Aug. 12, 1944
Geraldine Fitzgerald’s sparkling performance as Edith Galt, second wife of Woodrow Wilson, creates a new and fresh interest in her. Fitting, I think, that Jack Warner should again lend her to Darryl Zanuck, for he did more to bring out her talents as an actress than any other producer.
Laird Cregar had a change of heart and is back in the East. George Sanders ditto. Cregar went on eight weeks suspension, but apparently thought better of his revolt and is back on the lot.
LEO: Uneventful maybe as far as important advance (events?) go. Takes on different aspect in domestic affairs, personal interests. Much depends upon your disposition, cheery manner.
From the Philadelphia Inquirer via Fultonhistory.com.
Someone is always giving someone a plaque or a scroll for extraordinary conduct or service and this is to suggest that a medal or trophy be struck for Gregor Piatigorsky. But not for playing the cello, at which he is world famous. For cautious driving.
Wait a minute, the Beats reject things like beauty contests. What’s with this?
Now don’t get me wrong, comrade.
Aug. 11, 1969: The Times brings out an extra for the La Bianca killings.
The penalty for firing an antique broomhandle Mauser with shoulder stock: You get shot and lose one of your loafers.
Confidential File
August 10, 1958: Ernie Bushmiller’s “Nancy,” in which Nancy and Sluggo unravel a mystery.
Building contractor Robert Beryle regarded the 762-foot Broadway tunnel, excavated in 1901 through Fort Moore Hill, as his masterpiece. Another crew was building the 1,045-foot 3rd Street tunnel at the same time and an informal competition developed between the two to see which would be finished first.
August 9, 1960: Buck Rogers: Caltechium is the ultimate weapon!
Oooh! “Fatty” is a headline word!
Mushroom Trouble
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