Congress Warms To Mixed Signals In Banking Committee
The Banking and Currency Committee, led by Henry B. Steagall, faces White House pressure as FDR seeks parity reform. The panel crafts a half-measure easing subsidies for farmers, with 14 to 10 vote and three Democrats supporting the chair. The piece surveys political dynamics and foreign notes from Stockholm to Helsinki, touching on Germany, Japan, and Allied concerns.
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Washington
Ray Tucker
House Banking and Currency Committee
Henry B. Stewarl
Alabama
Capitol Hall
Congress
Steagall
White House
Relcan
G. O. P. Brethren
Denmark
Stockholm
Helsinki
Siberia
Turkey
Balkans
Reich
Tokyo
United States
Great Britain
Japan
Pacific
European shipping magnate visits New York amid travels
A prominent Japanese shipping magnate arrived in New York after a tour that included England Sweden Finland Germany and Portugal and other continental nations. private citizen travel through wartime Europe is unusual and notable.
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Japan
New Y Alter
England
Sweden
Finland
Germany
Portugal
Stomach Ulcer Pains and Jack Spratt Diet Questioned
Fragmentary text discusses stomach or ulcer pains and related gastrical issues tied to eating fat and ox com. It mentions distress, gas pains, heartburn, and a dubious claim about money back guarantees tied to purchases at Mann's and Gres stores.
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Jack Spratt
Mann's
Gres
Way to Believe Itchy Pimples Relief Ointment Ad
An advertisement promotes Peterson's Ointment in a box labeled Bole for skin irritation. It claims quick relief from itching and smarting with a soothing balm, noting improved skin appearance.
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Peterson
Horizon Puzzle Clues Map Across Places and Names
A dense clue list pairs Horizon themed hints with numbers and letters. Across entries include wild hog imitator age concentration town Allies' enemy and more, inviting solver to connect terms to form a grid. The vertical section adds short definitions for small puzzle pieces and names, extending to geographic and historic references.
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Concentra Town
Transaction
Merganser
Above
North Western District Teachers Meet and Local News Items
Local teachers gathered for the North Western District annual session at Senior High School with Sept Harry Harding of Charlotte City Schools presiding. Other notes include Merrymakers convention shifting to High Point, Mrs Sallie Folger returning home after a visit, and students Irene Delaney and Nellie Greeson staying with the Teague family. General news mentions Dr L Thurman Mann elected national vice commander of the American Legion in San Francisco and football tie High Point versus Lexington.
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Harry Harding
Charlotte
North Carolina Education Association
Merrymakers Association
High Pont
Edgar Johnson
Supreme Merrymakers
Sallie Folger
Dobson
Walter F. Folger
Folger
Johnson Street
Irene Delaney
Nellie Greeson
Brights School
Greensboro
Montlieu
L. Thurman Mann
American Legion
San Francisco
Lexington Hs
New rubber source from Corne de Cabritt plant touted
Rediscovery of an elastic source in crystopegia, a milkweed relative called corne de cabritt or goat's horn by peasants, promises latex in twelve months equaling Hevea rubber. By 1944, over 150000 acres may be grown, supplying up to 100000 workers.
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Heven
Mid-Atlantic Circulation Group Elects Spartanburg Leader
John L. Pool of Spartanburg was elected president of the Mid-Atlantic Circulation Managers Association at the closing session of its annual convention in Greenville South Carolina. He announced J. B. Kilgo of Charlotte will serve in a key role.
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MOL
Greenville
S. C
Mid-Atlantic Circulation Managers Association
John L. Pool
Spartanburg
J. B. Kilgo
Charolte
Coyote Theft Rings Hit Government Traps
In Salt Lake City a predatory animal board warns thieves target coyotes by sabotaging government traps. Authorities say criminals now steal coyotes directly from the traps, compounding wildlife protection concerns.
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Salt Lake City
Predatory Animal Board
Separate Unit Principle Now In Regular Army War Plan
A formal order by Gen George C Marshall enshrines co equal air and ground forces within a single theatre under unified command. The Field Service regulations state air and land forces are interdependent and command is vested in the theatre superior commander, with air through the air force commander and ground through the ground force commander. Roosevelt cautioned that a separate air force could disrupt plans but said study continues.
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Junkers
Germany
Sweden
Hitler
Bene Sa
Army Gara
Gestapo
Hopic
Rommel
Kesserling
James J. Strebig
AP Aviation
Washington
Oct
Army Air Forces
George C. Marshall
War Department
Field Service
Mediterranean
South Pacific
Aleutians
Roosevelt
Park-on-Your-Honor system touted by Knoxville lot manager
Knoxville, Tenn. Park-on-Your-Honor parking plan started by Ed Wallace uses a placard and a dime with the car license number dropped through a door slot. No staff checks cars. Wallace says about 70 percent of users pay promptly and reminders on windshields bring payment after several days.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Ed Wallace
Wallace
Courier-Times formed by Roxboro merger
The Roxboro Courier and the Person County Times have merged to create the Courier-Times. The new paper will be published semi weekly.
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Roxboro
Roxboro Courier
Person County Times
Courier-Times
Radio Schedule Highlights War Time Programming
Broad evening lineup features multiple serials and dramas including The Sea Hound and Captain Midnight. News, war commentary, and musical acts from Glenn Miller–style ensembles appear throughout the night, with Kohorten-hour blocks and variety acts concluding late.
Health column weighs tobacco myths and eye treatments
The column reviews a medical article on tobacco linking to blood pressure and nervousness, noting minimal differences between smokers and non-smokers. It also critiques William Bates eye therapy, warns against abandoning professional care, and answers reader questions on kidney tuberculosis and gallstones with cautious advice.
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American Mercury
Robert H. Feldt
Life Extension Institute
Potter
William H. Bates
Aldous Huxley
Bates
Sven
Crim
Mr. Robinson
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Claim To Aid Liver Bile Flow
Advert describes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a remedy for constipation and headaches by stimulating liver bile flow. It asserts tablets are gentle and thorough, available in 15 20 and 60 cent sizes, and suitable for vegetarians.
Radio Schedule for Wednesday October 20 1948
The WSJS lineup lists The Esso Reporter and Navy Channel segments at 6:00 and 11:00 p.m. News and music programs follow throughout the evening with Fred Warieg's Orchestra Kay Kyser's Orchestra Isabel Shafter organist and Vernon Way's Roving Cowboys among others.
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Esso
Navy Gand
Beerte
Fred Warieg
Werte
Kay Kyser
Isabel Shafter
Vernon Way
Jeep Wears Gold Star For 'Parent' Sub
Charleston dispatch describes Tadpole II, a navy jeep named as the offspring of a submarine. Captain H. F. Gearing recalls the sub sent the jeep with a gold star after gifting ice cream and U.S.O. shows to the crew. The sub was later lost in gunfire action, making Tadpole II a memorial jeep.
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Charleston
S. C
Navy
H. F. Gearing
USN
Gearing
U.S.O
Tadi
Oklahoma registrant writes from Tennessee about draft work
An Oklahoma registrant reports to his draft board from Tennessee that he has taken a construction job and cannot reveal what is being built, stating only that only the government knows.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Tennessee
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