Fidler notes Hollywood gossip and fan colorings
Jimmie Fidler reports on Ann Sheridan flu and Mexico City trip rumors, Boyer in pink tights, Tallulah Bankhead as Mrs Demetrios Vilon, Julie Bishop with Richard Lawrence, and Lana Turner hype versus Clara Bow. Also covers Rita Hayworth Mature Welles romances, Maureen O Sullivan retirement, Pegler vs Hollywood critics, and industry tidbits.
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Hollywood
Ann Sheridan
Palm Springs
Mexico City
Charles Boyer
Tallulah Bankhead
Demetrios Vilon
Julie
Warner Brothers
Bishop
Richard Lawrence
USN
Wotz
Paulette Goddard
Ginger Rogers
la Jolla
Calif
Jack Brigis
Marine Base
Mary
Stu
Richard Arlen
Virginia Grey
Ida Lupino
Louis Hayward
New Zealand
Daily Reflections on Rumors and War Talk in New York
A diary fragment by Charles B. Drisco notes sunny Riverside Drive contrasts with wartime rumors in New York. He cites rumors about German strategies, American strikes, and a Ruml plan salesman, then discusses rumor-spreading, enemy manipulation, and a Catholic priest rumor row with vivid but non-graphic detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Riverside Drive
Merchant Marine
Midwest
Germany
America
Africa
John L. Lewis
Hitler
Giile
Bae
Montis
Ofalt
Renti
Peegry
Bai Fe
Axis Struggle to Hold Fronts as War Prospects Turn
The article argues Nazi and Japanese forces face potential collapse as Allied aid strengthens Soviet and Chinese resistance. It notes a planned spring offensive in Russia, German desperation, and uncertain gains in China, stressing that decisive weeks ahead could end Axis hopes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Asia
Axis
Russia
European
Red Army
America
Britain
Hitler
China
Battle for Attu guides expected length of Kiska siege
The article argues the Kiska battle will likely mirror Attu’s drawn out suppression with US forces surrounding and bombarding the island. It cites over 10,000 Japanese on Kiska, fortifications, a submarine base, and ammunition dumps, predicting a month or more to starve or compel surrender unless relief is sent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attu
Kiska
Japan
United States Navy
Tokyo
Clothing the World as America Faces a Textile Market
The United States, after the war, may be called to clothe Africa alongside feeding it. Lead shipments show exports of percal es, seersuckers, denim, muslin, and other fabrics, with limited animal or floral prints due to cultural fit. Footwear shortages also arise as rationing limits movement of U.S. shoe types.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
America
Africa
France
Japan
Brazil
Britain
Payment on Account by General Giraud and Lend Lease Notes
General Giraud pays 15 million dollars on account for essential civilian lend-lease supplies to North Africa, with total lend-lease exports around 25 million. The piece stresses cross- Allied benefits, future reclaim potential, and credit to Giraud while urging continued colonial strength and friendship with the Allies. It also mentions Maine coast geography and a digression on a sulfa drug topic and Mussolini’s fate versus Haile Selassie’s priorities.
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Giraud
North Africa
Bombs Not Pamphlets: British Plea for Axis Accountability
Henry McLemore reports that in wartime Britain the public demands Italy and Germany pay for their attacks. Average Englishmen recall Mussolini’s promises and fear, wanting acts of punishment rather than mere rhetoric. The piece contrasts Allied civilian suffering with Axis bravado and urges concrete retribution.
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London
England
Italy
Mussolini
Rome
France
Alps
Germany
Liverpools
Sunday School Lesson on Partaking the Divine Nature
The lesson outlines how Christians gain divine nature through God's grace and personal effort. It emphasizes diligence in adding faith virtue knowledge self control patience godliness brotherly kindness and notes the unity with Galatians fruits of the Spirit. It also highlights harmony between Paul and Peter on Christ faith and salvation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter
Paul
God
Jesus
Early Church
Monroe Little Theatre Board Meeting Monday
The Monroe Little Theatre will hold a board of directors meeting Monday at 8 pm in the Hudson Potts Bernstein and Snellings offices Ouachita bank building. Newly elected directors will attend and discuss future activities including the next membership drive. All board members should attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Little Theatre
Hudson-Potts-Bernstein and Snellings
Ouachita Bank
We Can Lose This War At Home If Inflation Rules
Washington by Peter Edson warns that the home front battle against inflation is deteriorating with indecision and conflicting policies. He notes WPB reforms improved production, while wage and price controls falter under OPA and WLB, threatening war financing and domestic morale.
