World War I Songwriter Dies in Encino
Al Piantadosi, 71, famed for I Didn't Raise My Boy to Be a Soldier, died Friday night at his Encino home. A NY Chinatown debutant nicknamed Ragtime Al, he partnered with Irving Berlin early on and joined ASCAP in 1914. Survived by wife Edna, brother Arthur of North Hollywood, and sisters Amelia Garoni of Fort Lee and Cecelia Testa of Brooklyn.
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Pickets Parade at Easter Demonstration in New Britain
Striking workers from the Landers Frary and Clark company in New Britain plan an Easter parade on Sunday. Female union members will wear their Easter finery and march in front of the plant carrying small signs with Easter motifs.
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Long Beach Theatre Listings With Starting Times Apr 3
The Long Beach venues list Saturday showings with film titles such as Many Rivers to Cross and Captain Eighteen, including times like 2 00 for Man In a White Suit and 2 10 for Captain Lightfond. The page notes Harbor area theaters with Michigan at Token and other local venues, indicating start times and film selections for a busy program.
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Lanza Faces Critics Amid Ego and Turmoil
Hollywood speculation centers on Mario Lanza as fans debate whether his ego masks deeper fears. Reports note laryngitis derailed a Las Vegas job, with close friends linking his throat issues to anxiety. Once a sudden MGM star after WWII, his temper and clashes with management preceded fires and lawsuits. Yet peers insist his talent remains strong and CHS TV and Warner Bros. projects loom.
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U S Ambassador Cooper Presents Credentials in India
John Sherman Cooper presented credentials to President Rajendra Prasad in New Delhi as the United States ambassador to India. The ceremony formalizes Cooper’s diplomatic role and signals ongoing bilateral relations.
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Funeral Rite Today for Theda Bara Silent Film Vamp
Funeral services are held today for Theda Bara once known as the silent vampire. Her husband Charles Brabin and sister Lori Bara are expected to attend a private service in Beverly Hills as Bara, 64, died Thursday after a battle with cancer. Her mother Mrs Pauline Bara also survives along with other relatives.
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Hope Cash Infusion Aims to Save Insolvent Hope Metal
Bob Hope plans to invest several hundred thousand dollars in Hope Metal Products, a Cleveland firm facing bankruptcy. The company seeks court permission to settle about 132000 dollars of debt at thirty cents on the dollar, with funds used to pay creditors and reorganize the business. Ivor Hope, brother and director, said orders totaling 500000 dollars remain on the books as the firm aims to modernize and revive operations.
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Artie Shaw and Doris Dowling Separate in Hollywood
Hollywood sources report bandsman Artie Shaw and seventh wife actress Doris Dowling have separated. Dowling is living with her mother, Connie Tors said, and plans to file for divorce in Los Angeles or Las Vegas.
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