School of the Air Aids German Youth in Democratic Education
In Württemberg Baden and Stuttgart radio broadcasts aid German citizens in democratic education. Despite radio receiver shortages in the American zone, 1,400 schools have only 400 receivers, and NAB funded receivers to ease the shortage while radio Stuttgart holds political round tables to engage citizens.
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Salt Lake City
INS
U. S
School of the Air
Radio
Stuttgart
National Association of Broadcasters
NAB
Radio Stuttgart
Burrough Inn Hints at New Name After Burglary
In Salem Oregon burglars have struck the Burrough Inn twice in three weeks prompting owners to consider a name change. A song sparrow was trapped more than 200 times in one summer in a related wildlife note.
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Salem, Ore
Ins
Burrough Inn
Quick Quiz and Starlet Notes From Today
A playful grab bag quizzes on time clues and common sense. It also recalls Una Merkel born in Covington Kentucky and Brian Donlevy an Irish born actor who served as an aviator in World War I.
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Una Merkel
Covington
Una
New York City
Helen Hayes
Hollywood
D. W. Griffiths
Abraham Lincoln
Brian Donlevy
Brian
America
Wisconsin
Advice for Career Progress and Business Expansion
The passage urges focusing on serious interests now to favor progress in career and finances. It encourages constructive changes, seeking older persons' advice, and acting on opportunities for business expansion, with success anticipated in the coming year.
Unsanitary public grooming accused in local scene
Several men were found guilty of combing their hair in public, a practice deemed unhygienic and frowned upon by onlookers in the street. Authorities warned residents about maintaining decorum and public cleanliness in daily routines.
Hoover Commission Nears End of Year-Long Study
Washington reports the Hoover commission is nearing completion of a year long review of the federal government. The 12 member panel led by Herbert Hoover coordinates 23 task forces to streamline agencies and reduce costs. Task forces report by October with a final overall report due after Congress reconvenes in January.
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Fred J. Zaly
Washington
Hoover Commission
Congress
Commission On
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Commission
Post Office
Veterans Administration
Cleveland
Atlanta
Denver
Clarence Brown
Ohio
Lodge
R-Mass
Brown
Senator Aiken
R-Vi
McClellan
D-Ark
Rep. Manasco
D-Ala
Arthur Flemming
Civil Service
Notable births and historic events on September 2
The entry notes actor Wladyslaw Duffy and titles Twice and Price Glory launching careers, cites Sept 2 1939 as Britain France ultimatum to Hitler and Warsaw bombing, lists births of John Howard 1726 Henry George 1839 Eugene Field 1850, and recalls the Great Fire of London in 1666.
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Britain
France
Hitler
Poland
Warsaw
John Howard
Henry George
Eugene Field
London
Groucho Marx Celebrates Birthday on September 2
Stage and screen comedian Julius Groucho Marx marks his natal anniversary on September 2. Congratulations, Groucho.
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Julius
Groucho) Marx
Groucho
Riddles of Time and Rooms From Historic Clues
Between 12:30 and 1:30 o clock the clock strikes once for the half hour once more for the hour of one and once again for the half hour. A highboy is a chest of drawers. The late John McGraw. In a mine. Slightly fermented tobacco and pulverized.
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New York
John McGraw
High Point baby specialists keep usual hours
Dr. S S Saunders says baby doctors in High Point are maintaining normal office hours despite polio fears. Dr Loren Wallin had announced a shutdown of public baby clinics, but Saunders asserts private baby specialists continue treatment as before.
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High Point
S.S. Saunders
Loren Wallin
Saunders
Barracuda Seen More Likely to Attack Humans Than Sharks
A historical note states the barracuda, a large pike-like fish of tropical seas, is apt to attack man more than sharks. The claim contrasts barracuda aggression with that of sharks in coastal waters.
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Charles M. Schwab
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ODELL
A. E. Sherron
Security Bank
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Venetian Blind CO
Ring
C. A
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Eck” Ring
Southern Insulation CO
Arcade
Snow Lumber Co
James K. Pollock
University of Michigan
George Meade
Dayton
James Forrestal
Dean Acheson
Joseph Kennedy
James Rowe
Brookings Institution
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G. I. Insurance
Franklin D’olier
Prudential Life Insurance Co
Russell Forbes
Purchase
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Central Press
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J. D. McCrery
Warner's
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Robert E. Stripling
House Committee On Un-American Activities
Alger Hiss
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Hiss
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City Limite
DR. Na? Walker
Walgreen
Lewis Motor CO
S. Wrenn
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Libieris
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