Poznan Politician Becomes Polish Premier After Sikorski
Stanislaw Mikolajczyk, a Polish peasant leader from a 50 acre farm, rises to prime minister after Sikorski's death. His long history includes wartime underground leadership, a Nazi blacklist, and strong Polish patriotism. He seeks stability in a territory Poland calls western Poznan. The piece also profiles Henrietta Nesbit, the White House kitchen supervisor under Mrs. Roosevelt, detailing her duties and influence on meals for state dinners.
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Stanislaw
Poznan
Polish Republic
Reds
Warsaw
Hungary
Paderewski
Sikorski
Europe
Hitler
Roosevelt
Henrietta Nesbit
White House
Petrillo Leads Long Strike Amid Labor War Voice
The article profiles J. Petrillo as leader of the Federation of Musicians during a prolonged strike against radio music transcriptions. It notes his 11 month stand, control over 146,000 members, and power to strike, fine, or suspend the union, with reported earnings of 46 000 plus expenses.
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HE Federation of Musicians
Perkins
J. Petrillo
Ipa i Lewis
Ereeiean
James
Far Petrillo
Pearl Harbor
Petrillo
Federation
Chicago
Napoleon
AFL
Every 7th Girl A Spinster
The article argues the United States faces a male shortage as women outnumber men. It cites biological death patterns and historical immigration as causes and warns the ratio shift could alter social norms and population dynamics. It uses examples from biology and demographics to explain why men die earlier and how life expectancy has diverged for men and women.
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United States
Europe
Sweden
England
France
Germany
Animal Kingdom
New York Aquarium
French High Commissioner Change Aids Allied Effort in Antilles
To Aid U. S. Henri Hoppenot, appointed to succeed Admiral Georges Robert as high commissioner for the Antilles. The move aims to place regional facilities and resources, including Martinique, with the Allies. Two French cruisers and six tankers demobilized at Martinique may be refitted for Allied use.
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Henri Hoppenot
Georges Robert
Antilles
Martinique
Hollywood Stars Share Tempest of News and Nosees
Orman Powell, son of Dick Powell and Joan Blondell, wears sergeant stripes on the Riding High set after a Honolulu friend sent a Purple Heart replica. Joan Crawford eyed a fresh career boost with new projects while Joan’s rival Bette Davis risks losing ground. Danny Kaye privacy: two month tour of recreational centers in the British Isles and Africa. Susan Hayward’s assignments include Loretta Young’s sister in And Now Tomorrow and the London life film with Jack London. Michael O’Shea to play Jack London. Bob Hope’s famed nose sparks a seaside promontory mischief. George Reeves’ nose notoriety follows his boxing days. Ralph Willever lands Just Plain Bill sailor after a torpedoing rescue. Lionel Barrymore begins 18th year at MGM. Three Men in White looms as 63rd Metro project. Rita Hayworth’s rise linked to Felix’s directive to mimic Marilyn Miller and later imitate Rita Hayworth in Cover Girl. Odds and Ends note Baker’s return to New York and Donald Woods’ Corregidor nod. Alan Ladd’s wartime service draws 2000 letters daily. Ginny Simms tours desert army camps.
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Orman Powell
Dick Powell
Joan Blondell
Hollywood
Dorothy Lamour
Victor Moore
Elmer Taylor
Honolulu
Norman
Phil Baker
New York
California
Donald Woods
Corregidor
Leslie Foster
Alan Ladd
China
Ginny Simms
Desert Army Camps
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Pacific
Sicily
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Western Newspaper Union
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Bette Davis
Joan
Bette
Danny Kaye
Samuel Goldwyn
Entertainment National Services Assn., Inc
British Isles
Africa
Susan Hayward
Loretta Young
Paramount
Samuel Bronston
Jack London
London
United Artists
Michael O’shea
Bob Hope
Torquay
George Reeves
Claudette Colbert
Pomona Junior College
Ralph Willever
Bill
Iceland
Lionel Barrymore
MGM
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Rita Hayworth
Seymour Felix
Marilyn Miller
Gunder Hage
Los Angeles Coliseum
Caribbean
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Harry A. Johnson
Hubert R. Harmon
Douglas L. Weart
George H. Brett
William E. Shedd
E. F. Harding
Joseph E. Mehaffey
Gordon H. Young
Ralph H. Wooten
Joseph MacKay
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