving Brecher, producer of The Life of Riley, kept the script and reworked it into a hit radio series with William Bendix. Ruth Warrick rises with Perilous Holiday after Knute Rockne, aided by Pat O’Brien’s advocacy.
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Hat
Groucho Marx
Irving Brecher
NBC
Life of Riley
Marx
Brecher
William Bendix
Tiny pig in basket stars in New Year home scene
In a playful New Year custom Mrs. Paul Henreid and family keep a tiny pig named Fifi in a nursery basket fed by a bottle. The parents plan to part with the pig when it outgrows the basket, while the children remain mum on the fate. Diana Lynn buys a gown for a film scene after Farrow says the planned dress was unaffordable.
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Paul Henreid
Henrieds
Fifi
Henried
Dorothy O’hara
Diana Lynn
John Farrow
Diana
White House
Vivian Leigh and Rains star in Caesar and Cleopatra film buzz
Hollywood gossip rounds up Vivian Leigh and Claude Rains in Bernard Shaw's Caesar and Cleopatra as a potential record breaking film. Gabriel Pascal battles wartime shortages while replicas of ancient constellations and the Sphinx are built for authenticity.
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Vivian Leigh
Claude Rains
Bernard Shaw
Gabriel Pascal
B. C
Cinderella Jones debuts with Karen Hale in Bros. film
Karen Hale, daughter of actor Alan Hale, makes her screen debut in Bros.' Cinderella Jones. Bus Boeheles notes that of 7,500 beauties brought to screen in 15 years, about 1,500 deserted films for marriage or motherhood. John Morley of Road of Life entered radio by chance after asking an ad agency for work. John Pettersson tried for a Glee Club audition and ended up signing up after a steam tennis game sparked interest.
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Karen Hale
Alan Hale
A Bros
Cinderella Jones
Bus Boeheles
Silms
John Morley
Road of Life
John Pettersson
Fred Ly ‘Glee Club
Hing
Dress Pattern No 8976 for larger figures and florals
This daytime frock flatters slightly larger figures with a flattering neckline front closure and cap sleeves edged in scallops and shoulder gathers. Available in floral prints or soft solids, Pattern No 8976 comes in sizes 36 through 52. Size 38 cap gloves require 4 yards of 35 inch material.
Tips for gloves and kettle care
On hand knit or crocheted gloves leave three to four inches of yarn inside each finger and secure on the wrong side. Use the thread end to mend wear. If an aluminum kettle interior discolors, fill with mild vinegar solution and boil briefly, then wash with soap and rinse with clear water.
Lemon Juice Added While Boiling Rice
A pinch of lemon juice in a quart of water when boiling rice yields whiter grains and better separation as the rice cooks.
Proper fridge handling of cooked and uncooked meat
To store uncooked meat place it in a dry dish with a loose lid in the refrigerator. Cooked meat should be covered tightly to prevent drying and preserve quality.
Seasoning tip for hot vegetables with drippings
The simplest method to flavor plain hot vegetables is to add meat drippings or melted fat with salt and pepper just before serving. This quick step enhances richness without heavy prep or long cooking times.
Mustard Relish Mayo Spread for Franks and Hamburgers
Prepared mustard and finely chopped sour pickles folded into seasoned mayonnaise create a versatile spread for hot dogs and burgers. The tangy mix enhances grilled meats with bright acidity and rich creaminess.
Washing handbags with the sponge method proved best
The sponge method is presented as the ideal cleaning technique for handbags made from plastics or washable coated fabrics, offering effective washing with gentle abrasion and practical results.
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Western Newspaper Union
Virginia Vale
Ruth Warrick
Knute Rockne
Pat O’brien
Ruth
Janet Blair
Carole Landis
Durante
Hildegarde
Abner Silver
20Th Century Fox
Robert E. Donahue Sr
RKO Pathe
Pacific
Gene Autry
June Storey
Gene
Jane
Hedy Lamarr
Walter Grenza
Inspector Ross
Crime Doctor
CBS Radio Show
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Junior Sruck
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St. Joseph
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