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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1938
Page
8
The piece notes possible FCC restraint after CBS War of the Worlds as Congress debates pre broadcast limits. It discusses self censorship by major networks like CBS and NBC to avoid government supervision and avoid profanity obscenity and sacrilege.
A discussion on what constitutes good taste in radio scripts, the role of network editors, and the balance with FCC rules. It notes how controversial topics are handled with sustaining time and equal time for opposing views, referencing the War of Worlds incident and Mae West broadcast. Also includes a brief human-interest vignette about Mrs. R. W. Adams and a bowling match broadcast by Eddie Baumel.
Two miners, William Bokuniewicz and Joseph Cominsky, were rescued alive after 40 hours trapped 50 feet underground in a shaft in Shenandoah. Bokuniewicz, 53, a father of 11, and Cominsky, 18, were taken to a hospital in fair condition with shock. Tapping sounds delayed rescue efforts after timbers collapsed at 3 PM Friday.
Moscow reports that Soviet Russia denounces German Nazis as contemporary cannibals for anti Jewish actions. It questions why Britain and France, once appeasers at Munich, now stay silent while the bloodshed in Germany continues. The Comsomol Pravda condemns Western leaders as having blood on their hands.
Motorists in Amarillo pay about $9,000 yearly for traffic violations. Sid Harper says such violations endanger lives and are costly, while Judge W. D. Fly notes traffic fines make up half of corporation court costs. In the first half of the month nearly 100 tickets were issued for offenses from over-parking to speeding.
A radio broadcast praised Eddie Baumel for his expert bowling analysis. He spoke with clarity about pin layouts and strategies, using precise terminology that resonated with fans.
At a stormy story conference Samuel Goldwyn is credited with saying gentlemen for your information let me ask you a question the line becoming a famous quip in Hollywood lore
An uptone ad promotes FASTEETH denture powder to secure upper and lower plates for comfort. It claims firmer fit, no gummy taste, alkaline non-acid formula, and helps prevent denture odor. Available at drug stores.
Premier Paul Spaak disclosed in a speech before the Belgian Trade Union Council that Belgium is studying a plan to mediate the Spanish war and perhaps form an international commission to supply food to Loyalist Spain’s civilians.
Prime Minister W. L. Mackenzie King returned from Washington where he signed a trade treaty with the United States and spoke of the friendly Anglo American relations as a source of general rejoicing.
Old home remedy for coughs suggests making a syrup by dissolving granulated sugar in water then adding 2 1/2 ounces of Pinex in a pint bottle. The result is a pint of cough medicine claimed to loosen phlegm soothe membranes and clear air passages with quick action and good taste. Money back if not satisfied.
Oklahoma City report states T. U. Taylor dean emeritus of the University of Texas School of Engineers had $70 stolen from his hotel room during a research visit on the Chisholm Trail. He lives in Austin and traveled to Oklahoma City for the study.
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