Ickes Warns of Delay in Public Works
Secretary Ickes warned communities delaying actual work that the Public Works Administration will cancel or rescind allotments. He cited 586 non federal allotments with 279 properly executed contracts and 307 not returned, risking over $50 million in payroll funds. Officials said delays must be explained and action taken to avoid cancellation.
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Washington
Ickes
Public Works Administrator
Public Works Administration
Public Works Board
PWA
Public Works
Writ Sought For Release In Stabbing Case At Frederick
Luther Jackson of Wolfsville in Frederick county jail on murder charges seeks habeas corpus relief. A writ directs Sheriff Crum to bring Jackson to court for inquiry into his detention after a stabbing at a Wolfsville home that left Dorsey Gilbert dead. Cooperating defendants included Glent Kline and Albert Brandenburg. Jackson contends unlawful detention while he claims no role in the incident. Evidence is expected at a hearing set for 10 o'clock.
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Luther Jackson
Wolfsville
Frederick County
Jackson
Dorsey Gilbert
Arthur D. Willard
Sherif
Charles W. Crum
Gilbert
Frederick
Glent Kline
Albert Brandenburg
Samuel A. Lewis
Lewis
Ace of Aces thrills at Colonial in peak air drama
Richard Dix gives a standout portrayal as Rex Thorne in Ace of Aces a RKO release based on John Monk Saunders Wings Dawn Patrol. The pacifist who detests war is driven to enlist after a broken engagement and becomes a fierce survivor amid grim combat. Tomorrow and Thursday Richard Arlen in Hell and High Water follows with a comedy and news bites.
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Richard Dix
Colonial Theatre
John Monk Saunders
Rex Thorne
War
Nanny
Richard Arlen
Hell and High Water
Joe E Brown at Maryland in Son of a Sailor film review
Joe E Brown headlines the Maryland as Son of a Sailor opens with aboard the U S Saratoga carrier themed comedy. The picture blends on deck hijinks with Thelma Todd and Jean Muir among stars. A short Harmonica Rascals reel and a news reel with Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt round out the program.
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Lailo
Jean Muir
Frank McHugh
Johnny Mack Browhi Thelma Todd
First National
U. S. Saratoga
Navy
Joe
Brown
Franlin D. Roosevelt
Jozv E. Brown
Maryland
Thelma Todd
Johnny Mack Brown
Zetes
Samuel Hinds
Calais
Will Rogers Henrys Star at Henrys Theatre
Will Rogers stars in a Fox feature about a penniless family man who tours as a Yellowstone guide and a casino waiter. He wins three dollars then loses it, tours Hollywood to become a movie star impersonator, and ends with a humorous resolution as the cast delivers a clean comedy.
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Will Rogers
Comdians
Henry's
Slughter
Fox
Mr. Skitch
Rogers
Yellowstone National Park
Hollywood
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Barown
Vitaphone Musical
MARIE‘ _DRESSLER
Christopher Bean
Lionel Barrymore
Allan Sal
Leela
Ithrill Film AT Colonial
Walkathon
Joe. E. Brown
Will Rogers Henry’s
Vicks
Will
ZaSu Pitts
Toyland
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