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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1950

Page

2

Head of FCC Predicts Some Radio Losses

Chicago AP report on FCC Chairman Wayne Coy warning that television competition may injure newer radio stations while noting the 800 pre war stations retain strength and the 1200 post war ones face tougher odds. He urged radio to be essential to community life and cited revenue shifts and telecom trends.

FCC Chicago Wayne Coy Federal Communications Commission National Association of Broadcasters Coy Standard Radio

Jacoby on Canasta

Oswald Jacoby analyzes a televised canasta hand where a player fails to discard efficiently. The pile grows to a substantial size as mismatches and four card discards repeatedly return to him. His partner grows anxious while the player clings to eleven cards and hopes for a favorable pickup.

Choar Rapids Oswald Jacoby NEA

Canasta Column Prepares FAQ For Readers

Mr. Jacoby explains he cannot answer individual Canasta questions but will publish a set of the most frequently asked inquiries in his upcoming column. The plan aims to address common strategies rules and play tips for readers seeking guidance.

Jacoby

Not So Bad. Pastors Past and Present in Reform

In Memphis Tennessee reporter notes that Rev B A Wilson says his two children were sent to Reform school. He recalls his past service as pastor of a Baptist church in Reform Alabama.

Memphis, Tenn B. A. Wilson Reform School The Baptist Church Reform Ala

Czech Govt Bans U S News Service

The Czech government asked the American embassy to halt the U S Information Service activities in Prague and Bratislava. A court convicted two Czech U S employees of spying, and embassy official Joseph Kolarek was accused of using Czech nationals as spies.

Prague U. S Prague Radio Czech Foreign Ministry Information Service Bratislava S Department U.S.S Joseph C. Kolarek Kolarek Ellis O. Briggs

Potato Introduction to Europe by Spaniards

Spaniards brought potatoes from South America to Europe, introducing a new staple crop that transformed agricultural practices. The tale highlights early global exchanges and the spread of crops between continents.

Europe South America

Craemer's North Cordelia Street Floor Sale On Brassieres

A street floor sale at Craemer's on North Cordelia features brassieres priced at 4.50. The listing highlights a long line of customers awaiting bargains and notes limited stock in the window displays.

Craemer's Cordelia Long Line

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