Theaters Defend Popcorn Amid Senate Hearing
A committee hearing on a bill sparked protests from sponsors who oppose popcorn during films. Sen Jack Bain handed out free popcorn to about 50 spectators as the hearing opened, prompting the sergeant at arms to confiscate the supply amid noise. Ted R Gamble of theater owners of America argues popcorn is vital for profits, while Don Madison of Salem cites popcorn as a deterrent to cinema attendance.
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Jack Bain
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Ted R. Gamble
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Theater Owners of America
Gamble
Don Madison, Salem
Tammany Rejects Roosevelt Bid for Democratic Nomination
New York leaders of Tammany Hall rejected Franklin Roosevelt Jr. for a Democratic congressional nomination in the 20th district. They selected Municipal Court Justice Benlin Shalleck for the Manhattan seat, while Roosevelt considered running on a Liberal party ticket or a Four Freedoms line if not nominated.
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Franklin Roosevelt Jr
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Robert B. Blaikie
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Benlin Shalleck
T Side Manhattan
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Freens” Party
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Oregon bill to ban popcorn and nuts at movie shows
In ALEM Oregon on April 12 owners say a Senate committee hearing on a proposed law to ban popcorn and nuts at movie theaters is an American issue. They argue the measure would impact theater patrons and concession sales.
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Governor Dewey Signs Albany Anti-Segregation Bill
New York Governor Dewey signed legislation barring segregation in the state's National Guard and other military units. The bill requires immediate adoption of anti segregation regulations across state military units.
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New York
National Guard
Dewey
Rubber output hits record in Malaya despite worker murders
The B F Goodrich Co reports 696,975 tons of crude rubber produced in Malaya in 1948. The figure comes amid reports of 200 workers killed in what is described as a Communist inspired campaign to paralyze the industry through intimidation.
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Malaya
Prison Camp Head Goes to Trial for Cruelty Charge
Superintendent Med L. Carpenter of the Richmond county prison camp faced trial on cruelty to prisoners charges. He had been convicted in a lower court last September and fined $25, appealing to the superior court. Prosecution witnesses Everett Williams Red Wells and John Brigman remained prisoners. The state alleges a prisoner could not sit as hands were tied to bars. No information has been released about the earlier grand jury investigation.
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Med L. Carpenter
Richmond County
Carpenter
Carl Holland
Everett Williams
Red Wells
John Brigman
Memorial Services At Warm Springs Observed For Roosevelt
Memorial services were held in Warm Springs Georgia at the little White House where Franklin D Roosevelt died four years ago. Ceremonies were brief with music and talks. A brass plaque marks the pew the president used in the chapel. Ivan Allen of Atlanta chaired the Roosevelt Warm Springs Memorial commission noting this begins an annual observance.
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Little White House
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Ivan Allen
Atlanta
Warm Springs Memorial Commission
Marion College Choir To Sing Sacred Music Sunday
The Marion College choir of 24 singers conducted by Herman Baker will perform sacred music at Hayworth Memorial Wesleyan Methodist Church 517 Newton Street at 3 p m Sunday. The group is praised as a standout college sacred music unit with emphasis on diction rhythm and tone.
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Hayworth Memorial Methodist Church
United States
Marion College Choir
Hayworth Memorial Wesleyan Methodist Church
Newton Street
High Point
Herman Baker
Marion College School of Music
Professor Baker
Northwestern University
Peter Christian Lutkin
Melchoir's Narrow Escape From Buffalo Charge
Famed tenor Lauritz Melchoir narrowly evaded a charging buffalo during a big game hunt in the Kena Colony East Africa. Nine shots from his gun halted the animal ten feet away, ending the perilous encounter.
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Elon College students vote to abolish their government
Elon College students voted 256 to 218 to scrap their student government following a dispute with the college administration over dance regulations. Sources say the rule barring girls from the dance floor after leaving the floor triggered the conflict and led to the call for abolition. a special meeting was scheduled to address the action.
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Elon College
College Vote Ends Bid to Abolish Student Government
A campus vote concluded with the abolition bid failing after students demanded no smoking area on campus. The administration refused the initial request and declined to comment on the outcome.
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