Hollywood’s Tall in the Saddle choice Evelyn Finley eyed
Fidler notes Evelyn Finley as a leading candidate for the Zane Grey western re film Tall in the Saddle while contrasting her rodeo racer past with Jennifer Jones rising fame. He also shares industry anecdotes from Hollywood including Frank Sinatra and Betty Hutton gestures and a car lift by Uncle Remus.
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New Orleans Street Cleaner Spans 30000 Miles in Career
Edward Robert Taylor, 72, has spent about 47 years sweeping Canal Street and other New Orleans lanes. He estimates walking more than 31 miles nightly and notes changes from cobbled streets to modern gutters, recalling Mardi Gras, Prohibition mischief, and odd finds while hardworking cleaners pushed brooms through decades of city streets.
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Unified Defense urged for one national military force
Admiral King told the House Post War Military Policy Committee that unified operations and army navy teamwork are essential. He cited air power and amphibious techniques as lessons learned and urged a unified Department of National Defense as a first agenda item, with universal service later.
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Pearl Harbor
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Aerial Box Scores and Ground Battles for Aces
The piece argues for standardizing aerial box scores in wartime by counting ground destroys and establishing league classifications. It notes the discrepancy between European pilots crediting ground wrecks as as many “sitting ducks” and calls for clear rules across commands to reflect true air combat performance.
Traffic death rate climbs after long decline
The article notes a rising traffic death rate since October after a 20 month decline. January deaths are 28 percent above 1943, February up 16 percent year over year, while travel rises 17 percent from 1943. It urges drivers to improve alertness sobriety and speed to curb the trend.
Worried Mother Seeks News Of Son Overseas
An New York mother writes to Henry McLemore about her worry for her son Henry overseas. She recalls past war correspondence and laments anonymous letters criticizing her, while defending her right to seek news and support for service members and their families.
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Our Children By Angelo Patri and the music student tale
A fifteen year old with poor academics finds purpose and growth through music in Angelo Patri's story. A visiting card approach guides him to a cello and piano, and he thrives as his musical education becomes his record. The piece argues schools should nurture such strengths and hints at Patris broader convalescent children program.
Radio schedule misaligned changes push late network corrections
A Monday radio lineup shows corrections by networks too late to update the Eastern War Time program slate. The listing includes various dramas, news segments, music shows, and serials from 6:15 p.m. to 11:16 p.m. with numerous stations and hosts named.
World language counts and U. S. facts quiz
The Q and A cover the number of languages spoken globally 2796 the U S population including territories 156 621 000 as of 1940 the first secretary of State Thomas Jefferson the head of the General Accounting Office is the Comptroller general and the U S Supreme Court has nine justices.
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United States
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Broadway Matinee and Local Salute Shuffle Schedule
KWKH schedule lists a Boston style day with programs from 2:25 PM to 1:05 AM including Bill Costello News, Community Salute Local, Sing Along Landt Trio, CBS News and various CBS shows, Local Music, and orchestras. Notable entries include Ed Sullivan Entertains, Gay Nineties Revue, I Love a Mystery, and Dance Orchestra Local.
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Rehearing Denied Over Negro Voting Rights in Texas Primary
The U S Supreme Court declined two rehearing requests on its ruling that Negroes may vote in Texas Democratic primaries. Texas AG Grover Sellers and two Houston election judges argued the decision overrides a nine year old ruling, asserting Texas parties operate as private bodies and that state statutes do not govern participant eligibility. The Marianas in the Pacific are a group of 15 volcanic islands fringed with coral reefs.
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Work rights of veterans studied
Washington May 8 The Attorney General s office is preparing an opinion on reinstatement rights for returning G I Joe s and G I Joes. The 1940 selective service act guarantees restoration to pre war employment unless changed circumstances prevent it. Veterans have 40 days after discharge to apply for reinstatement or seek other work.
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Largest numbers of Nazi German prisoners held by U S
The War Department announced 183 618 prisoners held in U S camps. Of these 133 135 are German, 50 136 Italian, 347 Japanese. Prisoners aid labor needs and a democratic education program aims to de Nazify inmates.
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Child Welfare Council to Meet and Discuss Foster Care
The Child Welfare Council will meet at the Frances Hotel on Tuesday evening May 9 at 8 p m. G S Manning principal of Calhoun High School will speak on Some Community Aspects of Foster Care and Foster Care policy while the council weighs community impact issues. The meeting comes as national attention grows on child welfare programs in multiple states.
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Puzzle clues fragment hint at mixed wordplay and definitions
Puzzle shows scattered clues for across and down entries with wordplay and definitions. Several garbled phrases mention relatives, animals, metals, and objects, suggesting a cryptic-style crossword with tangled lead-ins and misread words.
Administration Agrees to Lower Debt Ceiling Increase
Washington May 8 A Democratic plan to raise the debt limit to 260 billion dollars faces GOP opposition and yields a reduced request to 240.1 billion dollars with a promise to seek a higher ceiling again next January. Treasury Undersecretary Daniel Bell testified before the House Ways and Means Committee that a 240.1 billion cap would suffice until March when Congress convenes.
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Rationing Updates Extend Validity of Key Stamp Books
AP reports ongoing rationing details for Meats Fats and Processed Foods stamps with Book 4 red and blue series now valid indefinitely in some regions. Sugar Book 4 stamps 30 and 31 cover five pounds indefinitely, while Stamp 40 remains five pounds through February 28, 1945.
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U S and Britain Turn Out 127000 Planes in 1943 Report
First Lord of the Admiralty A V Alexander said the United States Britain and the British empire produced 127000 planes in 1943 equating to about 14 12 planes per hour. He noted nine army guns and about 3 million rounds of small arms ammo every hour.
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