Westbrook Pegler Warns on Radio Advertising Dangers
News dispatch cites Westbrook Pegler warning that wartime radio advertising evades responsibility for slander and untruths. He cites Blue Network chief Ed Noble and VP Chester La Roche admitting limited control over commentators and defending freedom of speech.
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Ed Noble
Blue Network
Noble
Chester la Roche
E& Vice
United States
George Splevin
Jor Doaks
Spelvin
Spons Sored Radio News
Enalgsis
Anrament
Radi Tle
Fasolem
Salez
Ingratiain
Be Quick To Treat Bronchitis Warns Advert
An old style drug ad urges quick bronchitis treatment with Creomulsion, claiming it goes to the seat of trouble to heal inflamed bronchial membranes. It touts a narcotic-free formula with beechwood and tercasote, promising a money back guarantee if symptoms persist after use.
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Joosen
Political Monopolies Corrupt Radio Advertising Practices
A critical treatise argues that U.S. newspapers limit advertisers’ intrusion, while radio broadcasts increasingly blend sponsorship with political content. It highlights figures and networks exploiting ads to push ideologies, warns of covert manipulation, and questions licensing ethics amid propaganda fears.
Daily Crossword Puzzle Cluttered Partial Clues
Fragmented crossword grid notes list many garbled entries across horizontal and vertical clues. Some entries resemble common crossword terms while others are unreadable, with references to salts, cups, birds and trees mixed with errors.
Nazis Use Fake U S French Broadcasts
LON LYN Jan 15 UP The Germans have added fake American and French programs to their phony broadcasts. They air simulated Allied news praising Field Marshal Montgomery for halting the Nazi Belgium advance. A station imitating an official AEF program aired last night with music then “news” alleging heavy losses of U S divisions. The French program urged the Free French to avoid a repeat of 1940.
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Lon Lyn
Elang
Montgomery
Belgium
U. S
IT SAYS HERE By Bob Hope Hollywood Humorous Christmas Tree Tale
Bob Hope recalls taking down a Christmas tree as a Marine guard joke with termites in the tree and a sneaky plan to avoid enemies. He describes his mother in law visiting, marine help, and the careful packing of decorations. He notes a humorous mix up about pine sap, a jumble of names and costs.
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Copere
Sypd., Inc
Pullman Co Sets Record in 1944 Passenger Traffic
CHICAGO Jan 15 INS The Pullman company reports a record 36 million revenue passengers served in its 1944 year surpassing any prior year. Military movements were high with up to 8.3 million service members transported in Pullman cars. Total traffic reached 41 mass movements, while the gate reflects millions of soldiers and sailors traveling on furlough or special assignments.
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Chicago
INS
Pullman Company
Seths
Nealy
Ite
Filipinos Favor Burial Of General MacArthur
Manila reports from Luzon say Filipinos are eager to honor General MacArthur with a grand monument. Quezon states the nation will build the biggest monument in the world beside him, reflecting strong local admiration and a push to commemorate his leadership.
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New York
Comesnontent
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Dita
Luzon Island
General MacArthur
Plyney
Taust
Queann
Millions Switch To Mutton Suet Idea For Chest Cold Aid
Advertisement promotes Penetro with mutton suet as a multi medicated chest cold remedy. It claims soothing relief for throat irritation, chest rawness, and coughing by a counter irritant and pain relief action. The copy targets families and mentions price and usage.
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America
Grandma
Penetro
VapoRub
Bourg
Services Held for 74-Year-Old Billy Watson Actor
Private funeral services were planned for Billy Watson, 74, noted singer and Dutch comedian famed for burlesque and as owner star of Billy Watson's Beer Trust show. The veteran entertainer died yesterday from a heart attack, after a long career in vaudeville and stage.
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Billy Watson
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Major Proves Jap Nemesis With Delta Honors
Major from Texas A and M earns the Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross with clusters, and Air Medal with nine clusters. He is praised for bravery in combat flying and is returning home with his wife, amid notes of strong heart and duty.
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Jay T. Robbing
Coolidge
Texas
Cluseter
Army
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Auettala
Dealers Talk Cigaret Rationing
Chicago January 16. A dealers conference opened to address the cigarette shortage plaguing smokers nationwide. The National Association of Tobacco Distributors proposes national cigarette rationing to retailers to ensure fair distribution of limited supplies.
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National Association of Zubatco
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