Toscanini Conducts Groundbreaking NBC Radio Symphony
The article praises Arturo Toscanini leading NBC's first permanent radio symphony orchestra in a Christmas night broadcast from Radio City New York. It notes global listenership and plans for similar concerts New Year and weekly for two months, highlighting public demand with over 50 000 ticket requests and a 1200 seat studio.
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Arturo Toscanini
Radio City
New York
United States
National Broadcasting Company
Toscanini
America
NBC
NBC Symphonic
Arthur Rodzinzki
Pierre Monteux
Living Fact
Fortune
Ouachita Parish High School
Adience Room
Free education and its limits in America
The piece argues free education is widespread in the United States yet shows steep dropoffs from grammar completion to high school and college. It notes only 13 percent gain a high school diploma and about two percent a college degree, urging reevaluation of the claim that schools primarily create white collar workers.
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United States
United States Bureau of Education
America
American Toy Makers Rise After War Shift
A postwar shift saw the United States grow its toy industry from near dependence on German imports to dominating the market. German exports to the U S dropped from two thirds of 50 million to about 1.5 million as U S manufacturers captured a 9 percent share of a 250 million market. The piece notes a lesson for Japan and mentions the world’s tallest living animal as a spider found on Mt Everest at 22 000 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
United States
Germany
Mt. Everest
Uncommon Sense on Racketeers and Courage
John Blake argues that criminals lack true courage and flee when confronted by strong justice. He cites racketeers, politics, and a warden's insight that removing easy targets forces criminals to seek easier prey elsewhere.
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Uncommon Sense
John Blake
The Glee Club By George Elliston
Poem reflections prompt self inquiry about life and time usage. A comic bridesmaid joke concludes with a quip about fruit cake and early marriage.
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the Glee Club
George Elliston
Cards Versus Horse Racing Puzzle Prompts Wry Exchange
A playful exchange contrasts luck in card games with misfortune in horse racing. Tom quips that shuffling horses is impossible while a tech themed line questions luck science. The banter frames a lighthearted look at chance and skill in games.
Flora and Dora Exchange Familiar Name Humor
In a light exchange Flora asks if Dora uses Tom’s first name. Dora confirms she does and jokes about not knowing the rest of it. The brief quip highlights casual speech and affectionate familiarity.
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Flora
Tom
Dora
Frog of Marches: a comic dialogue on ornate lines
A fragmentary exchange shows a city editor quibbling with a reporter over diction and timing. The pair note a misprint about an aviator and discuss wait times and a joke about a raised salary.
Modest Candy Counter Girl Quoted in Shop Comment
A drug clerk jokes about a shopper asking for an eyedropper while noting the candy counter girl’s modesty in the store. The exchange captures a light, informal moment inside the shop.
Jinks and Winks Laugh About Marriage Plans
A collection of dated quips notes jokes about marriage living with relatives and pop culture. The item parodies contemporary humor and mentions figures like Mickey Mouse Tarzan and Marys lamb while riffing on global topics and fashion.
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Mickey Mouse
Jugoslavia
Tarzan
Brazil
Mary's
Little Lamb
Germany
They Call It Politics By Carter Field
Washington notes spark debate on federal power commission actions affecting hydroelectric licensing and the 50 year government takeover formula. The Yadkin river project near Tuckertown NC faced denial for navigability. NC joined the appeal. The piece critiques the prudent investor theory and suggests potential government gains in licensed plants regardless of profits.
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Carter Field
Washington
White House
Federal Power Commission
Carolina Aluminum Company
Yadkin River
Tuckertown
N. C
Aluminum Company
North Carolina
The
Power Commission
Roosevelt
Mississippi roads need twelve million dollars to finish paving
Jackson Mississippi December 31 at least twelve million dollars is needed to complete paving of the states 270 mile priority road system. Governor Hugh White said four point five million dollars in federal aid remains to be matched by seven point five million from the state. He indicated the legislature would be asked to authorize ten million in highway notes backed by the gasoline tax with two point five million more for eight counties not now in the program.
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Jackson
Miss
Mississippi
Hugh White
Boy Scout Toy Craft Prize and World Tour plans
In 1922 Howard Blackstock won first prize for best handicraft in toy making for Santa Claus gifts, earning a complete Scout uniform from Judge Schulze. The toy shop aided by Monroe Community service supplied toys to poor children via the Good Fellows club. Cecil McKenzie and O P Bendall of United American Steamship tour the region and planned world travels, celebrated at a dinner hosted by C E McKenzie.
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Santa Claus
Howard Blackstock
Barkdull Faulk School
Charles Schulze
Marty Toys
Good Fellows Club
Bechtold
Monroe Community Service
Cecil McKenzie
O. P. Bendall
United American Steamship Line
Monroe
McKenzie
Bendall
South America
C. E. McKenzie
Messrs
Frank Thompson
J. H. Johnson
Mule” Hayden
Carroll Royce
Medical progress and vaccination value in disease prevention
The article discusses varying vaccination methods, noting smallpox is essential while typhoid inoculation is conditional on risk. It cites diphtheria toxoid as reliably safe and effective, with limited serious adverse effects. It highlights Chicago’s low typhoid cases and advises vaccination for travelers to high risk areas.
