Giant Broadway Signs to Spark New Neon Era
New York advertises Britain Leigh unveils dramatic billboards on Broadway to replace wartime dimouts. Animated cartoons 6-foot smoke signs and a 14-foot dummy painter teaser will captivate one million daily passersby. A giant thermometer and Mr Peanut sign lead a slate of eye catching displays.
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New York
Great White Way
Douglas Leigh
Leigh
Detroit
Peanut Company
Peanut
Broadway
Fantastic Boom In Berlin Markets For Luxuries
Berlin becomes a vast international marketplace as Allied troops and civilians scour stores for luxury goods. Antiques, silver, jewelry, china, rugs and art flourish while many Germans sell prized possessions to afford basics amid shortages. Foreign shoppers pay high prices in a market fueled by wartime disruptions.
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Berlin
France
Russia
195000 More Beds Urged In U S Hospital Survey
Philadelphia report calls for 195000 additional general hospital beds and major expansion of hospitals to treat all illnesses and improve care for chronic and mental disease. The 1700 page study by a 22 member commission on hospital care outlines 175 conclusions and recommendations shaping future hospital service.
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Philadelphia
Diamond Cutters Speed Up Production in Palestine
In Palestine Jewish artisanship aims to mirror American production lines and expects 32 million dollars in cut and polished diamonds this year. The industry began eight years ago with a 1600 dollar debt and now hosts 33 factories employing about 4,000 craftsmen earning 75 to 100 dollars weekly.
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Nathanya
Palestine
Belgium
Effect of High Speed On Pilots Being Studied
Washington reports navy officers say pilots could not fly 1500 mile per hour planes. They warn sudden deceleration from engine failure would kill the pilot. Supersonic craft may need to be pilotless and electronically controlled.
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Washington
Navy
British Now Go Abroad To Buy British Goods
British tourists in Jersey Channel Islands shop for luxuries made in Britain but not sold in British stores. Island merchants, on England's export list, sell items denied the domestic market, creating a brisk flow of liquor cigarettes and clothing at seemingly low prices. On returning to England, travelers pay import duties on items above value limits, except worn clothes.
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Jersey
Channel Islands
Britain
England
Canadians Crossing Border to Join U S Army
Detroit reports E. E. Adcock, district immigration director, ordered tighter admission after more than 100 Canadians crossed the border illegally to enlist in the American army. Eighteen were detained in Toledo awaiting train to Cleveland for induction. Officials say Canadians seek GI Bill benefits and faster naturalization via army service. draft boards ordered to preclear Canadians with immigration officers before registering.
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Detroit
Mich
E. E. Adcock
Toledo
Ohio
Cleveland
Adcock
H. L. Gustavson
Selective Service
Lucas County
Gustavson
Church Dedicates Window For Gen Patton in California
In San Gabriel California the Church of Our Saviour dedicated a stained glass window and plaque honoring the late General George Patton who died from injuries after a truck crash in Germany. The pane depicts St George on a white horse slaying a dragon bearing a swastika. Insignia of the U S Third Army and West Point are shown with border patches of the Third Army's twelve divisions.
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San Gabriel
Calif
Church of Our Saviour
George Patton
Heidelberg
Germany
St. George
U. S. Third Army
West Point
Third Army
Russian Army Staging Large Maneuvers in Austria
A reliable government source reports the Soviet army conducting large scale exercises at Doellersheim, 450 miles northwest of Vienna, involving over 120,000 troops. At least 60,000 were moved from Hungary last week and about 60,000 more come from Austria's 90,000 stationed forces.
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Vienna
Austria
Doellersheim
Hungary
Screen Radio and TV Notes From The Era
Virginia Vale Hen notes Joan Edwards in Hit Parade of 1947 and a charity appearance in Washington Heights New York. Burl Ives rises from college to Broadway and radio stardom with a Mutual program. Marjorie Bennett voices Mrs Hudson on NBC and Mary Gordon heads to Bonnie Prince Charlie in Scotland.
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Joan Edwards
Washington Heights
New York City
Gus Edwards
Joan
America
Burl
20Th Century-Fox
Mutual
Holmes
Baker Street
Gargan Shines in I Deal in Crime on ABC Saturday
William Gargan shows strength as hard-hitting private investigator Russ Dolan in I Deal in Crime on ABC Saturdays while continuing film work Till the End of Time. Rumors swirl as Fred Allen edges Bob Hope in popularity ratings with Fibber McGee and Molly leading, followed by Charlie McCarthy, Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, and Fred Allen. Jack Benny sits ninth, Amos n Andy thirteenth, yet many still favor Allen.
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William Gargan
Russ Dolan
ABC
Fred Allen
Bob Hope
Fibber McGee
Molly
Charlie McCarthy
Bing Crosby
Jack Benny
Amos ’N
Andy
Allen
Adolph Menjou Stars in Columbia Film Version of Mr District Attorney
Adolph Menjou plays the title role in Columbia's adaptation of radio's Mr. District Attorney. The cast features Marguerite Chapman Dennis O'Keefe Michael O'Shea George Colouris and Sam Bischoff as producer.
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Adolph Menjou
Columbia
Marguerite Chapman
Dennis O’keefe
Michael O’shea
George Coulouris
Sam Bischoff
Notable guest stars on Exploring the Unknown TV series
Kay Francis brought Grace Moore and Elsa Maxwell to the science drama’s audience. On a separate session Pat O’Brien appeared with New York City Mayor William O’Dwyer.
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Sherman H. Dryer
Mutual
Kay Francis
Grace Moore
Elsa Maxwell
Pat O’brien
William O’dwyer
New York
Henry Morgan Records Two-Minute Housing Transcriptions
Henry Morgan of ABC humor fame agreed to create two minute transcriptions for nationwide radio distribution after complaining on air about lack of housing. Marilyn Maxwell of M G M writes songs as a hobby.
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Henry Morgan
ABC
National Housing Authority
Marilyn Maxwell
Rita Hayworth Skates Through Dance in Down to Earth
Rita Hayworth performs a ballet on skates in Columbia's Down to Earth. Elliott Lewis adds a second Sunday network comedy, playing Frankie on Phil Harris-Alice Faye. Judy Garland stars in Drive-In on CBS Suspense. Eleanor Parker was discovered while watching a Pasadena Playhouse show.
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Rita Hayworth
Columbia
Elliott Lewis
Parky’s
Errol Flynn
Pasadena Playhouse
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