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HOLLYWOOD SHINES: 11TH ACADEMY AWARDS GLITTER AT BILTMORE HOTEL!

Los Angeles — The 11th Academy Awards, held February 23rd at the Biltmore Hotel, was the cat’s pajamas of show business last night. Frank Capra, who directed You Can’t Take It with You, snagged Best Picture and Best Director — his third directing Oscar, no less. Spencer Tracy took home Best Actor for Boys Town, while Bette Davis was crowned Best Actress for Jezebel. Supporting acting honors went to Walter Brennan (Kentucky) and Fay Bainter (Jezebel).

Special Awards: Walt Disney received a unique award (one large Oscar plus seven miniatures) presented by Shirley Temple for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. And in memory of Irving G. Thalberg, veteran producer Hal B. Wallis was lauded with the Thalberg Memorial Award.

Sources: DigitalHit • Wikipedia • Filmsite

BUND RALLY SPARKS FIREWORKS IN NYC

Madison Square Garden, New York — More than 20,000 souls packed the Garden on February 20th for a “Pro-American Rally” organized by the German American Bund. Swastikas and Stars & Stripes both flew high; portraits of George Washington flanked with Nazi symbols drew both outrage and curiosity. Mayor Fiorello La Guardia and civic leaders were on the warpath, decrying the spectacle.

Outside, thousands protested with flyers, speeches and slogans condemning the Bund’s anti-Jewish, pro-Hitler bent. Many New Yorkers voiced resolve that such extremism has no place in the City That Never Sleeps.

Sources: The National WWII Museum • USHMM Newspapers • Holocaust Encyclopedia

ADVENTURE AT SEA: DERELICT SHIP SOESENBERG FOUND, ONE LIFE LOST

A fishing trawler discovered the merchant schooner SS Soesenberg adrift in early February, east of the Bahamas. The U.S.S. Jarvis (DD-393) was dispatched; the vessel was escorted to the Navy Yard, arriving on February 21st. A freak lightning storm that evening claimed the life of a shore policeman standing sentry aboard the Soesenberg. Services for the fallen will be held February 25.

Conditions of the ship suggest no survivors aboard other than the crew who abandoned ship; cause of desertion under inquiry.

IN BRIEF ACROSS THE EMPIRE STATE

Tightening Purse Strings? Public Works Admin allocations remain under scrutiny in Albany as state officials debate cuts to relief programs.
Transit Trouble: Subway delays plague commuters downtown as repairs continue on the IRT lines; La Guardia urges patience and promises smoother rides soon.
Art & Culture: The Metropolitan Museum reports record crowds this week, especially for European painting exhibits; locals and tourists alike are flocking to see Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Renaissance works.
Weather Woes: A nor’easter blew in yesterday bringing sleet and snow, snarling traffic and prompting early closures of many small businesses uptown.

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	INTERSTATE NEWS NETWORK Friday, February 24, 1939 • 2¢ “Your Daily Dispatch from the Corner of Culture, Politics & Prosecution” HOLLYWOOD SHINES: 11TH ACADEMY AWARDS GLITTER AT BILTMORE HOTEL! Los Angeles — The 11th Academy Awards, held February 23rd at the Biltmore Hotel, was the cat’s pajamas of show business last night. Frank Capra, who directed You Can’t Take It with You, snagged Best Picture and Best Director — his third directing Oscar, no less. Spencer Tracy took home Best Actor for Boys Town, while Bette Davis was crowned Best Actress for Jezebel. Supporting acting honors went to Walter Brennan (Kentucky) and Fay Bainter (Jezebel). Special Awards: Walt Disney received a unique award (one large Oscar plus seven miniatures) presented by Shirley Temple for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. And in memory of Irving G. Thalberg, veteran producer Hal B. Wallis was lauded with the Thalberg Memorial Award. Sources: DigitalHit • Wikipedia • Filmsite BUND RALLY SPARKS FIREWORKS IN NYC Madison Square Garden, New York — More than 20,000 souls packed the Garden on February 20th for a “Pro-American Rally” organized by the German American Bund. Swastikas and Stars & Stripes both flew high; portraits of George Washington flanked with Nazi symbols drew both outrage and curiosity. Mayor Fiorello La Guardia and civic leaders were on the warpath, decrying the spectacle. Outside, thousands protested with flyers, speeches and slogans condemning the Bund’s anti-Jewish, pro-Hitler bent. Many New Yorkers voiced resolve that such extremism has no place in the City That Never Sleeps. Sources: The National WWII Museum • USHMM Newspapers • Holocaust Encyclopedia ADVENTURE AT SEA: DERELICT SHIP SOESENBERG FOUND, ONE LIFE LOST A fishing trawler discovered the merchant schooner SS Soesenberg adrift in early February, east of the Bahamas. The U.S.S. Jarvis (DD-393) was dispatched; the vessel was escorted to the Navy Yard, arriving on February 21st. A freak lightning storm that evening claimed the life of a shore policeman standing sentry aboard the Soesenberg. Services for the fallen will be held February 25. Conditions of the ship suggest no survivors aboard other than the crew who abandoned ship; cause of desertion under inquiry. IN BRIEF ACROSS THE EMPIRE STATE Tightening Purse Strings? Public Works Admin allocations remain under scrutiny in Albany as state officials debate cuts to relief programs. Transit Trouble: Subway delays plague commuters downtown as repairs continue on the IRT lines; La Guardia urges patience and promises smoother rides soon. Art & Culture: The Metropolitan Museum reports record crowds this week, especially for European painting exhibits; locals and tourists alike are flocking to see Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Renaissance works. Weather Woes: A nor’easter blew in yesterday bringing sleet and snow, snarling traffic and prompting early closures of many small businesses uptown. ADVERTISEMENTS YOU’LL DIG ★ HUDSON MOTOR CARS “Built to Roar Down Broadway & Cruise the Turnpike” New 1939 models now rolling in — sleek lines, powerful motors, prices that won’t flatten your wallet. ★ LUXURlite ELECTRIC RANGES Cook like a queen! Heat that won’t leave your kitchen stinko. Four-burner models, radiant colors — white, pastel pink, turquoise. ★ LIFE MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION OFFER See the world’s marvels — art, nature, politics — in bold pictures each week. One year subscription, just 50¢ per issue delivered. ★ HATS & HAPS MILLINERY Ladies! Step into spring with jaunty hats at Hats & Haps. Big brims, bright ribbons — perfect for World’s Fair visiting and garden parties. © 1939 Interstate News Network — “If It’s In The News, The News Is INN!”