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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1947
Page
2
Jimmie Fidler critiques producer Samuel Goldwyn's push to lift prices for “top pictures.” He argues Hollywoods notion of "top" equates to costly, not better, films. He notes proven profitability of good pictures at regular prices and questions adding a public burden for Hollywood's failures.
Chronicle Telegram critic questions studio waste and star salaries while urging better self reform. He cites Paulette Goddard, Paris fashion gossip, and a nurse’s hospital story about stars visiting crippled kids. He notes June Lockhart’s Broadway breakthrough and a color psychology debate, concluding Hollywood’s heart remains strong despite headlines.
Dr. Vernon Wagar spoke at First Methodist Wellington Sunday morning in place of the vacationing pastor. His sermon titled God, at the Organ has been a regular choice for church dedications. Marian Castanien and Low Mohrman sang selections, with future church event details and local home purchases noted.
A jumble of radio program titles and schedules mix with local society notes. Mrs William Farrar of Herrick avenue West seeks hospital treatment for arthritis while Carroll Woods plans a December move to Elyria for work near Lorain. The Woman's Society of Christ in Service meets Thursday at the home of Mrs Richard Wattert. Mete-N-Ete club gathers for sewing and a pot-luck on November 23 at the Gibbins home.
American crew members of the Henry Gilbert Costin joined a broad Marseille stoppage by French seamen and dock workers led by Communist inspired agitation. They issued a blast at Marshall Wan and the Tafts Hardley Laborer while Premier Ramadier sought a stronger cabinet to quell the crisis with a new middle of the road government likely by week’s end. The NMU crew cabled their president Joe Curren to inform New York members that the French government threatened to use force against strikers with danger to crew life.
A Communist led strike in Marseille paralyzes city operations as unions swell their action across the country. Reportedly 75,000 workers walk out with threats of further action. The government backs the Marseille Plan and Ramadier cabinet reshuffle is expected, with Blum praised for service. Municipal aqueduct projects proceed in the Dominican Republic.
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