The Great American Broadcast at the State Theatre
Starred by Alice Faye John Payne Jack Oakie and Cesar Romero the musical film brings back earphone era thrill with songs by Gordon and Warren including Long Ago Last Night I Take To You Run Little Rain Drop Run Ive Got A Bone To Pick With You and Its All In A Lifetime plus Nicholas Brothers dance routines in a lively B film style.
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Alice Faye
John Payne
Jack Oakie
Cesar Romero
State Theatre
Sat
Tin Pan Alley
Alice
Mack Gordon
Harry Warren
Nicholas Brothers
The Wiere Brothers and Inkspots Star in Great American Broadcast
The Great American Broadcast elevates entertainment with turns by The Wiere Brothers and the Four Inkspots. Mary Beth Hughes headlines a strong featured cast alongside specialty teams noted in the program.
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Wiere Brothers
Four Inkspots
New Entertainment Heights
Mary Beth Hughes
Jeffrey Lynn Stars in Flight From Destiny at Fox Theatre
Jeffrey Lynn debuts a new harsh role as a charming yet unscrupulous painter in Flight From Destiny at Fox Theatre Friday and Saturday. He deserts his wife Geraldine Fitzgerald for a glamorous international swindler, sacks a loyal professor friend, and embraces a reckless life, signaling a bold departure from his prior sweet roles.
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Jeffrey Lynn
Fox Theatre
Geraldine Fitzgerald
Lynn
Thomas Mitchell
Jeffrey
Sheep Types Compared: Caracul Wool and Persian Lamb
The text states both caracul wool and Persian lamb come from sheep and occur in Asia. It notes Persian lamb has a longer and flatter cure than caracul.
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Asia
Longest-Lived Animal Tortoise Reaches Record Life Span
University of Pittsburgh zoology professor S. H. Williams notes the giant tortoise has lived in captivity up to 200 years. This marks one of the longest proven lifespans for a non-human animal in controlled conditions.
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S. H. Williams
University of Pittsburgh
Tobacco name origins traced to Tobago stick term
The tobacco name derives from an early West Indian term for a long forked smoking stick used by natives in a manner of smoking, called tobago.
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Tobago
Discovery With Telescope Reveals Galileo’s Moon Findings
The earliest telescope discoveries were Jupiter moons seen by Galileo in January 1610. He used a small handheld instrument, marking a breakthrough in astronomy.
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Jupiter
Galileo
Doings at Camp Bowie Texas Continues on Furlough Actions
Doings at Camp Bowie Texas recounts a night ride without lights, a misled driver, and Major Englebeck waiting at a road crossing for stragglers. It notes selectees completing six weeks of training, pride in drill, and changes in lieutenant assignments as maneuvers begin. The piece mentions Lt. Castner juggling duties, and humor about army tree house regulations amid Texas dew.
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Sgt. Edmondson
Sgt. E
Texas
Englebeck
Castner
Washington
Donaldson
Conner
Troops Move On Alert as Planes Drop Flares at Camp
The troop moved out on an other alert yesterday and planes dropped flares over the camp last night. The boys may return today and liven things up.
Murphy Trains Them In Six Week Drill
The second day of training under Sgt Murphy, the first sergeant, recalled headaches of marching recruits. He described how a misgiven Dress Right Dress command left men looking for shined shoes and buttoned attire, noting any man would have given him his shirt by mid course.
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Murphy
Murph
Selectee on Rifle Range Seeks Photo With Col Hayek
A selectee on the rifle range asks Capt. Eldridge for a picture, bragging about getting Hayek's photo yesterday. The remark underscores the trainees' disregard for the no extra duty rule during training period.
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Eldridge
Hayek
Capt
Texan Soldier Sparks Town Banter With Weekend Home Joke
A Texan soldier in town quips that he likes to go home on weekends to see the wallpaper, prompting the Rebel to ask for the punchline as the exchange lands in a lighthearted, era-appropriate moment of local humor.
Soldiers seek relief at Old Doc Fields clinic
June 6 notes that men in Troop D routinely visit Old Doc Fields for aches and pains. Roy is eager to help, joking he may open a clinic and run the base hospital out of business.
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Roy
Steel helmets make good rain hats
Steel helmets nicknamed Skull Crushers are noted as practical rain hats. The remark highlights military gear repurposed for weather protection with a touch of humor about rugged equipment serving civilian needs.
Mechanized fire unit dispatch described in travel note
A observer details a heavy rain, a 3rd alarm fire squad, and a motor pool the size of a city block. The piece also recommends a scenic driving route via U S Highways 71 and 67 into Brownwood, praising smoother, cooler travel. It mentions Kansas City and Texarkana as reference points for the trip.
