Mary Astor Looks Back as Hollywood Glitz Fades
Hollywood veteran Mary Astor recalls starting in two reelers in 1920 at age fourteen and retiring two years ago due to illness. She now sculpts and enjoys family life with husband Thomas Wheelock, while noting some films are not up to par and hinting at a possible return if projects are worthy. Clark Gable’s opera night surprise and other film notes enrich the report.
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Mary Astor
MGM
Thomas Wheelock
Life
Clark Gable
San Francisco
King
Sylvia Fairbanks
George Jessel
Jane Wyman
Laurence Olivier
Vivien Leigh
U. S
Rebecca
Danielle Darrieux
Puppets stem from ancient origins, National Geographic says
The National Geographic Society states puppetry is an ancient craft with origins lost to history, noting that no precise invention date exists for puppets and that they emerged in multiple cultures over time.
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National Geographic Society
Veterans Seek Public Office Across Parties
Washington reports many World War II veterans pursuing office in this election. Notable names include Brig. Gen. P. S. Devereux, Republican candidate for Maryland's 2nd district, and Rear Admiral John G. Crommelin, independent challenger in Alabama. Also mentioned is incumbent Rep. William P. Bolton and former navy critic Admiral Louis E. Denfield, who sought Massachusetts governorship.
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John G. Crommelin
Navy
Jimmy” Devereux
Wake Island
Congress
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Towson
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Admiral Crommelin
Lister Hill
Alabama
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Pentagon
Ten Key Senate Posts At Stake In 1946 Election
Washington Nov 6 ten key senate jobs, mostly held by Democrats, hinge on tomorrow's elections. Four top party posts and six committee chairmanships are at risk if Republicans gain seven seats to seize Senate control. Democratic leaders and chairmen listed with state affiliations, plus two incumbents assured to stay if Democrats win.
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Senate
Scott Lucas
Illinois
Francis J. Meyers
Elbert D. Thomas
Utah
Walter F. George
D.-Ga
Finance Committee
Olin D. Johnston
Post Office and Civil Service Committee
Across Coins and Clues From a Saturday Puzzle
A reader friendly collection of crossword style clues and word fragments from a Saturday puzzle including entries like Macaw, Flower year, Cereal grass, Surgical instrument, European country, and other terse hints. The page offers puzzle fodder and partial solutions in a dense, era typical clue list.
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Pennsylvania
Chiane
Fair weather boosts expected turnout for elections
Washington reports forecasts of fair weather across most of the nation ahead of tomorrow's elections. The outlook calls for partly cloudy conditions in New England with wind and seasonable temperatures, backing hopes for heavy balloting.
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Washington
New England
Weather forecast by region across the United States
The report outlines expected conditions in multiple regions: southern New England with some showers, extreme northern New Hampshire and Vermont with light rain showers, the Middle Atlantic as mostly cloudy and cool, western New York with snow flurries, the Southeast warming, a fading cold snap, the Midwest fair and mild, the Southwest partly cloudy to clear, the Rockies fair and mild in the south but cooler and partly cloudy in the north with light snow in Montana, the Pacific Coast fair with showers in Washington and western Oregon, and California in the 70s. The election day conditions described as mild across many areas.
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New Hampshire
Vermont
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New York
Southeast
Midwest
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Rocky Mountain
Montana Mountains
Pacific Coast
Washington
Oregon
California
Warden robbed of clothes and money in Missouri incident
Jefferson City Missouri November 6 The Missouri state penitentiary warden is missing 32 dollars part of his clothes and a convict. The convict serving as warden Ralph Eidsons houseboy fled yesterday taking along the money and clothes. The highway patrol identified him as Warren Rowlett 28 serving a three year sentence for burglary.
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Missouri State Penitentiary
Ralph Eidson
Highway Patrol
Warren Rowlett
High Ladies Wear Identical Hats at Party
Washington dispatch notes Mrs. Perle Mesta the U S ambassador to Luxembourg and Madame Bonnet wife of the French ambassador arriving at the same cocktail event wearing identical elephant gray hats adorned with shell pearls and sequin veils. The two spoke briefly, then nothing more.
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Perle Mesta
Madame Bonnet
Mrs. Mesta
U. S
Luxembourg
Martha Raye Hospitalized With Pneumonia In Miami Beach
MARTHA RAYE IN Miami Beach Florida November 6. Comedy star Martha Raye is said to have virus pneumonia at St Francis Hospital. She was admitted last night and her physician Dr Ralph Roberts reports she is resting quietly.
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Gain grand new strength with S S S tonic notice
A vintage ad promotes S S S tonic claiming to lift fatigue by boosting red blood cells and aiding digestion and appetite. It appeals to shoppers at drug stores for a long standing favorite bread tonic brand, urging customers to ask for the product.
