Supreme Court Orders Big Five to Exit Major Theater Hold
The Supreme Court ruled the five major film companies Loew, RKO, Paramount, Warner, and 20th Century Fox violated antitrust laws through price fixing and distribution practices. It upheld most findings, rejected forced theater divestiture, and set lower courts to assess selling their theater interests while potential damage claims for independents loom in the millions.
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United Artists Corp
Stage Comics at Municipal Auditorium Friday Night
Graydon Smith stars in a cross dressing number in Clarence Crary's Bigtime show at the Municipal Auditorium. The senior from St Anthony's High prepares a performance of The Jonesomest Gal in Town and other acts alongside Patsy Abbott as part of a vaudeville bill with multiple headline acts. A staged table tennis match between California champion Frank Nemes and Don Terry is slated as a preview for the Southern California tournament in Long Beach Saturday.
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St. Anthony's High School
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Clarence Crary
Municipal Auditorium
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St. Anthony’s
Crary
Columbia Picture
Patsy Abbott
Betty Hutton
Nancy Walker
Frank Nemes
California
Don Terry
Pacific
Southern California
Long Beach
Man to Train in Guide Dog Use in Fort Worth
George B. Jackson, blinded five years, will be trained in guide dog use by the California Guide Dog School Inc. in Fort Worth. He travels with Bertha Davis and stays with the Claunchs at 425 East 48th Street. Albert Schuepback leads the program as head trainer. the dog Poca hontas, from Long Beach, is Jackson’s new eyes.
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Long Beach
Ex L B Student Father of Cosmic Dust Theory
Harvard astronomer Dr. Fred L. Whipple proposes that the sun and planets formed from a cloud of cosmic dust. His theory, presented to the AAAS and featured in Life, highlights his background at U of California Berkeley and Harvard work before teaching and research duties.
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Life Magazine
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Long Beach Chamber Adopts Legislative Objectives Resolutions
Directors of the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce approved recommendations on Colorado River allocations fair labor standards and Taft Hartley Act measures. They urged forwarding to the Canonal delegation and backed SIR 145 HJR 226 and HR 5353 affidavit reforms.
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Senator Overton Opposes Daylight Saving Time
In Washington on May 4, Senator Overton of Louisiana remained aligned with standard time, criticizing daylight saving as “God's time.” He posted a sign declaring office hours 9 to 5 EST, signaling his continued preference for standard time despite Congress and public policy.
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Rajagopalachari Named India's New Governor General
Chakravarthi Rajagopalachari 69 is appointed India's new governor general succeeding Earl Mountbatten. He supported Gandhi's quit India plan, broke from Congress, and once led West Bengal as governor while advocating simplicity and prohibition. He took office June 21 after approval by King George VI.
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West Bengal
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Soprano Christine Rice Debuts in Benefit Concert
Long Beach soprano Christine Potter Rice debuted at a benefit concert sponsored by the Booker T. Washington Post and Auxiliary for its educational fund at Veterans' Memorial. Accompanied by Helen Davenport, she sang works by Gounod Dvorak Rachmaninoff Handel Hageman and Negro folk songs. Plans call for further concerts in San Pedro Pasadena and Los Angeles before her New York debut.
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New York
Mississippi Governor Wright Promotes Segregation Policy
Mississippi Governor Fielding Wright declared in a statewide broadcast that segregation is the only solution to race relations. He stated Negroes should be informed on states rights, and asserted segregation will be maintained despite opposition from self-styled do-gooders. He claimed most Negroes do not understand white aims and emphasized broad support among white Southerners.
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National Democratic Party
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China Students Riot Over Plans for Fete
Shanghai May 4 university student factions rioted today over preparations to celebrate the 29th anniversary of the Chinese students movement.
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Shanghai
Fragmented Radio Schedule Snippet With Erratic Timings
Readable parts show a list of show titles and times scattered across cities like Crest-Boudda Hay and Long Beach. Mentions include Butter's Gold and Bowery Champs with hourly news segments and various clock times, but most details are incomplete.
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Tong Beach
Hollywood Spotlight: Actress-Producer Plans Valley Deal
Actress-producer Bennett aims to produce and star at the Valley studio, eyeing two Constance Bennett Productions properties and a deal with Republic. Orson Welles vague Macbeth return date. Priscilla Lane back in Bodyguard. Babe Ruth Story preps for August release. various stars on stage and set across Paramount, MGM, Fox and Warners.
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Brown Funk and Associates Open Real Estate Office
The group Brown Funk and Associates opens new offices at 214 Times Building. The firm provides real estate services alongside loans and fire and auto insurance offerings.
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