Hollywood Notes on Beymer and 1870s film details
Hollywood Notes profiles William Gilmore Beymer the Republic Pictures adviser who checks period accuracy for Lady for a Night and other productions. He fights modern fashion touches like watches and nail polish while detailing how cigaret usage spread in the era and the studio’s unique ownership by Herbet J. Yates who built Republic into a studio empire. Also covered is Edward Bowe’s missing mother search and Republic Pictures’ growing lot with multiple stages and future expansion plans.
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Hollywood
William Gilmore Beymer
Beymer
Ray Middleton
Sally Kandish
Harper's Magazine
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Richmond
Lincoln
England
United States
Joan Blondell
Herbert J. Yates
Republic Pictures
Tobacco Company
merchana@izing
Yates
Republic
First Baptist remodeling. services move to Ritz Theater
The First Baptist church at Sixth and Warrison is undergoing a small remodel but will still hold Sunday services at 11 a.m. in the Ritz theater. Also notes include a hospitalized soldier nearing travel, hint of north wind bringing fishing and hunting, and lingering Victory V decorations from Halloween pranks.
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First Baptist Church
Sixth and Warrison
Ritz Theater
Uncle Sam
Bay County
Russia the surprise in wartime perceptions
A critic argues that Soviet Russia challenges anti and pro war narratives, noting visiting pro and anti Communist observers found Russia’s war effort and factories efficient. W. L. Batt of the Office of Production Management reported skilled Russian mechanics assembling planes with speed and fielded landing strips quickly.
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Nazi Germany
Soviet Russia
France
Germany
Russia
America
Britain
Moscow
W. L. Batt
Office of Production Management
Words of the Wise on Neutrality and War Talk
Outspoken remarks warn that repeating the neutrality act could lead to war before Great Britain. Senator Gerald P Nye of North Dakota and deputy defense officials urge caution as voices critique policy and warn of civic upheaval at the fair.
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West
United States
Great Britain
Gerald P. Nye
North Dakota
Strike figures stir alarm in Congress over defense impact
Congress and officials express growing concern as labor unrest disrupts production. Senator Byrd cites Labor Department data showing monthly mandays lost to strikes from April to August, highlighting significant effects on defense programs. Navy Secretary Knox praises Michigan plants while noting miners’ brief stoppage.
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Hitler
Fido
Mussolini
Frank Knox
the Navy
Michigan
John L. Lewis
There he Hit the Headpin and Labor Strife
A narrator laments labor unrest harming workers with families, noting strikes deprive pay, strain groceries, shoe needs for John, stockings for Mary, and looming rent. He argues responsible workers bear the burden of debt and savings erosion when strikes occur.
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John
Mary
Happy Warrior Returns to Back Roosevelt Policies
Al Smith, once governor of New York and a losing presidential candidate, returns to the political stage with a conciliatory stance. He urges Americans to unite behind Franklin D. Roosevelt and support foreign policy, setting aside past grudges and harsh exchanges. His sincerity earns respect regardless of agreement.
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al Smith
New York
Franklin D. Roosevelt
French Volunteers Swear Allegiance to Hitler, Vichy Blamed
A Polish camp flying swastika and French tricolor saw French volunteers in German uniforms take an oath of allegiance to Adolf Hitler. They prepared to fight for Germany as a symbol of Europe’s supposed unity. The incident marks a new low in Vichy era degradation.
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Marshal Foch
Lafayette
Zola
Louis Napoleon
Paris
The
Marne
Poland
Adolf Hitler
Europe
Barbs Insurance Exec Urges Seven Hours Sleep
An insurance executive tells salesmen seven hours of sleep is enough, prompting disbelief about whether anyone truly rests. A Department of Agriculture pig census is mentioned, hinting at broader government data collection.
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Insurance Company Executive
Department of Agriculture
Hastings Neb as a test case in defense migration study
California Congressman John Tolan's committee visits Hastings Nebraska population 15000 to study defense impact on small towns. The experiment will hold hearings there on Nov 24, examining how defense orders pull labor and materials, affect factories, farms, and migration, with Hastings as a representative American crossroad.
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Washington
United States
California
John Tolan
Hastings
Neb
Congressional
Carl T. Curtis
Minden
Curtis
Tolan Committee
America
Robert K. Lamb
Progressive Bennington College
Vermont
Hastings College
Defense
Wichita
Omaha
Florida
Washington State
Salisbury City Engineer Urges Water Conservation
Salisbury Maryland City Engineer Clarke Gardner urged residents to save water for two days during a system repair but demand rose by more than 300,000 gallons per day. He warned of possible shortages and appealed to the public to curb usage.
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Salisbury
Clarke Gardner
Life begins at 70 as Layman welcomes twins in Indiana
Riley A. Layman of Dublin Indiana proves life begins at 70 by becoming father to boy and girl twins with wife aged 29. At 71 he starts a new job in a Cambridge City factory, illustrating a life reborn beyond the old limit.
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Dublin
Ind
Riley A. Layman
Cambridge City
Love of Pete leads to dramatic Hollywood moment
Burton Benjamin's serial tale follows Pete Iaird, praised by Stephanie Stevens after California game, as he plans to meet his college sweetheart Anne Humphreys before her train. State captain Civerne Lasers and friends Dinty Dogan watch alumni celebrate a victory, then a car crash endangers Stephanie.
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Coen Hollywood
Stephanie Stevens
Pete Iaird
California
S Tate
Pete
Thhae
Anne Humphreys
Civerne Lasers
State
Ranch Dinty Dogan
Stephanie
Landers
Anne
Stevens
Lester
Dugan
Laird
Pete Laird in Auto Crash Mystery Deepens
In North Hollywood Pete Laird, football star, and film actress Stephanie Stevens were in a head on collision. Driver Thomas Field died. Laird and Stevens were lightly injured. Laird's absence fuels rumors while industry figures plot publicity. Landers, Dugan, and Anne Humphreys speculate on delays and press impact as Laird recovers.
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Anne Humphreys
Pete
George
Landers
Anne
Dinty Dugan
Laird
Pete Laird
California
Stephanie Stevens
North Hollywood
Thomas Field
Miss Stevens
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Edward Bowe
Missing Persons Bureau
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Joliet, Tl
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William Pinney
Sraden Ball
Sghm HT
Perry
John HM. Perry
Hallowe’en
Words OF
T. Sem‘amsley
Office of Defense
Hastirngs
Peter Edson
Service
Washington Correspondent
Edson
BY Burton Benjamin
NBA Service, Inc
Steph
Rand
Larry
Wineship
Winship
Brother
Drv Mohler
Dareling
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