Freedom of the press and its global reach
A reflective piece discusses press freedom worldwide, noting restrictions in Czechoslovakia and China, and government limits in England. It asserts the United States remains top in press independence, urges journalists to guard freedom against internal and external pressures, and links press liberty to democracy spreading globally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle East
Russia
Caechosolvakia
China
France
Great Britain
Italy
Belpiu
Scandinava
England
United States
Olfser
America
Philadelphia
Icluvar
Europe
Britain
Holland
Miners Urged to Add Farming to Offset Slump in Coal
Industry observers note a downturn in coal production in smokeless fields and advise miners and owners to pursue farming. A Beckenley producers market project and a Doane Agricultural Service survey are expected to guide those diversifying, with past dual-occupation miners cited as successful examples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snickells
Raleigh
Cowolies
Beckley
Doane Agricultural Service
Press Curbs Worldwide Increase After Global Survey
A World-wide AP survey says governments tightened controls on news media over the last year. Censorship extends to newsprint supply and other restrictions affecting press freedom globally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Christmas in Japan and a vanished glittering ball
Pfc Fred Rahall writes from Japan about a Christmas of sacrifice and gratitude, noting warm church services and helping others. The piece also recounts a Beta Theta Pi alumni Christmas ball at Black Knight Country Club with a mirrored plaster ball that vanished after the Charity Ball, and a Greek New Year gambling custom described by Chris Sarandon in Heber Street eatery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfc
Fred Rahall
Fred
Nageep Rahall
Woodlawn Avenue
Japan
Black Knight Country Club
New River
Beta Theta Pi
T. C. Weeks, Jr
Gaver Powers
Black Knight
Chris Sarandon
Heber Street
Greece
New Year Reflections from Boyle on Pandora and Resolve
Columnist Hal Boyle muses on New Year 1949, urging readers to face life with resolve and humor. He weighs optimism against past mistakes, comparing humanity to Pandora’s box and urging renewed effort in the year ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Elie Bande Aus
Ole Ptiuggieu Wyse MaMa Ap Perels
Malenkov
Universnes
Eugene Varga
Soviet Union
Taney
Soviet policy debate shadows Truman's depression remarks
In Washington the Molotov Malenkov split and a vague Soviet readon of his comments sparked a flurry of intelligence briefings. Analysts weigh whether a Kremlin feeler or misread signals could affect U S policy and risk a long term economic or strategic standoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NBA Olcutevu—Jouviel Mvene
Kremlin
White House
Malenkov
Molotov
State Department
Centrati
I Intelligence Agency
DelHe
Offense Department
United States
Wallace
Truman
Trumen
Dent
Son
George Marshall
Ment
Toost
Soviet Union
V. M. Molotov
Budget message sparks early Capitol action in 1949
Washington braces for a busy year as President Truman presents the budget and Congress, now the 81st, prepares to begin hearings and debates. January kicks off with committee assignments, speeches, and brisk political jockeying in a town buzzing with activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Cong
Jess
Capitol
House
Senate
Army of New
Truman
Marital Tensions Over Dinner Spark in New York Eatery
In a dim restaurant on Manhattan's East Side Gail and Sam argue over marriage amid a bustling scene with a fat man and a stylish couple. The meal and table talk reveal strained finances and a desire to wed, while patrons observe the tense dynamic and the waiter’s wary replies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gail
Ture
Teilath
Tye
Evie
Jack
Hee
Sam
Onjon
Glenn Williams
Russia
Parnto
Westland
Ery
Bane
Betty
Pete
Thought For Today Inspired by Royal Law
A devotional snippet quotes a biblical verse urging readers to fulfill the royal law and act with mercy and love. The message emphasizes practical faith in daily conduct and neighborly kindness.
Hollywoods Samson Delilah Styled Glimpse in Burma Edict
The piece narrates Victor Mature as Samson and Hedy Lamarr as Delilah in a wartime style tableau. Burmese Chief Aung Chein bans modern clothing revealing more skin and orders garment revisions. The article weaves film gossip with cultural clashes and fashion reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Johnson
Aung Chein
Harice
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AP News
Thomas F. Stafford
Boyle
Columby
Hal Boyle
Stewart Alsop
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Kansas City
Lsure
Kremre
Nation Today
James Marlow
U.S
Faith Baldwin
Mouci
Saia
Waares
Maga
Eee Tan
Raguar
Bucharest
West
Hungary
Czechoslovakia
Finland
F.ji
Rangoon
Miss Surma
Victor Mature
Mature
Samson
Hedy Lamarr
Dedilah
Henry Wilcoxon
Vie
Cecil B. DeMille
Eaxon
Diane
Wilcoxon
Germany
Tomic
Paris
John Tainter Foote
Janthor
the Great
Wirricu Suisavion
The
Atte Navntar Alineleedt
Asud
Miles Quel Glau Nes
Dan Patch
Foote
Minnesota
Aoin
Rusty
Rusty Rogers
Ana
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Abo
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