Thorpe Denies Mary Astor Marriage Claims
Hollywood report says Dr. Franklyn Thorpe denies Mary Astor’s charges of prior marriage and coerced settlement. He claims no matrimonial ties with Lucile Thorpe or Lillian Miles before or during their union and disputes alleged stock transfers. Custody hearing tied to their 4 year old daughter Marylyn continues with depositions and subpoenaed witnesses.
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Hollywood
Franklyn Thorpe
Mary Astor
Pyor
Lucile Thorpe
Lillian Miles
Miss Astor
Defree
Whorpe
American Telephone and Telegraph
Merchants National Realty Company
George S. Kaufman
Thorpe
John Barrymore
Kaufman
Diary Rates Male Stars on Their Charms
The diary of Marty Astor, described as “utterly frank,” lists charm ratings for Hollywood stars in lavender ink. It outlines a numerical “best 10” of Hollywood men, including Don Juans and Romeos, with details from the glamorous actress who selects them. Four diary pages are reported to exist, noting actress’s impressions of alburn-haired, attractive stars.
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International News Servich
Angeles
Marty
Astor
Hollywood
Thora
Whith Alburn
Mary
Miss Asters
Tax board recomputes deficiencies in Guitar estate case
In Washington on August 8 the United States board of tax appeals announced a recomputation of income tax deficiencies alleged against the Guitar estate trust of Abilene Texas. The case covers 1927 to 1931 and involved about 1 343 000 in questions, with additional items listed in prior years. The ruling largely favored the government, with details hinting at the estate’s financial dealings and potential extra assessments.
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Washington
United States Board of Tax
Guitar Estate Trust
AbUene
Texas
Landon Plans Western Start for Presidential Campaign
Aug 5 Topeka dispatch notes Governor Landon to open his eastward campaign with a speech on federal taxation and spending. Aug 22 in West Middlesex Penn plays a key role, then Chantaugula North Carolina and Buffalo scheduled major addresses. A trip from Estes Park Colorado back to Kansas precedes eastern tour. Mentions Walter Raleigh history while imprisoned.
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West Middlesex
All M. Landon
iChantaugula
N. C
Buffalo
London
Estes Fark, Colo. Gummer Ranch
Kansas
Mayor La Guardia urges immediate WPA job quota increase
New York Mayor Fiorello La Guardia, chairing the National Conference of Mayors, urged President Roosevelt to raise WPA job quotas nationwide to cover destitute employable cases. He cited reports showing about 125,000 employables lacking work relief and criticized states for inadequate funding, accusing them of chiseling while communities bear rising direct relief and program costs.
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Ayde Park
Roosevelt
Fiorelly
Ly Guardia
New York
National Conference of Mayors
Guardia
WEA
PWA
WPA
la Guardia
Eviction Remanded by Idaho Governor in North Idaho Strike
Governor Ross ordered a remand of the move-on directive affecting Clearwater County residents or those with no legitimate business. Col. G B Hummel led National Guardsmen deployed to end a five week strike with a bloodless, controversial move-out deadline set for 4 pm.
Pfeil to Attend Two National Conventions for S A Centennial
Arthur Pfeil, San Antonio chamber of commerce convention chief, will leave Saturday to promote San Antonio and the Texas Centennial at two national meetings in Indianapolis. He plans to attend the National Chiropractic Association gathering August 9–14 and the National Rural Letter Carriers' Association convention starting August 15, with combined attendance estimated at 10,000. TEXAS YOUTH KILLED. HOUSTON, Aug 6. Peresl a Webb, 19, of Nacogdoches, was killed when his car and a truck collided near Goodrich on state Highway 35.
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Arthur Pfeil
San Antonio
Texas
Houston
Peresla Webb
Nacogdoches
Orly
Aruck
Goodrich
Flood threatens hospital as river roars through Puebla
Heavy rains flood the Fountain river valley driving evacuations at Puebla, Colo. The crest sent cottages tumbling into floodwaters and forced the evacuation of 200 patients from a state hospital. Bridges washed out and 40 homes damaged in nearby towns Walsenburg and nearby districts as more storms sweep the region.
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Colo
Fountain River
Roodcrest
Itmex
Walsenbure
Golo
Pueblo
Fountain
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