The Battle Spirit Endures from Pearl Harbor to Trenton
A wartime speech notes Pearl Harbor’s intact base and swift retaliation, praising American unity and courage. It recalls Washington’s frozen 1776 campaign at Fort Lee and the resilience of Continental soldiers. The piece urges moving forward to future victories rather than dwelling on past defeats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific
Pearl Harbor
Fort Lee
Washington
Newark
Tom Paine
Europe
Trenton
Hawaii
Battle of
Yorktown
Stars Adapt To Defense War Efforts In Hollywood
Hollywood observers note film stars accept wartime duties with no panic or protest. They forego vacations, support Defense Bond sales, and participate in army camp entertainments while studios adjust to higher taxes and living costs. The industry blends patriotism with personal careers as stars chip in, with anecdotes on Jim Cagney, Rita Lupino, Ginger Rogers, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stern
Veronica Lake
Gloria Swanson
MGM
Dave Miller
Nan Wynn
Tim
Holt
Ginger Rogers
RKO
George Montgomery
Rita
Ida
Lupino
Hugh Brundage
Tim Whelan
England
Adele Mara
Xavier Cugat
Columbia
Joe E. Brown
Frank Nugent
New York
20Th Century-Fox
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
Salvatore Baccaloni and other showbiz notes in Manhattan
In New York, Metropolitan audiences welcome a funny new buffo Salvatore Baccaloni who now goes by a nickname coined after a rehearsal mishap. Clyde Beatty recalls a past encounter with a dancer who later teased his big-cat work. Louis Bromfield discusses theater risks, while Ella Fitzgerald pursues ASCAP success with new songs and roles in upcoming films.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Metropolitan
Salvatore Baccaloni
Salvatore
Frank St. Leger
Dumbo
Baccaloni
Clyde Beatty
Clyde
Kokomo
Ind
P.S
Our Children By Angelo Patri on Democracy and Duty
A reflective piece argues democracy relies on daily cooperation and shared duties. It contrasts rights with responsibilities through examples of a student, a mother, and a radio neighbor, urging selfless civic practice and rejection of domination. Released by The Bell Syndicate, Inc.
Litvinov Returns as U S Ambassador in Washington
Washington Daybook recalls Maxim Litvinov rising from exile to become a key Soviet diplomat. The piece traces his 1898 start, Siberia sentence, English exile, and 1933 U S recognition after a long campaign. It notes his renewed top post in Washington and introduces hostess Ivy Low Litvinova, linking to elite embassy society and a massive 24th anniversary reception by Mme Oumansky that drew 3,000 guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Maxim Litvinov
United States
Siberia
Russia
England
Bruce Lockhart
Moscow
Litvinov
State Department
Stockholm
Washington Post
Ivy Low
Sydney Low
Maurice Low
Mme. Litvinov
Sixteenth Street
Litvinova
Mme
Constantine A. Oumansky
Mme. Oumansky
First Aid Classes Start at N J C
Northeast Junior College offers practical first aid courses led by A S Huffman. Classes run daily 3 30 to 5 30 with special bus driver sessions at 11 25 a m. Certificates are issued by the American Red Cross after about two weeks. About 20 classes are taught in Ouachita parish. A Red Cross goal is five million instructed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northeast Junior College
A. S. Huffman
Department of Health and Physical Education
American Red Cross
Ouachita Parish
Huffman
In Winter US Clothing Weighs Much for Women and Men
In winter, United States clothing averages 2.6 pounds for women versus 83 pounds for men, highlighting the wide disparity in garment mass.
