We Need a New Geography to See the World From Above
The narrator reflects on a B-20 flight from Hawaii to Cairo via the Arctic, revealing that routes now cross the pole and distant lands in unexpected ways. He argues that ingress points are no longer fixed to Atlantic or Pacific ports but to where planes can take off and land, hinting at future U.S. entry points inland and new geography.
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North Pole
Hawaii
Cairo
Arctic
Far East
Guam
Philippines
India
Egypt
Polar
Russian
Siberia
Alaska
Arctic Circle
Canada
Iceland
Alps
Mediterranean
New York
Norfolk
Seattle
San Francisco
Charleston
Boston
Beckley
Asia
Europe
U.S.A
Chicago
St. Louis
Detroit
Albuquerque
Three Rosés
George
Sophia council opens with prayer and land party talk
Mayor Jim Salyer leads a Monday night Sophia Town Council session as Brother Karl Hatcher invokes guidance for officials. Kelly Rogers asks how to join the Friends of the Land with a plan for a Becklay chapter and a October 30 meeting to gauge local support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brother Hatcher
Jim Salyer
Sophia
Karl Hatcher
Sophia Town
Salyer
J. C. Shumate
Friends of the Land’ Group
Kelly Rogers
Matin Street
Kelly
Flat Top
Raleigh
Mercer
Fayetté
Summers Counties
Hoover Warns of Communism's Spread in United States
The piece cites Edgar Hoover warning that Communists sabotage wartime production and shift loyalties with Moscow defined imperialistically. It argues the danger grew via connivance in Washington and predicts a time when loyal Americans must stand up and be counted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Hoover
FBI
Moscow
Hitler
Russia
Washington
Hoover
Conference clash over atomic energy plan stirs US aid row
A Chicago conference labeled liberal accused the United States of pushing hiding agreements while keeping knowledge. Baruch, UN Atomic Energy Commission delegate, dismissed the charge as misinformation. The CIO-PAC and allied groups sponsored the event in a dispute over proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States
Mr. Baruch
United Nations Atomic Energy Come Mission
Citizens Political Action Committee
Independent Citizens Committee of the Arts, Sciences and Professions
Cio-Pag
Baruch
Meat shortage blame centers on agriculture secretary
In a midsection critique the man in the middle is Secretary of Agriculture Anderson. The July and August meat production was reported as well above prewar levels, highlighting tensions over supplies and policy.
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Anderson
Independent Movement Grows in Labor World
A new third labor movement forms around the Confederated Unions of America led by Harry Eller. CUA affiliates are mostly small local unions, claiming growth but hiding membership, while federal officials seek a method to count such affiliates. The Milwaukee convention showed conservative tendencies and political caution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Hall
Washington
Third Labor Movement
Confederated Unions of America
CUA
Labor Department
Harry Eller
AFL
CIO
International Association of Machinists
Milwaukee
Elier
National Federation’ of Telephone Workers
National Federation of Federal Employees
Foreman’s Association of America
Meépahanicg Educational Society of America
3ESA
MESA
Palestine Tangles and Britain's Africa Pivot
DeWitt MacKenzie argues Britain's strategy hinges on relations with Russia and a shift of bases from the Eastern Mediterranean to Kenya and Tanganyika. The debate splits old Mediterranean defense versus a broader African defense while Britain weighs Jewish immigration and the Arab stance amid Middle East influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewitt MacKenzie
Palestine
Mos
Russia
Soviet Union
Britain
Moscow
Middle 1St
England
Holy Land
John Bull
Middle East
Kremlin
Trans-Jordan
Egypt
Mediterranean
Suez
Far East
Hitler
Marshal Rommél
Alexandria
Libyan
London
Africa
Gold Coast
Kenya
Tanganyika
South Africa
Cape of Good Hope
India
Washington
Trolley Workers Face Uncertain Unemployment Pay
Pittsburgh trolley workers in a 16 day power strike beg the question of unemployment compensation eligibility. If deemed strikers they face a five week wait for benefits. if considered unemployed they may collect immediately. The Pittsburgh Railways Co. awaits workers return to operational lines as unemployment numbers drop locally.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania Bureau
Pittsburgh Railways Com Pany
Chiqueene Light Company
Philadelphia Company
State Bureau
U. S. Employment Service
AlT-square Mile
Violence erupts outside Rome Viminale Palace amid clashes
Demonstrators including workers war veterans and refugees confronted police and troops for three hours outside the Viminale Palace in Rome. At least three people were killed and many injured as violence broke out before the government seat.
