Newcomer Leads Salary Lists for Year 1942
Sidney Kr. Fisher tops a 1942 salary list with $645,610 in personal services. The "secret edition" names major actors and executives from Paramount, Warner, and other studios, with figures for Mollie and colleagues around $100,000 to nearly $900,000. Notables include Eugene Grace, Thomas J. Watson, Claudette Colbert, Bob Hope, Ginger Rogers, Tyrone Power, and Henry Ford figures across firms like Paramount, Warner, and General Motors.
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Ory Washington
Sidney KR. Phisher
Kensney
Coleny
Fletcher
Twentieth Century-Fos Pilm Corporation
L. B. Mayer
Fleisher
Mayer
Lovw
Treas ‘Ury
Nils Ace
STEFI
Eugene G Grace
Bethenny St
Claudette Ahern
Claudette Colbert
Paramoune
Toather
Bub Pred MacMurray
MacMurray
Paramount
Harry G. Crosby
Cramer
Paulette Goodard
Boo Hope
Samuel Goldwyn
Hope
Preceriex March
George Marsal
Joel McCrea
Raymond Milland
Ginger Rogers
Victor Moore
Preston Surges
Frenchat Tone
Dorothy
Kaumeyer
Siztaigg
Treasury
Dorothy Lamour
Gale Cooper
Ameche
Twentieth Century-Foxs Lster
Jack Benny
Henry Foida
Bryan Foy
Betty Grable
Sonia Henin
Tyrone Power
Relte Davis
Warners
Warner
Hiumphray Bogart
Olivia J.de Havilland
Errol Flynn
Gacy
Ida Eupino
Ann Sheridan
Thilnefs—Jamuils & Kem
Lady Esther Face Powder Promises Softer Skin And Flawless Look
Ad copy extolls Lady Esther Fare Powder as a delicate film that hides lines and blemishes while allowing long wear. Claims powder clings softly to skin, reduces shine, and gives a youthful, glamourous finish that enhances complexion without obvious makeup texture. Includes fanciful brand lore and tag lines from the era.
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Dan
Lady Esther
Japs Press Hengyang Area in Heavy Weekend Attacks
Japanese forces renewed heavy pressure around Hengyang and Mengyang as Chinese defenders reportedly endured significant casualties. Reports cite high Japanese kills and ongoing operations in Hengyang’s approaches, with fighting also near Yinglak and Ybitak and continued tensions along the Canton–Hankow corridor.
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Hengyang Chungring
Canton-Hankow
Kmangtung Province
Tone Smith
Yinglak
Ital
Canton
Heng- IR
Ybigtak
Tin de Intest Aglon
Weil
Mengyang
Rome
Thal
Heangyang
Concentra Linge
Changsha
Heupyang
Lallive Siento
Heese
Juete Kuhsien
Lelyang
Matthewsk
Yengyang
Siwaneslang
Snowballers Halted in Memphis Police Arrest Snow Tossers
Police arrested several youths after snowball throwing at passing autos caused alarms in Memphis. Reported by Palloe, the event involved improvised ice projectiles and prompted a safety warning.
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Memphis
Passhick Automoniles
Palloe
Abandoning Plane Vital In Training
Aviation student Ednk Link, a 32 mission B 17 crewman, recounts three near crashes and a successful ditching that saved the crew. Awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal with three oak leaf clusters, he awaits commission amid preflight training at the Ban Anima Aviation Cadet center in Pasadena California.
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Sweer m. Wink
Iis
Floming Uyede Oe
Gea
Soviner Ball Uueralguliner
Ban Anima Aviation Cadet Center
Link
Army
Air Forces Training
SRD
Ednk
Sarrow
England
Inia Phanes
Wainling
Jone He Link
Font ‘Nfenior Avenue
Pasadena
Calif
Australia Asked For More U.S. Aid
In a parliamentary speech Governor General Lord Gowrie urged Australians to fund increased aid to United States forces in Australia. He praised General MacArthur’s campaigns as highly successful with minimal cost and noted ongoing Pacific operations show optimism but warned against easing efforts.
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Uanberer
Australia
Lord Gowri
United States
Australis
MacArthur
Pacific
Norway Blockade Running Told
A British quartet of swift merchant ships reportedly broke the German blockade of Sweden during winter voyages through Skagerrak and Kattegat to Lynek i. They allegedly slipped past the red duster of the navy in Nant feces, with one ship enduring heavy dangers and multiple crew members facing mine hazards.
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Lonwun
Sweden
Skagerrak Die Kattegat
Lyneki
Circus Fire Toll Rises to 163 Deaths in Hartford
Hartford dispatch reports the Ringling Circus fire death toll climbing to 163 with Rosalyn Nih, 22, among the dead at West Hartford. About 130 people remain under treatment for burns and injuries as the circus equipment burned.
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Hartford
Com
Rosalyn Nih
West Hartford
Harvard
Florida
Nazis Announce Terrorist Killings in Southern France
A German comic claims four "dervorists" were killed by Lehdig in Southern France. General Kieenhower warned German forces that French Saintists aided the Interior wing and warned that failure to report would face military punishment.
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Hondon
Germvnge
Lehdig
France
Kieenhower
Hillsboro Union CIO Certified in Textile Workers Vote
Washington reports the Textile Workers Union of America acts as organizing agency for Shiplayts of the Hibera canton mill at Hillsboro Lexan. On May 20, 139 votes were cast for the intent and against the measure, with unclear details and small turnout.
