Box office poll ranks 1947 stars led by Shirley Temple
Hollywood December 14 The Motion Picture Herald counts top ten box office jugglers for 1947 exhibitors nationwide. Shirley Temple leads, with Clark Gable Robert Taylor and Gary Cooper also high. The piece notes poll methods dates and accompanying star snapshots and industry gossip.
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Gourlea
Parsons
Hollow Picture Lafley
CAMMY
My International
Sereter
Hollywood
Caft
Anation Picture Herald
Shirley Temple
Clirk Gable
Robert Taylor
Ding Crosey
William Forel
Inne Wilhusa
Fred Astaire Wid Gloger
Sydia Heine
Gary Cooper
Myrns Loy
Martin Quissey
Motion Picture Herald
RKO
Survivors recount Panay attack by Japanese planes
Survivors who reached shore yesterday described two Japanese army boats approaching the sinking Panay while planes strafed and gunned the vessel. They said the ship flew an American flag yet was machine gunned, and crews from nearby boats faced desperate moments as rescuers cared for the wounded.
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Panay
Cole
Shanghai
Japan
China
Kiyoshi Hasagawa
Nanaing
Cettiett
Ete Panay River
W. Gelal
Altoona
Pavay
John Mender
Homolka Shines in Ephuten at the Majestie Film
Review of Ephuten at the Majestie praises Os car Homolka for a strong screen presence alongside Barry Fitzgerald and Frances Vormer in a South Seas schooner tale. Lloyd Noël y and Ray Milland receive mixed notices while Homolka emerges as the most human villain with a magnetic voice and natural delivery.
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Oscar Homolka
Ephuten
the Majestie
Barry Fitzgerald
Lillie
S Stevenson
Llnyd Osborne
South Seas
Peanllar
Wi Island
Colon
Frances
Frances Vormer
Homolka
Fitzgerald
Ray Milland
Lkewise
Lloyd Nolwy
Homelka
Gris
Wes
Benchley
Moytes
Bob Benchley
Bavely Strike Ends Partially After Arbitration
Arbitration settles wage dispute between bakery operators and employees, affecting around 2500 workers. Details sparse but no further actions planned this week as talks resume with union and management.
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Bavely
Bavell
STKE
Silent motor exhaust invention praised by military
Army sergeant inventor Frank Newton demonstrates a vacuum exhaust device for airplanes in Monterey California. The system uses a vacuum box with longitudinal pipes that vent under the box to create a chamber of reduced pressure, muting exhaust noise and potentially improving flight operation for U.S. forces.
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Monterey
Ciuij
Qotlan
Aineo
Frank Newton
President Clash With Congress Seen In War Referendum
A Washington feature notes President Roosevelt’s push for legislative curtailment of highway funds and a proposed war referendum. It covers Congressional response, party dynamics, and the Ludlow Fish effort to curb presidential war powers, detailing signatures, committees, and political maneuvering amid neutrality concerns.
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Congress
Titis Messaré
Tim
Roosevelt
Wallsee
Gare
Sta Sion
Louis Ludlow
Honda
Eas
Hamilton Fish
Panay
Ward
Fast
Suutier
Terete Alluke
Wal
Penny recovery costs more than cents in W A projects
Unexpended Penny Recovery Expensive report notes Merganton North Carolina returned 1 percent of 95,000 PWA grant for hospital buildings Cascade Leeks Oregon and 27,399 for a waterworks project plus other expenses. The process cost the government several dollars per penny recovered due to bookkeeping and handling costs.
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Wwaahington
Ti— Merganton
N. C
Treasury
Cascade Leeks
Ove
Woman Theater Owner Found Dead in Boarding House
Eartha Teeter Greer, 38, owner of a theater in Dallab, was found dead today in a boarding house after her disappearance following the last show. Bal Greer, comedian and husband, identified the victim. theater employees recall she failed to reappear after the performance. CHRISTMAS TRAGEDY and a separate Bellfontaine note reflect holiday distress among postal workers.
Weather Notes and Local Postmaster Changes
Weather summary shows varied readings with January deficit and excess rainfall totaling several inches. Separate items report Santa Claus dispatches, postmaster appointments in Muron and Galveston, and Christmas letters sent through Philipps.
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Absione
Phas Clear
Albuquerman
Auiaallas
Brovennvyilic
Rexan
Cton
Buffalo
Caire
Ut I Gloudy
Cheyenne
Wea
Us Fen
Dallas
Hele
Arnes Mattia Pleat
Oscar L. Pullipns
Mje
Gaunt Nick
Santa Caus
Christas
Galveston
Generel Farley Fisone
Aspot Cresco
Claus IL
Tavis
Philipps
Bubbock
Texad
Cf Mall
Mompwiz
Tana
Montgrinary
Gale
Santa Claus
Patton
Ore
Radio Schedule Fragment Shows Islands of Music Listings
An old radio program grid lists numerous shows, hosts, and segments across stations KSAT KMAGT KARG KOWO KTSA and more. Entries include orchestras, news, religious talks, and dance programs with varied times and hosts like Horace Hydt and Tommy Dorasy, reflecting a dense, era-specific broadcasting schedule.
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Rabg
al Brite
KMAGT
Horace Hyrdt
KSAT
Woat
Joan Rablan
Tomjy Dorasy
Kearnd
Heldelere
Siumente
Treaty Hunt
Many Presents
Jwroarsnatert
Ripley
Yack Haley
Karg
Modern Music
Tiss —Blevite Swings Preetges “Studio
Tax List Delinquent Taxes As Of November 4 1397
A historical tax list from San Antonio presents delinquent taxes for 1919 to 1921, showing owners and properties with amounts typically over 50 dollars. The document notes city and school district levies, listing many names and locations, including Watt, Javeeda E40, Layne, George, and others, with varied tax amounts and descriptions.
