Hollywood News From Tucson and Beyond in Wartime
A Paramoun movie unit arrives in Tucson seeking 1200 extras for Incendiary Londen starring Betty Hutton as locals back city officials including the mayor the superior judge city attorney sheriff police chief and schools superintendent. Phyllis Brooks promotes pin up policy for War Bond drive while WAVES respond to Bing Crosby and Dinah Shore updates. Sunset Carson returns from a Texas ranch vacation and Gloria Holliday enters Garry Moore show. Veronica Lake hints at a comeback for a new project. Journey for Margaret lauds its lasting charm and Kay Kyser plans a December 27 band launch with Georgia Carroll.
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Swingin' on a Rainbow adds Don Wilson as radio announcer
Don Wilson signed for a featured role in Re lic's Swingin on a Rainbow to play a radio announcer. Florida or Lou Astana may provide backgrounds for the Death March sequences in The Invisible Army from RKO. Hoosier Hot Shots write a new song Skee Dee Waddle Dee Waddle Do. John Wayne made All American in 1929 at USC when he was Marion Morrison.
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Bombing Japan From Saipan Faces Operational Hurdles
The plan to wage continuous B 29 raids from Saipan faces crew fatigue maintenance and weather challenges, with home front aircraft production needed to replace losses. Early raids show Tokyo area damage but safety and reliability issues must be resolved before daily missions.
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Bowl games loom large as pros enter new leagues
The Rose Bowl pairs Southern California and Tennessee with a 93 000 crowd expected while the Sugar Bowl hosts Alabama and Duke. Oklahoma A M meets in the Cotton Bowl as triple threat Bob Fenimore stars. Pro football expansion pits investors in new leagues against fierce competition and uncertain profit.
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Howie Odell Credits Kipputh For Yale Unbeaten Year
Yale football coach Howie Odell lauds swimming coach Bob Kipputh, calling him one of the best trainers and conditioners. Kipputh trained the football squad for six weeks, devising exercises to strengthen every part of the anatomy.
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