Salaries and Christmas Spirit Across Professions
A column contrasts baseball salaries with government pay, noting high baseball earnings versus public service. It then reflects on the Christmas spirit, describing a seasonal rise in goodwill before fading post holiday and pondering a broader, year-round spread of that spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Bob Feller
Bob
Happy Chandler
Washington
Billy Southworth
Boston Braves
George Marshall
Vinson
Cynics deride peace on earth during Christmas season
The piece contrasts cynics who call Christmas a commercial ploy with those who dismiss the phrase peace on earth as mere sentiment. It suggests a skeptical view of holiday goodwill amid commerce.
Capitol Square GAG RULE Faces 1949 General Assembly
John Umstead of Orange County vows to seek elimination of the gag rule on opening day. The rule has long stirred debate since its 1941 adoption, drawing extensive but still misunderstood discussion and many hours of rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
General Assembly
John Umstead
Orange County
Umstead
Oratory
Two-Thirds Rule Clash in State Legislature Over Recall Powers
A report outlines long standing two thirds recall rules in the senate and a proposed shift in the house. The debate centers on prestige and faction strength rather than the practical impact on bills, with echoes of 1945 1947 behavior and a repeat in 1949.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
State Senate
Senate
Legislature Shifts to Two-Thirds Rule in 1941
At Governor Broughton's urging and Speaker Mull's request the House amended its rules in 1941 to require a two thirds majority to adopt measures. This procedural change solidified a higher threshold for passing legislation within the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gist
Broughton
O. M. Mull
House
Restoring the 435 Hz Pitch for A Across Instruments
Dr Herman Zeiss head of Austria's UNESCO delegation urges Beirut conference to restore the international A pitch to 435 Hz. He notes many instruments now tune near 440 Hz, causing a brighter sound and discord, with some pianos well below 435 Hz. The old Vienna tuning fork from 1885 is available to realign global tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Zeiss
Austria
Unesco
Beirut
Lebanon
Dr. Zeiss
Vienna
Eria
Gift books Santa wishes for grownups this year
Hal Boyle lists a humorous compiled set of possible gift books for famous readers around the world. The items spoof titles and authors from politics entertainment and history, ending with a playful plea to Santa for a personal copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hyar
George Bernard Shaw
George Gallup
Elmo Roper
Crussade
Europe
Stalin
Whittaker Chambers
Sam Goldwyn
Leo Durocher
Tommy Manville
Peggy Hopkins
Joyur
France
Chares TeGaulle
Norman Thomas
Thomas E. Dewey
Chiang Kai-Shek
Harold Ickes
Roosevelt
Herbert Hower
Eisenhower
Montgomery
Westbrook Pegler
John L. Lewis
J. Pharnell Thomas
Harry S. Fruman
Blair House
Fruman
Fruman. Laughter In the Next Room— Your Noisy Neighbors. Guard of Honor
Harry Vaughn
National Association of Real Estate Boards
John Rankin
Garlantua
Committee On unAmerican
Gabriel Heatter
Mme
Henry J. Kaiser
Herbert Brownell
Jesse Jones
Iowa
G.O.P. National Committee
Henry Wallace
Alger Hiss
U. S. Army
Dixie Raider
J. Strom Thurmond
Errol Flynn
Andrei Vishinsky
Dorothy Thompson
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Kenneth McKellar
Joe Louis
Santa
Wartime quotes on war and policy raise public reflection
A compilation of quotes from Paul G Hoffman, Thomas E Teney, Roger W Babson, Clark Gable, and Herbert Hoover critiques and defenses of war, conservation, and American civic faith. The remarks span opposition to conflict, soil policy, economic forecasts, and self-perception amid national challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Thomas E. Teney
Prisoners urged to seek hope and a better path this Christmas
A preachy Christmas message urges prisoners and shut ins to reject crime and seek spiritual salvation. The piece cites Jesus’s sacrifice, warns against theft, and emphasizes personal responsibility toward God and neighbor. It also reports on Paul Luther Conrad and Annie Lee Singleterry’s account of polio recovery at Baptist hospital and Greensboro transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FBI
Baptist Hospital
Greensboro
Yaul
The Airport Issue in High Point
George W. Kennedy argues High Point should seriously consider building an airport. He emphasizes local leadership, public interest, and the potential benefits for business travel and visitors to the Southern Furniture Market, noting North Carolina towns with airports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
George W. Kennedy
North Carolina
Lend An Ear Tops Hollywood Show Lineup on First Night
Winchell The Show Shops Lend An Ear crowds critics as the season opens with expert entertainers from curtain to curtain. Jenny Kissed Me also debuts with Patty-cakes and Garson Kanin's The Smile of the World stirred mixed opinions. Kay Thompson eyed for Look Ma I’m Dancin on London stage while Julie Wilson moves from the Copa to St. Regis Maisonette. Variety calls several entries surprise hits despite critical waves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Santa
Jenny
Garson Kanin
U. S. Supreme Court
Kay Thompson
Julie Wilson
St. Regis Chewsday
Variety