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Paul Wiliam
San Antonio
New York
N. Na
Seeger
Beenie Pet
Og Layne
Grorga Eittainggh
Peet
Arthur
Tex
Sam Fracineo
Culié
eGone
Sireveport
L. Tavats
Blur
W Cunard
Faith
Biavellis
Irene Terrer Baie
Moeria
Forrere
Short Wave Buds in a Fragmented Global Ledger
Fragmentary OCR yields a jumble mentioning Rome London and various names and times. It references Simenee Tart, 28m 13 ni 94.09, Sir Noel Aghoridee, GBR 73.5, and a Canary-related note. Details are unclear but indicate scattered schedules, places, and entities without a coherent report.
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Rome
London
I48
P. W
Noel Aghoridee
Mianta Tin Tngilahi
CPAA
Popular Maxie
IND
Tanlen
Jeu Adeney Fesadale
Aptanio
Local Figures Their Plans And Praises In A Busy Day
Tanner Freeman of Associated Employers shows a city to an old friend, Marx Hes of Cleveland, as Ben Geradorf of the Gunter hotel outlines a rail road dinner for tieaday. City Clerk James Simpson navigates Commerce Street traffic amid birthday wishes for A. G. Hollaway, Western Auto stores manager. Vic Galinger, radio technician, uses building talents on the new dispatcher's office while Charles George assumes campus presidential duties at the Christmas party. Prosecuting Attorney pean presides over a bustling Corporation Court. Mrs Elsie Jane Jallison, attorney's secretary, notes an upcoming anncting Bute Rock Director Mary Wilton Young faces recreation department troubles. Dr John A Howe Brenner J Elmo Bammonds and Lewis Rodrigues gather Lions Club Christmas baskets for the blind.
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Tanner Freeman
Marx Hes
Cleveland
Ben Geradorf
Gunter Hotel
Mnel
Pean
Gham
Elsie Jane Jallson
Torney
Mary Wilton Young
City Recreation Department
John A. Howe
Brenner
J. Elmo Bammonds
Lewis Rodriguea
Lions’ Club
Bland
NBC Symphony Vonight and Fort Sam Houston Pageant
Rodzinski directs NBC Symphony Vonight in a quarter hour program featuring Fort Sam Houston soldiers chorus and officers’ quartet. Laurita Melchior and Harry Salter orchestra perform. other acts include Mary Eastmen, Bill Perry, and Ted FioRito touches. Artur Rodrick appears with the N B G symphony tonight. plans for a Christmas concert and other musical segments are noted with varied broadcasts across stations.
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Renwicke Cary
Fork Sant
Harry Salter
RTSA
Josephine
Ted Fio Rito
Jack Holes
Dave Erwin
Robert TL
Oulve
Eskimos
Industrial activity at 1975 low for twelfth straight week
NEW YORK December 14 Industrial activity declined for the twelfth consecutive period and set the lowest point since October 1975. The seasonally adjusted index fell to 76.4 percent of the 1947-29 average from 77.4 the prior week, and 100.0 a year ago.
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New York
Wiweexe
Associated Press
Fire destroys Transfiguration Church after sermon in Lykene
In Lykene Pennsylvania a church was burned down after a fiery sermon delivered by Reverend H B Riblenhoie who had invited local firemen to attend a special service the next day. The blaze occurred that night and destroyed the Transfiguration Baptist church.
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Lykene
Transfiguration Baptink
H. B. Riblenhoie
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Pinson Jr
Phiy
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Atuslo News
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Darryl Zanuck
Alexander
John
Elaine Borrymuore
Jenve
Towle
Chieflig
Joseph Sentdkraut
Germany
Vandon
Irielen Meinacht
Jen Hall
Margot Crayne Sey
Lovsty
Weld Fron Newark
Harry Cols
Marlene Dlelich
Claudette Calberk Weld
Dette Davis
Lanny Ross
Tevingson
Queen Vietoria
Little Shirley
Aztec
Paul Mallon
Washington
Mr. R
Willgee
M Messagzg
Thae Wallace
Wenn
Nelly
Christmar
Bellifontaine
Olio
Opan
Christmars
Isoldiers’ Chorus
Tommy Doracy
Hacordi
TPI
Ktsa—Pootessae Oaks
Fredy Nma Busennde
Arner Born Dance
Eran Raunday
Peacock Seuure Kowo—Internattapel Goodwill
TSA
AEEA
Four
Mit Barna
Syinghony
Gredan
Goodwill
FRLZA
Fransto Master
Coedingy
Oxon
Syanphony Orchestra
KMAG
Ae Ndanigar
Amacraoire
Gasael
Toll Gage
Smith
Mires
Naatesy
Ehon
Oscar L. Phillips
Eria Kringls
Post Office Department
Bexar Facts
Rodzinski
NBC Symphony
Laurita Melchior
Lauritz Melchior
Artur Rodericks
N. B. G. Symphmy Orchestra
Arturo Tuscnpin
Eddie Cantor
Pil
France
Uncle Sam
Mae West
Charle Mccarthy
Sammy Kaye
Kay Wyser
Huskies
Vincent Edwards & CO
Rand Vincent Edwards
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Madison Avenue
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