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United States
Louisiana Children's Home elects new officers at annual meeting
The 1926 annual meeting elected Rev. M E Weaver president and E H Murrel secretary treasurer for the Louisiana Children's Home in Monroe. Board members include O B Morton M E Weaver Mrs L T Hastings Dr W A Borum and Guy Oakes. 175 children are cared for. Christmas plans include decorated trees and church program at First Baptist Church. Four building permits totaled 6975 with 3800 for new construction and 3170 for repairs. Also noted is a 1891 congress appropriation of 10000 to bomb clouds with cannon to induce rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana Children's Home
M. E. Weaver
West Monroe
E. H. Murrel
Monroe
O. B. Morton
L. T. Hastings
W. A. Borum
Rayville
Guy Oakes
Shreveport
First Baptist Church
Friday Radio Schedule December 19 NBC CBS MBS and More
Radio schedule outlines half hour blocks from 6:00 PM to 11:15 PM EST featuring NBC CBS and MBS programs. Highlights include It's Strictly from Dixie The Cadets Quartet Five Minutes of News Desi Hall bons Desi Halban Soprano Amer. comedy Amos and Andy Franklin Parker Frank Parker's Program Grand Central Station Lone Ranger Drama Lucille Manners Auction Block Quiz Kate Smith's Hour By Information Please Information Please Abe Lyman and Waltzes Gabriel Heatter Speaks Uncle Walt's Doghouse Michael and Kitty First Nighter Drama Ginny Sims Five Minutes News Rochester's Civic Orchestra Shirley Temple Broadcast Spotlight Band Studio X variety Olga Coehle News Al Pearce Gang Billy Keaton variety and more.
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Dixie
Nbc-Red
the Cadets
Nbc-Blue
Nbc
Edwin C. Hill
Cbs-Basic
Chicago Dance Orchestra
Cbs- West
Richard Faton
Mbs
Cbe-Enat
Nbe
Secret City
Bernal
Cbs- Dixie
Desi Halban
Frank Parker
Cbs
Hbacie Buri Ives
Cbhs
Jack Armatrong
Mbs-West
Tho—abe
Lowell Thomas
Tom Mix
Che
West
F. Warings
Jean Cavell
Amos and Andy
Che-Basie Fulton Lewis, Jr
Europe
Dr. Caldwel
Lanny Ross
Morgan
Grand Central
Red
Dancing Music Orchestra
Pearse
Chas, Laughton
Dbs Dancing Music Orchestra
Himer Davis
Abe Lyman
Wbere
Cha Gabriel Heatter
Walt
Michael
Kitty
Nbe-Blue
Cbs-Basic BS
cbs-Dixie
Ginny Sims
Nbe-Red
Rochester
Binue
Dhs
Cedric Foster
Wm. Hillman
Raymond Clapper
Olga Coehle
al Pearce
Cbs-Weat
Billy Keaton
Fred Warine
Mel Allen
Nicke
Red Dancing Music
Asey Mayo Finds Corpse at Whale Inn
Asey Mayo discovers a corpse seated in the Whale Inn phone booth after a storm light outage. He confirms the body remains in the booth and is then accosted by the proprietor's self-possessed daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asey Mayo
Whale Inn
Asey Mayo and Doane Ghostly Room Confrontation
Asey Mayo investigates a door, Jennie reports a real woman in a bedroom, a white feather pocketbook proves she dropped it on the stairs, and Jennie contends a ghostly image was present. Jennie reveals fear and a tense chase as Asey calls for aid and orders a driver to fetch medical help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asey
Jennie
Miss Doane
Edgeways
Hanson
State Po
Doc
Medical Examiner
Wellfleet
Asey Mayo
Whale Inn
Washington
Minnute
Asev
Este
Sam
M Asey
O? c
Sey
Jenn
Registration for Duty Approved by Veterans Post
The Rodney J. Hobbs post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars unanimously approved a resolution urging parish residents aged 18 and up not in the selective service draft to register. The measure frames the move as essential to defend democratic institutions against fifth column threats and mobilize civilians for national defense duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodney J. Hobbs
Veterans of Foreign Wars
J. W. Keene
United States
Fair Land
Lost and Found: Solomon Islands Recounted in Brief
A fragment discusses the Solomon Islands as a famed yet rarely visited Pacific island group. It notes origins tied to ancient Peruvian gold hunts forgotten for two centuries and briefly references events in 1/67.
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Solomon Islands
Isla
Pacific Ocean
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The
Bell Syndicate, Inc
Washington Daybook
Jack Stinnett
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Richard Camsidy
Downs and Reed
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Hudson Lane
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Morris Avenue
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Pine Street
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