Encounter Crumbles in Blithe Spirit Cast Shakeup
A London American production of Blithe Spirit suffers a disruptive cast change as Jacqueline Clarke leaves after weeks in America and Doreen Lang Bow steps in. Rehearsal costs rise, costumes clash, and handling delays strain the company as Lang adapts to timing and laughs built by stars Webb, Wood, Corbett, and Natwick.
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Bucks County
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Ood
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Miss Lang
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Cillan Webb
Ray Wood
Leonora Corbett
Fred Natwick
Production Chief Puts Tires on War Effort in OPA Plan
War period tire shortages force the Office of Price Administration to weigh further cuts in nonessential truck service. Health of the war effort hinges on keeping construction, supply, and food distribution trucks running, as quotas lag behind demand for essential tires and be absorbed by prioritizing vital operations over semi luxuries.
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Metry
Henderson
Icks
War effort hinges on tire supply for vital timber trucks
Government orders aim to double softwood industry output as tire shortages threaten operation. Trucks critical to war effort face possible layoffs and idle fleets, potentially hampering rapid timber delivery and overall victory.
Deaths Last Night By The Associated Press
Dr Arnald Genthe, 73, a renowned New York photographer and author born in Berlin, died last night in New Milford Connecticut. He rose to prominence for his urban and social photography and influenced modern portraiture. Born in Germany, Genthe built a prolific career across the United States.
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Arnold Genthe
New Milford
Conn
Arnald Genthe
New York
Berlin
Germany
Paralysis Epidemic Tapers Off in Ark City
Infantile paralysis cases decline as six new infections are reported, total for the year reaching 87. Health Department officials note the drop follows a previous week’s higher count amid ongoing surveillance. A side note estimates typical oil well drilling costs at three to six dollars, and a vitamin C boost in apple peel is noted.
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Health Department
Ning
Letters to the Editor from The Star readers recall prior Army maneuvers
A reader signing Johnny Pitts from the Ord Jackson post reflects on past Army days, noting travels across the U.S. and fond memories of the Hope town stay during 1942. The letter mentions Major (then) Aug 6 1942 and past Ordnance Office.
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National Youth Administration shops approved in six cities
Assistant Regional Director J. W. Hull announced yesterday that National Youth Administration training shops in El Dorado Newport Little Rock Hassellville Jonesboro and Sor t Smith have been approved by the manpower commission and the federal security agency.
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Russellville
National Youth Administration
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Newnport
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Hassellville
Jonesboro
Sort Smit
Manpower Commission
Federal Security Agency
J. W. Hull
War Pacific film to feature air force realism and heroes
Unllywood studio plans a Pacific theater war film with full cooperation from the U S Army Air Forces. Director Howard Hawks and Gen. Hap Arnold selected cast and wrote a story drawn from Pearl Harbor, Wake Island, and the Philippines. The film aims for authentic disaster and heroism with real air force backgrounds and no glamorous ambiguities.
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Angel Street’s Surprise Run Tops Broadway Odds
Broadway notes recount Angel Street surpassing 900 performances despite early skepticism from the Shuberts who feared a flop. Johnny Green, the composer, was briefly injured during a matinee, then conducted By Jupiter. The piece fielding gossip about industry contrast and off Broadway tales, with hints of Manhattan’s early theatre lore and a tangential nod to a Hollywood signing.
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Navy Seeks 6x30 7x50 Binoculars For War Use
New Orleans August 10 The Navy asks owners to lend Zeiss or Hausch & Law binoculars 6x30 or 7x50 to the Naval Observatory Washington or via the Public Relations Office New Orleans. Ship promptly with name and address. Navy will pay 1.00 and return after the war if in use.
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Washington, D. C
The Capital in Wartime Social Life at the Press Club
Washington reporters and military officers mix at the National Press Club as a wartime social democracy. Officers and enlisted men share tales and meals, while civilians and correspondents mingle with generals and paratroopers in a evolving club culture during the war.
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Jack Stinnett
Washington
Natwost
al Afl
National Press Club
Army
Navy
Marine
Axis Shipping Hit in African Front
Axis naval actions in Africa reported as British forces claim success against Axis transport in the desert. A Mediterranean shipping lighter was sunk and another damaged by bombers in a commu nique. High command claims increased air activity and destruction of reconnaissance cars near the Egyptian lines.
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Jiulian
Magnolia Wells Killed by Pumping in Columbia County
El Dorado reports Magnolia wells in Columbia County were killed by pumping. Engineers say casings broke. surveys will determine if faulty pipe, chemical action of gas, or electrolysis caused ruptures. Official report released last night by the oil and gas commission.
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Magnolia
Columbia County
Commission
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