Entertainers Boost Army Men Morale at George Washington Club
A Manhattan feature notes theater night clubs and movie folk performing for service men in barracks armories and ships. Entertainers press benefits, with few complaints about acoustics, as soldiers meet stars like Vicki Vickee and Elissa Landi. The Monday George Washington hotel event, hosted by merchant marines, proves highly popular with seasmen, aided by Spivy and Fred White. entry requires ID papers or a Coast Guard pass if papers are lost.
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George Tucker
Qaras
Shem
Utalisie Janis
Thiave
Vicki Vickee
Vicki
Elissa Landi
Elissa
Isa
Nav
Alry
George Washington
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Spivy
Fred White
Coast Guard
Rejected In Movie But Drafted In Life at Camp Upton
Robert W. Willey, once shown in an Army film, was discharged for age. In real life he serves as a buck private at Camp Upton, declaring he will not fear the army again. The remark came as he walked out of the training area.
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Robert W. Willey
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Hollywood Stars Defy Pay Rules In Uncertain Production
The period of uncertainty previews possible shifts as Judy Canava Paulette Goddard and Franchol Tone refuse pay for new projects. They indicate willingness to donate proceeds to charity or taxes to avoid accusations of non cooperation while salaries stay with production firms. The looming decree raises questions about funding and patriotism amid industry pressure.
Star salaries and tax limits spark industry worries
The piece argues high paid actors face retrenchment as income tax rules bite before the 25 000 cap, risking voluntary retirements and a downstream slump in big money pictures. It notes actors seek recognition and warn of potential Treasury revenue impacts if major stars curb output.
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Lis Wixartea
Odel
Wboss
Washington
Treasury
Patches Come in Batches On a Tattered Inner Tube
The customer asked S A Burkhart to install six new patches on a worn inner tube but Burkhart noted the tube already had 79 patches. The report centers on the repair scene and the unusual extent of patchwork observed.
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S.A. Burkhart
Bret
Burkhart
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