Critic at Large Rises as Radio Theatre Drops in NY
In New York the show Critic at Large, hosted by John Mason Brown, lags behind rival programs as J Benny leads the ratings with 27.1 points. Radio Theatre and Fibber McGee trail with 24.8 and 22.6, while Bob Hope and W W sit lower as leaders lose points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mason Brown
Hooper
J. Benny
Radio Theatre
Fibber McGee
Bob Hope
W. W
J. B
Lindys chatter on Jolson quitting radio sparks newsroom jokes
In a lively radio era scene at Lindys patrons joke about Al Jolson quitting radio citing overwork. At ABC Newsroom an executive critiques Washington funding and giveaway programs as headlines on China aid draw reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindy
al Jolson
Milton Berle
ABC Newsroom
Washington
China
Notable Critics Sayings About Theater Masters
A compilation of remarks by L. D. Edson C. P. Shoffner G. B. Shaw J. M. Barrie H. G. Wells and B. C. Matthews on critics. The quotes portray critics as influential yet contentious figures in theater and arts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. D. Edson
Old Maid of the Arts
C. P. Shoffner
G. B. Shaw
J. M. Barrie
H. G. Wells
B. C. Matthews
Movie Critic Take On 1940s Westerns And Thrillers
Critics praise The Paleface with Bob Hope and Jane Russell as a witty Western duo. Inner Sanctum earns solid tension while Appointment with Murder runs long. Angel in Exile impresses with rough melodrama, The Denver Kid entertains with bubbling action, Harpoon cools the mood, and Outlaw Brand offers a sparse sagebrush tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Hope
el Roberto
Jane Russell
Mary Beth Hughes
Alaska
The Arristocrats and Family Theatre Night On CBS
Fragmented notes describe Milton Cross and Bob Montgomery in a CBS Monday Eve program about operatic intermissions. The write up contrasts The Arristocrats and The Family Theatre as dull or hokey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irma
Milton Cross
Westminister Abbey
Bob Montgomery
I, Bergman
CBS
Population Growth Drives Value in High Point Area
The region near High Point sees rising population and business activity, fueling ongoing value increases. Local planners note sustained expansion and stronger market demand as a key trend.
New York Times corrections spark debates on war, police, and ethics
The column mocks a Times error about wartime thefts and Ra kin's unverified claim while noting Royall denial of talks with European generals. It links Klan photos to subversion fears and criticizes the Un-American Activities Committee for inaction. It also comments on salary boosts for lawmakers and urged higher standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Rankin
Rakin
Royall
Un-American Activities Committee
Quotations on Love and Aging from Notable Authors
A collection of brief maxims on wealth time devotion aging and gender from Balzac Conrad Wilde and hats field among others. The lines reflect views on generosity time love aging and the dynamics of marriage and the sexes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Balzac
J. Conrad
Oscar Wilde
Don Herold
Toney Hatfield
Notable literary notes and publishing previews flash across pages
The brief clipping outlines eulogies for Bill Williams and a series of literary moves. It mentions Paul Gallico praising Williams, Herman Wouk promoting Aurora Dawn, Kyle Crichton leaving Collier's for a book on the Marx brothers, Harper & Brothers publishing Weisman’s Israel president autobook, Mae West critiquing the Kinsey Report for Cosmopolitan, and Fuller Warren’s How to Win in Politics. It also notes a National Geographic subscription sponsorship requirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Intelligentsia
Paul Gallico
True Mag
Bill Williams
Herman Wouk
Aurora Dawn
Ad Biz
Kyle Crichton
Collier's
Marx Freres
Harper & Bros
Pres. Weisman
Israel
Mae West
The
Star
Kinsey
Cosmopolitan
Simon & Schuster
Fuller Warren
Florida
National Geographic
Four More Jap Admirals Sentenced
A sharp montage of postwar punishments and captions mocks wartime figures. The tidbits include claims about Nazi confinement in American zones and criticism of public figures, with satirical jabs at Gene General Clay and Hollywood figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
O.P.A
Gen
Clay
Hollywood
Lassie
Truman
Madame Flagstad
Hitler
Cornell Star Hillary Choket Leads Ivy Title Run
Hillary Choket, pivotal in Cornell’s Ivy League crown, also captains the Red Raider basketball squad. Only four lettermen return to the Cornell hardwood for the upcoming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillary Choket
Cornell
Red Raider
Corenell
American Artist Horizonta and the Clues of a Word Puzzle
A fragmented OCR puzzle item lists clues and answers across two vertical sections with numbers 1 through 53. Readers encounter entries like Eager and Negative reply, Short sleep and Soon, and various cryptic hints such as Hindu garme and Greek letter to fill a word grid.
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Capitol Square
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U.S
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ECA
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Clark Gable
Herbert Hoover
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W. A.bivins
Winchell
NEW Yorker
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