Benny's eastward trip to aid Burns and the jewel case
New York December reports Benny rushed his Hollywood cast to New York at his expense for two Sunday broadcasts amid a federal smuggling investigation involving friend Geo Burns who pleaded guilty to two indictments. Benny planned a Cleveland stop for a Christmas benefit, costing at least six thousand dollars.
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New York
Jack Benny
Hollywood
Jack
Geo Burns
Benny
Cleveland
WJZ
NBC
Martin
Congressional Committee
WABC
CBS
WEAF
Navy budget 1939 allotment in francs and dollars
The 1939 U S navy budget is estimated at 28,286,000,000 francs about 735,436,000 dollars versus 14,231,000,000 francs about 370,006,000 dollars this year. The excess is mainly for armament under Daladier's national defense plan. Budget discussions are scheduled to start Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Daladier
Naional
Anti Semitism Roils Kaunas Lithuania Amid Pro Nazi Tensions
In Kaunas, demonstrations against the government erupted as students protested despite bans, with university closures after 100 arrests and a right wing politician’s detention. Supporters of former Premier Waldemaras were suspected of aiding the protests as Memel tensions rise awaiting Hitler’s stance on Memel’s future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaunas
Lithuania
Memel
Augustine Waldemaras
Tron Wolf” Organization
Waldemaras
Hitler
Smetona
Fuehrer
Ernst Neumann
Premier Daladier Wins Emergency Budget Powers in Paris
The Chamber of Deputies approved Premier Daladier’s request for emergency measures to speed passage of the 1939 budgets, debating bills by ministries rather than detailed chapters. Socialists backed the government in a largely technical vote, with Finance Minister Reynaud securing tentative budget approval.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Daladier
Finance
Paul Reynaud
Chamber Finance Committee
Frances
Bob Hope Show and Big Band Lineup Tonight
Tonight on WABC CBS eight thirty Benny Goodman swing and Edward G Robinson play at eight thirty Jolson at nine We the People at nine thirty Dr Christian at ten Mr Keen at eight thirty on WJZ NBC and 1 15 John Doe may host the show schedule includes Hope and Jolson in a cross network card.
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Bob Hope
Benny Goodman
WABC
CBS
Edward G. Robinson
al Jolson
We the People
Dr. Christian
WJZ
NBC
Mr. Keen
Radio Listings Timetable With Music and Sketches
Radio schedules list NBC CBS WJZ WGN stations with 5 6 7 8 9 PM programs. Shows include Tom Mix Lowell Thomas Howie Wing Helen Craft Jimmie Fidler and more. orchestras, dramas, and comedies fill the night across multiple networks and cities.
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CBS
Howie Wing
NBC
Gray Gordon
Malcolm Claire
WSM
Dick Tracy
WGBI
WLW
KDKA
Chesterfield Daily Sports
W4z
Adrian Rollini
WGY
Funny Boners
WMMN
Tom Mix
WJZ
Lowell Thomas
MBS
Johnson
WHK
Black Flame
Amazon
WSB
Amos 'N
Andy
Dream Shadows
Jimmie Fidler
Mr. Keen
Helen Menken
KYW
Vivian Della Chiesa
WHP
Helen Craft
CKLW
WPAR
Mrs. Meyer
WWVA
Joseph Sokolsky
al Jolson
Polish Alliance Orch
Morton Gould
Radio Program Schedule Listing for Lima Peru to Virginia
The listing shows 9:30 Eugene Conley tenor 10 Cal Tinney interviews 11:30 dance music and music 3:15 Ma Perkins 6 Our American schools on WABC CBS. 2:30 School of the Air from Lima Peru 3 Indianapolis Symphony 5 March of Games on WJZ NBC. 12:30 Farm and Home Hour from Virginia Polytechnic 2:30 U S Marine Band 4 Club matinee.
