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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1945
Page
7
Westbrook Pegler argues Britons will rely on American taxpayers as World War I shortages strain Britain. He cites figures and opinions to claim the U S must fund reconstruction and hold less coal, warning of political costs to American workers.
The article critiques France as a failed state driven by vice and habit, predicting no real impact from U S aid or policy. It names Harold J. Laski, Clement Attlee, David K. Wiles, and Felix Frankfurter, condemning liberal figures and Ivy League study boys while warning of potential British appeasement and cooperation with Nazi Italy and Germany. It then shifts to Hollywood, noting Greer Garson and Robert Montgomery in The Great Temptation, Arthur Hornblow’s long interest, and Circulation of news about the project.
A collage of film chatter mentions Reviving old romance for stars Jennifer Jones and Charles Bickford in new films The world of cinema buzzes about pairs like Gregory Peck and Jennifer Jones while noting star couples and parties in Hollywood history plus upcoming projects and locations including May Mann and Rudolph Valentino connections.
A vintage style ad touts Arrid as a superior deodorant for women. It claims rapid effectiveness, non staining formula, and safety with a seal of approval from a professional body. The copy highlights ease of use after shaving and stresses odor and moisture reduction for a confident day.
A news item notes a large airlift plan with 25 000 men moved monthly across the United States. The operation, to be run within five weeks, aims for a peak rate and involves major airlines and the army coordinating long distance air movements.
A Studebaker plant and a Dodge Chicago facility were under study to supply B-29 engine parts. A commanding officer noted limited capacity at the Chicago plant and considered shifting production to meet wartime needs.
North Side Interstate opens Woodlawn Theater in Fredericksburg at 5 p m Friday with Mickey Roundy in Natlone Velveli. Program changes weekly with Girls Preferred, a Thomas Jeitersyrt high school lasso girls feature, and ongoing showings at 2 p m on Mondays Tuesdays Fridays. Across Donaldson Avenue a rival feature All Brides Are Beautiful is noted with John Berry directing and Joan Fontaine borrowed from Paramount for 1 Day In Las Vegas. Social notes include several Hollywood figures and expected events, including a March romance for Jacky and Ruth Cody Chapman and Robert Walker quiet dates, plus Eddie Robinson's proud grandmother status and a new baby in the family.
A Detroit orphanage and old people’s home suffered a deadly fire on Sunday night. The blast and blaze killed multiple residents, including two young brothers, with more than 120 others evacuated or rescued by staff and fire crews. One inmate remained in critical condition.
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