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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1944

Page

4

Girl Crazy and Holmes Return to Broadway Tonight

Review notes two shows opening or running this week. Gershwin musical Girl Crazy features Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland in a Broadway program. Basil Rathbone stars as Sherlock Holmes with Nigel Bruce as Watson in Rootin’ Tootin’ Rhythm. Gene Autry appears in a title role with sidekick.

Mickey and Judy Smiley Burnette George Gershwin Cess Mackey Rooney Spider Woman Garland the Palace Sherlock Hulmes Theater Basil Rathbone Rootin Tootin Will Holmes Nigel Bruce Watson Ster Gene Autrey Gondegaard

AutomobileIndustry Output Surpasses One Billion Dollar Hour

The report states the automobile industry is turning out more than a billion dollars worth of goods each hour. It highlights the rapid production scale and economic impact across manufacturers and suppliers.

Shirley Temple to stay off Broadway in Cabbages and Kings

Hollywood notes say MGMs bought film rights to Cabbages and Kings from Mike Todd. Shirley Temple may join the project, with David Selznick negotiating to keep her from Broadway while production shifts to a screen musical score by Alec Templeton. March 27 starts under Harry Beaumont.

Im-G-M Louella Oo Caron Edltor J Hollywood Shirley Temple Gabbages Broadway David Selznick Willy Mike Todd Alec Templeton Mike M.-G-M Dr. Cronin Ann Sothem Bob Sterling Sacramento Reno Annie Maisie John Hodiak Lana Turner Page Maisie” Sothern Harry Beaumont

Bids for Port of Entry Faces San Antonio Effort

Heume Canly of the Mexican Business Men's Association travels to Mexico City to discuss securing a port of entry for San Antonio with chamber officials. Andrew Morales reports San Antonio’s strong position while Pete Ramirez heads to Washington and New York for talks with key U S figures. Morales notes Canty may be hosted by Alejandro Carrillo Jr, editor of Popular and Mexico Labor leader.

Heume Canly Mexico City Chamber of Commerce San Antonio Andrew Morales Canta Pete Ramirez Washington, D.C Najara New York City Nelson Rockefeller Morales Mexica Canty Alejando Carrillo Jr Popular Mexico Labor Party

U of T Explains Brownette in Round-Up List

In Austin Marcel University of Texas describes six sweethearts for the annual round-up as two blondes two brownnettes and two brunettes. The press office says brownette means a girl with light brown hair while brunette denotes dark brown or black hair.

Austin Marcel Malrzy University of Texas Brownettes Brownette University Press Office Jeanie Ike Syl

Food Exports in Early 20th Century U.S. Trade

The United States exported about four percent of its food supply in the two decades before World War II, reflecting early 20th century trade patterns and agricultural capacity.

United States

Hearing Set Here In Wage Dispute

A wage dispute between the San Antonio Teamsters Union and six transfer companies saw a hearing postponed to March 30. The hearing site moved from Dallas to San Antonio by the War Labor Board. Attorneys for the transfer firms received extra prep time from the trucking commission. The union seeks an increase from 40 to 65 cents per hour.

Teamsters San Antonio Dallas Trucking Commission of the War Labor Board Loval San Antonio Teamsters Union

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