Byron Price Named VP of Motion Picture Producers
Byron Price was appointed vice president of the motion picture producers and distributors of America, to head the Hollywood office. President Johnston praised his war censorship work and said the program will pursue research to improve techniques and broader film use, with better labor relations. Price returns from Europe where he studied conditions in occupied areas and prepared a White House report. He will join Hollywood duties after talks with industry leaders. Krug had declined the offer. The article notes Price’s prior AP roles and wartime service, and states the U.S. will be 75,000 engineers short through 1950 per PSU dean Hammond.
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Oklahoma City
Olaff Alvin
Chick) Rogers
Oklahoma
Matt Kimes
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Rogers
Morton
Tex
Paul Showalter
Kimes
North Little Rock
Ark
D. A. Bryce
FBI
Herbert K. Hyde
Hyde
United States
Viashington
APY
Byron Price
Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America
Eric Johnston
Price
Association
Hollywood
Johnston
Krug
Price Will Fill
J. A. Krug
War Production Board
Associated Press
United Press
Washington
New York
Roosevelt
Indiana
Wabash College
Priscilla Alden
East
Government May Turn Over Surplus Buildings to States
Washington report says surplus property administrator W Stuart Symington is considering authorizing transfer of surplus buildings to states at no cost to aid housing. Homes would be rented first to veterans, then the public, with demountable houses moved to suitable federal sites. Leases capped at five years, with six months notice, rents covering maintenance and reverting excess to the government.
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Washington
W. Stuart Symington
Faith Stone Chats With Homemakers
Faith Stone offers practical kitchen ergonomics guidance. She suggests adjusting working surfaces to fit user height, with 32 inch mixing surfaces, 32-21/2 inch sink height from sink bottom, and 36 inch other surfaces. Ideal sink under a window facing children's play area and three work centers arranged for smooth workflow with lighting over each center.
Henley Neighbors Party At Extension Club House
Henley Missouri December 4 The Henley Country Neighbors extension club held a party at their club house Friday night. Attendees enjoyed games contests and singing with refreshments served. Families and individuals listed include Omar Belshe and family Charles Hale Estel Haskins Andy Frank Will Frank Ella Meyerpeter W C Steedman Lloyd Sestak J W Steenbergen Gus Thomas Clara Burks Aubrey Hale Emir Praither G O Hickey and families plus Jacky Wilson Sonny Woodson.
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W. C. Steedman
Lloyd Sestak
J. W. Steenbergen
Gus Thomas
Clara Burks
Aubrey Hale
Emir Praither
G. O. Hickey
Jacky Wilson
Sonny Woodson
De Gasperi Becomes Italy Premier After Crisis
Alcide De Gasperi was named premier of Italy today after a nine day government crisis and was expected to unveil his new cabinet soon.
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Italy
Rome
Alcide de Gasperi
Atomic Energy In War and Peace Review
Book review by Howard W. Blakesley evaluates Gessner G Hawley and Sigmund W Leifson’s Atomic Energy In War and Peace. The authors recount the Smyth report in accessible terms, explain concepts with clear examples, and present a word and model picture of atomic energy and explosion. They discuss economic and practical challenges in making atomic power superior to conventional fuels and note predictions of no atomic powered aircraft or cars for an indefinite future.
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Howard W. Blakesley
Gessner G. Hawley
Sigmund W. Leifson
Reinhold
Smyth
War Department
Hawley
Leifson
University of Nevada
Extension Club To Sponsor Clinic In Rural Cole County
Harmony extension club members vote to sponsor a clinic for rural Cole county children and to buy Christmas seats for tuberculosis campaign. A vacationnaire on the Cole County library project was discussed. Planning by Helping Hand and Harmony clubs, with Clyde Brown and Faith Stone, set 1846 programs. Christmas gifts exchanged. January meeting hosts named.
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Harmony Extension Club
Cole County
John Hadwich
Harmony Club
Charles Hadwich
Clyde Brown
Faith Stone
Holiday club calendar and society events in St Marys
A holiday Gift Fair tea at St Marys Grace Episcopal Parish Hall starts at 10 AM. WMS circles of First Baptist meet at 1 30 PM. Numerous church circles host luncheons, dessert lunches, and meetings today and this afternoon. Theta Alumnae, Jefferson City Newcomers, Beta Sigma Phi, and Beta Phi Sigma hold gatherings in various venues including the Missouri Hotel and local addresses.
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St. Marys Guild of Grace Episcopal Church
WMS
First Baptist Church
Jefferson City
Missouri Hotel
Beta Sigma Phi
The
Fairmount Court
St. Teresa
Circle 4
the Baptist Church
B. W. Lansdown
West Main
Circle 3 of the Baptist Church
Earl Frank
Dawson
Filmore 4-H elects officers and reorganizes
Fulton December 4 Special. Filmore 4-H Club elects officers and reconstitutes for next year at Filmore schoolhouse. New officers include President Richard Lee Elliott, vice president Bob Ray Hamilton, secretary treasurer Wilda Lee Mirts, reporter Mary Sue Witcher, song leader Faye Wilson, and game leader Leroy Hamilton. Dan Beasley reelected club leaders. Thirty members and several parents attend.
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Fulton
Filmore 4-H
South of Here
Filmore School House
Richard Lee Elliott
Bobby Ray Hamilton
Wilda Lee Mirts
Mary Sue Witcher
Faye Wilson
Leroy Hamilton
Dan Beasley
Enjoy 56th Wedding Anniversary at Fulton
Fulton December 4 Special reports Mr and Mrs Reuben T Munson observed their 56th wedding anniversary this week with a family dinner at their home The occasion also celebrated the birthday anniversary of their son C BE Munson of Springfield Missouri who with his wife came to Fulton for the affair marking his first birthday at home in 30 years Others present included the elder Munsons daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Harry Fisher of Fulton and Mr and Mrs Harl Brown Maerz of Columbia daughter and son in law
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Fulton
Reuben T. Munson
C. Be, Munson
Springfield
Munson
Harry Fisher
Harl Brown Maerz
Columbia
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