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Peter Edson
Monroe Mernuie World
Washington
Tunisia
Attu
War Production Board
Army
Navy
WPB
Kawon
WLB
War Labor Board
Boeing
Chrysler
John L. Lewis
Office of Economic Stabilization
White House
Radio Programs and Time Shifts for Eastern War Time Schedule
A dense listing of radio programs and time blocks across Eastern War Time with one hour subtraction for CWT and two hours for MWT. The document catalogs shows, music, drama, commentaries, news segments, and entertainers including names like Murrow Pearson Winchell and Coronation-era offerings.
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iUhanyee
Howe
Shirase
Wes He
John Chas
Thomas Progie
Waye Gunde
Ars Elarrio Romeus
Musee Pre
Tania
Thea
Pfarnet
Andre Koustehinety
Ohestra
Swarthoat
Mbs Wry
Athalie
Radionhe
Flere
Murrow
Mia F
Dram Serg
Gene Autrey
Upton
Leo Cher
Drew Pearson
Chips Davie
Cominana
Edward Tendinson
Joe Kelly
M. C
We the People
Wast Stars and Stripes
Britain
Charle McCarthy
Bergen
Nbe
Roy Porter
Cha
The
American Forum & Finests
Che
Pbhe
Crimea Doctor
Diabriel Heatter
Mbhs-Baele
Walter Winchell
Blu-Basle
Conrad Nagel
Hi-Basic
Nhe Amfinite
Tate
Cbs
Muale
Dean Chapel Revival Begins With Rev. McNeil Sermon
Dean Chapel Church of God opens a revival with Rev. McNeil of Hodge preaching tonight and services held each night at 8 15. The public is invited to attend. A life tip notes keeping a flashlight in a car glove box wrapped in cloth to cushion shock.
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Dean Chapel
Church of God
McNeil
Hodge
Marsala wine and world quiz items in Shreveport radio page
The page lists radio time slots and program titles in Shreveport with quiz questions about Marsala wine the most candlepower lighthouse and historic ships. It includes a mix of schedules and questions prompting audience participation.
Extension Study To Be Arranged At Northeast Junior College
Desiring extension study participants should attend a general meeting in room 200 at the library building on Tuesday at 7 30 pm. Dean C C Calvert states classes will be arranged for evenings and offered in stenography typewriting business machines Spanish economics mathematics and other subjects with sufficient interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northeast Junior College
C. C. Calvert
Lumber Needed to Ship War Supplies in New Orleans
June meeting of the States Corps of Engineers section chief Coronet Frederikh G. Sherrill announced bids to obtain timber for war supply crates. About 75 industry leaders heard that 17,000 dollars had been procured with more lumber needed to keep pace with national production and distribution. KK Vo English of Memphis chaired the bid session with Lt Earl McGowin, Navy bureau procure official, in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Frederikh G. Sherrill
States Corps of Engineers
Oma
Sesthern
Big Pro
Texing
Neyvelt Betel Hie
Vo English
Memphis
Earl McGowin
Navy
Whay
Grants To School Boards Approved In Louisiana
Baton Rouge, June 5. State Superintendent John E. Coxe announced federal grants of 17432 to Rapides Parish School Board and 12763 to Grant Parish School Board for maintenance and operation of schools with rising enrollment due to wartime industry. Louisiana schools have received 6150563 overall under the Lanham Act this year. Other grants went to Vernon, Orleans, Caddo, East Baton Rouge parishes.
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Baton Rouge
Rapis Parish
Grant Parish
John E. Coxe
Louisiana
Coxe
Vernon
Orleans
Caddo East Batol Rouge Parish
Bible Thought and The Lord of Hosts In Poetry Fragments
Anthology style fragment combines Zechariah verse, improvised lines about prayer in fields and companionship with God. Mentions a battlefield vision with the Sword of God and a reflective note on speed and flight in marginal text.
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Charles Chaplin
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McNaught Syndicate, Inc
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Maine
Haile Selassie
Henry McLemore
Warsaw
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McNaught Syndicate. Inc
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D. D
Little Theatre
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Ilbilly Larry
Warogen
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A. Mexico
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Herkimer, NY
King Features Syndicate, Inc
OPA
War Food Administration
Congress
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Shreveport
Warren Bwrenes
Ruven
Star Theater
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Jan Saeits
QLU. S
Marsala
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