The New Capitalism As Johnston Sees It
Eric A. Johnston former president of the United States Chamber of Commerce advocates a shift from monopolistic capitalism to a competitive system that serves the many. He calls for increased self regulation and public accountability, broader ownership, and protection of individual rights to foster equal opportunity and economic diffusion.
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Eric A. Johnston
United States Chamber of Commerce
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Atlantic City
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Senate
Johnston
Europe
America
Saxpence Trick In Scottish Parish Sparks Laughter
A newly appointed Scotch minister laments meager Sunday offerings while an elder recalls the prior minister's ruse of placing saxpences in the plate to start funds. The old method shored up giving even as the newer preacher finds his own sixpences missing and learns a wary lesson in parish economy.
Comedic Exchange Between Film Star and Indian Visitor
A famed movie star, famed for poor manners, approached an American Indian touring Hollywood studios. She asked, patronizingly, about liking the city. The Indian replied with equal poise, asking how she liked his country.
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Hollywood
Hiawatha
Silence In A Flat Dominoes Request At Lunch
George Bernard Shaw at a London restaurant asked the head waiter if the orchestra could play on request. He then asked for a humorous pause by requesting dominoes to be played until he finished eating.
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George Bernard Shaw
London
Shaw
Old Army Caption Explains LSDs as Large Steel Desks
A Pentagon visitor is told not to worry by a colonel, who reveals that the rumblings are the redeployment of the LSDs. Generals study strategy and plan their disposition while a confused guest asks what LSDs are.
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Army
Pentagon
Governess Sought By Returning Young Lady In America
An English subscriber sent an advertisement hinting at a reign of terror and printed here. It states a 60 year old young lady recently back from America seeks a governess willing to learn. The note suggests the ad carries ominous undertones.
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America
Wonder Clock Wanted Spoof in Shop Dialogue
A shopper seeks a silent alarm clock to wake only her husband but the clerk replies none exist. The clerk notes only ordinary clocks wake the whole family without disturbing the father.
Hollywood Radio and Screen News Highlights
Western Union stars eye summer TV comebacks and film bids. Herbert Marshall returns to air with The Man Called X while The Razor's Edge starlets and Gregory Peck recall a neck of fame. Peggy Cummins and Barbara Bel Geddes loom in upcoming roles as industry shifts unfold.
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Somerset Maugham
Herbert Marshall
Bob Hope
Peggy Cummins
Hollywood
Amber
Bob
Battle
George Apley
Eleanor Apley
Barbara Bel Geddes
RKO
Posies From One Yard of Flowered Chintz for Bathrooms
From a 232 page booklet Make Your Own Curtains readers learn to tint a bath mat and apply a large rose to curtains and towels. The idea suggests using a yard of fabric to create decorative posies for bathroom decor with patterns and related spool shelf woodworking pattern No 258 offered at 15 cents postpaid.
Surveillance Deepens in Nazi Germany Records System
Collier's describes an extensive surveillance state in Nazi Germany with a precinct level register for every person, detailing activities and whereabouts. Hotels and hospitals supplied guest and patient movements, while individuals were required to carry a Certificate of Conduct indicating police records.
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Richard Long
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Lew Ayres
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Gregory Peck
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Ingrid Bergman
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Bedford Hills
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National Carbon Company, Inc
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