Radio stars and film notes from early cinema era
The column surveys actors like Howard Duff and Teresa Wright as they move through studios and roles. It highlights Inez Gerhard’s radio program notes, mentions Sam as airwise character, and touches on Warner, RKO, and Paramount connections. The piece references studio changes, theater roots, and early screen careers in Belfast, Dublin, and New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cennor
RKO
Dunne
Hollyt
Belfast
Ireland
Dublin
Abbey Theater
Revival of wartime air bases in England amid Berlin crisis
Two groups of 120 B 29s each will operate from England under Gen Curtis Le May to reinforce wartime bases in case of a European crisis. The plan, kept secret, envisions bases in England as a potential fallback if U S bases in Germany are withdrawn. The mission will not ferry food to Berlin but will project American air power and readiness for a broader conflict with Russia.
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Berlin
Firigland
England
Curtin le May
mid-Pacific
Japan
Air Force
Risdia
United States
Showdown in Berlin divides U S officials over force against Russia
U S civilians urge Gen. Lucius Clay to arm a food train and barge through the Soviet zone to Berlin, backed by engineers to repair rails and a river bridge. Clay resists, warning the move could spark war while favoring economic sanctions. Elsewhere Sen. Joe McCarthy launches a one man drive to free war prisoners in Russia, France and Britain, citing Red Cross figures of millions still held and at risk.
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Russia
Berlin
U.S
Lucius Clay
Germany
U.S. Army
Elbe
Clay
United States
Red Army
Europe
General Clay
Moscow
France
Britain
Wisconsin
Joe McCarthy
McCarthy
Red Cross
Nation of Sprinters Faces Olympic Gaps in Endurance
An analysis of the United States Olympic team argues Americans excel in sprint events but lag in distance, citing Mel Whitfield in the 800 and Herb McKenley of Jamaica in the 400 as examples. It notes Finland and Sweden growing in distance events, asks why the US fails to develop stamina, and compares times from 1896 to 1936 and beyond.
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U. Ss
Mel Whitfield
Gonder
France
Pettersen
Sweden
Finland
Johnny Hayes
Patton
Barney Ewell
LaBeach
Herb McKenley
Jamaica
Whitfield
Lennert Strand
Gil Dodds
Dodds
W. W. Hoyt
Earl Meadows
EB. H. Clark
Johnson
Burke
Owen
Stork Finds Easy Time in Berlin Despite Blockade
An official U.S. bulletin details hardships of blockaded Americans in Berlin. Gasoline rationing suspends house Coca Cola delivery while hospital charges including pre natal care run at 15 dollars, highlighting wartime strain on civilian life.
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Berlin
U.S
Question Quiz From Ask Me Another
A general quiz prompts six questions about the Washington Monument quicksand signatures under the US Constitution the battle of Buena Vista the birth of Donald Duck and the number of nations in the world.
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Washington National Monument
Huena Vista
Donald Duck
Quicksand
George Washington
Alana
May Month Name Origins Sparsely Documented
Controversy surrounds how May got its name. Some sources claim it honors Mala the Roman goddess of spring and growth, while others speculate ties to Majorca or elder deities. Historical debate continues among scholars.
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Majorca
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Inez Gerhard
Howard Duff
di Tpaham Speer
Sam
Daf
Hellinger
Naked Eel
Holly
Warner Wer
Wil
Efinyon
Riley
Paramount
Lane
Tone
Mar
Shrine Dietrich
Studio
Procot Fletcher Markle
Detrich
Marta
Estab Dallas
Ds Greeny
Emething
Parks
Mayers
Tittle
Tedeking
Enright Woula
Trent
Heyworth
Colum
Peter
Met Hair Bose
Atry Moore
Glenn
Deton
Pranklin
Soviet Union
Wheat Belt
Midwest
John J. Pershing
U. S
Kansas City
Jacques
Belgium
Diaz
Italy
Foch
Pershing
Allied
Beatty
Great Britain
J. Strom Thurmond
South Carolina
Fielding L. Wright
Mississippi
Birmingham
Ala
Arlington National Cemetery
Potomac River
New York
Peggy Ann O'Donnell
Antonin Bohumi
Hasal
Henry F. Grady
San Francisco
Greece
Grady
Mary Chantal
Ursuline Convent
Blue Point
L. L
London
S.tevin
Wall
Australia
Czechoslovakia
John Kelly
California
Johnny Weissmuller
Sunkist
Waren
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
Wuffer
Dean
Keidings
Doans
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