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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1948
Page
4
Billy Rose reports from Broadway that Moss Hart's Light Up The Sky failed to spark the opening night audience. Critics note the show’s satire on show business falls flat as yawns replace laughter and the room's merriment dampens, despite a lively cast and high hopes.
The reviewer recalls Broadway figures Hart and Moss, critiquing a modern work as crude and vulgar. The piece contrasts Hart’s past successes with Kaufman, suggesting his solo ventures harmed ego and byline ambitions, including his work on Lady In The Dark.
Clyde Whitaker, chairman of the Christmas Seal drive, urged Coffee County residents to buy seals to fight tuberculosis, noting the disease kills about 37 per 100000 annually in Alabama. He stressed seal use helps locate active cases for treatment and prevention. In Jackson and Marianna, sales total $2,279.35 so far, with more expected through December 25 under Mrs. Sadie Lind.
Ozark special report notes county Federated Clubs chairman Mrs John Q Adams announces generous contributions toward a bookmobile for Dale County. Funds are about two thirds raised as drive resumes after holidays. Pledges come from county home demonstration clubs and various municipalities though actual funds have not yet been turned over to solicitors. After Christmas, clubs and organizations will be contacted to secure the $3,000 needed.
In Indianapolis a landmark Navy League council thrives as the world’s largest none with water access while a stream of cultural figures including Ira Gershwin Kurt Werland Hassard Short and a string of theatre names are discussed. The piece surveys Hart’s theater ventures from Eight Up The Sky to Christopher Blake, noting mixed reviews and the challenge of creative credibility amid backers and critics.
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