Uncle Sam peddles defeated foes wares in postwar showroom
In New York a U S Commercial Corp showroom sells German and Japanese crafts to aid occupation costs. The setup offers items from Germany and Japan including pottery and silk textiles while easing red tape with the British and Americans coordinating trade. Officials note risks and production limits amid postwar shortages.
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New York
Uncle Sam
Japan
Bavaria
U. S. Treasury
United States
Britain
Germany
U. S. Commercial Corp
England
St. Patrick's Day
Symphony Opens North Carolina tour with 83 concerts
The North Carolina Symphony Orchestra launches its largest season, starting April 8 in Reidsville and visiting 26 cities through May 16, with 83 concerts including many free children's shows. Dr. Benjamin Swalin notes rising youth interest and praises children's engagement.
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Chapel Hill
Little Symphony
North Carolina Symphony Orchestra
Reidsville
Symphony
General Assembly
Asheville
Wilmington
Kings Mountain
Albemarle
Asheboro
Sanford
Leaksville Spray
High Point
Kannapolis
Greenville
Washington
Kinston
Leurinburg
Fayetteville
Goldsboro
Raleigh
Rock Mount
Roanoke Rapids
Durham
Burlington
Graham
Greensboro
Winston-Salem
Salisbury
Charlotte
Gastonia
Shelby
Hickory
Benjamin Swalin
Colorful Kernville Faces Threat From Isabella Dam Plan
Kernville once a bustling 1870s mining town, now about 350 residents, would be buried under 30 feet of water if Isabella dam is built to tame Kern river floods. Isabella settlement with about 250 residents could also be flooded, stirring local resistance amid concerns about earthquakes on the San Andreas fault.
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Bakersfield
Cal
INS
California
Kernville
Isabella
Whisky Flat
San Andreas Fault
Government buys 200000 gallons orange concentrate
The U S government has purchased 200000 gallons of orange concentrate from Dade City citrus processors to distribute to schools receiving aid under the federal school lunch program.
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Dade City, Fla
INS
United States
Dade City
American 30 Ton Machine Reaches Renault Factory
A 30 ton American machine shipped to France for Renault arrived after a four and a half day 220 mile journey. Rail and ice posed challenges as engineers used a captured German transport and tractor to reach Cherbourg. A wheel broke near the gate and Renault had to knock down a wall to install it.
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Cherbourg
America
France
Renault Automobile
Renault
UNM Library Gains 500 Volumes of American and English Lit
The University of New Mexico libraries receive a gift that funds 500 new volumes of American and English literature. The anonymous memorial donation enhances the library’s circulating collection and supports faculty and student research.
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Albuquerque N. M
INS
University of New Mexico
Radio Program Schedule With Hour Shifts Across Time Zones
An outline of afternoon and evening radio programs listed by time, title, and network notes. Includes shows such as Americas United Forum Abe, Melodies for Remembering, U Chicago Roundtable, National Vespers, Parade of Music, and NBC Symphony Hour with various hosts and guests across CBS, Abe, and NBC affiliations.
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America
United
Abe
Cbs
Johnny Thompson
U. of Chicago
Lyman Bryson
Sammy Kaye
Kiddies
Howard K. Smith
Robert Merrill
Dr. Danfiela
Abe L. E. Lawes
Mellon
Cbs National Vespers
New York Philharmonic
Dbs Warriors of Peace
Army
Hollywood
Sam Petteng
Joe Kelly
House of Mystery
Abde
Phil Spitalny
Cbbe
NBC Symphony
Rise Stevens
Abe Shadow
Hoagy Carmichael
David Harding
Abe Quick
Bill Shirer
Cbe
Abe Onzie & Harriet
Drew Pearson
Abe Those Websters
Mbs
Bob Burns
Abe Kate Smith
Abe Nick Carter
Jack Benny
Abe Gene Autry
Court of Missing
Abe the
Mysterious Traveler
Phil Harris
Alice Page
Cbhe
Abe Melodies
California
Charlie McCarthy
Bergen
Abe Sam Spade
Cbs Detroit Symph
Abe Alexander
Fred Allen
Cbha
Abe Flildegarde
Walter Winchell
Tony Martin
Cbhs
Jimmidler
Quin
Lion Ameche
Nbe
Quiseche Theatre Guild of the
Gabriel Heatter
Parky
Meople
Cos
Abe-West
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Shellac
Owen Nursery
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Leamington
Koyai Cleaners
North Main St
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Standard Candy CO
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Mauldin, Inn
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