Miracle Man Nelson Seen as One-Man Defense Leader
A Washington insider notes Donald M. Nelson, long associated with Sears Roebuck, is emerging as a leading candidate for a one-man head of the national defense effort. Nelson would bring technical expertise and organizational skill to the role, following his appointment as executive director of the Supply Priorities and Allocations board.
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Donald M. Nelson
National Defense Effort
Washington
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Nelson
Sears Roebuck & Co
Sears Roebuck
University of Missouri
Liberty National Bank
New York
Gates
New York Trust Company
Wall Street
Robert Lovett
Tales of Manhattan to Feature Seven Male Stars
Virginia Vale reports that Tales of Manhattan will unfold in seven sequences each starring a different male actor including Charles Boyer W C Fields Edward G Robinson and Joe McCrea with Paul Robeson among contenders. Other notes mention Susan Hayward in The Lady Has Plans Martha Mears contract with RKO Pare Lorentz hired for films and praise for Here Comes Mr Jordan with Montgomery Gleason and Horton.
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Poe
Manhattan
Charles Boyer
W. C. Fields
Edward G. Robinson
Joe McCrea
Paul Robeson
Charles Laughton
Martha Mears
RKO Radio
Victor McLaglen
Edmund Lowe
Mr. Jordan
Hollywood
Robert Montgomery
James Gleason
Edward Everett Horton
Vanishing Virginian cast tales spark CBS Big Town shift
Kathryn Grayson and Spring Byington will play Rebecca Yancey Williams in Metro's The Vanishing Virginian while Williams herself declines Hollywood. Edward G Robinson spent a week with Manny at Black-Foxe camp, prompting CBS Big Town to add more comedy and light drama for the 1941 42 season to suit younger listeners and offer relief from war news.
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Kathryn Grayson
Spring Byington
Metro
Rebecca Yancey Williams
Mrs. Williams
Hollywood
Edward G. Robinson
Manny
Black-Foxe Military Academy
San Bernardino
CBS
Robinson
Hal Block shifts from radio to public fame with Treasury Hour work
Hal Block gains public recognition for his humorous writing on CBS Treasury Hour Millions for Defense. He crafts jokes for major air comics, a notable feat in a field where comedians are seen as unfunny. Also notes on Patricia Morrison, Joel McCrea, The Black Widow body project, and Veronica Lake baby outfits.
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Hal Block
Block
CBS
Treasury
Patricia Morrison
Joel McCrea
Warner Brothers
Black Widow
Jeffrey Lynn
Wyman
Edward Everett
Veronica Lake
Wacko
Laine
Jumper Fashion Pattern For College Wardrobes
A dress code staple for college attire, the jumper offers versatile styling options with interchangeable blouses and sweaters. Pattern No 8018 features a fitted waist with a wide belt, crossback straps, and a convertible collar blouse included with the jumper.
Camel Cigar ettes Lead as Top Gift from Home Front
Firsthand service members report cigarettes as top choice with Camel cigarettes the best selling brand. Prince Albert Smoking Tobacco also popular with local dealers promoting Camel and Prince Albert tins as ideal gifts for men in service.
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Prince Albert
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Bravery on behalf of neighbors quoted by George Eliot
Quote attributed to George Eliot about bravery seen in neighbors. It reflects on how people praise many forms of courage but overlook acts done for those closest to them.
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George Eliot
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Iowa
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Kansas
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California
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Army
Quartermaster Corps
Virginia Vale
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RKO
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