Political broadcasting disputes test FCC equal time rules
The 1948 campaign battles over radio time for candidates continue as networks face demands from Democrats and others. FCC scrutiny focuses on Section 315 and the Port Huron ruling while parties clash over access to air time for responses and religious broadcasts.
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Radio in politics tests censorship and spending
The article notes a reform faction aims to curb censorship and clarifies the law as radio becomes a key campaign medium. It cites that parties spent about 1.5 million dollars on network time in 1944 and expect higher spending in 1948, with a 1940 study showing 28 percent favoring radio over newspapers and 29 percent the opposite.
Former Chief Magistrate O'Malley Faces 428 Charges
A warrant was issued for the arrest of former Chief Magistrate John J. O'Malley on 428 separate acts of malfeasance and misbehavior in office. The warrant, signed by Common Pleas Judge Joseph Sloane, rests on a 7 page affidavit from Deputy Attorney General Lawrence H. Eldredge, who was appointed two months ago to investigate his conduct.
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John J. O'Malley
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Joseph Sloane
Laurence H. Eldredge
O'Malley
Hiccups Patient Gains Weight After Six Months
In Waynesburg Pennsylvania Dr. A J Blair reports Pauline M Lucas 31 who has hiccuped for over six months is gaining weight slowly from 78 to 85 pounds while her normal weight is 199 pounds. No other major change in her condition. She tried various remedies without success.
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Churchill cites European governments backing federal union plan
Winston Churchill reported that several European governments have approved a proposal to convene a constituent assembly for a European Federal Union. He noted that support is secured and more governments may follow, in a telegram to the European Parliamentary Union. His message came from Aix-en-Provence where he is vacationing, and did not name the approving governments. Delegates agreed to broaden a draft constitution to allow possible Soviet entry.
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IQ Quiz Challenge From A 20th Century Page
A playful test asks ten questions on history language geography and science. It challenges readers to name the surrender site in Tokyo Bay the eight US states starting with N river nicknamed father of waters the Garibaldi biscuit and other trivia.
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