Radio satire imagines Texas Legislature as daily radio program
A columnist compares New Zealand parliamentary radio to a fanciful Texas House broadcast, featuring Rep. Sam Hanna in the Gilmer-Aikin clash, teachers in the gallery, and frayed tempers as lawmakers defend minority rights and rail against rushed bills.
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Texas
New Zealand
Sam Hanna
Gilmer-Aikin
Tufares
Dr. Rainey
Bartenders Aid Problem Drinkers and Labor Shows Unite
The piece links a public drive Operation A Day to alcoholism research with a broad AFL labor management campaign. It notes bartenders unions and industry backing, fund drives on bars, and films promoting cooperation. It previews AFL labor shows in Cleveland with prize giveaways and demonstrations to stress employer success and job growth.
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Barkeeps’ Union
Life Insurance
Medical College Prefs
Scotch and Rye Beverage Companies
New York
AFL Bartenders Union
Jack Townsend
America
Operation Alcoholics
AFL
National Committee For Education On
The
Hotel and Restaurant Workers Union
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American Hotel Association
Midwest
I. M. Ornburn
White Dove
Ornburn
Cleveland Municipal Auditorium
Cleveland
Fire and Police Departments
Answers and Facts From the 1940s Q&A Column
A compilation of Q and A covering sawdust unit volume, John McIntosh seedling origin, number of Egyptian pyramids, maternal impression myths, solid mahogany terms, Oberammergau 1950 plans, shoo fly and rail slang, US timber output, fiesta ropes, jockey apprentice rules, and Napoleon on hostile newspapers.
Officials Health Privacy Debate on Forrestal’s Mental State
Washington columnist Drew Pearson argues public access to Forrestal’s mental health is essential due to his role as secretary of national defense affecting millions. He notes press treatment of Roosevelt spouses and considers how power can shield or reveal such facts, detailing Forrestal’s influence and ties to Truman and Dewey.
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Washington
James V. Forrestal
Elliott Roosevelt
James Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
Senate
League of Nations
Franklin Roosevelt
Forrestal
Truman
Palestine
United Nations
Ruhr
Latin America
Ferdinand Eberstadt
Eberstadt
Billy Mitchell
Secy
Secretary of Defense
New York State
Maine
GOP
Dewey
Secretary of National Defense
Broadway Buzz Flows With Celebrities And Hotel News
Celebrity sightings at premieres and clubs fill Midtown chatter. Dietrich, Coca, Costello, Churchill and more appear in scenes around Broadway venues, hotels, and media events. Industry notes cover shows, tours, and upcoming performances shaping the postwar entertainment scene.
State Has Chance for Modern Fireproof Hospital
The fire hazards survey for mental hospitals is pending but likely to echo prior warnings about unsafe, aging buildings at Austin State Hospital. Proposals suggest selling hospital land in Austin to fund a new, fireproof facility outside city limits while reusing some buildings for public services. The piece also notes the relative modernity of Austin State School and praises local poultry leader Manford with Hanna’s jibe calling his hometown Smiley the chicken shippingest town.
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Austin State Hospital
Austin
Weaver Baker
State Board of Control
Deer Park
Austin State School
New Mental Hospital
Manford
Smiley
Gonzales County
Hanna
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