Knute Rockne All American Returns to Paramount Screen
The film Knute Rockne All American starring Pat O'Brien returns to Paramount for two days starting Wednesday. Public and press greet the revival with strong praise for O'Brien as Knute Rockne and for Gale Page Ronald Reagan and Donald Crisp in key roles. The movie, based on true events, uses Mrs Rockne’s papers and friends’ reports, with director Lloyd Bacon maintaining its speed and excitement.
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Whitlow Leaves Area to Manage WMVA Martinsville
Hoy Whitlow a well known radio figure locally has moved to Martinsville Virginia to assume the role of manager at Radio Station WMVA.
Hoy Whitlow Named Manager of WMVA Martinsville
Hoy Whitlow, known to local radio listeners, becomes manager of WMVA Martinsville Virginia. He will set up station personnel for the newly granted outlet to begin operations around February 1 at 1420 kilocycles, with studios in the Thomas Jefferson Hotel.
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Blondie Brings Up Baby and More At The Studio
Weekly film bill lists Blondie Brings Up Baby with Penny Singleton and Trifles of Importance. Other highlights include Lucky Partners with Ronald Colman and Ginger Rogers, The River cartoon by Walt Disney, Grand Ole Opry with Weaver Bros and Elviry, Nothing But Pleasure with Buster Keaton, A Desert Adventure spotlight, Malibu Beach Party cartoon, My Little Chickader with Mae West, Honeymoon in Bali with Fred MacMurray and Madeline Carroll, BranDed Men with Ken Maynard, Popeye cartoon, and a Science and Comedy feature.
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Hollywood Boss Tests Agent with Real Plan to Hire
Hollywood gossip notes: a studio executive challenges a visiting press agent to present a real plan, then hires him when he admits he works without one. Boris Morros quips on taxes and dollars during a national tour for Second Chorus. Bette Davis and Mary Astor endure a long night at Warner Brothers Stage 17 as boredom grows during rehearsals.
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Oil Shortage Hit Axis War Effort Across Africa and Europe
The piece argues Italian oil scarcity weakens Axis push in Libya Albania and Greece while fuel limits hinder Luftwaffe raids on England. It notes possible Russian and Romanian deliveries shrinking and cites Italy’s grounded planes at Tobruk and Sidi Barrani as signs of fuel shortage. It also mentions unrelated Hollywood gossip and a hurricane stunt job for a film.
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Wartime Oil Push to Fuel Allied Victory
In 1940 reports urge stepping up production to meet Russian needs over German demands. Oil is described as the life blood of the war, with British victory hopes tied to the belief that Germany will eventually face oil shortages.
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Kiwanis Club Donates to Bundles for Britain
The Point Kiwanis Club announced an additional 25 percent donation for cot purchases for Bundles for Britain. Local chapter officials acknowledged the contribution last night.
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