Farm Radio Tops News and Old-Time Tunes in Rural Survey
A Farm Bureau survey for the FCC shows rural listeners favor news broadcasts and weather market reports over swing or modern music. Farmers value religious hymns, old-time tunes, and farm talks, while serials divide opinion though many feel compelled to follow them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WNU
Eye Street
N.W
Washington
D. C
Department of Agriculture
Federal Communications Commission
Junior
Germany
Enarher
South
Better Living Conditions for Wildlife Is Institute Aim
The American Wildlife Institute, a non profit Washington group led by former Senator Frederic C. Walcott, pursues three goals: unify conservation efforts, publicize wildlife facts, and train young scientists in game management. It funds schools, supports research with the Delta duck station, and backs projects from salmon restoration to land use planning and the annual North American Wildlife Conference. The institute emphasizes cooperation with agencies, universities, and organizations to protect natural resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
American Wildlife Institute
American Game Protective Association
Frederic C. Walcott
Connecticut
Walsan
Izaak Walton League
The
American Forest Association
Audubon Society
Zoological and Biological Associations
State Departments of Conservation
US. Fish and Wildlife Service
Conservation Division
Department of Agriculture
Broad Front
Ence
Manitoba
Canada
University of Wisconsin
Michigan State College
James F Bell
Ducks Unlimited
United States
Mexico
Central American
Pan American Union
Central
South American
Wildlife Institute
Alabama
Iowa
Maine
Missouri
Ohio
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Texas
Utah
Virginia
Purdue University
Indiana
New York
Fish and Wildlife Service
State Departments
Atlantic
University of Maine
Institute
Machias
Dennys
Narraguagas
Penobscot
New Brunswick
Clinton R. Gutermuth
Gutermuth
England
France
Jagged Gossip From The Stork Club And City Scene
A playful 1946 era column surveys nightlife and society chatter. It names judges, stars, and politicos in humorous vignettes from the Stork Club to Central Park, with jests about politics racism and travel, plus quips from Cavorting emcees and famed hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Poland
Ferdinand Pecora
Bernard Gimbel
John Gunther
Sherman Billingsley
Stork Club
Keenan Wynn
Movietown
Jane Wyman
Ronald Reagan
Germans face beer shortage and shifting social priorities
A fragmented note discusses Germany changing daily beer habits, mentions the Twentieth Century Fund estimating costs to raise a child equal a house price, and cites broader American concerns from cars to veterans housing amid federal action and unclear spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Twentieth Century Fund
Streams and banks fit for cover not pasture or cropland
The article argues streams and steep banks are unsuitable for pasture or cropland. It recommends planting broad strips along creek banks with clover and rough cover, plus willows or water-loving trees to provide cover and prevent erosion. It cites Illinois and northern Indiana where marshland was restored to its natural state after failed farming attempts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kankakee
Indiana
Ilinois
Grand Dats
Wisconsin
Shelf units plan for corner and room shelves
A fragmented note discusses adding shelf units: a corner unit and one at each end, for a room with shelves along one or two sides. It notes a smart configuration and mentions B units and A units as parts of the setup.
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Washington Digest
Walter A. Shead
Joe Louis
Peter Donald
White House
Singapore
Margaret O’brien
Moppet
America
Sardi’s
John Wildberg
Buddy Lester
Wall St
Manhattan
Central Park
Lincoln
Abe
E. Howe
Vincent Sheean
Churchill
Mr. Greebie
N. Coward
Alf D. Runyon
Bankhage
Congress
Homes For Veterans
Stan
Ruth Wyeth
Bedford Hills
N. Y
SHELL
Salt Lake
West Broadway
Salt Lake City
Planos
Ogden
Summerhays
Cole Transfer
24Th St
Photo Services, Inc
Market St
San Francisco
Calif
U.S
Colorado Hatchery
Denver
Col
Northwester
Ride and Fur Company
South 3Rd West
Scott
Weber
Scotts
Toni
Ata
Urs
Eee
Hpphaatreste Atke
Nature
Putin
Doan
Doans
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