Soviet Propaganda System and Broadcast Control
A historical account describes the Soviet radio system as a propaganda tool controlled by city and party departments. It notes centralized production, limited direct reception, and heavy censorship while portraying Western powers as aggressors. The piece mentions the Soviet peace campaign and signals about North Korea in the context of Stalin’s era.
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Po Pce
Communist Party
Russia
Nast
Ting
Asia
America
Moscow
Europe
North Korea
South Korea
Fragmented passsage on enemies and labor camps
An excerpt discusses enemies of the people and hostile groups, claiming no existing union for landlords or capitalists overthrown by revolution. It mentions thieves subversive agents terrorists and assassins and references labor camps for such individuals. The text also notes calls for peace and arms reduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sone
Aroumaite Aaltewle
Publisher Emanuel Giarad Drowns in Pool in Giard County
Emanuel Giarad, famed as Little Blue Books publisher Haldeman Julius, drowned accidentally at his estate pool near Girard. Firemen failed to revive him. his wife found him after he said he planned a swim. He had earlier faced income tax evasion penalties.
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Giarad
Kan
Emanuel
Colina
Girard
Haldeman-Julius
Bullet Proof Suit Fabric Developed
Washington reports that a new laminated plastic armor named doron stops a .45 caliber bullet. Navy officials told a House subcommittee the armor weighs five to seven pounds, with cold weather soldiers preferring the weight and preheating to retain heat for over three hours. For greater flexibility a 28 thickness of nylon cloth can halt a .45 caliber bullet at muzzle velocity.
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Washington
Navy
House Appropriations
Frank P. Gilmore
Bureau of ‘Medicine and Surgery
Gilmore
Desert Rat Editor Claims Indian Judge Plea for Shortened Name
ARRY OLIVER reports a courtroom scene where an Indian man asks to shorten his name to Toots. The judge prods and the response, Chief Train-whistle, becomes a comical moment in a four times yearly Desert Rat issue. Irving Hoffman likens a Hollywood producer to an asbestos curtain between stage and audience. Gene Fowler quips about TV era and $3500 weekly producers.
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Arry Oliver
Desert Rat
Irving Hoffman
Hollywood
Gene Fowler
Fowler
Stock List Highlights Major NY Firms With Varying Gains
A New York stock listing shows mixed moves among prominent companies. Notable gainers include Adams Express, General Electric, General Motors, and Goodyear Rubber, with several firms posting modest changes while others show declines or limited activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Adams Express Sesescesceess
Admiral Corporation
Alaska Jumeau
Ccisesssceese
Alleghany Corporation
Allied Chemical & Dye
Allis Chalmers Mfg
Navy In Hot Water Over Oyster Forks
Navy testimony before a House subcommittee reveals a stockpile of oyster forks bought in 1942 with peeling silver plating. Rear Admiral Charles W. Fox admits 10,422 dozen are useless while costs reach 18 12 cents each, and the Navy holds no real need for forks in wartime emergencies.
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Washington
Navy
USN
House
Charles W. Fox
Fox
George H. Mahon
D-Tex
High Power Searchlight Lamp Powers Ten Mile Beam
A new 10,000 watt searchlight lamp can cast a beam bright enough to read a newspaper ten miles away on a clear night. The lightweight design concentrates light for long range and rapid target illumination.
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Heart
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