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Eugene Conley
Cal Tinney
Ma Perkins
WABC
CBS
School of the Air
Lima
Peru
Indianapolis Symphony
Wjznbc
Virginia Polytechnic
U. S. Marine Band
Burns to Aid in Prosecution
The federal grand jury continues its probe into Albert N. Chaperau connections with Hollywood luminaries after George Burns pleaded guilty to buying smuggled jewelry from a Polish immigrant. Burns, the straight man with Gracie Allen, left court with no comment and heads back to the west coast. He may testify for the government after Chaperau and Mrs. Edgar J. Lauer go on trial. sentencing for Burns is postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Albert N. Chaperau
Hollywood
Geo. Burns
Straight Man
Burns and Allen
Gracie Allen
Chaperau
Gracie
Burns
Edgar J. Lauer
Supreme Court
A Beautiful Diamond The Gift Supreme Skaggs and Co
A compact note from Skaggs and Co promotes a diamond described as the gift supreme. The item is presented with emphasis on brilliance and desirability for discerning buyers. No additional contextual details or pricing are provided in the brief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skaggs & CO
Expression of Memell Will Shapes Future Developments
A fragment notes that action aligned with Memell's will is essential for determining forthcoming developments. The passage hints at an intention guiding policy or governance decisions influenced by Memell's expressed wishes.
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Memell
Lewis Low Bidder For Concord Dormitory Contract
C L Lewis of Lynchburg Virginia was the low bidder for construction of a new dormitory at Concord State Teachers college Athens. The bid figure was 112939 announced by the board of control. The building will be partially financed by PWA funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
C. L. Lewis
Lynchburg
Concord State Teachers College
Athens
Board of Control
PWA
Elderly Man Dies in Rosemar Resident of Parkersburg
Omar F. Grimm, 77, of Rosemar, died in Parkersburg on December 13. He is survived by his widow and three sons.
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Parkersburg
Omar F. Grimm
Rosemar
Commissioner’s notice to creditors of Estelle E Yates estate
The commissioner warns all claimants against the estate of Estelle E Yates to present verified claims with vouchers at the Taylor County Bank Building Grafton West Virginia on or before June 19 1939 to avoid legal exclusion. Beneficiaries must be present on that date to protect interests. Notice dated December 13 1938 by William P Samples Commissioner of Accounts Taylor County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estelle EB. Yates
Estelle E. Yates
Taylor County Bank
Grafton
Taylor County
West Virginia
William P. Samples
County of
Taylor
Order of Publication in West Virginia Divorce Suit
In Taylor County a chancery suit Alberta Mae Smith vs Orville E Smith seeks divorce and child custody. The defendant is nonresident and must appear within one publication period. The order directs publication in the Grafton Sentinel with clerk Frank M Hollis Jr and attorney W Merle Watkins. Dates Dec 6, 13, 20, 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Circuit Court
Taylor County
West Va
Alberta Mae Smith
Orville E. Smith
Grafton-Sentinel
Frank M. Hollis, Jr
Nellie Tucker
W. Merle Watkins
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Dick Tracey
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WOR
Uncle Don
Waz
Mary & Bob's True Stories
G-Men
Sunny Smith Minstrels
Nadia Reisenberg
Heaven Harp
Georgia Ambassadors
MSNBC
Fibber McGee & Co
Orches
Toronto Symphony Orch
Gabriel Heater
Jean Hersholt
Jerry Colonna
Jack Smart
Orch
WGBS
Uncle Ezra
Jack Berch
Orchestra
IKDKA
Federal Symphony Orch
WGR
WBC
Jimmy Kemper & Co
Joseph Jastrow
Gypsy Caravan
Lawrence Goodman
John B. Kennedy
Amos ’N
Chas, Baum
Wsz
Melody Time
Paul Sullivan
Charles Baum
Nbc—Dance Orchestra
Morrey Brennan
MSM
the World In Review
Lou Breese
Phil Spitalny
Glenn Miller
Maurie Brennan
Wor—Schnickelfritz Band. 12:00 P. M. Waz—the Lady’s Orchestra
Sammy Kaye
Artie Shaw
WHAS
WBT
Moon River
IWSM
Francis Craig
Radio Tube
RCA
PRCA
Bendix
Crosley
Lewis
Chesapeake and Potomac
Grafton Bank & Trust Co
Fred
Pet Por Arti
Grafton Drug & Chemical
Compan
Etta Kett Oo
Joc Irwin
Nakai
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