Hollywood Parades Fame Glamour and Rumor Across Years
Hollywood gossip column recalls public feuds and out of court deals involving stars like Joan Crawford Dinah Shore Judy Garland and Marlene Dietrich. It notes how publicity advisers warned against scandalous cross claims that could ruin careers and mentions Monty Woolley Pancho Villa and C B DeMille anecdotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Joan Crawford
Christina
Jimmy Stewart
Clark Gable
Monty Woolley
Tilay
Marlene Dietrich
Gai
Dinah Shore
Four MPs Spend One Day Assignment in Paradise
Four military police on a 24 hour assignment guard Mont St Michel in France. They tour the stone town, visit the hotel, shop for souvenirs, sample local cuisine, and enjoy panoramic views before orders return them to duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Boyle
Mont ST. Michel
France
Paradise
Shangri- la
Mack H. Hornbeak
Baton Rouge
Camelot
Harvey Ebert
Long Beach
Calif
Grand Rue
Hotel Poulard
Henry the Fifth
Agincourt
Mouit
Knape
Dust Bowl
Ebert
Railroads blamed for high Southern Western freight rates
The Justice Department denounces alleged transportation monopoly and discriminatory rates by American railroads. It cites secret private agreements and argues for lower rates or government action, while noting ICC rate ceilings and railroads' wartime service. The article calls for specific charges or restraint on rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Department
Wendell Berge
Berge
Interstate Commerce Commission
ICC
Wiese
Justice Deparment
Slogan Heckles Japanese War Effort in Mock National Contest
The text notes a national contest produced a wartime slogan for Japan, praising it from an American view as effective propaganda. It claims the line translates to Spirit harmony stamina total action though parts are uncertain. It ridicules the Japanese and predicts their conquests will fail.
How to Talk to the Baby by Angelo Patri pamphlet notes
Angelo Patri argues children need peers for healthy growth and that families should choose communities matching their beliefs or risk harming their kids. He warns liberal ideas may clash with conservative norms, urging adjustment to neighbors and highlighting the burden on children when parents refuse to conform. The piece references a Patri leaflet and directs readers to obtain a copy for 5 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angelo Patri
P-21
News-Star—World
P. O
New York
Thoughts On Christmas Power To Aid Soldiers Abroad
The piece argues for early planning of Christmas gifts for American soldiers stationed worldwide. It stresses the practical and psychological benefits of projecting Christmas ahead of time and warns against neglect or delay that could leave troops overlooked. The call is for timely attention to ensure remembrances reach service members abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tere
Memories of an Italian Summer with Charlie Gaines
A first person reminiscence describes a summer in Italy with Mrs. Henry McLemore and Miss Jean, detailing a strained romance with Charlie Gaines. The narrator recalls shared funds, bargains to join social events, and jealousy as they travel through Florence while mothers observe veneer of civility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry McLemore
Italy
Charlie Gaines
Jacksonville
Fla
Charlie
Gaines
Ancient
Florence
Charles
Jean
Meeting Miss Ghagan at Lake Ohio Hotel
Narrator recalls a tense scene with Helen Ghagan at Lake Ohio where Charlie Gaines introduced himself with pomp. The narrator pays Gaines fifty cents for the introduction and later jokes he should have called collect for help on the column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Ohio
Helen Ghagan
Charlie
Miss Gahagan
Charlie Gaines
Siam
Jacksonville
Radio Schedule Highlights Two Hour Night of Westerns
A detailed August 23 eastern time radio grid lists programs across networks from 6:00 pm to 2:00 am. The schedule features serials, dramas, news, music, and variety shows including Jack Armstrong, Superman repeats, Lum and Abner, The Green Tree, and news by CBS and NBC with hosts like Lowell Thomas and Gabriel Heatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
Cbs
Jack Armstrong
Marie Baldwin
Farrell
Dick Tracy
Wainey Howe
Ebs
Terry
Lyn Murray
Tim Healy
Hop Harrigan
Chick Carter
Jeri Sullavan
Lowell Thomas
Nbe World News
Henry J. Taylor
Blu-West
Mbs-West
Mercer
Nbe-Bas
Scramble Amby
Biu Fulton Lewis, Jr
Nbe
John Nesbitt
Volney Hurd
Carolyn Gilbert
Exusy Aces
Blu
London
Kaltenborn
Mrs. North
Red Barber
Allan Jones
Cba
Cecil Brown
Lum
Abner
Nick Carter
Jean Hersholt
Dr. Christian
Guy Lombardo
Alan Young
Frank Sinatra
Joseph Dunninger
Gabriel Heatter
Ted Malone
England
Big Dance Music Orchestra
Colonel
Oebs
Melody
Buffalo
Nhe
Music Shop
Apgar couple head to Bella Vista for two week stay
Mr and Mrs H D Apgar drive to the Ozark mountains to occupy a Bella Vista cottage for a two week vacation returning via New Orleans and New York City. Carolyn Stubbs hosts visitor Virginia Wheadon of Alexandria welcomed by Mrs C M Flower at bridge. Magnolia Petroleum test excites gas field operators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Apgar
Ozark Mountains
Bella Vista
Carolyn Stubbs
Virginia Wheadon
Alexandria
C. M. Flower
Bridge
Claude Harrison
New Orleans
Havana
New York City
Magnolia Petroleum Com
Radio Schedule Snapshot from KWKH and KARK Listings
Local station timetables show a full day of programs from 5:00 AM to 1:05 AM, including news, music, dramas, and variety shows. Notable entries include Ozark Mountaineer, The Light Crust Doughboys, CBS soap operas, and Jazz and orchestral programs. Listings feature multiple local and CBS network segments with names like The Three Sisters, The Goldbergs, and Major regional acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ozark Mountaineer
