Post Office Opposes Railways Express Small Parcel Takeover
The Post Office rejects taking over Railway Express small parcel business citing high costs and limited facilities. Postmaster General Donaldson says parcel handling will cost about 50 million more this year than postage sold. ICC official Alldredge advocates ending the rail pool for parcels under 70 pounds and moving such shipments to parcel post or alternative freight options.
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Jack Adams
Washington
Post Office Department
Railway Express Agency
Post Office
Jesse M. Donaldson
Parcel Post
Interstate Commerce
J. Haden Alldredge
Railway Express
ICC
Alldredge
Marshall Asks Renewal of Trade Act
Secretary of State Marshall urged Congress to extend the reciprocal trade program for three years as the keystone of U S foreign policy. He warned that crippling it would signal surrender of American economic leadership before a House Ways and Means subcommittee.
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Washington
Marshall
Congress
America
House
Ways and Means
Radio Spotlight and Music Features on WKBH Schedule
Tomorrow afternoon at 4 a parade of bands from 25 La Crosse area schools begins on WKBH. Tonight features guessing contests, a riddle call-in, and Art Linkletter style prompts on WKBH. Also tonight Henry Morgan stars in Mystery Theater at 9 PM and Stevenson's Kidnapped dramatization airs at 10:30 PM. Beethoven Seventh Symphony and Rossini Overture close the day with the North Carolina Symphony on WKBH at 2 PM tomorrow.
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Coulee
WKBH
la Crosse
Art Linkletter
Pompeii
Rome
Bagdad
Iraq
Henry Morgan
Mystery Theater
Morgan
Robert Louis Stevenson
Orchestras of the Nation
North Carolina Symphony Orchestra
Evening Radio Schedule Highlights Friday May 7 1948
Radio listing for WGN 720 in 1948 shows an all day schedule with programs from 5:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. including Telephone Quix Inside of Sports Henry J Taylor and Beulah Jack Smith Show. A lineup features Edward R. Murrow Danny Thomas Burns and several musical segments with Cowell and Sunrise Salute Farm Service and Morning News. The listing reflects a dense roster of news variety and entertainment programs typical of the era.
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WGN
Dr. P. Bradley
Henry J. Taylor
Inside of Sports
Leahy Bhow
Billy Rose
G. Heatter
Beulah
Jack Smith
R. M Murrow
Haby Snooks
Danny Thomas
Ozzie and Harriet
Cedric Adams
W. Ziebarth
Elaborate Film Test Heralds Betty Garrett's Star Buildup
Hollywood gossip notes Betty Garrett in a color film test costing $20,000 at M G M showcasing her range from Annie Get Your Gun to Born Yesterday. The piece mentions Cary Grant Myrna Loy and other industry tidbits amid salary cuts and casting chatter.
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Betty Garrett
Hollywood
NEA
Larry
Annie
Irwin Shaw
Betty
MGM
Is B. Mayer
Cary Grant
Myrna Loy
Agam
Ballyhoo
Mr. Blandings
Cary
Myrna
Air Socialist Party Meet On Networks
Reading Pa Socialist party convention will air Saturday afternoon and evening on NBC ABC and MBS with separate segments. Norman Thomas platform speech. Levenstein keynote. Zeidler McLevy Freese mayoral addresses. Teichert candidate talk also on NBC. Stop the Music sponsor revealed on ABC. CBS expands Capitol Cloakroom to 30 minutes after May 19. Red Barber Club House debuts for teens. Antarctic blue whale reaches 100 feet, world’s largest.
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New York
Socialist Party
Reading
NBC
Norman Thomas
ABC 4
Aaron Levenstein
MBS
F. P. Zeidler
Milwaukee
Jasper McLevy
Bridgeport
Conn
Irving Freese
Norwalk
Edward A. Teichert
Socialist Labor Party
ABC
CBS
Capitol
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FOTO
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Tim
Tim Holt
Zane Grey
Radae
Nan Leslie
Richard Martin
Janet Martin
Robert
Lowery
Frankie
Darro
the Sea Hound
Radio Spotlight
Wkbh-Nbc
Don Robby and His Orchestra
WCCO
WLCX
Ise
WMT
Cbs-Mbs
WCAL
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Wims
Wrhemm
CHS
WHO
NEC
WRAJ
NEO
Wener
NAO
Lewa
Nme
Eric Sevareid
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Lowell Thomas
Marsh
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Pilovers
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Lionel Hampton
Naval Air Res
Preston Sellers
R.burleigh
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Hayshakers
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Farm Journal
Wis
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Parm & Home
Farm & Home
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Nation
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USA
Doctors Today
Doctors
Housewives
Parade
Am. Socialist Pty
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Ernie Felicette
Yukon
Ross Dolan
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U. of
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Holwd
Smith
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Your Tribune
Pulton Lewis, Jr
A. Kaseel
T. Philips
FE. Howard
Ore
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Ludy
Rudy
News of the World News
Mystery Theater “Mystery Theater Cio
Arr
WwLcx
March of Dimes
J. Snyder
Lone Ranger
FBI
Bill Erin
Joe Masel
Dance Orchestra
H. Warleigh
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Milteon Cameron
June Baker
J. Munger
Nes
Novelty Shop
Alan Lomax
Sugar Bowl
George Grim Melody
Stuart Thompson
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Maupin
Bicycle Court
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Piano Playhouse
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Parma
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Greee & Orch
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Howard's
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J. Buddy
Garden Gate Sports
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Joan Davis
Vaughn Monroe
Ace
Jane
Nicoliet Ord
NBC Symphony
Naval Air
Riley
Judy Canova
Kay Kyser
W.W. Chaplin
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Johnson
Lou Erwin
Monte Proser
Ritz Brothers
Johnny Weissmuller
Belita
Ciroette Room
Ava Gardner
Mickey Rooney
Joe E. Lewis
Las Vegas
Catherine McLeod
M-G-M
Bob Ryan
VFW
Jimmy Latmer Oe
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Lynn Richards
Beau Brummels
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Carl Payne
Jerry Murad
Nick and
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Steak House
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Arar
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