Great Profile Barrymore Slugged After Zombie Drink at Hollywood Club
John Barrymore, dubbed the great profile, got into a one round punch altercation at Earl Carroll's nightclub after a dispute with Bakersfield youth Clarence Reed. The confrontation followed a zombie drink episode and interrupted Evelyn Sexton and Jimmy Maddux nuptials attended by 800, including Rev. R. Anderson Jardine. Barrymore was escorted to the sidewalk and missed the wedding.
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R. Anderson Jardine
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Clarence Reed
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Week End Deaths: Notable Obituaries Clip
Hollywood veteran Richard Carle age 6 dies after nearly 30 years on stage moving into pictures. Francisco Varona, 44, former labor assistant to Joaquin M. Elizalde, Manila official and editor. Ignace Paderewski, 80, renowned pianist and Polish patriot who served as Poland’s premier in 1919. Laura Clay, 22, suffrage pioneer and first woman to receive a presidential nomination vote in 1920. Sir Alexander M. MacEwen noted from London.
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Calif
Carle
Francisco Varona
New York
Joaquin M. Elizalde
The
Philippines
Manila
Ignace Jan Pederewski
Ignace Jan Padtowski
Poland
Laura Clay
Lexington
Flashes and Twins Arm Grandpa With Joy in Six Hours
North Manchester Indiana Melvin Hippensteel was thrice blessed in six hours when his sons phoned from Wabash and Servia to announce a granddaughter Jean born at 10 p.m. and a grandson Robert born at 1 a.m. Jean then gained a twin sister Jane announced by a return call at 3 a.m. A joyous fourfold family greeting in one night.
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Edward G. Robinson Pledges 100000 for USC Charity
Hollywood June 30 AP Actor Edward G Robinson set aside 100000 as a small down payment on the privilege of being an American His pledge equals his entire salary from his next picture to the United Service Organizations The gift was disclosed by Edward Arnold USC chairman during a Hollywood Bowl star show with Robinson among the performers.
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Missourian Killed in Ferry Service
SEDALIA, MO., June 30 Willard Estes 29 Monette Mo native who ferried planes from London factories to the flying fronts has been killed in England A message to his brother Lester Estes gave no details of death and said burial would be in London Pilot Estes who was unmarried went to London last January He previously had been a flying instructor at the University of Chicago.
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Estes
University of Chicago
Hughes Ends Long Supreme Court Career in June
Washington reports Charles Evans Hughes retires as chief justice, effective at midnight, citing health and age. The 74 year old leaves the bench to spend summer in the Canadian Rockies, planning a fall return. He has faced many retirement letters and noted no interest in partisan roles or defense positions.
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Charles Evans Hughes
United States
Hughes
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Poor Englishman Loses Only Pants in London
A London man, Harry Chambers, lost his trousers after sending a pair to a cleaner. Although reimbursed, he cannot buy new pants due to missing clothing coupons. He asked customs for emergency coupons and was asked to indicate how many pairs he still has on the reverse of the form.
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Harry Chambers
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Beaverbrook to Run British Tank Makers War Power
June 30 AP reports Lord Beaverbrook named minister of supply to boost British tank production after tripling aircraft output. Critics say Britain lacks full industrial war capacity, while supporters view Beaverbrook as Churchill’s likely successor. Also notes death of Charles T. Richeson, former Washington county probate judge.
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Tadey
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Churchill
Chamberlain
Potos
Charles Ti. Richeson
Washington County
Democratic Committee
Going to Hawaii with Sgt Henry Loesch
Sgt Henry Loesch of Jefferson City leaves Fort Wood for Hawaii on August 20 as a volunteer in the army. Since enlisting in February 1940 he served at Jefferson Barracks and Fort Knox before reporting to Fort Wood. His weight jumped from 168 to 314 pounds under army diet.
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Henry Loesch
Jefferson City
Ft.’ Wood
Hawaii
Loesch
Jefferson Barracks
Ft. Knox
Ft. Wood
Uncle Sam
Argentina seizes Hadi equipment in raid on House of Deputies
In Buenos Aires on June 30 AP reports a surprise night raid by agents of a congressional committee seized radio receivers and other gear and delivered them to the House of Deputies. The move follows debate over Nazi and fascist influence in government and army offices.
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House of Deputies
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Missouri superintendents hold annual education conference
More than 200 Missouri superintendents teachers and school supervisors arrived in Columbia to attend the three day summer session at the University of Missouri. Speakers include Henry J. Spencer of Ohio State University Dre W H Stead of Washington University St Louis and Dr Arthur B Maehlman of the University of Michigan. Participants in discussion groups include Dr Frederick Seamster and Dr M Keith Humble of major state and university education bodies.
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University of Missouri
Henry J. Spencer
Department of Political Science
Ohio State University
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