Be the dark ships. BY HULBERT FOOTHNER
Neill, a young federal agent, visits Baltimore on vacation with his girl Janet and clashes with Prescott Fanning, a slick Wall Street figure. A gray man hints Fanning is dangerous and a late night party leads to trouble as Neill follows, secures no proof, and wakes to discover Janet has left with Fanning.
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Neill
Baltimore
Janet
Fanning
David Eyster
Neill Fods Fanning
Jovie
Fannin
Wall Street
Patton
Pres
Read
Eyster
Anning
Federal Hill
Belvedere
Wanover Street
Fayette
Charles
Annual Bussard Family Meet Draws Attendees from Across States
About 30 percent of the Bussard clan attended the reunion held Wednesday in Braddock Heights. Members came from Virginia Pennsylvania southern California New York and Brooklyn. A 2 pm program featured officers reelected and plans set for the next gathering on the third Wednesday in August with refreshments served.
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Bussard
Braddock Heights
Mercanatts
Virginia
Pennsylvania
California
New York
Brooklyn
Elmer F. Bussard
Middletown
Walter Poole
Jefferson
Dent
Eva Bussard
George L. Busgard
Thurmont
Joan Davis rising star among Hollywood gag girls
Paul Harrison profiles Joan Davis, a versatile comedian in Hollywood, noting her ability to switch from acerbic to silly to smart. The piece traces her rise from child performer on the Pantages circuit to a headlining prospective film star, detailing early amateur triumphs, a Broadway turn with Ben Blue, and a stormy partnership with Serenus Wills before marriage. It highlights her resilience, stage falls, and the wage battles over future roles, including a potential part in Sally Irene and Mary.
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Paul Harrison
NEA Service
Hollywood
Joan Davis
Miss Davis
Twentieth Century-Fox
Mary
Sally
Irene
New York
Papa Davis
Dong Hayseed
Ben Blue
Mr. Blue
Sis
Serenus Wills
Grand Rapids
Safe Initial Bid Penalized BY WM FE MCKENNEX
American Bridge League secretary notes North opens vulnerable with one diamond and three sure diamonds. West, seeking penalties, leaves double on for penalties. East’s opening aims to prevent North from gaining advantage, while timing and suit length influence the contract outcome.
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WM FE. McKennex
American Bridge League
North
Timmieciutte
Mosse
West
East
Card Game Analysis Shows Penalty for Unfavorable Distribution
Commentary on a bridge hand where North wins the first tricks but faces penalties if opponents beat him. The piece notes how even strong opening bids can yield 700 points in penalties, and discusses the strategic need for East and West to overcome North's four-trick target. It then shifts to Hollywood anecdotes about Joan Davis and Si, detailing their success, finances, and past gambling habits.
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North
East
Dummuy
West
Opera House Night Promises Drama and Laughs
A lively program features a dramatic tale about eradicating daily drunken driving and a Reckless Driving issue. Andy Clyde performs the comedy Stuck In Fire Sticks. A pictorial item rounds out the program at the Opera House today.
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Sted
Andy Clyde
Shanghai to issue tourist licenses amid anti narcotic drive
Shanghai authorities announce tourist licenses to track travelers and combat narcotic crime. The plan aims to eradicate the narcotic evil by 1940. Smokers must register, pay a fee, renew annually, and have their drug allotment reduced. Newspaper ads promote investment in advertising.
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Shanghai
China
Fairbanks Appointed Acting Assistant Reconstruction Administrator
President Roosevelt reorganizes the Puerto Rico Reconstruction Administration with Fairbanks named acting administrator and Miles He Baarbvarkes as chief of field operations in San Juan. E. F. E. Glover will direct the Washington office, and Mrs. Yeona B. Graham becomes executive assistant. A second item notes plans for a 40,000 watt commercial TV transmitter at the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
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Washington
Thee Liferay
Miles
Fle Ornal
Dave Moverend
Farm Credit
Puerto Rico
Adar Grathon
Rocawelt
Purcto Rico
Department of the Interior
Ickes
E. F E.glover
Washlington
Puerto Rico Reconstruction Administration
Yeona B Graham
Eiffel Tower
Paris
Tivoli Theatre Showcases Harlow Gable in Saratoga
Patsy Keller presents Tivoli program featuring Jean Harlow and Clark Gable in Saratoga. Anita Loos and Robert Hopkins wrote the play San Francisco, directed by Jack Conway. Muss Harlow shines as the spoiled heiress. Gable is a strong partner. Also a Pete Smith novelty and a news reel. City Opera House shows The Devil Is Driving with Richard Dix and co stars.
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Tivoli
Saratoga
Jean Harlow
Clarke Gable
Tivoli Theater
Anita Loos
Robert Hopkins
San Francisco
Jack Conway
Muss Harlow
Tan
Gable
Pete Smith
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