Network Radio Birthday Echoes Through Early Broadcasts
A retrospective notes Network Radio’s 25th anniversary tracing its rise from 1920s roots to a national broadcasting network. It highlights key programs and figures such as Jack Benny Fannie Brice and Eddie Cantor, the 1935 Music Appreciation Hour, and the 1925 NBC landline sport broadcast, while warning of radio’s gradual decline as television rose.
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BC Néiuwork
Leath
Jessi
Neman
Amos
Rudy Walee
Eddie Cantor
Groucho’ Mass
Lanny Ross
Graham McNamere
Bob Hope
Frank Siorzan
Jack Benny
Fanny. Brice
Fred Allen
Walter Damrosch
NBC
Landon
Joss
Ain
Will
Selective Stock Rise Signals Shifts In 1951 Market
Wall Street led a selective rise in 1951 with uneven gains across groups. Metals and chemicals showed strength amid defense demand while transportation and utilities lagged. Taxes and new corporate text changes pressured momentum, with bonds mostly weak outside convertibles.
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Deepix Jinia
Foreign Department
United States
Forgotten bank deposits drop to state control
Central Press reports thousands of dollars once deposited in Emigrant Industrial Savings Bank and other institutions have been turned over to the state controller after depositors disappeared for decades. Examples include Anton Prijete with 8617 and large sums from Lowery and Union Dime Savings Banks as recipients failed to be heard from.
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Central Press
New York
Anton Prijete
Emigrant Industrial Savings Bank
Lowery Savings Bank
Union Dime Savings’ Bank
Chicago
Fae
Arthur‘ Debenham
Treasury
Debenham
Treasury Department
Rail traffic outlook hinges on 1962 rate decisions
New York Central president Gustav Metzman warned 1962 traffic volumes depend on adequate freight rates and steel allocations for replacement of aging cars and locomotives. He noted the 1951 year was disappointing and stressed the need for sufficient capacity to meet rail demand amid shifting intercity movement. Separately, Sheriff Jim McCrary reported an arrest following a jail disturbance as a Private and others faced charges after a pursuit.
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New York
Guntav Metzman
New York Central Byaehh
Training Increase Paces Bigger Industry
The piece notes growing training efforts by the International Correspondence Schools and other programs. It mentions President Tice and expansion as management accelerates aims to defeat competition, with signs of new partnerships and larger industry impact. The text reflects heightened emphasis on education and workforce development.
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Sion
Lawrence Wi. Tice
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