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September 5, 1944: Left in Car While Mother Goes Dancing, Boy, 6, Drinks Fatal Shot of Whiskey

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September 5, 1944: Maria Fierro goes dancing with Robert Fierro and Robert Gomez. Her children weren’t allowed in the cafe, so she left them in the car. Her daughter, Stella, went to get a bottle of soda, but her son, Rudolfo, found a bottle of whiskey and drank enough to kill him.
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1944 in Print — Life Magazine, September 4, 1944

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September 4, 1944: Life magazine’s cover story is on Secretary of State Cordell Hull in a portrait by Karsh. Alfred Eisenstaedt celebrates 15 years as a photojournalist, and a photographer snaps photos at Hollywood and Vine. Continue reading →

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1944 in Print — Hollywood News and Gossip by Louella Parsons, September 4, 1944

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September 4, 1944: “Mildred Pierce” is shelved until Jack Warner is satisfied with the script, which means Joan Crawford is out of a picture, so she is taking a trip to New York, Louella Parsons says. Continue reading →

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1944 in Print — Hollywood News and Gossip by Louella Parsons, September 3, 1944

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September 3, 1944: Phil Terry, the tall bespectacled young man whose career took a terrific nose dive just before and after his marriage to Joan Crawford, is on the beam again, Louella Parsons says. Continue reading →

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1944 in Print — Hollywood News and Gossip by Louella Parsons, September 2, 1944

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September 2, 1944: Michael Todd has discovered an unpublished score by Victor Herbert and signed Jeannette MacDonald to star in the operetta, Louella Parsons says. Continue reading →

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1944 in Print — Hollywood News and Gossip by Louella Parsons, August 29, 1944

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August 29, 1944: Jack Warner bought the rights to “The Visitor” before it even opened on Broadway, Louella Parsons says. Virgo: Be optimistic in romance, home affairs. Continue reading →

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1944 in Print — Life Magazine, August 28, 1944

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August 28, 1944: Life magazine’s cover story is on the new fashion craze of pedal pushers. Preston Sturges is probably the most exciting movie director to emerge in the past decade, Life says. Continue reading →

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1944 in Print — Hollywood News and Gossip by Louella Parsons, August 28, 1944

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August 28, 1944: MGM pays $60,000 for Joseph Pennell’s novel “The History of Rome Hanks!” and D.W. Griffith screens “Birth of a Nation” and “Intolerance” for Preston Sturges, Louella Parsons says. Virgo: Enjoy wholesome pleasures in free time. Continue reading →

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1944 in Print — Hollywood News and Gossip by Louella Parsons, August 27, 1944

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August 27, 1944: Go to any Hollywood party and you will hear very little discussion about the newest marital rift or the latest cafe battle. But on every side you hear stories about babies, babies babies — by proud parents, Louella Parsons says. Continue reading →

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1944 in Print — Hollywood News and Gossip by Louella Parsons, August 26, 1944

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August 26, 1944: William Bendix repays a loan from his father-in-law by setting up a hardware store for him, Louella Parsons says. Virgo: Put today in your happy medium column. Continue reading →

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1944 in Print — Hollywood News and Gossip by Louella Parsons, Aug. 22, 1944

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August 22, 1944: “Citizen Tom Paine” will be a story of the Revolution, but won’t go into his religious beliefs nor his tendency toward atheism, Louella Parsons says. Leo: The sort of day on which your talents should shine. Continue reading →

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1944 in Music — Oscar Levant and Leonard Bernstein at the Hollywood Bowl, August 22, 1944

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August 22, 1944: The Times encourages readers to save copies of the paper for reuse in the war effort. Let’s hear it for recycling! Continue reading →

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1944 in Print — Hollywood News and Gossip by Louella Parsons, August 21, 1944

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August 21, 1944: Another columnist’s snide take on Hollywood. Meet Danton Walker. 20th wants to borrow Kathryn Grayson for “State Fair,” Louella Parsons says. Leo: Make an effort to “Hi Neighbor” associates. Continue reading →

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1944 in Print — Life Magazine, August 21, 1944

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August 21, 1944: Life magazine has Alfred Eisenstaedt’s photo essay on European immigrants arriving in America. Continue reading →

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1944 in Print — Hollywood News and Gossip by Louella Parsons, August 20, 1944

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August 20, 1944: Hedy Lamarr hates the word “beautiful,” Louella Parsons writes. “History of Rome” and “I Never Left Home” top the bestsellers list. Continue reading →

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1944 in Print — Hollywood News and Gossip by Louella Parsons, August 19, 1944

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August 19, 1944: Joyce Reynolds, seen in “Janie,” will play the shrewish daughter in “Mildred Pierce,” Louella Parsons says. Leo: Stars offer fine scope for your talents and ability. Continue reading →

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August 18, 1944: Times reporter killed covering war

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August 18, 1944: L.A. Times reporter Tom Treanor is killed covering World War II. This is his last story. Continue reading →

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1944 in Print — Hollywood News and Gossip by Louella Parsons, August 15, 1944

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August 15, 1944: Clark Gable tells Louella Parsons that he saw so much death and suffering overseas that he may never make another movie unless it’s “off the beaten path.” Horoscope for Leo: Vibrations are favorable … your keyword is POWER. Continue reading →

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1944 in Print — Hollywood News and Gossip by Louella Parsons, August 14, 1944

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August 14, 1944: Louella Parsons says she’s never seen Joan Fontaine so happy. Horoscope for Leo: Planetary rays beneficent. Continue reading →

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1944 in Print — Hollywood News and Gossip by Louella Parsons, August 13, 1944

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August 13, 1944: Michael Curtiz is one of the few people in the world allowed to address Louella Parsons as “Lolly.” Continue reading →

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