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Rome
Viminalé Palace
Taly
Réisons
Hollywood Gossip Snippets From Gene Handsaker
Hollywood by Gene Handsaker reports Shirley Temple and John Agar waking to a four month old collie named Lancelot of Brentwood at 3 a.m. due to possum chatter. Cary Grant defends No Noious critics while Rudy Vallee shows off film gear and prints at Busch Gardens Pasadena.
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Hollywood
Shirly Temple l
John Agar
Lancelot
Brentwood
Shirley
Agats
Cary Grant
Rudy Vallee
Grant
Myrna Loy
Busch Gardens
Pasadena
Rudy
Liza Crall Entangled in Nick Dana Plot and Dinner Meeting
Liza Crall is drawn into a risky romance with Nick Dana as he arranges a secret meeting with Joe Gallaher at a country road house. Dana hints at gambling ties, while Liza plans a dinner with her father’s approval and hopes Gallaher will join, setting up future confrontations and reputational stakes.
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Liza Crail
Nick Dana
Elen
Jof Laker
Raia
Elea
Dana
Bil
N. J
Liza
Joe Gallaher
Nick
Gallaher
Macy Wynn
Lita
Macy
Polio Victim Arrives in Harrisburg in Mercy Run
A 21 year old woman with infantile paralysis rode in a 45 foot nine ton mobile iron lung truck from Ithaca to Harrisburg then planned to proceed to Baltimore for further treatment at Children's Hospital. The convoy faced delays due to detours needed for bridges and will be met by Maryland state police at the border.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Harrisburg
Ithaca
Hope Wooley
Home Economics
Cornell University
Children’s Hospital
Baltimore
Henry G. Reiner
Dauphin County
Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
Reuner
Pennsylvania-Maryland
Maryland
Teachers Observe Brooklyn Class in Raleigh County
Teachers from four county schools observedBrooklyn elementary in a classroom study series sponsored by the State Department of Education. Observers from Richmond Falls Jackson Brage and Hogan joined Brooklyn staff to discuss teaching techniques and procedures. The schedule followed a normal day with lunch hour and post session discussions. Crime and unrest marked a separate public scene as workers faced potential discharge and protesters criticized authorities with strong language.
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Raleigh County
State Department of Education
Brooklyn
Richmond Falls
Jackson Brage
Hogan
Micet
Monteval-Stickney
Edwight
Mr. View
Pettus
Victor
Pine Knob
Buffalo
Cook
Miller
Jarrell
Dorothy
Stock market gloom let to warnings of 1947 bust
Authorities dismissed a coming downturn despite widespread caution. Leo Cherne and Jules Backman argued high employment, strong spending, and rising living standards negate a mood slump. National City Bank notes active demand and future growth, with durable goods and residential building needing long-term expansion. Freight car shortages threaten production and costs, crippling long-term supply chains as refrigerator car gaps hinder frozen foods shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jules Backman
New York University
National Retail Furniture Association
National City Bank of New York
America
Long Island
Employers urged to share company facts with employees
Dorothy Proesch of Aldens Inc urges employers to disclose business facts to workers through government, research, stockholders, and press channels. She argues transparency reduces unrest and boosts morale, while secrecy fuels suspicion and anti-management sentiment. Also notes Commerce Inquiry Service updates small business lists and mentions Air Corps gear sales and American Art Week promotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Proesch
Aldens, Inc
Chicago
American Management Association
Tps
Inquiry
Department of Commerce
Air Corps
WAA
Troost Ave
Bannister Rd
Kansas City
American Art Week
Bs American Artists Professional Léague
W. 37Th St
New York City
Rayon shrinkage defense boosts fabric licensing effort
A new process to prevent rayon shrinkage and ensure color fastness is now in use. Definite d and Traford Fabrics, Inc license five major children’s wear makers to use the all-filament fabric. Willis, president of the Grocery Manufacturers Association, criticizes CPA controls as misdirected toward inconsequential items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traford Fabrics, Inc
OX Tapioca, Olives
Panl
Willis
Grocery Manufacturers of America, Inc
CPA
Willig
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Cio-Pac
Independent Movement
MacKenzie
Rome Palace
Gene Handsaker
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Rudy = Vallée
Miss Loy
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Gene Markey
C. C. Yang
Shanghai Movie
Miss Templé
Peanie
Maitre D'Hotel
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Elmer Roessner
Stors
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