Broadway Bulletin Board Gossip From War Era Scene
Martha Raye ill in Cincinnati Christ Hospital and Lana Turner linked to Tom May's daughter. Margaret Lockwood nurses baby. Miriam Hopkins and Gene Solow in a related scenario. Billy Livingston to army service. his brother Donald with forces at an unnamed post. Phyllis Brooks recovered from ptosisene. Margaret Hayes to meet Jeffrey Lynn. Elinor Troy romance with T Manville. A famous male star mocks salary check theft. Lili Damita rumored not to hurry divorce Erroll Flynn amid Doris Duke interest. Paramount Astoria Studios to be national propaganda site. Paul Small’s mother ill in Jewish Hospital. MCA to organize 165000 entertainers for Defense Band drive. Jack Lear publicity. Harry Moss as coordinator. Frances Robinson modeling for Conover. Republic Pictures signs Chicago Bears for a film at 25000. Paul Dudley engaged to Joy Hodges. Neal Lang and Colette Lyons share another link. Broadway Rose says
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Elinor Troy
T. Manville
Mabel Bell
Bob Scott
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Erroll Flynn
Doris Duke
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Jewish Hospital
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Conover
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Joy Hodges
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Neal Lang
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Broadway Rose
Broadway voices head for Miami in winter show bustle
The column surveys show biz figures in New York as performers seek sun in Miami. Shifts away from cold weather and smaller tips dominate chatter while the Broadway scene buzzes with theater gossip, weddings and party notices.
Peace in a postwar world and American freedom
A 1938 Evening Huronite quote argues for a global peace that preserves American freedoms and mobility. It stresses the need for trade to keep workers employed and for lasting independence against coercion abroad.
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Lexington Avenue
New York City
America
Victory Exposition Shows War Effort In South Dakota
The Northwest Production for Victory Exposition arrives in Huron January 14 and 15 offering demonstrations of fighting equipment and talks by war program leaders. It features martial music, school and municipal band performances, and guidance on how South Dakotans can support Uncle Sam’s war effort. Organized by USDA Defense Board with the Huron Chamber of Commerce and others, the two day event aims to inform residents about national war programs and agriculture’s role in victory.
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Social Security Edge in Wartime Protection of Service Families
A wartime footing prompts expanding federal social security to protect servicemen’s dependents. States have frozen benefits for those entering service, while McNutt seeks to bar loss of old age and survivors insurance for covered workers in arms industries. If army grows, dependents face greater need. Canada increases support for wives via higher pay assignments. World War era war risk insurance aimed to shield surviving families of those in service.
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United States
Pacific
Hawaii
McNutt
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Canada
Returning Congress Faces War Debt and Soldier Dependents
The text discusses the burden on dependents and the pension demands, urging Congress to share the workload and address security for soldiers and their families as a top issue.
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We Must Win Together United War Resolve and Unity
Churchill and American leaders unite to stress that victory hinges on coordinated Allied effort. The text argues military decisions rest with armed forces, urging citizens to accept strategic choices and avoid pulling chestnuts from the fire. It cites Singapore and the Philippines as examples of prioritizing overall war aims.
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WE THE WOMEN Wise Wife Drops Own Hobbies To Go All Out For Husband
Ruth Millett argues that many so called companionable couples exist because the wife abandons her own hobbies to share the husband’s interests. The Joneses illustrate a pattern where the man’s long held loves drive family leisure while the wife adapts, often surrendering her music and tennis to pursue his hunting and color movie tastes. The piece concludes that “companionable” couples are built when a wife becomes a companion to accommodate the husband.
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They Say Mercy for War Victims Echoes in a Pastoral
A Federated Churches of Christ in America pastoral urges mercy for war victims and solidarity in serving one another. Quotes include King George VI on freedom and Madame Litvinov on women’s sacrifices amid the conflict.
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Manila Open City and the War Rules Debate
A reader letter from Manila discusses why Manila was declared an open city in 1907 and argues the United States honored the pledge despite Japan bombarding the city. It contrasts Manila with American mainland defense and frames totalitarianism as seeking to erase international law and human dignity.
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Tisha
Roosevelt’s hard road offers vast wartime opportunity
Raymond Clapper praises President Roosevelt for outlining a hard but hopeful path to victory and a postwar world shaped by democratic ideals. He cites America's industrial might and resolve, urging full mobilization of war production and unity with the United Nations to secure lasting peace.
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Radio Programs Highlight New York Listings
Long Friday schedule lists multiple networks broadcasting heavyweight fight Louis Baer and a wide variety of programs. Highlights include Lucille Manners Concert at NBC Red 7 30, Information Please, Kate Smith Hour, First Nighter and NBC and CBS concerts and dramas throughout the evening with Saturday lineups featuring Wayne King orchestras and Ellery Queen mysteries. The guide notes numerous times and channel changes across MBS NBC CBS networks.
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Bob Hawk
Playhouse
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Berle & Laughton
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Joe
Oberlin College
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Columbia’s. Country Journal
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Detroit
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University Life
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Rhythmaires
Orc
Nbe
Pan-America
Elmer Davis & News
Tomlinson
Nbc ‘World of Today
Israel
Nbc People’s
Wayne King
Orchestra
Ellery Queen
Abe Red
Arthur Hale
Kaltenborn
Jack Stevens
Knickerborker
Hobby Bobby
Dave
Elman
Elmer Davis
Rochester Civic
Ore
Bill Stern
Red
Kaye &Orchestra
Si S
Sammy
Dan Bovay
Troubadour
Nbce
Wessington RNA installs officers in Wellington meeting
At a regular Ivy Camp R N A session in Wellington on January 9 Mrs Emma Freese was installed as oracle for 1642. Gladys Shea served as installing officer and Elizabeth Kearney was ceremonial marshal. Other officers also installed including vice oracle Margaret el part oracle Gladys Shea recorder Minnie Stobl.
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Ivy
Camp
Emma Freese
Gladys Shea
Elizabeth Kearney
Margaret
Large Vote Favors Drafting Of Women For Training
George Gallup reports an overwhelming American majority favors drafting single women aged 21 to 35 for wartime training. The poll shows 68 percent yes with significant female support and contrasts with Britain where broad conscription for women is underway.
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Princeton
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American Institute of Public Opinion
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Britain
United States
Wenes
War food plan suggested by South Dakota towns
A reader proposes converting vacant city lots near water into food crops to support wartime needs. Children could help planting and over see by retired farmers, with a victory badge for hours worked. The idea aims to curb weeds and insects, prepare for rationing within a year, and encourage community sacrifice. Also notes Wolsey high school class reunion with attendees listed.
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