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Time Zone Note for Network Programs
The network program guide explains time standards in use, noting that times are Eastern Standard. It instructs subtracting one hour for Central, two hours for Mountain, and that some stations adjust relay times to fit local schedules. It adds last minute changes cannot be included.
Evening Radio Schedule Roundup 1940s Net Air Time
A compact listing of radio programs across CBS NBC and mutual networks outlining shows from 6:00 PM through 11:00 PM. Entries include news programs music talk dramas and comedies with host names actors and show titles like Beulah Gordon MacRae Show Henry Taylor Talk and Murder by Experts.
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Cbs Network
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Mbs- West
Cbs
Abe Beulah
Cbs News
Mbs
Abe Jack Smith
Cbs Daily
Abe Bob Crosby
Lord Panger
One Man's Family
Cbs Evening
Gordon MacRae
Hollywood Playhouse
Cbs Inner Sanctum
Abbe
Bobby Benson
Barlow
Abe Godfrey
Cebe
Henry Tayior
Vaorhees
Abe Radin
Martha Lou Harp
Paul Lavalle
Abe Johny Desmond
NBC Symphony
Friend Irma
Cbs United
Bob Hawk
All Nets
Sunday Radio Schedule at Central Missionary Baptist Church
KTRY Bastrop lists a full day of church programs and gospel concerts. Highlights include Jeffress Quartet at 6:15 PM, Five Stars of Harmony at 10:30 PM, and 12:15 PM Something Sentimental with multiple News segments and a Sign Off.
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Assembly of God Church
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Stars of Harmony
Church of the Air
Pilgrim Gospel Singers
Pentecostal Church
W. Monroe
St. Francis
Pine Grove Baptist Church
Radio Schedule Listings for KMLB ABC-1440
A detailed daily timetable lists shows and hosts from 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM. Program segments include Surprise Package Nancy Craily Woman of Tomorrow Ted Malone Vesper Period U P News Space Patrol and later news with Edward R. Murrow and John Kennedy News plus various music and orchestra segments.
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Ted Malone
U. P. News
Space Patrol
Wakely
Spotlight
World News
Elmer Davis
Edward R. Murrow
Henry J. Taylor
Charles Gerth
Earl Long
Johnny Desmond
Stevens Hotel Orchestra
Palmer House Orchestra
Congress Hotel Orchestra
Radio Schedule Note From Monroe Station Lineup
A detailed 24 hour broadcast grid lists programs from KLIC MBS 1230 including news, dramas, music and talks such as Crime Fighters Murder by Experts War Front and Mutual Newsreel, with church services and dance orchestras scheduled throughout the day and night.
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Mark Trail
1St Baptist Ch
W. Monroe
Luset
Fulton Lewis, Jr
Berrycup
Gabriel Heatter
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Bill Henry
the News
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Orch
Les Higbie
Dance Orch
Mutual Reports
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Classroom Teacher Meet Set at Crosley School West Monroe
The Ouachita Classroom Teachers Association meets Monday at 7 30 PM at Crosley School West Monroe to discuss The Value of Local State and National Classroom Teachers Organizations. Guest speaker Sara Hollingsworth will use a film strip and Elnora McClendon will present her chorus in several numbers. President Katie Mackell will chair the business session as the hospitality committee serves refreshments.
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Ouachita Classroom Teachers Association
Crosley School
West Monroe
Sara Hollingsworth
Elnora McClendon
Katie Mackell
Margaret Lockwood divorces husband Rupert Leon
British film star Margaret Lockwood was divorced today on a desertion charge. She and Rupert Leon wed in 1937 and separated in 1944. They have a nine year old child.
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London
Margaret Lockwood
Rupert Leon
Miss Lockwood
Leon
Boosts Silver Mining at Kongsberg Mines
Oslo reports Norwegian silver production may rise due to ECA technical help at the government owned Kongsberg silver mines. Low grade ore dominates with rare pockets of high grade silver. researchers aim to mine efficiently to uncover richer ore while mines currently run at a loss.
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Kongsberg
ECA
Evening Radio Schedule Highlights for NBC 7 PM to Midnight
A listing of programs including Governor Long St Net at 7, Living 1950, Band of America, NBC Symphony, Drew Pearson, Mindy Carson Show, The U N Story, The Drugs We Use, Warwick Hotel Orchestra, Park Sheraton Orchestra, Edgewater Beach Hotel Orchestra, and News segments ending with Sign off at midnight.
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Long St. Net
Band of America
NBC Symphony
Drew Pearson
Mindy Carson
U. N
Warwiick Hotel
Orch
Park Sheraton Orch
Edgewater Beach Hotel
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