Who's News This Week: Generals and Air Pioneers
The column profiles Gen Edmund B Gregory, head of the army's logistics with 250,000 vehicles for 1,250,000 soldiers, noting his Iowa roots, Harvard training, and long service. It also highlights Mac Short, new president of the Society of Automotive Engineers, former flying lieutenant, Vega Aircraft founder, and his family details.
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Mac Short
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Army Air Service
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California
FCC Chief and Radio Industry Clash Highlighted
As Kilkenny Cats in Ames report FCC chairman Mr Fly and the radio industry clash publicly. Fly accuses vulgar programming and notes an FCC investigation amid past sharp exchanges, while critics link him to broader industry tensions dating to 1939. He is an Annapolis and Harvard Law graduate who left the navy in 1923.
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Kilkenny Cats
Ames L.‘Fly
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Luce
Mr. Fly
National Association of Broadcasters
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Annapolis
Harvard
Harvard Law
Navy
Stage Screen Radio Notes and Film Gossip
A collage of film notes and industry chatter covers In Which We Serve, Tennessee Johnson, Destroyer, and Madame Curie. It highlights praise for realistic acting, production quality, and direction, with behind the scenes details on costumes, sailors, and notable cast mentions across studios.
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Noel Coward
Henry Travers
Mrs. Miniver
Eugene Curie
Pierre Curie
Metro
Madame Curie
Greer Garson
Travers
Dinah Shore Signed for Flying Colors With Danny Kaye
Dinah Shore to appear with Danny Kaye in Samuel Goldwyn's film With Flying Colors. Lesley Woods from Joyce Jordan M D tour in New York in cold weather wearing sequin trimmed ear muffs. Sheldon Leonard cast as racketeer in Lucky Jordan, noted as ideal gangster type, later praised as officer in Margin for Error stage run. Alice Rey billed as fastest moving waitress in Henry Aldrich Gets Out, with prior experience as a waitress.
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Dinah Shore
Danny Kaye
Samuel Goldwyn
Lesley Woods
Joyce Jordan
M. D
New York
Sheldon Leonard
Lucky Jordan
Hollywood
Minions of the Law
Alice Rey
Henry Aldrich
Oie
Baseball in Wartime War Clouds Tighten AL Race
The war reshapes the 1943 American League with big names like DiMaggio and Feller away in service. Yankees suffer roster drain but may still edge revenue. Hazelton and Rizzuto also left. Mary Browne and Man Mountain Dean are noted in other sports shifts as 1942 trotting purses hit $2.1 million across 750 meetings.
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Cardinals
Armed Services
Yankee
Tommy Henrich
Phil Rizzuto
Charley Ruffing
Buddy Hassett
Red Rolfe Lef
Yale
Joe McCarthy
Joe DiMaggio
McCarthy
New York
Lincoln
America
Dizzy Dean
Bob Feller
DiMaggio
Babe Ruth
Canada
United States
Feller
Mary K. Browne
Australia
Red Cross
Man Mountain Dean
Georgia
United States Trotting Association
Treatment of Animals Highlights Moral Duty
A quotation attributed to Ruskin notes that character building hinges on how we treat animals in our care, emphasizing ethics as foundational to conduct and society.
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Ruskin
Long and Short of It Employer Can You Write Short Hand
Prospective employee says yes but notes it takes longer for them to write shorthand. The exchange highlights a skill gap versus efficiency in documenting information.
Dr Caldwell's Laxative with Syrup Pepsin
Constipation causes stomach distress and dizziness. Dr Caldwell's Laxative Senna combined with Syrup Pepsin eases lazy bowels and soothes a sensitive stomach. Praised for gentle effect, even children like the taste. Follow label directions or doctor advice. Get genuine Caldwell's.
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Dr. Caldwell
Go Forth Boldly Go Forth Boldly and the Battle Is Half Won
A terse exhortation urges courage and persistence in the struggle ahead. The speaker emphasizes bold action as a key factor in achieving success. The text reads like a rallying note stressing resilience and determined effort.
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