Battle of the programs shifts roiling NBC CBS radio nets
Eastern stations report changes in prime time radio as NBC and CBS trade shows and stars. Johnny transfer to CBS for 1 year stirs talk of a broader program battle with ABC and MBS, with shifts including The Friday Theater James Melton Concert and more. Ratings and sponsorships loom large in the cross network jockeying.
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C. E. Butterfield
New York
Bing Crosby
CBS
Russ Colombo
NBC
Taler
Theother
ABC
MBS
Jacknny
Andy
James Melton
Mystery ‘Theater
Lowell Thomas
Screen Guild
Mary Lee Taylor
Jimmy Durante
Bob Hawk
Bonny
Edgar J. Phil Harris
Alice
Dennis Day
Hooper Benny
Amos
Benny
Blondie
Dawood
Duffy's Tavern
Jack Smith
Jimmy Melton
Capitol
Milton Berle
Meredith Willson
Manhattan — Playhow
Paul Hoffman
Marshall Plan
Poirot probes murder motive and tonight's confession
In a tense scene, Poirot questions Dr Cloade and Mrs Gordon about motives behind a brutal murder. He argues a cold calculated killing, not a crime of passion, and vows to see the murderer hanged. Lynn confronts Rowley about a forthcoming marriage to David Hunter as a storm gathers.
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Porter
A. B.C
Spence
Poirot
Dr. Cloade
Kathie
Lynn
Long Willow
Rowley
David
London
Shiliyshaj
Weill
David Hunter
Jdevil
Long Willows
Fie
Classified postal notice from Grafton appears in records
Public notice indicates second class matter filing at the Grafton West Virginia post office under the act of March 3 1879. The brief item notes mail classification status and legal basis for the notice.
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Grafton
W. Va
World Wheat Price Pact Aims at Stabilizing Global Trade
A United Nations led effort seeks an international wheat agreement to stabilize prices for five years and boost world trade. Washington discussions note potential U S participation, with Russia and Argentina as key variables. The plan envisions export markets at fixed levels to prevent price swings and spur broader commerce while acknowledging risks of price dips and market surplus if buyers can’t be found.
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United Nations Ferland Acre Hare Organization
Washington
Irsident
Iuns
Russia
Tve
Austria progress cited by FAO delegate Sagmeister
Otto Sagmeister Austria's food minister at a forthcoming FAO conference thanks the United States for Marshall Plan aid and cites a 13 percent rise in the 148 harvest aided by American machinery and fertilizer. He notes slower postwar progress than some Europe nations due to four power occupation and linked fate to Germany-Russia Western Powers talks.
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United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization
Washington
Otto Sagmeister
United States
Sagmeister
Austria
Germany
Russia
Russians push Russian as second Romani language says Moscow paper
The Literary azette of Moscow declares Russian is becoming the second language of Romani with Roumanian remaining first, signaling a drift toward the East. It recalls Roumania’s Western European status and the shift as Russians gain influence.
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Moscow
Europe
Roumanian
Balkans
France
Spain
Italy
Bible Thought For Today Look to the living God
A brief devotional note cites First Timothy 6 17 urging readers to seek faith not in uncertain cities but in the living God Courtesy Press Radio Bible Service Inv C scitmeti Onio notes a prudent view toward the future and humility in worldly trust.
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Press-Radio Bible Service
Inv
C.scitmeti
Onio
Demolition Near Pisa Echoes in War Time
A first round up notes much of Pisa demolished by Gaia with World War II actions. The Leaning Tower sustained only slight damage, reflecting limited impact on landmark heritage amid upheaval.
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Pisa
Italy
Gaia
Washington March of Events and Civil Rights Debate
In the 81st Congress southern Democrats show signs of filibuster fatigue on civil rights with Kefauver Pepper and Fulbright unlikely to join. President Truman presses for full program enactment including anti-lynch and anti-poll tax measures. Rumors swirl about Martin’s minority leadership, labor newspaper talks renew, and defense head ache mirrors Navy vs Air Force rivalry with possible leadership changes.
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Ashington
Estes Kefauver
Tennessee
Senate
Kefauver
Claude Pepper
Florida
J. W. Fulbright
Arkansas
Truman
FEPC
Harry Byrd
Labor
AFL
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
CIO
Defense
Navy
Air Force
James Forrestal
Louis Johnson
Ferdinand Eberstadt
Wall Street
Symington
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Detroit
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International
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