Radio critic warns against educational ballyhoo in broadcasts
New York reports Sir John C W Reith warns that labeling programs as educational risks hostility from listeners. He urges a nonpontifical approach to radio education and cautions against the idea that any single branded culture is the sole culture. He notes radio should promote democracy without propaganda and bets on licensing rather than advertising.
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New York
John C. W. Reith
British Broadcasting Corporation
Lady Reith
Sir John
Elevator Motif Arouses Critics at Century of Progress
Chicago critics spar over the grain elevator motif shaping the lakefront expositions. Administr ation and travel hall cubist designs spark four opinion classes from fervent rejection to praise of modern form. Irving Pond joins in condemning what he sees as sacrificing art for machine age rigor.
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Chicago
Lake Front
Irving K. Pond
American Institute of Architects
Modern German grain elevator dominates lakeside complex
The structure towers 125 feet high with a 220 foot diameter silo-like body surmounted by steel frames and derrick-like cables. The roof supports span ground to dome and inside to the roof. The administration building, by the lake, echoes a modern factory. Exposition planners say full judgment awaits completion and lighting effects.
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Field Museum
Three farm groups seek higher duty on dried eggs
In Washington the American Farm Bureau Federation National Cooperative Milk Producers Federation and the National Grange petition the tariff commission to raise the import duty on dried eggs from 18 to 27 cents a pound. They argue Chinese imports cause a large shell egg surplus and low market mood.
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Washington
Tariff Commission
American Farm Bureau Federation
National Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation
National Grange
China
New York
Sleeveless Coats Seen At Horse Show Fashion
Washington reports fashionable horse shows feature sleeveless coats among attendees. Stylish riders and patrons display light outerwear, reflecting trends in the equestrian event circuit.
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Washington
Tunneys Visit At Oberammergau Attire Described
The article details Oberammergau styles with sleeveless riding coats in brown black or mixed colors worn over white shirts and trousers. Boots are brown or black, and frocks in brown and yellow feature bright bandannas at the neck or in pockets. A large kerchief with a dog or horse head is highlighted.
Proration Orders Quiet the Oklahoma City Oil Field
Oklahoma City field shows little activity as proration orders limit production amid low crude prices and deep drilling costs. Wirt Franklin of the Independent Petroleum Producers Association asks the state commission to raise allowable flow to 75 percent, contending 177 producers could meet U S daily demand of 2.5 million barrels. He also seeks Texas Gov. Ross Sterling to press legislative action.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Wirt Franklin
Independent Petroleum Producers Association of America
State Corporation Commission
U. S
Franklin
United States
Ross Sterling
Texas
Legis
Texas Session Shifts Oil Market Hurt Oklahoma Output
State legislature moves to a special session aimed at curbing oil production in the eastern Texas field. Observers say the new Texas field policy has nearly collapsed the Oklahoma oil market and its prospects.
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Tex
Texas
Oklahoma
Young Announcer Sylvia Altman Graduates From NYU
Sylvia Altman, born in Buffalo, is set to graduate from New York University at 37 after a diverse career in radio and the stage. She studied psychology, music and English, earned Phi Beta Kappa honors, and has appeared on NBC and CBS networks as well as local New York stations. Her early radio work began with WCAP in Washington, and she has been a piano soloist and trio member on Madge Tucker NBC programs for three and a half years. Her mother helped her progress, and a friend named Roxy praised her talent and personality.
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Sylvia Altman
Sylvia
Bufalo
New York University
Sation Wcap
Washington, D. C
NBS
CBS
New York
Madge Tuckler
NBC
Roxy
Minneapolis Elects City Officials After Bitter Campaign
Minneapolis voters choose a mayor and city officials in a hard fought contest between George E. Leach seeking a fifth term and William A. Anderson backed by labor groups. The race featured accusations of radicalism and ties to local power interests amid a long campaign.
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Minneapolis
George E. Leach
William A. Anderson
Ing
Leach
Ven
A. C. Townley
Peruan League
Anderson
Catholic Groups Close State Conventions In PISARE
Catholic groups near the end of annual state conventions in PISARE as Knights of Columbus and Catholic Daughters of America conclude sessions. Initiation ceremonies for about 30 candidates were held by the Knights of Columbus yesterday afternoon. A joint banquet followed at the city auditorium with Rev. Fr. J. J. O'Neil officiating. Speakers included John Brady and WS. O'Meara. The Catholic Daughters planned initiation ceremonies at 2:00 pm and an address by Mrs Lulu Spelde was set for the morning session.
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Pisare
Knights of Columbus
Catholic Daughters of America
Knights of Celun
City Auditorium
Lastight
J. J. O'Neil
All- Tstyesein
John Brady
Mitchell
WS. O'Meara
Watertown
Catholic Daughters Organization
Mra
Lulu Spelde
Springfidé Nernel
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