Understanding with Russia in 1949 and its dangers
James Marlow argues the core 1949 issue is reaching any understanding with the USSR. He notes Moscow aims to spread Communism through internal parties and external influence, making any pact merely a temporary ceasefire while the global struggle persists. He warns that true agreement seems impossible while Communist movements survive with Soviet support.
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James Marlow
Washington
Truman
Europe
United States
Russia
Lenin
Dream Kisses Lipstick Launch Upends Social Night
Evie eyes a glamorous launch for a new Dream Kisses lipstick as Gail navigates a tense social evening at Mrs. Spencer’s. Gail’s growing relationship with Brad collides with Gail’s awkward dinner with Gail’s future in Washington and Evie’s social circle.
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Evie
Gail
Pat
Gammon
Miss Rogers
St. Regis
Mi Duck
Beng
Node
Spencer
Towers
Mr. Cammon
Mini
Jiamondy
Gailald
A¢ Pd
Mina
Sab Dianide
Prices and Business End-Year Reports Mixed Signals
The federal bureau report shows November prices easing slightly with broad declines in most goods though not yet across all categories. Retail sales volumes remain strong, Christmas shopping boosts, while business sentiment points to continued retail caution and uneven price cuts amid inflation pressures.
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Lilvor Statistics
Cuuitnit
Bonn
Reprieve Bowl concept and oddities in post season
After major post season games the Reprieve Bowl idea surfaces as a charity spectacle. It would invite teams with winless records to compete, framed as a humorous remedy for their season’s woes. Also noted are a snoring man triggering a noise complaint and a Bible thought encouraging faith, with a Cincinnati source.
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Gail
Spencer
Brad
Andrews
Sam
Millie Conrae
Alexandria
Post
American Legion
Comic Fragments From a Wry News Parade
A jumble of quirky lines paints a mock headline strip about fashion in France, a gravy concern, European stations, a 49 reference, and hints of old global scares. It mentions a German arrest for courting many women and a musician boasting eleven instruments, all in a sly, humorous montage.
Truman Signals New Housing Push in State of the Union
President Truman plans to seek substantial public housing and slum clearance programs in his State of the Union address. White House aides say a broad housing package could surpass the Taft Ellender Wagner bill, with proposals possibly reaching one million units.
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Central Press Shington
Truman
White House
Taft Ellender- Wagner
United States Conference of Mayors
Mr Truman
Vandenberg
GOP
Arthur H. Vandenberg
Michigan
George C Marshall
Marshall
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Tom Connally
Texas
Congress
Philadelphia
Jess
Jese
Oost
Hugh Scott
New Year's Radio Push Widens Holiday Lineup
New York December 31 1948 radio plans extend into a full weekend with the Jack Benny show moving NBC to CBS and a heavy New Year's Day schedule featuring seven bowl games across three networks. CBS will air the Rose Bowl for the first time, replacing NBC.
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C. E. Butterfield
New York
Jack Benny
NBC
CBS
Rose Bowl Ceremonies Start With Coronation Newslet
Television plans for New Year celebrations across major networks feature Rose Bowl coronation and parades in New Orleans and Hollywood. Entertainment spots in New York Washington Detroit Chicago and Hollywood highlight dance parties with multiple bands and midnight stops across time zones. Tournament of Roses President Virginia Bower will crown the queen and preside over a California Northwestern parade as CBS NBC and ABC plan specials and live feeds for 1949 year end revelry.
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ABC
New York
Washington
Detroit
Chicago
Hollywood
NBC
CBS
Paul Lavalle
Jimmy Durante
Eddie Cantor
Riley
Jack Smith
Mr. and
Jane Ace
Miriam Hopkinson
Becky Sharp
Playhouse
Tex Beneke
Fat Man
FBI
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King Features Syndicate
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Inland
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Linde Isidg
St Lews
Liza Syndicate ‘Trust
Carl
Mr. Gammon
Hank
Siberia
California
Press-Radio Bible Service
Cincinnati
Ohio
University of Ilinois
P. Gerald Kruger
Urbana
Ill
Shields Warren
Atomic Energy Commission
International
By William RI
Central Press
France
U. S
Grandpappy Jenkins
Obe
Itty
Berlin
Germany
Greenland
Howard L. Halstead
Greenville
S. C
George H. Wood
Battle Creek
Mich
Bluie West One
Narssarssauk
Truma
People’s Lobby
Foley
Joseph C O'Mahoney
Wyoming
Dallas
New Orleans
Vane Nat Buck
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