Broadcasting Industry Demands Sweepings Investigation of FCC
In a Senate interstate commerce session the broadcasting industry urged a sweeping congressional inquiry into itself and the FCC. Mark Erneridge testified of three cases where the FCC favored friends of the administration, naming Jesse Jones and other officials as examples. The group pressed for probes as new chain broadcasting regulations were debated.
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Federal Communications Commission
FCC
Senate Interstate Commerce Commission
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Nasional Association of Broadcasters
Commerce
Jesse Jones
Ethridge
Frontline confusion in Middle East as Damascus siege lingers
Reports show mixed gains around Damascus and Beirut with Allied forces expanding penetration while bombings and counterstrikes continue. British and German actions, air raids on Brest and Levant offensive steps, reflect ongoing strategic pressure amid uncertain outcomes.
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Jamascus
Syria
Beirut
Lebanon
Middle East
London
Damascus
Fragmented OCR Refuses Clear News of Asset Seizure
A heavily garbled OCR text outlines stalled discussions about asset freezes and property near a reservation. It references theater construction disputes, housing talks, and potential sales, with scattered names and figures obscuring a cohesive story.
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Pooh
Slayings Denied by Four in Port Loses Trial
A garbled report details denials by four men in a Chicago related case involving police and a witness. The account references an ongoing trial, notes about a witness, and mentions an attorney and actions around a writ, with unclear specifics due to damaged text.
News Briefs Dean Supply Company Update
Brief notes from the Dean Supply company regarding a treaty reference and a four G4 feat geared toward whee ska. et f p ase gig sett Beas Gs Ay. a young daughter of Mr. and wad Tew is mentioned alongside a trade or treatment context.
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Dean Supply Company
Clerks Wonder Who Methodical Man Is
Clerks discuss a mysterious figure described as methodical, with references to a man of intent and routine. The fragmentary text mentions departments, fishrooms, and unclear events, leaving the central identity unresolved and the scene disjointed.
Plant Seizure Act Details From Page One
Fragmented text discusses seizure of plants and a wartime era topic with references to a dealer, prices, and a person named Reid. The legibility is poor with numerous garbled phrases and missing context, but hints at policy actions and market concerns.
Bond Sales Reported Endorse Defense Savings Drive Effort
Frank Seefeld, Texas defense official, says the defense savings plan requires widespread public support. He frames stamps and bonds as patriotic investments helping postwar security, predicting a long spending era and urging Americans to back the program without coercion.
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State Defense Bonus Committee
Frank Seefeld
Defense
Internal Revenue
Southern Federal District
Austin
Texas
America
Whitacre Re-elected District Commander at 19th Legion Meet
Chas. Whitacre of Lubbock was reelected district commander for two years at the 19th district convention. Otto Jones of Littlefield was nominated for vice commander but protested. Whitacre won 69 to 17, then Jones secured district vice commander unopposed. The gathering drew delegates from multiple posts and featured five resolutions including support for Texas defense efforts and unit organization.
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Lubbock
Whitacre
Otto Jones
Littlefield
Jones
Ain Andrews
Strang
Brownfield
Colorado City
Crosbston
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Klosdacha
Haskell
Lamesa
Levelland
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Post
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Panoki
Texas Defense Guard
Hal Huedet
San Anpeto
State
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Ape Charlie Magid
Phosidips Devision
Fort Worth
Bill Cole
Dallas
Legen
Andy Dilworth
San Antonio
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Sam Forman
Houston
Alaisel
Ton Roberts
J. Bormer
Creorge Betts
Anstiono
Cranseile Heath
Am Gthy Trean
Hilton
Sons of the Legion Groups
Cock Methentalese
Civilian Corps Being Planned By Air Proponent Turner
Col Rosere Turner, veteran wartime flier, urges forming a civilian air force to train non military pilots to fly ambulance and supply planes, ferry planes from factories to bases, and act as aerial couriers. He cites Britain as a model and says civilians can relieve combat crews during war.
