Lawson Defies Congress in Contempt Hearing
Washington October 27 motion picture writer John Howard Lawson defied House Un American Activities Committee during a tense contempt session. Lawson refused to reveal whether he is or ever was a Communist, prompting the panel to eject him and initiate contempt proceedings. Eric Johnston of the Motion Picture Association testified that no pressure was put on witnesses to avoid testifying. Among spectators were Lauren Bacall and Humphrey Bogart as Hollywood figures protested the committee’s tactics.
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Washington
John Howard Lawson
Holywood
Lawson
Red
Capital
House
Unamerican Activities
Charman J. Parnell Thomas
E-Nj
Thomas
Eric Johnston
Motion Picture Association
Lauren Bacall
Humphrey Bogart
Evelyn Keyes
Paul Henreid
Communist Party
J. Parnell Thomas
RNJ
Motion Picture Association of America
Johnston
November Skies Show Bright Stars And Leo Meteor Shower
Astronomy writer James Stukley notes bright November stars and star groups across the western and eastern skies. Venus will brighten by month end, Jupiter lingers near Venus, Mercury rises before dawn, and Mars and Saturn align near Leo with Regulus. Leonid meteors peak after midnight on Nov 16 as cosmic dust lights the night.
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Science Service
Pegasus
Andromeda
Pisces
Cetus
Aquarius
Fomathaut
Orion
Rigel
Taurus
Aldebaran
Auriga
Capella
Gemini
Pollux
Cygnus
Deneb
Lyra
Tyre
Vega
Aquila
Eagle
Altair
Venus
Jupiter
Alo
Mercury
Mars
Saturn
Leo
Regulus
Earth
Meeting Tonight and Hallowe'en Event at Moose Chapter 347
The Women of the Moose Chapter 347 hold a chamber meeting at 417 North Bentz Street with Dorothy Falk hosting and Florine Cline assisting. Open meeting at the Moose Home led by Lillian Brachey with Catherine Reinhart as assistant. A Hallowe'en party is planned for Friday with costumes and prizes.
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Women of the Moose
Birs
Dorothy Falk
North Bentz Street
Florine Cline
Anna Smith
the Moose Home
Lillian Brachey
Catherine Reinhart
Roderick Cleared of Leg Fracture After X-Ray
Fracture of the left leg was ruled out as an x ray examination showed no fractures in Roderick.
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Roderick
National Tax Day Proposed By O Conor
Senator O Conor urged March 15 as National Tax Day to expose the cost of government and push for tax reform. He spoke to the National Association of Attorneys General, calling for a complete overhaul of the revenue system, elimination of duplications, and a businesslike approach. He proposed listing all taxes to identify overlaps.
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Boston
O'Conor
National Association of Attorneys General
Maryland
Booster Night at Emmitsburg Grange No 407
Emmitsburg Grange No 407 held Booster Night with about 100 members and friends present. No business meeting was conducted. Mra Ruth Naylor directed a varied program including remarks by master George Martin, a song, and a humorous monologue by Mrs. Clara Harner titled The Farmer Knows His Onions.
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Emmitsburg
Mra
Ruth Naylor
George Martin
Clara Harner
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