Censorship Views Split Among News Leaders During War
Stewart quotes George Creel and others on press control and censorship during wartime. He notes Creel backed broad informational channels, while executives like Knox Sulzberger push voluntary or limited censorship. The piece contrasts cable control, radio limits, and the danger of suppressing news, with editors defending press freedom.
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Rockus
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South America
New York
George Gree
Abel
George Creel
Washington
Lowell Mellett
Navy
Frank Knox
Chisago
Arthur Hays Sulzperger
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New York Times
Menapaperman Miewise
Franks Kno
Art Sulzberger Gait Rank
President urges no more strikes in national emergency
In a recent address the President called for an end to strikes, stating that pay issues can be corrected without shutting down work. He emphasized a united effort across all employment sectors during the national emergency and hinted at possible prepaying taxes as a policy consideration.
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Lal
Millah
Defense Fire Drill Prompts Calm Public Response
In a national broadcast dated May 29 the public is advised to stay calm during a defense drill or saboteur scare. Officials say the exercise tested alertness without causing panic and that military units performed well, reducing fears of widespread damage. The piece urges clear thinking, warns against spreading rumors, and stresses the need for education and discipline in civil defense.
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Jessou
Mars
Baal
Alfred ©. Smith
Obituary and social notes from a 20 year old issue
Twenty years ago RF Livermore, a veteran business leader, passed away in his 83rd year. The public service commission granted a fifty cent tax relief to Corry, Eric and Warren. Various names appear in society notes as families attended reunions and planned visits, with mentions of travel from New York, Boston, Cleveland, and Texas and graduates from the University of Buffalo.
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RF Livermore
Public Service Commission
Corry
Eric
Warren
Howie W. Bosworth
University of Buffalo
Bosworth
Ifie
D. Geerce
Starr
Buffalo
Long Words and Advertising Jargon in Newspapers
The passage critiques verbose language and political clichés in media and advertising. It mocks inflated terms used to praise advertising efficiency and questions whether such wording sells papers. It notes a general slump in institutions and a disdain for complex language.
Gene Tierney Faces Trial by Lights in Belle Starr
Hollywood star Gene Tierney endures eye and lid swelling from studio lights during Belle Starr production. Absences cost days and potential reshoots at high cost, while Tierney remains hopeful a medical cure will restore her appearance. She emphasizes the moment is temporary and she values the work over this setback.
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Hollywood
Gene Tierney
Gene
Someoneelse
Belle Starr
Berlin rebuild drive to ease postwar housing shortage
German plans outline a postwar Berlin building program aiming for about 400000 additional dwellings by 1050 to house an estimated 6 million residents. Projects center south of the city with lines of new residential areas and a network of military memorials and public buildings.
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Ernus G. Fisct
Berlin
Nasira- Gimchee
Albert Speer
Spiess Co
Konigsplats
Nncate
Chancery
DAILY DOZEN From the Medical Society of the State of Pennsylvania
The text discusses facial bone growth directions horizontal vertical and anteroposterior, noting variability in tooth eruption, heredity influences on dental development, and congenital defects like harelip and cleft palate. It emphasizes teeth as living structures affected by nutrition and vitamins and asserts limited repair capacity.
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the Medical Society of the
State of Pennsylvania
Daily Quiz Questions on League Expulsion and Nursery Rhyme
A reader asks seven quiz questions covering history and literature. Topics include the 1939 League of Nations expulsion, nursery rhymes, the Mississippi River tributaries, a Blue Bird work, copper hardening, city Windy City nickname, dinner dish names, a naval cadet term, and a famous John Milton line.
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League of Nations
Mississippi River
Witloh
Academy
How Much Is a Ton of Shipping
AP Tales Service explains ship tonnage with examples. A freighter of 419 feet and 5038 gross tons illustrates tonnage terms such as gross tonnage net tonnage displacement and deadweight.
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AP Tales Service
Angtieee Landlubbers
Lahaing
Ukeim
Egg Composition Clarified in Early Study
The article details the edible portion of an egg, listing components such as protein at 12.4 percent, fat at 40.5 percent, mineral content at 1.4 percent, and moisture around 46.7 percent, summarizing the nutrient breakdown from a historic nutrition report.
Women Heroes in American History Mentioned in Washington Day Book
The Washington Day Book recounts women who fought and served in wars, noting Deborah Sampson and Molly Pitcher as notable figures. It describes Deborah Sampson's service with General Washington, her disguise as a man, and a pension granted to her widower Benjamin Gannett after her death, highlighting broader themes of women’s heroic contributions.
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Ashington
Jijy Brostoin
Washington
Hations Defoyis
Tim
Cnmer
Bean
Congress
Gannokl
Volitier
Hhael
Congresa
Deborah Sampson
Benjamin Gannett Siouldl Teese
Man About Manhattan Bargaining with New York Second-Hand Dealers
A lively account of uptown housewives bargaining with junk dealers on the East Side. Sellers test value of cracked plates and silver spoons while dealers employ varied sales tactics. A humorous clash of wits unfolds in Staunton alley and nearby stalls as buyers and sellers chase prices and pride.
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Desser
Giants
Dodgers
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