People: Apr. 21, 1930

"Names make news." Last week the following names made the following news:

Thomas Alva Edison, discussing photography with newscameramen at his Fort Myers, Fla. winter home, said: "I don't like these talking pictures. I can't hear a word they say. Something will have to be done for the entertainment of 2,000,000 deaf persons like myself. Take this It girl [plump Cinemactress Clara Bow]. I used to like her, but now she's talking too and that spoils the fun for me."

While inaugurating the Spain-to-Chile radio-telephone service, King...

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