Hollywood Gossip Highlights Directors and Movie Fashion
In Hollywood Mark Sandrich predicts audiences will identify directors by style, citing DeMille Capra Lubitsch Borzage and von Sternberg as exemplars. The piece notes rapid title changes for a Paramount project, Josephine Hutchison wardrobe plans, Pons’ performance, Langdon’s on set popularity, and the Marx Brothers Broadway ambitions.
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Mussolini Begins Rule in Italy with Fascist Coalition
Italy's new premier Benito Mussolini forms a cabinet of Fascists and allied groups, dissolves a private army, and vows to defend and develop the Fascist revolution. He claims Rome stands with London and Paris and seeks full powers to revive industry, agriculture, and public order amid a weak treasury. The cabinet includes 15 Fascists, three Nationalists, three Liberals, six Populars, and three Democrats. He warns opponents that his government will act decisively if needed.
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Mussolini
Italy
Rome
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London
Paris
National Treasury
Mussooe
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Ostia
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Mussolini consolidates power as Europe watches
Mussolini tightens control by muzzling press and monopolizing broadcast. He meets leaders in Lausanne and London, settles with Yugoslavia, backs the Washington conference, and orders harsher measures after violent acts inclining toward Corfu and Matteotti's murder. He reshapes government into a corporative state with the Grand Council wielding control.
Winter Market Hopes Rise For Southern Furniture Trade
Industry observers report strong demand for space at Southern Furniture Exposs building as exhibitors renew leases and enlarge rentals for the winter market. The market is slated for late January just after the Chicago event with predictions of brisk fall turn and depleted retail stocks by opening.
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Southern Furniture
Rugmésket
Indica
Southern Furniture Exposs
Chicago
Sally Blane and Norman Foster Grow Close in Hollywood
Hollywood gossip notes Sally Blane seen nightly with Norman Foster who does not dance. The pairing sparks talk of romance as Blane balances work and private time with Foster in the city.
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Hollywood
Sally Blane
Norman Foster
Credit lines for Fox newsreel commentators draw critique
A reader notes excessive credit lines in Fox newsreels with Lowell Thomas credited four times plus on screen and announcing the commentator. The letter urges restraint and timely action to avoid overloading newsreel presentations with credits.
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Fox Newsreel
Lowell Thomas
Director Rogell Uses Football Tactics On Set
In Atlantic Adventure Lloyd Nolan failed to push through a crowd on deck during a fire alarm scene. Director Al Rogell sent for a second take and had Nolan act like a football player breaking through the line. Nolan complied and cleared more space as Rogell had him repeat the shot.
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Harry Langdon
Harry
al Rogell
Lloyd Nolan
Rogell
Nolan
Stanford University
Lily Pons Stars In Love Song On RKO Studio Set
Hollywood preview notes how film studios transform stages into real places and reveal Lily Pons in her first picture Love Song. The Met Opera interior now doubles as a film set as shoots continue on the RKO lot.
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Metropolitan Opera House
Desert Island
RKO
Lily Pons
Tacky Party for Children at St Mark’s Church
A children's tacky party will be held Friday evening at 8 o'clock in the Sunday school room of St. Mark's M. E. church. Sponsored by Mesdames Sarah Davis and Ethel P. Wilson and Miss Frances Spencer. Proceeds benefit the calendar rally. All children are invited.
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Metropolitan
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Mark's
Saye School
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Mesdames
Sarah Davis
Ethel P. Wilson
Frances Spencer
Visit and social notes from Chapel Hill and Greensboro
Miss Mabel Robinson of Chapel Hill visits Miss Sarah Moe Lee on Fairview Street this week. Miss Beatrice Pettiford of Greensboro is a weekend guest of Miss Albea. Mr and Mrs Gibson of Kivett Drive traveled to Washington to see the Red Sox in a Sunday afternoon doubleheader.
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Chapel Hill
Sarah Moe Lee
Fairview Street
Beatrice Pettiford
Greensboro
Albea
Gibson
Kivett Drive
Washington
Red Sox
Depositors to get more from Fairfield bank failure
Depositors of the defunct Security National bank of Fairfield Idaho began receiving payments after the bank closed in March 1932. Total refunds have reached 118 percent with some cash still awaiting distribution.
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Twin Falls
Ida
Security National Bank of Fairfield
Fresh looking makeup for long workdays in busy life
Practical cosmetics for the business girl to stay neat from morning to evening. Foundations and powders hold powder on skin, mascara resists smudge, and indelible lipstick or stain helps through lunch. New liquid powders offer skin tone shades and orchid finish for evening use.
Young Democrats convene in Milwaukee on Roosevelt
At the second annual meeting of young Democrats in Milwaukee delegates discuss convention city and national offices. New Mexico riders push state rights while pledging 100 percent support for Roosevelt. Delegates from Tennessee Oklahoma and Florida back Roosevelt and plan resolutions endorsing his presidency.
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Young Democrats
Milwaukee
Roosevelt
Joseph C. Carr
Nashville
Tenn
Smoker’s Fingers and Toes Cool From Smoking
Experiments at the University of Michigan hospital show that a smoker’s fingers and toes cool off from one to phi degrees when he is smoking.
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University of Michigan Hospital
Asheville Attorney Named to Close 176 Acre Sanatorium Site
J. H. Sample of Asheville has been appointed to represent the state in securing the 176 acre tract near Black Mountain for the western North Carolina tuberculosis sanatorium. The site committee chair Kemp Battle said Sample will check titles and finalize the transaction. L. L. Gravely reported PWA funding will supplement state funds for construction and that the application forms will be filed soon, with money available regardless of bond sales. The plan is being prepared by architect W. H. Dietrich in Raleigh.
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Raleigh
J. H. Sample
Asheville
Black Mountain
North Carolina
Kemp Battle
Rocky Mount
Battle
Sample
L. L. Gravely
Washington
PWA
Gravely
W. H. Dietrich
Hosiery Trade Shows Early Signs of Recovery in Charlotte
Buyes releasing reports from Charlotte indicate a thaw in the hosiery market after a recent log jam. Everett Pea Hudson Hosiery Co. vice-president says orders are improving, with stocks still limited but rising, and production aiming for a fuller weekly schedule as demand picks up.
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Charlotte
Everett Pea
Hudson Hosiery Co
R. A
Hudson Company
Hos
Johnston county reports only new infantile paralysis case
Raleigh Aug 23 report says Johnston county had the only new case of infantile paralysis. The state board of health learned of three new typhoid fever cases yesterday from Gaspe, Halifax and Hartnett counties.
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Raleigh
N. C
Johnston County
State Board of Health
Gaspe
Halifax
Hartnett Coun
Burglar Strikes Roanoke Rapids Homes In Early Break-Ins
A burglar entered eight residences in Roanoke Rapids early today aiming to assault a sleeping matron with her husband and baby present. Police linked all entries to one man who continued prowling after an alarm sounded as the woman screamed.
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Aug
J. A. James
Mrée. James
Police Dog Helps Woman After Local Burglaries
Mrs Mari Coleman bought a police dog after many burglaries in her neighborhood. The dog supposedly has an imposing pedigree and was placed to guard her apartment. Burglars robbed her home yesterday but left with some items despite the dog.
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Mari Coleman
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