Head Of Biggest Steel Company Warns About Scrap Shortage
Irving S. Olds chairman of U S Steel warned that 1948 production hinges on ample scrap supply with public, industry and government sharing the burden. He noted strikes and Europe allocations could curb output and outlined a 500 million dollar expansion plan to add about 3 million tons of annual capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Irving S. Olds
U.S. Steel Corp
Olds
Europe
Hage Construction
Boston Lawyer's 13 Year Push Creates United Nations Day
Boston lawyer Frank B. Frederick, a Unitarian leader, led a long campaign to establish October 24 as United Nations Day. He rallied petitions with thousands of names, gained support from officials and labor groups, and influenced the UN preamble while building a cross denominational peace committee.
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Boston
Frank B. Frederick
United Nations
UN General Assembly
Brown
Frederick
Hull
Unitarian
London
Tary
James F. Byrnes
Laymen’s League
Flossie the Elephant Forgets Circuits in Hobart Home
Mrs Andrews in Hobart Tasmania reports an elephant burst through her house after a circus escape. The animal knocked walls, toppled crockery, and roamed the living room before wandering to the garden. A polite man at the door asks if Flossie is seen.
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William Andrews
Hobart
Tasmania
Flossie
Radio Schedule Highlights 1947 Network Lineup
AP reports the daily radio slate featuring NBC CBS and ABC programs with shows like Jack Benny Amos and Andy Bob Hope and Queen for a Day. Local station lineups include WKBH FM WLOX and MBES with morning clocks news and music blocks.
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Anchors Aweigh
Irma
Apc
Opie Cates
Sugar Row
Ralph Norman
WLCX
MBS
Scotland Yard
Henry Wal- Sports
Atten
Los Angeles Times
NBC
Rose Bow
Jack Kitty Song
Judy
Bob Hope
Queen of Roses
CBS
Arthur Godfrey
School of the Air
Jack Smith
the People
ABC
Galen Drake
Paul Whiteman
Naval Academy Band
Wkbh-Fm
Ener & Wlox
Hollywood
Ted Malone
Rent
Harmony Ranch
Dennis Murphy
Paul Patrick
Aeon Music
Joe Snyder
Green Hornet
Boston Symphony
Labor USA
Freedom
Bill Erin
Joe Harr
Masterworks
Cbs Network
Mbs-West
Cbs West
Lowell Thomas
Cbds
Mrs. North
Billy Rose
We the People
Gabriel Heatter
Cbs Dance Orchestra
Cbs News
Beer spills from open truck doors in Black River Falls
In Black River Falls Wisconsin a La Crosse Breweries product spilled from a truck at First and Main on December 24 when back doors opened as the vehicle turned. Nine cases dumped out most bottles broken.
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Black River Falls
Wis
la Crosse Breweries, Inc
Rasmussen Brothers of
Sparta
Gas Rationing Top Concern For Britain's Tourism
Sir Alexander Maxwell, head of the British Tourist and Holidays Board, warns that gasoline rationing threatens hotel revenue and may curb American tourist dollars. He proposes allowing purchases from export quotas without ration coupons, using passports for identification, and expects 100,000 North American visitors in 1948. He urges better service and a warm welcome.
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London
Alexander Maxwell
British Tourist and Holidays Board
Alexander
Sir Alexander
North America
Fulbright Attacks Oleomargarine Taxes in Radio Remarks
Senator Fulbright argues oleomargarine taxes and licenses violate basic economic rights. He urges passage of his repeal bill, saying one legitimate product is taxed and practically prohibited by federal law. He cites influence from the Butter Institute and its Washington representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fulbright
D-Ark
WEAM
Jyester
Butter Institute
Redacted label note on artificial color disclosure questioned
A fragment notes a stance that the subject is unique in not requiring a label statement about artificial coloring. The quote underscores concern over disclosure obligations and labeling practices.
Airplane to start regular missionary flights in Central Africa
Northern Rhodesia is expected to be the initial stop this summer for the first airplane built to transport missionaries regularly. The Gemini, a $20 000 twin engined four seater, will tour areas opened by David Livingston and serves Missionary Aviation Fellowship in Britain. Many stations remain isolated and scouting is needed to locate suitable landing strips.
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Rhodesia
Salisbury
Missionary Aviation Fellowship
Britain
Central
Africa
Livingston
Explorer
U. S. Weather Bureau Organized Under Agriculture
The U S weather bureau was organized under the department of agriculture on July 1, 1891, marking a formal alignment of meteorological services with agricultural policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Weather Bureau
Department of Agriculture
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Carnegie- Oil Steel Corp
Gary
Ind
Mesabi Range
Oliver Iron Mining Co
Duluth
Los Angeles
National Tube Co
U. S. Steel
Lorain
Geneva Steel Co
Geneva
Utah
West Coast Mills
Edgewater
Ala
Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railway Co
Boots
RWOK
Pat Aanvki
Freckles
By Merrill Blosser
Honuh
Ture
BY Leslie Turner
Frank Frederick
Cordell Hull
Ethiopia
Manchuria
San Francisco
Eagle Members
VMNE
Black Light
Louis King Robert Bassler
la Crosse
Pol
Jackie Cooper
Jean Roberts
Somme
Mrs Sts
The
Associated Press
New York
Nelson
Omsted
Fred Waringa
Life
Joyce Jordan
Nore Drake
Holly Sloane
Pepper Young
Rosebow
Lorenzo Jones
Widder Brorn
Sacred Heart
Curee
Social Security
News of the World
Milton Berleshow
Amos
Andy
Pibber
Molly
LOG
Bangor
Syl and
His
Midwest
Frank
Pommery & Greno
France
Moet & Chandon
Epernay
Mumms
Reims
Cheidsieck & Co
Widmers
New York State
Gothams
Fournier
Great Western
Cook’s Imperial
Kennedy's
Save
Kennedy Liquor Store
Third St
V.F.W
Jimmy Smith
RIDGE
Concordia Hall
PWT
Cornel Wilde
Jeanne Crain
Beauty
Mona Freeman
Richard Denning
Pat
Ruth Hussey
Riviera
John Wayne
Anthony Quinn
Bataan
All Children 20c Inc
Huckleberry Finn
Wisconsin
Ee Jane Withers
Ones Lydon
Children 14E Inc. Tax
Sylvia
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