Murrow on TV News and public interest in world events
Edward Murrow criticizes radio and television for insular programming that avoids hard realities and dangers. He warns that reliance on entertainment over information undermines public understanding and survival. LA CL A 47s column notes the columnist agrees on the need for serious news coverage.
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Edward Murraw
Radio and Television News Directors Association
Nero
Chamberlain
Murrow
Edward Murrow
British Girls Fly to Cyprus to Serve on Island
London reports that at least 500 volunteers from a British group are sent to Cyprus to replace Greek Cypriot workers banned from Britain. The move follows a wave of unrest and aims to staff service canteens on the Mediterranean island.
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London
Britain
Cyprus
Mediterranean Island
Refugee girl writes of America and hope for a farm
Michalina Sefel, 21, born in Bukovina, fled Red Army imprisonment with her family and now studies in the United States. She recounts a harrowing journey through concentration camps, survival in displaced persons camps, and a search for a better life in America. Her diary expresses longing for a simple farm for her ailing parents, while detailing her work and meeting producer Jerry Wald in Miami.
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Romania
Lfihalina Sefel
United States
Anne Frank
Holland
Michalina
Providence of
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America
Dream
Miami
Jerry Wald
Independent Limited Publication Notice Long Beach
An old publication entry from a Long Beach California paper recorded at Sixth Street and Fine Avenue noting daily operation, category marks, and a 1943 registration date. It references Los Angeles County and a decree number with faded or garbled names and delivery details.
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Sixth St
Fine Ave
Long Bea
Long Beach
Gatheriet
Superiourt
Los Angeles County
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