Petrillo Greets Radio Peace With Wry Letter
In a humorous note to James Caesar Petrillo, Elmer scorns the idea of a sudden radio peace while skeptically weighing the motives behind the union head’s three year agreement with radio and the growth of television. The letter blends satire about public reactions and hopes for stable airwaves.
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James Caesar Petrillo
Jabez
Dimmy
Hitler
Commuter Seat Incident Sparks Garden Tool Grievance
A commuter laments people who reclaim his seat for carrying garden tools, noting the intrusions disrupt travel comfort and prompt reflective irritation about transit etiquette.
Henry Wallace Voices Civil Liberty Skepticism
In a letter to Secretary Averell Harriman Henry Wallace says departing cabinet members Royall Forrestal and Harriman would show the President means what he says about civil liberties. He adds that their exit would be welcome evidence of liberally interpreting civil rights.
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America
Henry Wallace
Secretary of Commerce
Averell Harriman
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Royall
Forrestal
Harriman
Vanishing Americanisms and diner quips headline
Fragments from a 20th century issue include pithy lines on civility and dining. References mention General MacArthur contemplating a presidential run and a Yale scene with taxis at Yale Bowl. The collection shows mockery and political notes without clear single event.
Trade listings and machinery ads in Minnesota Iowa notices
Classified notices include sale offers for seeds plants and farming equipment plus tractors plows spreaders and harvest tools from Lindstrom Sales and Service and Kemp Service Co. Also listed are electrical repair services in Sioux City and a “wanted to buy” note for used machinery.
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Lindstrom Sales and Service
Lindstrom, Minn
Ae Moters & Electric
5Th St
Sioux City
Iowa
Sioux City Paper & Barrel CO
Lowa St
Lows
Price Milligan & Son
City
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