Janet Gaynor’s comeback pull amid Hollywood salary debates
Jimmie Fidler notes Janet Gaynor, in her mid thirties, remains in demand after two smash hits now revived on screen. He argues studios neglect her while others push large salaries and story approval, citing fan letters and her four-year earning dominance as a measure of her value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Miss Gaynor
Janet
Judy Garvand
Maynem
Russell
Jommy Dorsey
Maria Montez
Universals
Salome
Weaver Levy
Mickey Rooney
Hattie McDaniels
Go to School Campaign Faces Postwar Enrollment Drop
The Go to School campaign aims to reverse three years of declining high school enrollments, with 14 percent fewer students than the 1940-41 peak. Officials warn communities must tailor efforts to local needs, balancing war work with schooling and persuading youths of schooling value as jobs demand experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Office of Education
Office of Education
Bouim Stowns
Hower
Temote
Line of Thought on War Readiness by British General
A British general urges audiences to prepare for possible war threats with a swift, powerful force. He argues professionals must be ready to enforce peace among humane governments, while avoiding undue aggression and maintaining restraint.
Marines recount island battle and Japanese counterattack
A returned marine from the South Pacific recalls how his group was saved on an island when a pig squealed drawing Japanese forces from cover. The Japs charged the beaches and were mowed down, illustrating the fanaticism driving both sides and the deranged tone of combat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Pacific
Dutch Treats show wiser women avoid check grabbing
A humorous column notes women prefer Dutch Treat to avoid public check grabbing. The piece lists several men who jockey over paying and contrasts with women who quietly settle the bill, illustrating practical, fair split expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grante J and Rice
Albin Holder
Frank Black
Bernie Gimbel
Envy Smckemore
Jee Williams
Bil Corum
Willam
Helen
Washington In Wartime Slogans and Veteran Rehire Debates
A Washington column notes Democratic slogan quirks at the convention and Truman's late emergence as VP candidate. In New York a clash between union seniority and veterans' rehire rights spurs debate at the National Industrial Conference Board with Col. Griffith and Victor Reuther arguing over like versus superseniority for returning servicemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Selective Service
Selective Service Oa
Selective Service An
Paul H. Griffith
Veterans’ Personnel Division
National Industrial Conference Board
Victor G. Reuther
United Auto Workers
Griffith
Reuther
Eurone
Congress
Our Children By Angelo Patri
A mother enforces lunchtime obedience with firmness as her son Bobbie resists then calms. After a heated struggle he submits, eats, and asks to visit Aunt May, showing that steady discipline yields harmony. Angelo Patri explains obedience guidance and offers No. 301 booklet for 10 cents plus a 3 cent stamp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobbie
Rackman
Dicky
Robbie
Father
Mother
Angelo Patri
News-Star—World
P. O
Station G
New York
Radio Frday August 18 Highlights on Eastern War Time
Radio schedule lists programs from 5:15 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. including We Love and Learn, Dick Tracy, The Sea Hound, Lone Ranger, War commentaries, news reports, and music orchestras across CBS NBC and mutual networks with repeated serials and concerts throughout the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunn
Cbs
Dick Tracy
Chick Carter
Dbs
Jack Armstrong
Biu-East Dancing Music Orchestra
Tom Mix
Farrell
Nhe
Wilderness Road
Bviu
Abs-Basic
Nhbe
Quincey Howe
Hop Harrigan
Terry
Blu
Nbe
Lyn Murray
Tim Healy
Joep Harrigan
Ick Carter
Jeri Sullavan
Lowell Thomas
the World News and Commentary
Dhs
Henry J. Taylor
Mercer
Nbel
Uram
Fulton Lewis, Jr
Bbs-Basic
Volney Hurd
Mbs-West
Carolyn Gilbert
Blu Radio Newsreel
London
R. G. John
Lucille Manners
Charlie Ruggles
