Hollywood Radio and Screen News From Beverly Hills to Naples
The item details Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks at Pickfair with RKO trying to film on the lawn, Republic Pictures pushing Brazil with Tito Guitar and Veloz Yolanda, Carole Lombard hosting a party for stars, Toscanini directing Naples broadcasts for Allied forces, Jean Heather returning a cuff link to Dan David, Don Barry resuming radio work post service, Cass Daley's Laugh Makers Limited, and the U S Final corps presenting Army war re-enactments and the Arawe beach attack film slated for December releases.
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Veryone
Pickfall
White House
Douglas Fairbanks
Mary Pickford
Beverly Hills
RKO
Mary
Laraine Day
Ian Marshal
Marshal Hunt
Alyn Jostyn
RKO Red
Pickfair
Cass Daley
Comedienne
Laugh Makers
Hspitals
Army Boxing Prospects in the Heavyweight Ring
The article surveys Jon Louis and Billy Conn in army service amid postwar heavyweight prospects. It notes Louis’s maintained form and power, Conn’s potential and weight, plus Baksi and Savold as emerging contenders. It compares careers to Fitzsimmons and Corbett, discusses age, fitness, and likely war duration, and previews upcoming boxing-era uncertainties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon Louis
Billy Conn
Mike Jacobs
Lee Savold
Baksi
Joe Louis
Bob Fitzsimmons
Jim Corbett
Carson City
Fitz
Corbett
Jim Jeffries
Coney Island
Louis
Conn
Gene Tunney
Ruby Roberts
Jack Dempsey
Jack
Pittsburgh
Yankees Group Picks Washington as Best Balanced Club
A group of Yankees discussed the American League race with Washington cited as the best balanced team in the league. Opinions differed on pitching quality and potential impact of draft losses. Some favored the White Sox or Browns, noting that losses of key players could hurt any club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baksi
Savold
Yankees
Washington
White Sox
Browns
Early fingerprinting noted in 801 A D history
Fragment mentions an Arabian solesman recording thumbprints of Chinese merchants in 801 A D. The line highlights early use of fingerprints as a method of identification in ancient trade contexts.
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Solesman
Perfect House Dress Showcases Sleek Comfort and Style
The notice promotes a Barbara Bell Pattern No. 1946 dress labeled as a clean shirtmaker look yet designed for ultimate comfort. It highlights a scalloped front closing and sleeves, lists sizes 26 through 52, and notes fabric guidance for size 38 requiring 44 yards of 39 inch material.
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Barbara Hell
Barbara Bell
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