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CIO
Hillsboro Union
Washington
Wallennllaboy
Ubion
Amerenes
Iiltctive Hargilninig Agency
Hibera Caclon
St. Hillsboro
Lexan
Elortan
Lake Fast Enters Twentieth Day of Hunger Strike
Lake, a former REA aide to Harry Slattery, enter the twentieth day of a hunger strike in St. Louis. He vows to write a book revealing “years of trouble” and targets political control of the REA by the Agriculture Department. He has lost about twenty pounds, weighing 180 pounds.
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ST. Louis
Chester
Lake
Rugs Electrification
Nerhocracy
Claess
REA
Harry Slattery
Department of Agriculture
Stittsworth Stunned By Life Verdict
Stittsworth faces life imprisonment with hard labor after a two day military tribunal found him guilty of murder and violation of flying regulations. The case centered on a cockpit incident near Like Field Arizona on June 22 involving pilot AthaWorth and instructor Ken Bat. A defense witness described the plane’s wing potentially striking a cactus pole during landing. The sentencing judge noted a possible review of the verdict and mitigation may apply.
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Marana Meu
Arix
UPI
Elven Secorick
Howard
AthaWorth
Arlene Alghway
Twoeday
Rouble
Bittsworth
Ariz
Aluman
Like Field
Ms Home Field
Tresa Jane Wilson Dies at Harlingen
Mrs. Tresa Tang Wilson, 86, died at her Adams Gardens home after a long illness. Survived by daughter Mrs. W. Clift of Atlanta Gardens, one son, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements pending the arrival of relatives.
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Lingen
Tuy
Tresa Tang Wilson
Adams Gardens
Shiels
W. Clift
Atlante Gardens
Wilson
Los Angeles
Plane Crash Kills 2 Near Kingsville
A plane crash near Kingsville killed two servicemen Captain Walter Brown Jr USMCR and Private First Class Raymond Patton USNR. Brown, son of Mr and Mrs Walter Brown of New Rochelle New York, and Patton, son of Mrs Amedee Patton of Marshall, were confirmed dead. The accident occurred Sunday. investigators awaited details from authorities.
Downtown Bond Booths Meet at Gunter Hotel to Boost Series E
Downtown war bond booths meet in the Orient Room of the Gunter Hotel at 2 30 p m Tuesday as part of the county campaign to lift Series E quota. Fowler, chairwoman of the county war finance committee women division, notes booths have surpassed Fifth War Loan goals. County Series H quota stands at 47 5 million with unofficial sales totals of 5 492 750. Other reports show varied progress across groups including Parent Teacher Association 596 225, American Women's Volunteer Service 189 620, Lone Star Benevolent Club 241 830, and Women’s clubs contributing across multiple drives.
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San Antonio
Gunter Hotel
Quita
Fowler
Atvision
County War Finance Committee
Parent- Teachers Association
Centennial Eltly
American Women's Volunteer Service
Lone Star Benevolent Club
Amtun Legion Auxiliary
Harry Watbard
Alamo United
Women's Benett Association
Goal
Frank F. Loyd
Bataan Relief Organization
San Antonio Squadrons Staff Booths in City Areas
Rides given by the San Antonio Squadrons of the Civil Air Patrol and staffing of booths at the stock yards. They now have booths in the Groeseadonal bank and on Alamo plaza.
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San Antonio
Air Patzo
Stock Yards
Groes Eadonal Bank
Alamo Plaza
Kopak Fibers From Latin Regions Explored
Indigenous fibers from tropical Latin America and southern Asia are described as sources for Konak bers. The text notes extraction from local plants and discusses potential uses in regional industries, outlining the traditional harvesting methods.
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Latin America
Victory Garden Salad Recipe Featured With Knox Gelatine
A fragmented recipe text presents a Victory Garden Salad serving six, listing ingredients like vegetables, onion, vinegar, lemon juice, and gelatin dissolved in water. It describes chilling molded salads and unmolding with a suggested dressing, plus a Knox gelatin promotion and a request for a recipe book from a New York author.
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Victory Garden
Bony
Mee
Charles B
Xaex
Box Usi
Johstown
New York
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Thomas J. Watson
International Business Maghines
John C. Hawley Jr
Northern Ordnance
Minnesota
Berawn Mutual Casualty Company
Michigan
Charles FE. Sorensen
Ford Motor Company
Donaldson Brown
Alvert Bradley
Marvin Cople
Ormona EB. Hunt
Sharing Or Kettering
Alfree P. Sloan Jr
John T. Smith
Charles FE. Wilson
General Motors
Missouri
Joseph Pulitzer
The
Fleet Publishing Company
New Jersey
E. H. Lite
Golgate- Palmolive-Pech Company
W. S. Gilford
Amerian ‘Telephone & 'Telestaph
Roterlson
Westinghouse Elecere & Manufacturing Company
Virginia
A. Obiel
Plantera Mut. and Chocolate Company
Roger M
Fife
Sea Howe
Becausn
Asher
Loh Cate
Yusinay
Tengetung
Burma Rong
Lungsling
Burma
Axia
Catly
Mmantane Portersay
Aled
Southeast Asia
Handy
Cryson
Tily
Jie Kied
Mette Shire
Amet Uere
Faila
Apt
bin Enaichy
Ukbrul
Aes
U.S
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Private Breger Abroad
Dave Breger
Stittsworth
Itis
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Ntees
Western Trainine Commans
Sactis Arm
Osis
Feheral
Rosevelt
Ictial
Silkeworth
Earl Wo Nepple
Galt
Mewig Tin
Pitteburgh
Noel Robini
South Penn Ol Company
MdTmer
Tidé Water Associated Old Company
Tresa Jane Wilson
Harlingen
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Alamo
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