Forceful English and the Pearl Harbor era dialogue
A columnist argues for restrained but forceful language, citing Cordell Hull and wartime rhetoric around Pearl Harbor. It contrasts blunt diction with profanity and laments perceived decline in expressive English while urging careful use of strong words without vulgarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus of Nazareth
Cordell Hull
Pearl Harbor
Honolulu
Senate House
Tojo
Hitler
Cordell Hall
Rubber check prize on Detect and Collect
The 9 foot rubber check was the prize on Detect and Collect a new radio quiz show. Sponsored by B F Goodrich and emcee Fred Uttal One Man Panic. Tonight's broadcast invites listeners to tune in for the fun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Goodrich
Fred
Uttal
Radio Program Schedule and Serial Listings Fragment
Radio schedule fragment shows programs across many series, serials and news blocks. It lists The Jack Armstrong serial Captain Midnight Kiss and many network notes with times from 6:46 p m to 11:16 p m and references to CBS ABC and NBC outlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plain
Bill
Dramaticon
Cimarron Tavern
Jack Armstrong
Abc-East
Captain Midnight
Mbs
Basic
Farrell
Noc Sparrow
the Hawk
Harrigan
Abc
Cbs-Basic Ancing Music Orchestra
Cbs
Kiernan
News
Terry
Abc-West
Mbs- West
Patti Clayton
Sories
Dick Tracy
Fulton Lewis, Jr
Jack Smith
Cbe
Cbs Raymond
Abc Ace
R. Keen
Arthur Hale
Comment
Sporrandt
Geo
Burns
Gracie Allen
Abe
Ibs
Dove
Cbs Norte Town Meeting Forum
Powell
Abc Oe
Andre Kostelaneta
Cbs Brie
Haley
Dave Elman
Cbds
Wonet
Ned
Abe Eekly
Antoniniembs
Anc
Abc Oy
Cbs Rtain
Abc Koy
The
Newa
Abc News
Walter Bean recalls Pearl Harbor and military service
Former sergeant Walter P. Bean of High Point visits his hometown, recounting five years in the service including signals and engineering, transportation in Iran, and a 15 September Marseille departure. He holds an honorable discharge and sought a quiet reunion, though the tale reflects on duty and national memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erate
Walter P. Bean
Pearl Harbor
Walter
Esters, Signal, Transportation and Engineering Corps
Tema
Iran
Marseille
France
Mr. Bean
National Guard
High Point
Modest Walter
Youngen
Wife Elopement Shock to GI Joe in Los Angeles
Cpl John Deveny returned home to a court hearing after his wife 24 eloped with 16 year old Ellsworth Wise carver to Oroville California. She praised the youth as a dream lover and said she would seek divorce but forgave him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
John Deveny
Stars and Stripes
Tokyo
Ellsworth
Ex ecutor Seeks Government Acceptance of 70000 for Hospitals
The estate of Mrs Teresa Dngelbrecht Gadea asks newspapers to press the government to accept 70000 left to fund hospitals. The executor says four months of attempts to obtain approval have failed. Italian composer Luigi Boccherini is credited with prolific string quintets quartets trios and symphonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Montevideo
Teresa Dngelbrecht Gadea
Luigi Boccherini
GE develops two control automatic electric blanket
General Electric engineers announce a two control electric blanket allowing each half of a shared bed to be kept at a different temperature. The invention aims to reduce quarrels over warmth and improve comfort for couples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Conn
General Electric
Family tragedy and joy as Ericksons welcome daughter
In Watford City North Dakota Donald Erickson, afflicted by a string of accidents in two years, suffers a leg fracture in a mine incident during a third hospital visit. His wife accompanies him and soon after they welcome a newborn daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watford City
N. D
Donald Erickson
Woman fatally burned in Sandy Ridge stove blast
Mrs. Rennie Wheeler, mother of three, was burned to death Tuesday when an oil stove exploded as she lit it to start breakfast fire at Sandy Ridge near Monroe. One child suffered minor burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Rennie Wheeler
Sandy Ridge
Truman Nominates Halsey for Fleet Admiral Rank
President Truman nominated Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. for promotion to the five star rank of Admiral of the Fleet. Halsey, who recently relinquished command of the Third Fleet, had said he planned to retire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
William F. Halsey, Jr
Halsey
Third Fleet
Columbus's Son Founded Jamaica Settlement in 1509
A historical note records that Columbus's son established the first settlement on Jamaica in 1509 marking early colonial presence on the island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus’ Son
Jamaica
Beloit Tat Warprees Had Mann's Cut Rate Store
Readable text notes a Beloit location named Mann's Cut Rate Store with a reference to wartime sale terms. Indicates a local retail listing or advertisement from the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beloit
Mann
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. A. Bivins
Tracy
Watts Bakery
WMFR
J. G. Holland
Day
Tal
Mrs. Erickson
William
Seaforth
Gillette
Hollywood
Prince Albert
Raleigh Tobacco
Yardley
America
England
Tho
USA
Sutton's Apple
Tussy
Pha
Large Ag
Pncland
By Cheramy
Chen YU
Primrose House
Fabrikold
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!