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U. S. Highway 71
Joplin
Texarkana
Ark
U. S. 67
Brownwood
U. S. 69
K. C
U. S. 71
The Skipper Reports A Trip And Army Move
The Skipper returned this afternoon and said the troop plans to move from their bivouac at 3:00 A M tonight. The Old Man will likely have fun locating them tomorrow morning. June 9 details on five boys injured in a crash note Big Reed and Glenard Durst not at base hospital. Reed suffered a severe head injury and shoulder fracture. Durst has multiple broken arm bones and a gap in the forearm.
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Francis J. Reed
Big Reed
Glenard
Durst
Stephenville
Bib Reed
Glenn Durst
Washington County
Battle casualties report from field hospital parade
The text notes Pvts John B. Combs and David L. Brinning moved to a field hospital and healing well. John bears a large forehead cut and an upper lip gash, while Dave has a two inch forehead cut and hip scrape. Pvt Wayne F Durst had minor bruises and scratches and was sent back to the troop pending duty.
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John B. Combs
David L. Brinning
Field Hospital
John
Dave
Wayne F Durst
Haskins Ladies Aid Meeting and Community Notes
Haskins June 11 report records the Ladies Aid meeting hosted by Mrs. L. M. Boughtin with seventeen members present and guest speaker R Richard Stevens from Crawfordsville. Items with personal history were shown, a patriotic lunch was served, and next meeting is set with Mrs. Ralph Boyd. Additional local notices cover Davenport visits, hospital updates, and social visits in the area.
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Jim Bean
Ralph Boyd
Davenport
Vivian Booth
Sue Thoma
Vivian
Elmer Thoeming
Anna Nicholson
Washington
Abe Swift
Everette
Maurine Badham
Near Washington
Keating
Albert Wehr
Marjorie Edwards
Godlove
Leonard Strohm
la Porte City
Dark kitchens to light rooms via glass block panels
Dark kitchens hinder mood and work. Light flooded kitchens feel cheerier and easier to use. Replacing solid outside walls with hollow glass blocks can transform gloomy spaces.
Highest and Lowest US Points North of Death Valley
In Southern California the continental United States reaches its high and low points within miles of each other. Mt Whitney soars nearly three miles above sea level while Badwater in Death Valley sinks to 279.6 feet below sea level.
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California
United States
Mt. Whitney
Death Valley
Odd Custom of Japanese Hosts Serving Tea to Guests
An unusual custom notes that when an enemy calls at a Japanese home the host must offer tea and food and the guest is obliged to accept both. The practice highlights formal hospitality expectations and social etiquette observed in some Japanese settings.
Typing Personal Letter Shows Proper Form and Practice
A historical note emphasizes that typing a personal letter is proper and advantageous, especially for lengthy correspondence. It discusses the method, neatness, and clarity achieved by typewritten messages.
Spokane man linked to desert killings confesses
Alfred Wells, 40, arrested after weeks in a Spokane hobo jungle hunt, confessed to slayings of three persons near San Bernardino California. Police report ties Wells to the desert killings and investigation continues.
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Spokane
Wash
Alfred Wells
San Bernardino
Cal
Light Mumps Case Disappoints Her- She Wanted Worse
Prairie Center notes a light mumps episode where Betty Koehler hoped for a more noticeable case to be waited on by others. The entry also lists social visits, host families, and a church synod gathering with surrounding family travels and local activities during June.
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Betty Koehler
Prairie Center
Wisconsin
Blackbeard’s Town House in New Bern Mansion Spotlight
An old mansion in New Bern, North Carolina, reputedly once occupied by the famed pirate Blackbeard is highlighted as one of America's most interesting houses. Local lore calls it his former town house and notes its historic allure.
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America
New Bern
N. C
Blackbeard
Tom Berdo
Tommy
Geeon Ave
The Rocking Chair Brigade and Local News
California to Des Moines trip discusses family illness and arrival times. Local housing updates note Tom Berdo builds on North gee on Ave and Mrs Haygreen buys East Harrison home with street surfacing hoped. Hospital addition vote prompts turnout. county residents favor a modern hospital. Social notes cover visitors, a sour cream cookie recipe and everyday sidewalk sweeping.
United States Weather Bureau under Commerce Department
The U S Weather Bureau operates under the Department of Commerce as part of federal weather services. It coordinates meteorological observations, forecasts, and related climate data for public safety and national planning.
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The
United States Weather Bureau
Department of Commerce
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Slayer of
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Malcom Montgomery
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Union Grove
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Somers
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Decatur
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Junction
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Muscatine
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Sam Warren, Jr
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Los Angeles
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Ceppock Highway
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Bruce
Pittsburgh
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Misscntine
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Alex Leyth
Iowa Southern Utilities Company
Lester Orr
Lester
A. W. Clow
East Jefferson Street
U. 8 S. Weather Bureau
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Paraland
Goodrich
Brighton Oil CO
George Statler
Prop
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