British film leaders warned of disaster without capable producers
Joseph M. Schenck, veteran screen executive, told the British industry that heavy investments in English pictures risk failure unless more competent producers are secured. He noted easy money fuels inexperienced, costly productions aimed at the British market and announced plans to produce 10 films at Gaumont British for 20th Century Fox distribution. Count Andre Tolstoy will drop his title next week upon naturalization papers. Mary Donovan Howard obtained a divorce from Ross Howard, alleging she hindered his career.
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Hollywood
Joseph M. Schenck
Screen
Andre. Tolstoy
Leo Tolstoy
Tolstoy
Mary Donovan Howard
Ross Howard
Chamberlain Rescues Boy From Lake at St James Park
Neville Chamberlain, chancellor of the exchequer, waded into a lake in St James Park after a four year old boy toppled in over the railing during a morning walk. He pulled the child to safety and remained calm as onlookers assisted.
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London
Neville Chamberlain
St. James’ Park
Statesman Hero Rescues Child From Park Riverbank
A tall, calm public figure vaulted the park rail and waded to his knees to save a child in danger among pedestrians and park bench occupants. The dramatic act drew onlookers as bystanders aided in the rescue.
Kansas Capital Sets Fete for Landon Victory
Kansas capital readies celebration if Alf Landon is nominated at Cleveland. City officials pledge a hometown-style uproar with fireworks and torchlights. Governor Landon hopes party harmony on a platform and confirms no Cleveland trip as the narrative shifts. Cortez note on horses appears as historic aside.
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Topeka
Kas
Kansas
Alf M. Landon
Cleveland
Mark Drehmer
Chamber of Commerce
Mopes
Harmony
Landon
Man Stabs Himself in Nose Mustache Proofed Weapon
A Miami man, H. H. Parr, says his mustache caused a nose stab during sleep after an investigation found the mustache end pierced a blood vessel. Other notes mention a windstorm claim in Council Bluffs and a Joliet warden discussing veterans bonuses and prison savings plans.
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Associated Press
Miami
Fla
H. H. Parr
Farr
Girl Bets On Trophy Cigar Smoke Bet
Berkeley dispatch notes Miss Bobbie Hunt, Santa Cruz freshman, betting she will puff a trophy cigar if the University accepts the challenge. The playful wager captures campus humor and student traditions at the era's end.
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Berkeley
Cal
Bobbie’ Hunt
Santa Cruz
California wins trophy room feat and cigar note
A report notes that California succeeded in obtaining a trophy room. She smoked half the cigar and the remainder will be kept in the new trophy room, reflecting a ceremonial gesture and the room's establishment.
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California
New
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