Floyd Gibbons Shapes Freelance Writers Fightback
New York figures note Floyd Gibbons won a $1000 plus interest in court over film producers misusing writers and set a precedent. The piece surveys industry feuds and lists names like Walt Disney and Grantland Rice among those challenging studio control while lampooning showbiz excess and anecdotes from theater lore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Floyd Gibbons
Gibbons
Walt Disney
Ed Anthony
Grantland Rice
Pan American reciprocity urged as path to unity
The Ottawa talks on imperial preference reveal a plan to bar non British markets with reciprocal tariffs among the empire. A strong push for Pan American reciprocity argues for united western nations to overcome empire restrictions and create an open western hemisphere trade bloc led by the United States and its western partners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Ottawa
His Majesty’s Stationery Office
Canada
United Kingdom
Australia
New Zealand
Union of South Africa
Irish Free State
Newfoundland
India
Rhodesia
British Commonwealth
Commonwealth
Georges Clemenceau
Arte Empire
Western Hemisphere
United States
Republica
West
Americas
Argentina
Chile
Brazil
Uruguay
Peru
Colombia
Listen World! by Elsie Robinson reflects on memory and self blame
A reader recalls wasted time over a misplaced curtain project and argues against dwelling on past mistakes. The piece urges moving forward, replaces regrets with caution, and cites the proverb don't cry over spilt milk as a call to action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Fras
Sam, Inc
Remembering San Antonio Beauty Spots Lost to Time
Frederick Abbott professor of vibe speaks about preserving San Antonio’s fading landmarks. He recalls beauty spots sacrificed to progress and guides students on a city tour to capture these sites in memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Abbott
Vibe
Thomas Jefferson Lyk Schou
San Antonio
Love and Modern Girls in a Fragmented Tale
A 1974 King Vena piece examines evolving romance and gender roles, contrasting traditional respect with modern independence. It muses on memory, infidelity, and the dynamics of dating with a sharp, ironic tone.
Etiquette Guide on Introductions by Kath de Peyster
Reader seeks clear guidance on introductions with examples. The piece covers how to present men to women, women to women, and cases with older and younger or married and unmarried persons, stressing formality, use of titles, and personal identification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osar
Mrs. Graham
Mr. York
Roductions
Graham
York
Bob
Thompson
Thoinsers
Rennon
Mary
Yi Pio Ara
Arthur Morrison
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Poh Davie
Irvin Cobb
Ireland
MacEwines
MacSweeney
MacHennery
Bowery
Samuel Insull
Empire City Four
Bill Robinson
Blossom Beeley
Benny Fields
Tin Pan Alley
Charlie Judela
Crawd
Dorothy Hyson Dickson
Dorothy Dickson
London
Tatler
Congress
Broadway
Jos Fricco
Joe
Jeaks
Elsie Robinson
Dleer
Thad Dane Beegate
Yan
Glen
Helen Rowland
Many
Man
Paul
Tia
Kei
Lee Conyrieht
King Vena
Kath DE Peyst
Iaty
Jars Y Nveralle Nile
Henirnt
Aly Yan Mn Linmiar
Id Berin
Barentn
Jorke's
Borgain
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