Hollywood Agent Faces New Client Twist in Public Jests
A cheerful Hollywood agent at Schwab's Pharmacy frets over a new client described as “Sings like Lanza, fights like Flynn, acts like Victor Mature.” A colleague jokes a girl is the talent, while practical jokers prank producers with telegrams and concrete gifts, showcasing the era’s showbiz pranks and bravado.
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Hollywood
Schwab
Lanza
Flynn
Victor Mature
Gil
Island City Weekend Visits Across Several Families
Island City and nearby towns see multiple weekend and Sunday visits. Mishawaka hosts Gene Weaver and family with others from Linton and Mishawaka visiting and calling on relatives including Angleton and Foster households. Local trips include Pleasantville and Elnora business for Barbara Perry Eva Weaver and Pansy Cunningham families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Weaver
Mishawaka
Ivan Weaver
Leo Cunningham
Bill Angleton
Mattie Weaver
Linton
James Angleton
David Campell
Donald Foster
Near Linton
William Hunter
Forest Hunter
Harold Underwood
Hershell Hollingsworth
Earl Weaver
Olaf Carrico
Charlie Sparks
Bud Teague
Patterson
Lyons
Barbara Perry
Eva Weaver
Pleasantville
Floyd Weaver
Pansy Cunningham
Elnora
FBI Headquarters Holds Over 104 Million Fingerprints
The FBI in Washington reports a fingerprint database exceeding 104.6 million records. Officials note the vast archive supports criminal investigations and identity verification nationwide.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation
Washington
Chicago Official Killed in Holdup Near Previous Slaying Site
James L. Russo a 43 year old state lodging house inspector was fatally shot during a tavern holdup across from where police killer Michael Moretti earlier killed two youths and wounded a third. An accomplice fled as Adolph Perez fired, wounding Russo and a patron Mattias Sanchez with minor injuries.
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Chicago
Michael Moretti
James L. Russo
Illinois
Fred Beserra
Russo
Beserra
Fred
Adolph Perez
Mathias Sanchez
Russ
Veteran Racer Killed in AAA 100-Mile Race in Milwaukee
Johnny McDowell, 37, of Venice California, died in a qualifying run as his car spun out of control at the Milwaukee event. Mike Nazaruk won the race at a record 91.35 mph, with Paul Russo second and Bill Schindler third. About 26,000 spectators watched. two notable qualifiers failed to make the race.
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Milwaukee
American Automobile Association
Johnny McDowell
Venice
Cal
McDowell
Big Mike Nazaruk
Hempstead
N. Y
Origin of Gibraltar Named After Tarik and Other Facts
The Rock of Gibraltar derives its name from Tarik the Moorish leader who captured it in the 700s. Facts include Tarik’s hill, peanut transport on slave ships to America, Galveston adopting the commission form of government, that bats are the only flying mammals, chloroform’s 1831 development, whales’ 45 minute underwater capability, and cancer predominantly in older people but not exclusively.
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Rock of
Gibraltar
Tarik
Gebel-Tarik
Sullivan Driver Wins Hard Top Race at Linton Raceway
William Dugger of Sullivan won the feature race and a special trophy dash at the third hard top meet on the newly built quarter mile track at Linton Raceways. Promoters announced no race next Sunday due to track rebuilding after several spins and a spectacular crash by John Koontz of Bloomington.
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William Dugger
Sullivan
Linton Raceways Oval
John Koontz
Bloomington
Jim Venable
Dugger
Linton
York
Sandhurst Compared With West Point
The Royal Military College at Sandhurst in England is likened to the United States West Point Military Academy as the two premier officer training institutions.
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Royal Military College At
Sandhurst
England
West Point Military Academy
United States
Lou Moore accuses Wilbur Shaw of dictatorship and quits racing
Indianapolis June 9 1940 Lou Moore owner of Blue Crown specials says Speedway President Wilbur Shaw is a little dictator and that he is leaving racing over rules and prize money. He cites the banning of Bill Holland from Memorial Day Classic and the entry of Diesel cars as factors. Moore blames Shaw for the AAA decision and argues the 400 cubic inch Diesel handicap hurts conventional 183 cubic inch cars.
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Indianapolis
Lou Moore
Speedway
Wilbur Shaw
Moore
Bill Holland
Holland
Florida
Shaw
AAA
Origin of Friday Unlucky Day Tied to Crucifixion
The superstition that Friday is unlucky stems from the belief that Jesus Christ was crucified on a Friday. This origin links the date to a lasting sense of misfortune in Western culture.
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Jesus
Merchants Win Two Contests
The Linton Merchants defeated Riley 9 2 on Friday at the High School park with pitcher Goodman delivering a one hit performance. Sunday’s game against Bedford A C ended 5 4 after Max Wollsey drove in the go ahead run in the ninth, with Slader and Jones homering for Linton.
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Linton Merchants
High School Park
Goodman
Linton
Riley
Merchants
Bedford A. C
Burns
Laughlin
Max Wollsey
Slader
Jones
Bedford
Lowery Millick
Guy McNew
Early Sports Scores and Miscellaneous Items
A series of city baseball scores and standings are listed including New York 5-3 over St. Louis 2-0 and Philadelphia 12-11. Additional notes touch on manufacturing scale for automobiles, a coffin gift notion in China, and historical facts about Astoria Oregon and Alaska population estimates. Also mentions Troy New York collar production in 1872.
Yankees Look Up Pitchers Show Winning Form
The Yankees, buoyed by improved pitching, win a doubleheader over the Browns 5 to 2 and 3 to 0. Manager Casey Stengel hails Kuzava’s relief work and Raschi’s reliability as New York narrows the gap behind Boston. In the National League, Brooklyn leads as New York and St Louis split while Chicago and Boston win key games.
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Brooklyn
New York
Chicago St. Louis
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Boston
Pittsburgh
Browns
Stengel
Bob Kuzava
Vic Raschi
Kuzava
Raschi
Yankees
Red Sox
Tigers
Cleveland
White Sox
Washington
Senators
Dodger
Cardinals
Phillies
Cubs
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Bennett Cerf
Echegd
King Features Syndicate
Island City
Admiral
Hamilton Paint & Wallpaper Store
Kroger
Johnson
North Meridian Street
Indiana
Department OF Civil Defense
City
Imi Tal
Meri Olam
Imouamapolis
Biatn Dave
O'Tmia
Civik
Magrieo
Agi Dor
Virginia L
Mas
Joan Dos
Merrills Separate
Metropolitan Opera
Roberta Peters
Robert Merrill
Park Avenue
Merrill
America
Africa
Galveston
Tex
Brooklyn's
Billy Boy
Alan Maver
Billy G
Billy
Rhodenbeck Bros
Walter Wolfe
Rennis Wolfe
Chandise
The
Home Loan & Finance CO
N. Main
Prompt Sanitary Truck Service
Silvey Chicago
St. Louis
Detroit
China
Astoria
Ore
Pacific Northwest
Alaska
Troy
Linton Raceways
Casey Stengel
Brooks
Braves
Mickey McDémott
Tiger
Dizzy Trout
George Kell
Vern Stephens
Jim Piersall
Chuck Stobbs
Jackie Jensen
Stubbs
Jensen
Bud Sheely
Hank Sauer
Dee Fondy
Sam Jethroe
Stan Musial
NEW Union Lumber CO
Jerrels Jewelry
North Main Street
Ziegler’s Drive-In
Francis Haseman
Citizens’ National Bank
Eco
FORD
Linton Motor Sales, Inc
Gamble’s
Dick Stayton
Eureka
Chevrolet
Eureka Chevrolet CO
South Main Street
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