Casual Comment By W. A. BIVINS
A reflective column recalling wartime newsroom life 28 years ago and postwar headlines. W A Bivins cites Rubicam on sensational words, warns to read beyond headlines, and notes the need for cautious talk on future wars and the value of press openness.
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Best Steaks Pass Through These Doors
Kansas City stockyards handle over five million animals yearly highlighting cattle hogs calves sheep and horses and mules in a massive beef industry. The 1946 totals include cattle 1 963 689 calves 347 579 hogs 668 625 sheep 2 018 640 and a 9 story 475 room office complex. Brazil’s independence dates noted. country history referenced.
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Forensic Meet Planned at Lenoir Rhyne College
Plan for the South Atlantic College Forensic tournament set for March 6-8 at Lenoir Rhyne College Hickory. Dr Albert Keiser director announces details. The Hawaiian Islands were ruled by monarchs until 1893.
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Shortage of Grass Skirts Felt on South Sea Island
USO Camp Shows comedian Dot Hollis reports a grass skirt shortage in the South Seas after touring wartime venues from New Guinea to Guam. She notes native dances for visiting Americans now use improvised garments like bed sheets and cement bags, with more grass skirts in the United States than in the Pacific.
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