Five Day Week Urged by James Stewart in Hollywood
James Stewart advocates a five day work week for movie stars to reduce fatigue and improve films. He cites crew weariness, long hours, and argues producers could keep schedules on five days. Jane Wyant notes a positive company atmosphere aids productivity while director William Wellman is praised for his craft.
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Hollywood
James Stewart
Indiana
Penn
Jane Wymant
Jimmy
Jane
William Wellman
X ray Detects Tuberculosis Before Symptoms Appear
X ray pictures of the lungs reveal tuberculosis in its early stage before outward symptoms are evident, enabling earlier diagnosis and treatment to prevent spread.
Cabinet mum on marriage of Princess Elizabeth
London reports say Prime Minister Attlee and his cabinet have not been consulted about any engagement for Princess Elizabeth. The royal marriages act blocks marriage without the King's consent, with an exception for those 25 or older who notify the Privy Council. Elizabeth will be 21 next April. Mountbatten denies engagement reports despite left wing objections to Philip as royal consort.
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ED Creagh
London
Attlee
Elizabeth
Philip
Greece
Denmark
Privy Council
Lord Mountbatten
Prince Phillip
Mountbatten
Prince Philip
Accident Toll Reported for September in Alabama
The Health Department reported 24 lives lost to accidents in September. Auto mobile mishaps accounted for 51 deaths, home accidents 36, and occupational injuries 16.
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High Montgomery
Ala
State Health Department
Store Blast Damages West Point Shop Early
A store in the General Thier hotel building suffered heavy damage from an explosion likely caused by a bomb. Police said three plate glass windows were shattered and glass and showcases were blown across the street.
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West Point
General Thier
L. V. Shouse
Kremlin Policy Softening Prompts Neighboring Tumults
Mackenzies Column surveys signs of easing Russian pressure as Iran Turkey and Greece assert more independence. Tehran moves into Azerbaijani territory and curbs Kurdish bases while Turkish security actions rise. Greek factions dispute Kremlin blame and openly challenge Soviet influence. Signals point to possible Kremlin recalibration abroad and shifts at home in Moscow five-year plan priorities and leadership transition questions.
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J. M. Roberts JR
Russia
New York
Iran
U. N. Security Council
Tehran
Azerbaijan
Moscow
Turkey
Istanbul
Greece
Macedonia
EAM
Macedonian National Liberation Front
Kremlin
U. N
Ev Erse
Stalin
Rocket Test Sets Record At White Sands New Mexico
A German V-2 rocket rose to a record 111 miles at White Sands New Mexico with a 14 ton missile reaching 5350 feet per second. Cameras tracked about 300 meteorites but few observers saw any, despite widespread anticipation.
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White Sands
N. M
New Mexico Ordnance Proving Ground
Harold R. Qrner
Bisbee
Ariz
Tax cut seen as dangerous in inflationary era
Senator John J. Sparkman warns that a general tax reduction amid inflation would pump more money into the economy and fuel inflation. He urges debt reduction and notes political resilience of both parties, while citing a 1896 horse and 1946 vehicle population comparison.
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Birmingham
Ala
John J. Sparkman
D.ala
Huntsville
the Nations Association of Cost Accountants
America
Birmingham Kiwanis Club
United States
Ejection Intervals Marked the Rocket Launch
Observers described three ejecta events at ten second intervals as the rocket ascended, with only a handful reporting sighting the rocket itself amid the ascent into the sky.
Mistreatment of POWs Charged at War Crimes Trial
At an international war crimes hearing in Tokyo affidavits describe daily beatings and torture of prisoners of war under Japanese control in Hong Kong. They allege scarce rations and medicines, Red Cross parcels looted, and rumors of planned massacres as Allied troops approached. Canadian army chaplain James Barrett testified to machine gun setups around camps.
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Tokyo
Hong Kong
Red Cross
James Barrett
Psychiatric Strains Rise Among Troops Led by Polite Officers
WWII era study notes more metal illness among troops led by polite officers versus those led by harsh leaders, signaling how leadership style affected mental health in military units.
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