National Fine Arts Award judging and notable industry updates
Anatole Litvak Wallis and Rouben Mamoulian to judge motion picture synopses for the National Fine Arts Award with $100000 prize. Arch Oboler and Erik Barnouw to judge radio scripts. Sub contests offer $2000 $1000 and $500, plus fellowships up to $70000. Details at National Fine Arts Award, 715 Fifth Ave New York.
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H’t Wallis
Anatole Litvak
Rouben Mamoulian
National Fine Arts
Norman Corwin
Arch Oboler
Erik Barnouw
Fifth Ave
New York City
Actors Slip On Flubbed Line Sparks Onset Laughter
Veteran actor Hugh Stubbaker portraying Dr Charles Matthews on The Guiding Light nearly broke character with a blooper about human elephants and elements. Louise Barclay of Road of Life cautions women planning Paris trips to avoid pricey hairdressers after a wartime shampoo and set for 35 dollars.
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Hugh Studebaker
Charles Matthews
Guiding Light
Louise Barclay
Road of Life
Paris
Braves Trade Bring Stanky Re Reise Boost for Bravos
Eddie Stanky helped the Boston Braves gain first place after being traded from Brooklyn. Pete Reiser, sold by Branch Rickey to Atlanta, reports full health and strong legs. Billy Southworth praises Reiser and the Braves balance, with Stanky back in top form and Burris catching prospects.
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Eddie Stanky
Brooklyn
Brother Rickey
Braves
Stanky
al Dark
Eddie
Billy Southworth
Rickey
Dodger
Pete Reiser
Reiser
Southworth
St. Patrick’s Day
Bobby Jones
O.K
Pete
Torgeson
Sam
Spahn
Vern Bickford
Bill Voiselle
Paul Burris
Postal Rates Boost to Be Debated by Congress
Washington dispatch reports likely postal rate increases by Congress with big publishers shaping the outcome. Small papers may bear the higher costs unless they lobby and build support with their representatives. The piece also notes support for James Boyd’s Senate-confirmed role at the U S Bureau of Mines amid mining union opposition.
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Post Office Department
Congress
Senate
James Boyd
U. S. Bureau of Mines
John L. Lewis
Boyd
John J. Forbes
Bureau
Division of
Lewis
Poppycock
University of Colorado
Philadelphia Story fuels pennant hopes for Phillies and A's
The article lauds Connie Mack and the Athletics as strong pennant contenders while calling the Phillies young yet capable of finishing high. It highlights Del Ennis Richie Ashburn Bill Nicholson Eddie Waitkus and Puddinhead Jones as a powerful outfield and infield with solid leadership. It also features Ewell Blackwell of the Reds praising his 1947 season and the potential of top pitchers.
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Philadelphia
Connie Mack
Connie
Braves Dodgers
Cardinals
del Ennis
Richie Ashburn
Bill Nicholson
Eddie Waitkus
Puddinhead Jones
Minimum wage bill primes small business threshold
The text notes a proposed wage increase to 75 cents and states that businesses earning under half a million in gross annual receipts would not be affected. It references the house committee’s vote on the bill as written.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Two Senate Foes Clash Over Filibuster Outsized in 80th Congress
The report highlights Senators Lucas of Illinois and Ellender of Louisiana as pivotal figures in defeating President Truman's program during the 80th Congress. It notes Lucas's leadership struggles and Ellender's outspoken defense of Dixie politicians while contrasting Haymond Baldwin's pointed critique of Congress's perceived inaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sen
Scott Lucas
Illinois
Alben Barkley
Lucas
Sen Haymond E Baldwin
Connecticut
4 H Clubber Takes Fox Trapping Crown in New York State
Raymond Premru of Gorham Ontario county leads 800 trappers from 32 counties with 50 foxes in 1948. Gene Gage traps 42, tied for third with Russell Kilian and William Smith Jr. A banquet honors 60 county champions as 1,691 foxes are caught statewide. Awards total about 250 dollars. top prize a repeating shotgun.
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New York State
Raymond Premru
New York
Gorham
Ontario County
Gene Gage
RFC 1
Canandaigua
Russell Kilian
Cowlesville
William Smith, Jr
Ancramdale
D. B. Fales
Agricultural and Conservation
Premru
RFD 1
Canandiagua
New Holland introduces field crop blower for barns
New Holland Machine Company markets a new crop blower that handles up to 20 tons of hay per hour and 25 tons of chopped corn for silo filling. The 1350 pound unit features a 12 foot hopper a patented leveling device and a 42 inch flywheel driving an eight inch pipe for directed airflow.
Fertilizer Formula Found Sure Bet After Tests
Maryland corn producers seek a sure bet find it in 200 pounds of 3-12-16 fertilizer applied with planter attachment. Five years of tests by the state agricultural experiment station show this method yields higher returns on fertilizer invested than any other practice.
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Maryland
Agricultural Experiment Station
Devotional Reading Reference from Acts and Epistles
Devotional reading cites Acts 2 22 32 and passages from John 5 25 29 14 14 1 Corinthians 15 1 8 20 26. Includes guidance for faith reflection and scriptural cross references for study.
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Steedens
Corinthians
Heaven Real and Eternal Life in Christian Thought
A sermon fragment argues heaven's reality and immortality through biblical authority and Jesus' resurrection. It contrasts seeking proof via séances with the Resurrection and emphasizes God as life giver guiding believers beyond death.
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Jesus
Winfred Kirkland
Heaven
God
Church
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Florida
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Tennessee
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