Ringling Brothers appoints Robert Ringling as president in new era
Tremendous star Robert Ringling takes the helm of Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey after a career as an opera singer and actor. The Ringling family, founded in Baraboo Wisconsin in 1882, merges Barnum and Bailey with their circus empire, promising a vast display of marvels and muscular feats.
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Evatt in Washington Seeks Insight on Pacific Affairs
Herbert Evatt, Australian external affairs minister and former High Court judge, travels to Washington from Australia to discuss Pacific state issues and mixed marriages affecting American soldiers. He is accompanied by his wife Mary Alice Shaffer of Ottumwa Iowa and has previously lectured at American universities.
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Iowa
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Commonwealth
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Labor
United States
Ac land forms English Common Wealth party first MP
Sir Richard T. D. Ac land leads a new Common Wealth party candidate elected to parliament amid four prior by elections where the anti-establishment effort faltered. The 37 year old, affluent landowner pledges to merge Russia style economy with British politics and to live on MP pay.
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Screennews notes on Vidor Donlevy Bogart and goldwyn stars
Western Union wires report director King Vidor and actor Brian Donlevy discussing Ellis Island before filming America. Bruce Bennett connects with Humphrey Bogart in Somewhere in Sahara. CBS Caravan and Monty Woolley on air, The Robe and Quo Vadis loom, Julie Bishop stars in Dark Eyes, and Goldwyn eyes the 16 most beautiful girls for Up in Arms. Vodka the mascot at air bases fuels Disney Victory Through Air Power.
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Danny Kaye
Goldwyn
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Lucille Ball
Spain
Virginia Bruce
Paulette Goddard
Miss Bruce
Flo Ziegfeld
Charles Chaplin
U.S
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Alexander P. de Seversky
Walt Disney
Burlesque Queen Role Tops Constance Bennett News
Constance Bennett heads for the stage in Hi Diddle Diddle as a burlesque queen while Kate Smith rejects Marie Dressler in a movie bio calling herself a singer not an actress. Mary Martin fortunes rise despite a flop. Brooklyn youths linger near Dodgers. Red Skeleton query echoes as crowds gather outside venues. Radio shows chase stars offering high pay. Hollywood vacation weathered with caution.
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Kate Smith
Marie Dressler
Brooklyn
Hollywood
Submarine Heroes Shape Pacific War Effort
Dozens of American submarine commanders push the Pacific toward victory with record dives, torpedo runs, and tight-lipped briefings. U plucky crews boast safety and power while facing limited ships early in the war. by mid 1942 subs forged a crucial edge, sinking 82 Japanese ships by August.
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Camel cigarettes help soldiers and sailors abroad
The article notes the symbolism of unit insignia on uniforms and regimental flags. It highlights the Army tradition and the popularity of Camel cigarettes among service members. It mentions home gifts and postal restrictions on overseas packages, with Camels still usable for U.S. soldiers and sailors in all services.
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