Hollywood Dramas and Studio News Parade
A collage of entertainment notes highlights child actor Jim Jr on CBS Big Sister and veteran Fernando Alvarado in The Falcon in Mexico. Wild Bill Elliott, Blackie the cat, and Oscar-worthy life stories from Warner Bros to Gershwin are teased alongside Anne Shirley and Helen Holmes recollections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Jr
CBS
Tom Hutchinson
Jim Sr
Iike
Young Jim
Fernando Alvarado
Jim
Mexico
Wild Bill Elliott
Hollywood
Wild Bill Hickock
Red Ryder
Republic
Fred Harman
Helen Holmes
RKO
the Falcon
Tom Conway
Blackie
Warner Bros
Mark Twain
George Gershwin
Will Rogers
Audubon
Marilyn Miller
Cole Porter
Vincent Youmans
Broadway
Lime Silverman
al Schmid
U S Troop Policy and Kaiser Wooden Plane Debate
Senators rail as Britain asks for more troops to India while the White House resists Kep policy. The Kaiser wooden transport plane, backed by RFC funds, nears completion despite Navy opposition and industry pressures. Howard Hughes linked to the project promises performance bonds and personal guarantees. The giant craft is expected to finish early summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Kaiser
Navy
Martin Bomber
Kaiser
Howard Hughes
Kaiser’s
RFC
Hughes
Johnson Vinson help farmers curb dried egg profits
U S officials report a price ceiling quirk raised farmer earnings while processors kept high ceilings. Lyndon Johnson and Fred Vinson pressured to end profits of about six million dollars weekly as farmers faced lower purchase prices for eggs. Russia shows war weariness and hopes for security through cooperation with major powers. Rosenman moves into McIntyre suite as White House staff plans shift with possible no return by FDR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aeressman
Lyndon Johnson
Texas
Fred Vinson
OPA
Lyndon—Johnson
Vinson
U. S
Russia
Sam Rosenman
hite -Marvin_McIntyre
Iis House
Rosenman
White House
Mac
Steve Earry
Pitching and Hitting Prospects In The Coming Season
Veteran stars Mort Cooper Spud Chandler Rip Sewell Whit Wyatt are projected to face lighter offenses this season, with Cooper and Chandler likely winning around 80 games combined and posting ERAs near 1.6 to 1.8. Strong pitching across both leagues is expected as draft changes shift the balance in favor of top hurlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mort Cooper
Spud Chandler
Rip Sewell
Whit Wyatt
Chandler
Cooper
Two Greatest Pitchers Alexander and Johnson Dominate ERA Lists
The article ranks Grover Cleveland Alexander and Walter Johnson as the top two earned run average pitchers since 1912. It details Alexander’s ERA records with Philadelphia and Chicago from 1915 to 1920, plus Johnson’s standout seasons in 1913 1915 1918 and 1919. Both pitchers are praised for control speed heart and shutouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover_ Cleveland Alexander
Walter Johnson
Alexander
Philadelphia
Chicago
Washington
Johnson
Johnny Evers
Plate
Afterwar sports stars and the return of champions
The piece argues that top players like Grover Cleveland Alexander and other stars will rebound after war service. It notes Alexander’s 1919 1.72 ERA and 363 innings at 33, with stars such as Feller, DiMaggio, and Williams aging into prime years postwar, while leagues face severe training weather and the author doubts baseball’s survival without grit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Cleveland
Alexander
Phillies
Pete
Bob Feller
Joe DiMaggio
Ted Williams
Also Mentioned on This Page
Virginia
Western
Union
New York
Anne Shirley
John Auer
Anne
Phil Terry
Auer
Carlo Ross
J. L. Grimes
Steelmakers
Carlo
Wheeling
Hildegarde
Charlie
New Holstein
Wis
Hildy
Milwaukee
Europe
Beatrice Kay
the Air
Billy Rose
Irene Dunn
Ingria
Metro
Army Weekly
al Jolzon
Columbia
Rita Hayworth
Barbara Stamcyck
Errol Flynn
Burma
Bob’ Hope
Colonna
Jim Ameche
Washington, D
India
Sir John Dill
John
United States
Sir John
U. S.S
Merry
Fort Dix
N. J
P of Ws
Kol Island
Marshalls
Italy
Juin
Leese
Eighth Army
Sir Harold Alexander
The
Eiphth
Bluggest
Elizabeth Dilling
Dulla
Earl N. Phillips
Coast Guard
Betty
Betty Shields
New Yorks
John V W. Bricker
Ohio
Oakland
Calif
Piciatishas Peers
Joe Louis
Sammy Snead
Ben Hogan
Billy Conn
Harry Greb
Seneca
Amiel
Mary Homwitt
Edwin Mackham
Morgan Motor and Finance Co
Grant Morgan
Mgt
Mala St
Sut Lake City
Beauty School
Uls
Denver
Larimer
Graham Hatchery & Pullet Farm
Hayward, Calif
Towler
Key City
Sian
Salt Lake
West Yanawane
Salt Lake City
Utaa
Cansald ‘Prada. Co
Penrane Aiae
Lake Mead Farms
Overton
Nev
Summerhays Music Co
Lake City
Utah
Asia
New Caledonia
WNU
Dean's
USA
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!