San Francisco portrayed as absurd thriving city in Voice of America series
Washington reports officials translated the Voice of America run in Spanish to Latin America describing San Francisco as staid and wealthy despite a past of extravagance and sin. Hollywood labeled as a marvelous city asylum while references to the gold rush earthquake Chinatown and a volcano stereotype are discussed.
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Cars of 49 All for 1948 Display Cars of 49 All for
Detroit reports a rush to introduce 1949 model autos before year end as labor issues ease. Industry circles foresee up to 1,000,000 cars and trucks from July to August while GM Ford and Chrysler stockpile materials and push new styling with postwar trends toward lower bodies and pontoon-like fenders.
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Loser in Election Sends Good Wishes
James F. Carner, unsuccessful Fifth District candidate for City Council, congratulates winner Clarence F. Wagner and the councilmen elect. He thanks supporters and says he would have done his best to fulfill his pledges and hopes the new officials carry out their campaign promises.
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Clarence FE. Wagner
Rights for Japanese under U S Army courts announced
Tokyo reports that American style civil rights will be accorded to Japanese and other foreign nationals charged, with bail possibly allowed at the court's discretion. Accused individuals may be assigned an American lawyer if they cannot afford one, under Eighth Army headquarters rules.
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