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Beauty lobby described as liquor fueled Washington trip
A dancer testified in Federal court about a so called beauty lobby trip to Washington with promoter Buckner and others to influence legislation. She recalled little and could not name officials met. The trial centers on Buckner and Gillespie in a Philippine Railway bonds mail fraud scheme. The courtroom scene featured a starry lineup including Loretta Young, Bing Crosby, Ronald Colman, Miriam Hopkins, and others.
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New York
Washington
Noel Carter
William P.buekzer, Jr
Europe
London
Buckner
Hollywood
Philippines
William J. Gillespie
Lovely Ladies
Miss Carter
Buckcher
Carlton Hotel
Maloney
Manual Quezon
Philippine Islands
Loretta Young
Ronald Colman
Miriam Hopkins
Bing Crosby
Frank Morgan
Herbert Marshall
Percy Pyne