Cbs Broadcast of
Cecil Brown
Parker Family
Nick Carter
Chin Man
Meet Your Navy
Great Lakes
Ebs
Abe Lyman
Gabriel Heatter
Brewster Boy
Viz
Chet Morris
Cbs Fish Pond
Blondie
Dagwood
Nbc
Nbe-Wasie the Music Shop
Cbs & Biu
Local Radio Schedule Highlights Evening Lineup
A dense list of KWKEI KWKH CBS and local station programming spans breakfast cabaret through late night. Programs include Ozark Mountaineers Local 5.43, The Light Crust Doughboys, The Sunshine Boys Local, AP News, Brewer and Boss shows, and various musical interludes with orchestras and band leaders across several hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ozark Mounteers
Kweer Palm
E. A. Stephens
Pairfield Four
cBs
Melody Boys
Melody House
Bright Horizon
Kate Smith
Helen Trent
Gal
The
Sunshine Boys
Ernie
EQN
AP News
the Goldbergs
Portia
Faces
Life
Joyce Jordan
M. D
Dr. Malone
Mary Martlin
Irene Beasley
Bob Trout
Bill Costello
Raymond Scot
Dunn
Three Sisters
Wilderness Road
Lest John
Lyn Murray
World Today
Joseph Harsch
Lee Castle
Bill Henry
News
Moore-Durante
Shep Field
Kwkh
Les Brown
Ohio suffers major drought losses to crops
Ohio farmers face 49.5 million dollars in crop losses from drought as of August 1. Corn losses reach 40 million, soybeans 3 million, potatoes 6.5 million, with pasture damage and new seedings of clover and alfalfa also hit. Mixed estimates cover commercial and victory garden losses into the millions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Ohio State University
Department of Rural Economics
Large increase in infantile paralysis in 1944
New York reports the United States had 3992 cases of infantile paralysis through August 5 1944 the highest for the first 31 weeks in 28 years surpassing the 1943 level by 1226 in a Public Health Service based count.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
National Foundation For
U. S. Public Health Service
Foundation
World War I Army Court-Martialed Count Revealed
Undersecretary of War Patterson said about 19 000 soldiers were court-martialed during World War I. The exchange covers Maquis origins in Corsica and Savoy, Saipan sugar production, and X day as Germany’s unknown quit day. It also notes WAC rejection rates similar to male army rejections. An odd tip suggests salt rub for oily scalps overnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patterson
Court fight looms in Georgia election
Georgia Secretary of State John B. Wilson faces criticism after declining to grant ballot access to a Republican faction. Republican National Chairman Herbert Brownell Jr announces plans to sue for ballot recognition, accusing Wilson of injecting racial issues into party disputes. Brownell claims New Deal leaders undermine Negro claims, while Wilson defends the election integrity amid intra party clashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Georgia
John B. Wilson
Expos
Herbert Brownell Jr
Brownell
Rep
Earlie
Elacto
Wilon
Idengy
Indeperggl Dent Democratic Party
Qa Lrcan
Bank note from 1835 found on Tacoma site sparks doubts
Workman uncovers a well preserved $19 bank note issued by the Bank of East Tennessee in Knoxville in 1835. The fragmentary report notes durability and raises questions about the note’s authenticity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Wash
Bank of East Tennessee
Knoxville
Also Mentioned on This Page
Presigeur
HME
Jimmie Fidler
Janet Gaynor
Arthur Wing Pinero
RKO
Spencer Tracy
English Lang
Joseph Schildkraut
Jean Harlow
Wallace Beery
Mgms
Hays Office
Wally Brown
Hausers
Felton K. Wood
Nancy Kelly
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
Dutty
Paree
Queson
Henry McLemore
Pat
Willyam
Willyum
William
Union
Washington
Jack Stinnett
Harold L. Jekes
Hannegan
Harry S. Truman
Robert Hannegan
Democratic National Committee
J. Melville Broughton
Joe Stalin
Roosevelt
Thomas E. Dewey
Teddy” Roosevelt
South
Jersey City
New York City
Five Boroughs
Chicago
Germany
Eastern Front
Tokyo
Truman
Missouri
Our
Bell Syndicate, Inc
Radio
By Hershberger
Savoy
Corsica
Saipan
Mopsy KY
Gladys Parker
Auicis
France
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!