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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1940
Page
9
In this Blondie strip, Dagwood complains about a telephone and its intrusion into daily life, while Blondie defends its value. A lighthearted gag centers on the absurdity and convenience the device brings to domestic routine.
A San Francisco style report details cost saving tricks used on sea and cabin scenes. Hellywood uses mounted cameras and wave backdrops to simulate ocean motion while massive hydraulic rigs power ships. Makeup, lighting, and props also drive costs as studios chase authenticity and spectacle.
A collage of trivia items notes Rankin’s 1916 election and 1918 defeat after voting on WWI entry, Pittman’s death, Garner’s absence from the vote, Baugh’s passing record against Brooklyn, Greenberg as AL MVP, and a tragic accident in Baching where a baby girl fatally injured herself rolling on a bed against a nail. State brief public notices and livestock price context follow.
San Francisco police report a heart attack ended the tension at Alcatraz after a fatal inmate killing and a prison laundry strike intensified the grip of discipline on the island. The event follows years of unrest and frequent security drills as authorities keep hundreds of prisoners secure.
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