Dailies Regaining News Edge Lost To Radio In War
New York United Press report summarizes National Opinion Research Center findings on radio versus newspaper news usage after World War II. The study by Lazarsfeld and Kendall shows radio news remained dominant in 1945 61 percent and declined to 44 percent by 1947 with modest shifts in audience preferences.
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New York
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Chicago
Paul Lazarsfeld
Patricia Kendall
Prentice-Hall
America
Alderman Of Thunderbolt Puts Life Into Town Milestone
Louis G. Ambos began his 37th year as Thunderbolt alderman at ceremonies swearing in Herbert L. Wood as mayor to lead a city government that owes its revival to Ambos. He recalled the town’s lack of spirit, unpaid back pay, and growth as 352 of 70 registered voters cast ballots in the last election.
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Thunderbolt
Louis G. Ambos
Ambos
Herbert L. Wood
Public reaction to radio advertising splits by listeners
A survey shows 22 percent dislike commercials while 9 percent are irritated by cuts, 32 percent would list ads, and 35 percent do not mind ads. Among the 22 percent who dislike ads only half would pay five dollars annually for an uncommercialized radio industry. Thirty seven percent prefer singing ads, 43 percent dislike them, and 18 percent see no difference.
Boy Scout Week Sets Theme Ad venture That's Scouting
More than 2 200 000 boys and their adult leaders observe Boy Scout Week February 6 to 12 marking the 39th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America The theme Ad venture that's Scouting emphasizes fun fellowship outdoor high adventure citizenship emergency service training and world scouting relations Communities will honor volunteer adult leaders of 70 000 cub packs scout troops and senior units The official poster marks the scout birthday.
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Boy Scouts of America
Ceiling Collapse Traps Six Birmingham Detectives
In Birmingham city hall yesterday a 15 by 23 foot ceiling section collapsed on six detectives in a second floor room. One officer briefly trapped but freed. Detective Abe Goldsteine injured by plaster in the eye. Rumors of a roof collapse spread as crowds gathered and traffic slowed during rush hour. City hall, built in 1901 and rebuilt after 1925 and 1944 fires, is being replaced by a new multi million dollar building due in about 18 months.
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Birmingham
City Hall
G. L. Pattie
Abe Goldsteine
Waterproo f Matches By Soak in Celluloid Solution
Match heads gain water resistance when soaked in a solution of celluloid dissolved in acetone. The method describes dipping or immersing matches to form a protective film, enabling extinguishing in wet conditions.
Acres Contracted For Cucumber Crop In Jackson County
MARIANNA Special farm news reports Jackson County expands cucumber production with a 200 acre contract by Farmers Trading Post. Price guarantees are set at 5.00 per hundred for No 1s, 200 for 9s, and 3 4 cent per hundred for No 3s. Agricultural authorities estimate about 100 bushels per acre with three laborers per acre. okra contracts are expected soon.
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Jackson County
Farmers Trading Post
F. T. MacKinnon
MacKinnon
Bullock to Vote on Hospital Tax in Union Springs
Bullock County residents will vote on March 1 a proposed four mill property tax to finance a 22 bed hospital in Union Springs. State Health Department official James M. Morris says federal funds would cover about one third of the cost.
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Union Springs
Bullock County
Lamar County
James M. Morris
State Health Department
Bullock
Marianna Considers Higher Home Building Minimum
Marianna plans to raise the minimum cost for building homes in North Highlands to 3000 dollars. City Attorney prepares the ordinance, first reading February 9, second reading required for passage. North Highlands subdivision spans 32 blocks in the northwest, with Jackson Hospital occupying four blocks.
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North Highlands
Evelyn Davis
Marianna
Board of Commissioners
Robert S. Pierce, Jr
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Jackson Hospital
Waterloo Library Acquires Wedding Music Recordings
A Waterloo attorney donated records of wedding music played by famous artists to the Waterloo city library. The addition fills a long standing request from couples seeking music details for their ceremonies.
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Waterloo
Stalin signals possible talks but Truman rejects widening scope
Premier Stalin proposes unofficial peace talks with President Truman, naming Moscow as meeting site but cites health limits. Acheson says Washington will not discuss with Russia alone and sees no real issue for Soviet American settlement. U.N. charter and arms control remain in focus, as Western nations resolve to resist Bolshevik aggression.
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Truman
Soviet Union
Hiss
Russia
Poland
Cezechoslovakia
Washington
United States
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Acheson
America
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Dr. Perkins Returns To Marianna For Sanitorium Duties
Dr. George Perkins of Del Ray Beach has rejoined the Northwest Florida Tuberculosis Sanitorium staff in Marianna. He resumes duty after illness led to his resignation, joining Dr. Harry Cohn superintendent and Dr. Elmer Teagarden, with nursing supervisors Mrs. Marie Godfrey and Mrs. Mabel Kelly. The facility currently houses 19 patients of a 212 capacity.
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George Perkins
del Ray Beach
Florida
Harry Cohn
Br. Perkins
Elmer Teagarden
Hawaii
Perkins
Marie Godfrey
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