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United Press
Los Angeles
Rosere Turner
Speed Flier
Military Air Corps
Ciilian Air Force
Crre
Navy
Army Air Corps
Turner
Fle
Britain
Scquadror
Atlantic
Army
National Defense
Federal Funds Sought to Boost Texas Old Age Pensions
Director J S Murchison in San Antonio urged federal matching funds to raise June old age pension grants to an average of 18 50. State emergency funds of 1 740 000 would be matched to prevent June July August cuts. without funds June checks may average 9 50. If approved, this will be the highest pension level since 1923.
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Austin
J. S. Murchison
Public Welfare Department
San Antonio
Federal Social Security Board
SILAT
Murchison
Department
Social Security Board
Washington
United States Treasury
Texas
Yale Invents Alcoholometer for Quick Breath Test
New Haven reports Yale inventors develop a portable breath tester called the alcoholometer. The device requires no laboratory, plugs into a wall, and yields a blood alcohol percentage eight minutes after a breath sample. It uses iodine and starch chemistry with an optical gauge to indicate intoxication level.
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New Haven
Conn
Yale
Aicveries
Sean A. Greenberg
Freder. W. Keator
Buck's Revelry In City Ends In Death
A deer charged through a garage window in the city, chased two workers, and died from injuries after smashing through glass. Game wardens reported fires south of Pa SDE had reduced game. a doe and fawn were later found near the area.
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Ocgdensburg
Fes
Pa Sde
Charge Filed After Houston Man Dies
Walter E. Patterson, district wire chief for Southwestern Bell Telephone, died on a downtown Houston sidewalk. Murder charges were filed against Jim H. Peyton, 49, Greenville, after autopsy found death from a fractured skull and hemorrhage. Six witnesses said Patterson was struck once. Peyton claimed he owns a Greenville taxicab company franchise.
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Walter E. Patterson
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Jim H. Peyton
Greenville
Patterson
A. C. Martindale
Dan W. Jackson
Sail Patterson
Peyton
Ontario premier views St Lawrence seaway as world factor
Premier Mitchell Hepburn of Ontario declared that the development of the St Lawrence Seaway may prove one of the greatest factors to influence world history. He spoke in Ogdensburg on June 14.
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Ogdensburg
Mitchell Hepburn
Ontaro
St. Lawrence Seas
Unclear OCR Summary Notes Immigration and Names
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Bernhardt a 73 year old studying English and citizenship. It references thirty million persons coming to the United States from Holt and make their homes since a centrupen was adopted in 177.
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Hernhardt
Curtis Ter Shih
Toe Gaymers
Mama
Heilyseead High
Mires
Bernhardt
Wap Gee
United States
Holt
Galveston Professor Dr. Meyer Bodansky Dies After Illness
Dr. Meyer Bodansky, 44, professor of pathology and chemistry at the University of Texas medical school, died at John Sealy hospital after several weeks of illness. A noted researcher in physiological chemistry, he won the 1937 Texas Pathological Society award for work on heart action. He directed labs at John Sealy and was visiting professor at American University Beirut. Bodansky was a Cornell graduate with UT and Cornell degrees. Funeral arrangements will be announced.
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Meyer Bodansky
University of Texas School of Medicine
John Sealy Hospital
Texas Pathological Society
Texas
John Sealy Memorial Research Laboratory
American University
Beirut
Syria
Cornell University
University of Texas
Cornell
Tex Ritter Weds Dorothy Fay in Prescott Ceremony
Film star Tex Ritter and Dorothy Fay of Hollywood married at a Congregational church in Prescott. Rev. Charles Franklin Parker officiated with Rip C. Underwood of Amarillo acting as best man, joining the couple in marriage.
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Tex Ritter
Prescott
Ariz
W. M
Tex) Ritter
Dorothy Fay
Hollywood
Congregational Church
Charles Franklin Parker
Rip C. Underwood
Amarillo
Tex
First Enclosed Cabin Air Plane Hit In 1912
The 1912 incident involved an enclosed cabin aircraft hit by a Bleriot design and piloted by Legagneux, marking an early milestone in cabin air travel.
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Bleriot
Legagneux
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