Hollywood Stars Boost War Effort Despite USO Tour Tricks
Jimmie Fidler criticizes Hollywood publicity stunts for USO tours while praising Danny Kaye for his actual base tours in North Africa Malta Germany and France. He notes COMPO struggles to enlist stars for national appearances as many prefer European vacations.
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Comepo
British Star Seeks to Break Pact With Hughes
Actress Jean Simmons testifies she never agreed to a Hughes contract, reveals Hughes bought her Rank deal without consent, and cites paying in British pounds. Simmons and Stewart Granger seek $250,000 damages from Hughes and RKO in the lawsuit filed in federal court.
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Hughes Rko Pictures
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England
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Gary Grant
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Player
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RKO
Hollywood Rumors and the Lillian Ross Row
A columnist predicts Lillian Ross will receive a large film studio offer after ridiculing MGM in a New Yorker piece. The piece notes Hollywood’s rough year with theaters closing and films underperforming, yet occasionally offers cheer like Barbara Payton and Tom Neal seeking passports for Europe.
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New Yorker
Lillian Ross
Miss Ross
MGM
Los Angeles
Barbara Payton
Tom Neal
Europe
Douglas Run-Off Winners Named
Marty Brown and Sam Bell were elected to executive board at large posts in the United Aura Workers Douglas local run off election. Others filled were sergeant at arms Tom Kirby and trustee Virgil Grogh. Oval Pierce was re elected president and Irene Rutledge was renamed financial secretary. other officers include Bob Roberts vice president and Guy Cox recording secretary.
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Marty Brown
Sam Bell
United Aura Workers
Re-Election Conceded In Sixth Assembly District
Sacramento report states Billz K. Harper of Placerville won the June 3 primary and defeated Republican incumbent Francis C. Lindsay in the Sixth Assembly District, securing re election after vote tally.
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Sacramento
Billz K. Harper
Placerville
Francis C. Lindsay
Irene Dunne: Best Business Woman Candidate
A column argues Irene Dunne surpasses rivals in business acumen. The writer notes her ownership of hotels, office buildings, theaters, and ventures prospering under active management and suggests she could be a future Treasury Secretary.
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Constance Bennett
Jean Arthur
Paulette God
Irene Dunne
Green Bay Tree
Secretary of the Treasury
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