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E. B. Shaw
United States
Chicago
Orient
Pacific
Fencing Masters Shape Hollywood Swordplay Since 1919
Belgian trainer Frederic Cavens dominates Hollywood sword work coaching swashbucklers for Errol Flynn and Basil Rathbone, teaching foil, epee, saber and more. His son Albert and archer Howard Hill also contribute, doubling for stars and staging daring shots in classic adventures like Robin Hood and Tarzan.
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Paul Harrison
Hollywood
Frederic Cavens
Cavens
Quarterstaff
Douglas Fairbanks
Errol Flynn
Royal Military Academy of
Belgium
Paris
Fairbanks
John Barrymore
Basil Rathbone
Albert
Charles Boyer
Maurice Murphy
Tovarigh
Robin Hood
Howard Hill
Hill
Prince John
North America
Monroe Dancers Take Third in Intersectional Contest
Otho Pique and Virginia Parson earned third place and a trip to New Orleans plus cash. The local Monroe contest winner Mrs J B Hays and son Harry did not place in Shreveport. Participants hailed from Monroe Shreveport Alexandria and Texarkana as the local competition ended Monday night.
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Paramount Theater
New Orleans
Strand Theater
Shreveport
Benny Bicknell
Paramount
Otho Pique
Virginia Parson
J. B. Hays
Harry
Monroe
Alexandria
Texarkana
Geophysical survey reveals 13 salt domes in Galveston Bay Texas
A geophysical survey identifies thirteen salt domes in Galveston Bay Texas, detailing subsurface salt structures and potential implications for oil, gas, and coastal geology research.
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Geophysical
Galvesten Bay
Texas
Statue of Liberty to get a grand restoration
George Ross reports New York readers that the Statue of Liberty on Bedloe's Island will receive a full overhaul funded by the national park service at about 1589832 dollars. The work includes stair and elevator repairs, dry cleaning, painting, base mound changes, wiring for bulbs, and environmental improvements.
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New York
New York Harbor
Statue of Liberty
Mademoiselle
Liberty
National Park Service
Bedloe's Island
Miss Liberty
Radio Network Listings For New Year Eve Programmers
A dense schedule of NBC CBS and regional network programs for December 31 detailing time slots, show titles, and artist lineups across East Midwest and Pacific regions with multiple stations listed per chain and local variations.
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Nbc-Weaf
Network Basic
Weaf
Wnac
Wey
Midwest
Kid Winaq
Wdaf
Koa Kiyl
Wmbes
Kfi
Jack Armstrong
Basic
Vagabonds
Johnnie Johnston
Rhythmaires
Alberta Hunter
Sammy Watkins Orch
Orphan Annie
Amos
Andy
Hal Totten
Uncle Ezra
Louise Florea
Louis Panico
Lucille Manners
Abe Lyman
Court Human Relations
Jimmie Fidler
Hollywood
Dorothy Thompson
Esst
Amos 'N
Weet
CBS
Wabc Network
Wabc
Wade
Wkbw
Wkre
Whk
Wdre
Weau
Wias
Wpre
Whbrn
Wfibm
Kmbc
Kmox
Whas
Kfab
Krnt
Wpg
Whp
Whee Wore
Efrb
Ckac
Wibx
Wmias
Wesg
Wnbf
Wibz
Wkbn
Whio
Webi
DIXIE
Waefa
Waam
Wdod
Kira Wree
Wiae
Wwl
Wtoe
Krid
Ktrh
Ktsa
Waco
Wdbo
Wdae Whig
Wdbj
Wwva
Wmbg
Wejs
Wmbr
Wala
Ktul
Kgko
Wooa
Wdne
Wnox
Wchs
Wcoc
Wrva
P. M
Wmbd
Wisn
Wibw
Kfh
Wkbb
Wlag
Weeo
Wnay
Kvor
Kgvo
Kfbb
Knx
Kotn
Kol
Kfpy
Dorothy Gorden Cornerne
Kathryn Craven
Hilltop House
V. Bay
Northwestern U. Books
West
Wabe
Margaret Daum
Boake Carter
Hammerstein
Hal Kemp
Wiz
Whz
Wbza
Kdka
Wear
Wxya
Wayr
Wmal
Wtil
Waby
Webr
Weky
Wapd
Wean
Wice Wien
Wenr
Wis
Kwk
Koil Wren
Wmt
Kso
Wowod
Wrnd
Wabr Krev Kidim Wrol
Kris Wibo
Wdsu
Wage
Wsen
Kxyz
Klo Kvod
Kghf
Pacific
Kwo
Kfsd
NBC
Rakov
Tom Mix
M. Weber
Irma Glenn
Revelers
Charlies Sears
Network
Lowell Thomas
Escorts
Mary Small
Dr. K. Reiland
Lum
Abner — East
Tommy Dorsey
Paul Martin
Panchito & Orch
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John D. Ewing
Audit Bureau of
Branham CO
National Advertising
Atlanta
Dallas
Detroit
St. Louis
Kansas City
San Francisco
Los Angeles
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Ett
Holiday
D. A
Bell Syndicate, Inc
Tommy
Jinks
Awaji
China
Vooico and Cats
Chile
Earth
Hambone
Thea
Dr. Morris Fishbein
Journal of the American Medical Association
Hygeia
the Heart Magazine
Glenn Morris
Palm Springs
Jon Hall
Terangi
Doug Fairbanks, Jr
Abs
George Ross
WJZ
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