De Mille's Unconquered mocked for “authenticity” and romance
Jimmie Fidler reviews Cecil B. DeMille's Unconquered praising spectacle over realism. He notes Paulette Goddard, styled and elegant, as a slave suiting the era, while lampooning the film's so-called authenticity. The column weaves anecdotes from Hollywood life about Greta Garbo, Dorothy Lamour, Ralph Murphy, and others to critique star culture and production costs.
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Lana Turner Plans Christmas at Sun Valley Resort
Hollywood gossip notes Lana Turner plans a Christmas with her mother and daughter Cheryl Christine at Sun Valley Idaho amid looming divorce news with Tyrone Power. Vic Mature eyes a screen horse debut in A Connecticut Yankee. Gloria Franklin and Sid Silvers delay marriage due to medical treatment.
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Tyrone Power
Sun Valley
Cheryl Christine
Ty Power
Annabella
Lana
Bing Crosby
Vic Mature
Dorothy Berry
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Victor Mature
Harrison CA
Sun Valley Resort
Christmas Doo Dads Bring Cheeky Gift Ideas
A humorous look at Christmas toys and gadgets with cheeky names and odd uses. Highlights include Dad’s denture bowl, Mom’s version, a curved floor golf practice aid, a 16 blade grapefruit cutter, a junior toothbrush cup, a pretzel hanging tree, a cat friendly mouse house, and a Boo shouting mechanical mouse.
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War talk and rumors about looming conflict in postwar era
The piece cites claims of near term war by well connected sources, but Washington reports show large surplus war goods withdrawn for occupation forces and relief needs. It notes limited plane rebuilding, intent to boost armed forces, stockpiling of strategic materials, and a cautious view on Russia. It also mentions moon inquiry as a contrast to real wartime readiness.
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Germany
Japan
Europe
Russia
Memoir of World War II disguise for supplies stories
Henry McLemore recalls horsing around with John Tucker and Carl Ritt as they posed as newspaper men and news cameramen to skim gear from ration dumps during World War II. They photographed officers for vanity while requesting socks shirts and other Uncle Sam supplies.
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Our Children By Angelo Patri on Work and Education
Angelo Patri argues children should learn useful work without child labor. He praises 4 H clubs as a path to practical education under supervision and urges identifying suitable work for matured youths outside regular schooling. He calls for registration and follow up to keep every child occupied with productive tasks.
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Three Soldiers Share Rations and Boots With Pacific Inmates
Three servicemen recall trading with infantrymen in the Pacific, gathering a range of sized boots and clothing to distribute among fellow soldiers. They describe sharing regular issue gear, helping comrades, and the unity of Americans as brothers under the skin, even noting some officers bending rules for razors.
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McNaught Syndicate, Inc
Alice Roosevelt Longworth: nation’s keen onlooker and behind the scenes influence
Washington profile of Alice Roosevelt Longworth portrays her as a discreet social figure with sharp wit and backstage political sway. Her salons at her five story home kept her in the political spotlight, even as she avoided strict social duties.
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Pfc Howard Ammons S Rest Arrives for Monroe Funeral
The body of Pfc Howard Ammons of the Second Infantry Division arrived by morning train in Monroe and was taken to Hixson Bros Funeral Home. A funeral is set for Sunday at 2 30 p m with full military committal at Riverview Burial Park V F W plot. He is survived by a sister Mrs T H Brooks and two nieces Sharon and Linda Brooks.
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Vidalia Ga Hotel Sold For Fifty Thousand Dollars
The Robert Toombs hotel the largest hostelry in Vidalia Georgia was purchased by Mires Jackson for 50000. Jackson formerly managed Hotel Frances and leased the Vidalia hotel. Hessel M Cahn assists as assistant manager and the 50 room property with private baths has been redecorated and attracts many travelers.
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Giant puff ball spores counted in trillions
A large puff-ball is estimated to contain about 7 trillion spores each capable of producing a new plant, highlighting the prolific reproductive potential of fungi.
Edward VIII’s Life Recast in New Autobiographical Pieces
DeWitt Mackenzie notes in Life Magazine that Edward VIII, the Duke of Windsor, writes a series of autobiographical articles. The piece recalls his abdication eleven years prior, his popularity before abdication, and the mixed feelings in Britain as readers anticipate his reflections.
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Negro man executed in Vicksburg Miss by electric chair
Frank Campbell a 25 year old Black man was put to death in the electric chair in Vicksburg Mississippi for the murder of his wife at Cedars a year earlier. He entered the death chamber at 12 08 and was pronounced dead at 12 20 a m becoming the fifth execution in Warren county.
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Campbell
Warren County
Williamson
School Board Condemns Baton Rouge Elementary Building
All children were removed from a Baton Rouge elementary school after the parish board condemned the building as unsafe. Officials reported that brickwork was supported mainly by the window frames.
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Crack in Wall Cited at Unknown Site
Report notes a crack in a wall wide enough for a man’s hand, described as part of a structure with special braces installed last year. No further details on location or broader context are provided.
Dr Holman Taylor Dies At Honor Banquet
Fort Worth Texas December reports Dr Holman Taylor executive secretary of the Texas State Medical Association died suddenly during a flowers for the living banquet. After praising remarks he spoke then was stricken with a heart attack and died within minutes as guests filed from the hotel ballroom.
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Planting care note on mustard seed depth preservation
A planting tip explains that common mustard seeds can stay viable in soil for years and generally will not germinate if buried deeper than two inches.
Cramia Across Across A Riddle of Mixed Clues
A fragmented crossword style clue list with various hints across and down entries. The readable items include references to foods, tools, places, animals, and common words, forming a puzzle-like compilation rather than a coherent news event.
Matchmaker of Lights Also Sells Toothpicks and Clothespins
A prominent U. S. match company is noted as the largest distributor of toothpicks, clothespins and other wooden items. The piece also explains carbon elements like coal and diamonds form under different heat and pressure.
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