Young people engage in civilian defense work and women’s roles
A Labor department conference examines youth participation in civilian defense with goals for all ages. Eugene Meyer praises British women's contributions. The piece also reflects on Jewish removals from Germany, a New York visit, and commentary on Bible knowledge and Hollywood entertainment developments.
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Labor Auditorium
White House
Labor Department
Eugene Meyer
England
Eloise Davison
Washington
Germany
Poland
Russia
Veronica Lake to wear tights in new film role
Veronica Lake headlines a fashion glare as she shifts from plunging necklines to nightclub tights in This Gun for Hire. Commentators note her screen debut and evolving image alongside industry trends and Dagging style.
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Veronica Lake
Veronica
Dorothy Lamour
Hollywood
Honolulu Interlude yields clues on Tonya Dick and Alakoa claim
In a Honolulu hotel on a moonlit lanai Karen Waterson and John Colt discuss Tonya Dick, the Waynes’ black sheep, and Karen’s bid to secure the Alakoa island. Colt reveals strong support for Karen’s claim and warns one danger if Richard Wayne’s presence is misread, as they scheme to outmaneuver rivals.
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Washington
Captain Ramey
Honolulu
Karen Waterson
John Colt
Colt
South Seas
Lanai
Tonya Dick
Ramey
Tonga Dick
Karen
South Pacific
Viti Levu
Tuamotus
Richard Wayne
U. S. Revenue
Tahiti
Pacific
Pacific Coast
Alakoa
Garrett Waterson
John Folt
James Wayne
Tonya Richard
John
Mr. Wayne
Waynes
March of Time director recalls Vatican shoot as vacation
Richard de Rochemont, The March of Time editor, describes filming The Story of the Vatican as easy and safe with a small crew. The latest Sailors With Wings examines the navy air service and its fleet partnership, a compelling new release. A Long Island RKO theater held a crowing contest after patrons mimicked the Rooster voice for cash and poultry prizes.
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Richard de Rochemont
March of Time
Vatican
Sailors With
Navy
RKO
Long Island
RKO Pathe
Actor Glenn Ford Almost Boards Freighter For Martin Eden Mood
Glenn Ford nearly signs on as a seaman while boarding a freighter believing its next stop is San Francisco. A production assistant stopped him five minutes before the ship sailed to Honolulu. Shirley Temple signs to do four CBS Christmas programs from Dec 5 to 26 at 10 to 10 30 pm EST, earning $50,000.
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Glenn Ford
Martin Eden
San Francisco
Honolulu
Shirley Temple
CBS
Hold Back the Dawn Extends Run As Box Office Rivalry Grows
The article notes Hold Back the Dawn is extending its run as popular demand rises while neck and neck in receipts with Caught in the Draft, Paramount’s year’s top grosser. Oscar Levant signs a Paramount term contract. Berwyn Oklahoma listed as Gene Autrey Oklahoma on new maps. Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy reunite in I Married an Angel. Milton Berle boasts five jokes per minute for two hours without repeats.
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Paramount
Oscar Levant
Berwyn
Okla
Gene Autrey
Jeanette MacDonald
Nelson Eddy
Milton Berle
Come Back Hello to Married Life After Restaurant Blues
A light exchange shows a couple rekindling affection after a stint away from eating out. The husband jokes about hearing news of marriage while the wife explains she grew tired of restaurant fare but is regaining mood and enjoying meals again.
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Wullo
Moment Doorstep Exchange Turns Playful
A door-to-door salesman endures a frosty welcome until a witty householder challenges him with a half minute deadline. The rep coolly replies with a cheerful pitch offering a quicker sell.
Fortune Teller Predicts Dark Woman Shadowing Husband
A fortune teller in the courtroom echoes a client claim of a dark woman following her husband. The client dismissively replies that the woman will tire, noting her husband is a postman. The scene blends superstition with prying social anxieties about marriage and fidelity.
Cynic Says Youthful Couples Are Two Minds Without Thought
A sharp quip claims many young couples are two minds without a single thought, reflecting skepticism about modern romance. The remark frames relationships as lacking individual consideration and shared aims.
Mutual Feeling Determined on a Little Straight Talk
A mistress confronts the kitchen with concern about a soldier who visited last night. The girl, Mary, insists the soldier was not closely involved with her and dismisses the accusation.
Smoking gifts for holidays highlight Camel and Prince Albert
The ad notes long shopping lists and tight budgets make cigarettes and tobacco ideal gifts. Camel and Prince Albert are described as leading Christmas shopping items with carton-ten packs of 20s and new packaging like four flat fifties and a pound tin humidor.
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America
Prince Albert
Prince Bert
Adv
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Mr. Wookey
Wookey
Great Britain
Eleanor Powell
Manila
Barbara Bannister
Carolyn Lee
Bing Crosby
Barbara Stanwyck
Bob Burns
Burns
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