Kwkh Farm
John H. Overton
Fairfield Four
Slim Rhodes
Mountaineers Kark
News of the World
CBS
Light Crust Doughboys
Sunshine Boys
AP News
CBSL
Cbss
Kate Smith
Helen Trent
Ernie Sqn
the Goldbergs
Portia Paces
Life
Joyce Jordan
Young Dr. Malone
Variety
Mary Marlin
Irene Beasley
Bob Trout
Bill Costello
Harmon
Dunn
Three Sisters
Wilderness Road
Lort John
Lyn Murray
The
World Today
Joseph Harsch
You and
Manpower
John Nesbitt
Rhythm Review
A. Jones
Herman
Bill Henry
Jack Carson
Mildred Bailey
Colonel
Sammy Kaye
Petrilia
Jeanette
McCormick
Ray Benson
Washington In Wartime
Washington veteran columnist recounts letters from disabled WWII veterans who struggle to obtain benefits. He outlines steps: visit the local VA, approach veterans groups such as the Disabled American Veterans and American Legion, contact the U S Employment Service, and consider Red Cross aid. He warns that benefits require proof and persistence within legal rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
The
Disabled American Veterans
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
United States Employment Service
Red Cross
Uncle Sam
Carlton Church Revival Planned in Calhoun Louisiana
A revival is set at Carlton Church Calhoun La from August 27 to September 8 led by evangelist Rev Jack Shaw. Pastor Rev Roy Grant invites the public to attend all services. The note about a jaguar is unrelated to the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlton Church
Calhoun, la
Jack Shaw
Roy Grant
Swartz Sector Well Output Reveals Heavy Rock Pressure Rise
In Ouachita parish Pen y Fee No 2 in Section 15 19 5 saw rock pressure climb from about 800 to 1010 pounds after closing for 12 hours. The well depth is 2304 feet per the conservation department. Daily open flow output reaches 11 880 009 cubic feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peny, Fee No. 2
Ouachita Parish
Swartz
Conservation Department
Bread price in Paris and empire facts from a quiz
The document mixes Q and A items about bread price in Paris set at $1.40 a loaf, the age of the army air forces noting June 1941 constitution and August 1907 origin, British Empire land share about one fourth, 1922 establishment of the Irish Free State, and a note on the Dreyfus trial. It ends with a home remedy for nail bleaching using rose water elder flower water and tartaric acid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Army Air Forces
Air Corps
Robot and Human Futures in Capekian Lore
The text discusses themes from Capek’s play and the idea of robots as both tools and threats. It mentions a spark of rebellion, a world of robots, and a critique of dehumanization. It references Miss Helburn, a proposed robust robot with a soul, and Russian linguistic roots for the term robot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Helburn
Capek
Deaths list includes Norris and Mann funerals in Monroe area
The obituary notices report the funeral of William Wesley Norris 61 held at Downsville Cemetery with Mulhearn Funeral Home in charge and pallbearers named. Also noted are the funeral for Mrs J B Mann 67 in Rayville and Mary Anna Beebe 71 with service plans pending, plus a note on the Bowie hunting knife’s name origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Downsville
William Wesley Norris
Mulhearn Funeral Home
Fred Hamilton
Wilbur Hamilton
Dan Calhoun
Paul Richardson
Commie Clark
Tryon McFarland
Norris
Shreveport
O. W. Norris
San Diego
Calif
Eula Bounds
Alpine
Texas
T. W. Calk
Coleman
J. B. Mann
Swartz
Monroe
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Rayville
Walfreid Boesche
Rayville Masonic Cemetery
Mary Anna Beebe
West Monroe
California
Chapel of Hall Funeral
W. D. Beebe
Queenie Anne Halsted
Robeline
T. J. Durham
Urania
J. H. Durham
Lufkin
Tex
D. C. Durham
Natchitoches
Paris under Nazi occupation shows street life and repression
The account details shortages in Paris with a shut subway and fuel absence, Germans curbing transport and enforcing anti Semitic campaigns. Casual dining spaces kept distance from occupiers while reprisals and mass arrests persisted. Some attractions survived, though metal was taken for war needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Battles In Western Pacific Stir Contention As Hengyang Moves Unfold
Reports say Chinese forces near Hengyang press to consolidate gains after halting a Japanese thrust. Chungking claims control of Tengchung and efforts to reopen the Burma road continue while Japanese columns threaten encirclement. In Burma, Japanese withdrawal hints at broader southward retreat. two Japanese generals die in service abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yunnan
Aime
Hengyang
Chungking
Tengchung
Thi
Burma
Chinege
Hankow-Canton
India
Tokyo
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Pancho Villa
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Fom
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Mr. Weissmuller
Joel McCreas Ranch
Miss Crawford
Cass
LeSeur
Crawford
Fairbanks
Tone
Bette Davis
Ann Miller
Robert Cummings
Red Skelton
O. K
Kayved
Arthur Treacher
Treacher
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
Paradis
Lucky Fellows
Our
Ty Henry McLemore
Frances
Radio
Jack Stinnett
Veterans’ Organizations
Congress
Navy
Atlantic
Veterans’ Administration
By Hershberger
Trish Free State
Eire
Rennes
Dreyfus
Alfred Dreyfus
Devil's Island
Wastryi
Eff
Ted
Bowie
Hunting
James Bowie
Alamo
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