State department plan aims at world wide cultural exchanges
A bill before Congress would create a reciprocal face to face exchange program linking students teachers scientists and leaders across nations. It envisions 10 000 foreign students this year and 20 000 in 1947 plus library services radio reports documentary material and American life exhibitions to foreign countries.
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State Department
United States
America
Hown
William Benton
OPA
Chester Bowles
Benton
Department
Farm Fun Nit Irritation Joke Exchange
Comic dialogue about irrigation jokes and farm life. Characters Nit Harry Jerry tease each other about corn and marriage in a playful exchange with punchy one liners. The tone mimics a lighthearted panel from a vintage newspaper page.
Nothing Wasted Scotch Bride-Where's MacTav ish
Wedding guest reports a missing MacTavish figure seen behind a car trying on old shoes. The note hints at a playful, informal scene from a local wedding party with scattered clues.
Truman Aims to Sell America to Foreign Minds
The program from the state department, ordered by President Truman, seeks to dispel fear and correct distorted views of the United States. It aims to build a full and fair picture of American life and government policies in foreign hearts and minds.
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United States
State Department
Truman
Joe and Bill Discuss China’s Favorite Dish Joke
A quick exchange has Joe asking about a favorite Chinese dish and Bill guessing with humor. Joe claims Jap Suey as the joke answer, highlighting playful banter over food.
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Joe
China
Bill
Tramp and Lady Exchange Magnanimous Gesture
A humorous exchange unfolds as a tramp asks for food and a lady offers sustenance in exchange for wood cutting. The dialogue centers on a mutual act of courtesy and wit rather than charity alone.
No Trouble At AB Hubbie
A humorous exchange between spouses mentions visiting a grave if one dies and passing a cemetery on the way to a hairdresser, reflecting a light domestic joke.
Aunt Runs Boarding House Through Dollar to Quarter Scheme
Jim explains his aunt profits by exchanging dollars for quarters. Slim dismisses the idea as impossible. Jim asserts she runs a boarding house as part of the scheme.
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Jim
Slim
Church Musician’s Health Questioned by Band Members
Brown questions organic trouble for Rey Jones as Smith defends him while Jones touts his Sunday church performance and a member urges listening to his playing.
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Rey Jones
Brown
Smith
Jones
Pay scales rise in 1945 sports stars and 1946 football outlook
The article contrasts Byron Nelson earnings topping $60,000 in 1945 with top baseball and football salaries far lower, notes Greenberg and DiMaggio near $55,000 and $20,000 to $55,000 for others, and predicts a big payroll shift with the new All-America Conference. It also mentions coach Paul Brown’s $25,000 salary and hints at broader pay trends across major leagues.
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GEW
Byron Nelson
Hogan
McSpaden
Snead
Hank Greenberg
Hank
DiMaggio
Marty Marion
Cooper Brothers
Hal Newhouser
Dizzy Trout
Sammy Baugh
Sid Luckman
Don Hutson
Paul Brown
Ohio State
Cleveland
Paul
Greenberg
Gordon
Dickey
Wakefield
Boxers Louis and Conn face heavy taxes on record gate
The article notes Joe Louis and Billy Conn earning fractions of a million dollar gate with Louis likely to take over 37 percent and Conn around 12 percent. After taxes and back taxes, Louis could owe about 117000 dollars plus more to Mike Jacobs, while Conn also faces sizable tax losses. If motion pictures and TV revenue rise, these figures may grow, but so will the tax bite.
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Joe Louis
Billy Conn
Louis
Conn
Mike Jacobs
Joe
Notable Money Makers In Sports: Long Careers And Big Purses
The piece notes jockeys Eddie Arroyo and Ted Atkinson surpassing 75 thousand dollars this year, others above 40 thousand from stakes, Arnold Kirkland amassing over 550 thousand in purses, and compares career lengths among legends like Pop Anson, Honus Wagner, Ty Cobb, Sammy Baugh, Don Hutson, Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Byron Nelson, and others. It observes Nelson earns 50 to 60 thousand yearly, implying shorter, lucrative careers can dominate.
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Eddie Arcaro
Ted Atkinson
Arnold Kirkland
Maine Chance
Ken Strong
Arnold Herber
Mel Hein
Sammy Baugh
Don Hutson
Pop Anson
Honus Wagner
Ty Cobb
Larry Lajoie
Gene Sarazen
Gene
Hagen
Sarazen
Byron Nelson
Nelson
Global party counts reveal varied political landscapes
A survey of 57 countries excluding Germany shows 5 with no parties, 6 with one party, 25 with 2 to 5, 18 with 6 to 10, and 3 with more than 10 parties.
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Germany
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