The Man of the Hour After Midnight and Remembered Names
Earl Wilson discusses which living figures may be remembered a century hence. He riffs on Gen Macarthur Gen Ike Sherman Truman and Dempsey while naming Bing Crosby Irving Berlin George M. Cohan and Joe Laurier as immortalized figures in a reflective, opinionated piece. He muses on fame and the afterlife with a mix of humor and speculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen Macarthur
Gen. Ike
Gen. Sherman
Truman
Tack Dempsey
Fred Allen
Bob Hope
Red Skelton
Jack Renny
Jane Russell
Bing
Bing Who
Irving Berlin
Deng
George M. Cohan
Joe Laurier
Eugene O'Neil
George Reynard Shaw
Chariie Chaplain
Margaret Mitcheli
Jim Barton
Ethel Barry
Helen Hayes
Joe Louis
COHAN AND MEMORIES OF WHITE CHRISTMAS LEGEND
Fragmented reminiscences discuss George M. Cohan, his song Over There and White Christmas, and how he shaped American musical memory. The piece blends quotes on his work habits, lasting fame, and reflections on fellow writers and performers, alongside brief world notes from Paris, Tel Aviv, and London society.
Antitrust Suit Targets Decca Records in Federal Case
In New York a government suit charges Decca Records Inc and Decca Records Co Ltd with antitrust violations and conspiracy to cartel world distribution of records. The filing names both companies and notes alleged agreements to divide markets.
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Deses Records
New York
Decca Records, Inc
Decca Resads Co. Ltd
British Corporation
Hospital worker dies as blaze destroys three barns
Augusta Maine report says a hospital employee woke colleagues too late as a spectacular fire ripped through three barns on hospital grounds. Loss unofficially estimated around 3159,000.
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Augusta
Merle
New Mexico Declares Ernie Pyle Day in Statewide Memoir
New Mexico honors Ernie Pyle the World War II reporter who died in 1945. Governor Mabry proclaimed the journalist's birthday as a memorial day, with tributes across the state. Pyle was killed by a Japanese sniper near Shima in April 1945.
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Aunuquerque
N. M
Renle Pyle
New Mexico
Inday
Thomas Mabey
Pyle
Nas
Shima
American Communists Convene Amid Crossfire of Charges and Praise
The 14th national meeting of the American Communist Party opened with censure of both major parties and praise for Russia. William Z. Foster, national chairman, delivered a keynote attacking fascism and Wall Street while praising Wallace and the Progressive movement as a vehicle for unity against fascism, inflation, and war.
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New Yorm
Jaammen
Grand Sury'a
Cruman
Thomas & Dewey
Wallace
Progressive Party
Fasler
Pai
Glen H. Teylor
Wall Street
Foster
Trumen
Dewey
Bulgaria
Traly
Czechoslovakia
Tite
Comention
Ametsan? Communist Party
Thursdey
Vatican Bomb Scare Ends Quietly Near St Peter's
A small red hand grenade was found near the entrance to St. Peter's Square. Explosives experts moved it away from the colonnade and rendered it harmless. The device is linked to the Mussolini era Sassari unit and Italian Blackshirts.
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St. Peter’s Square
Achille
Trahang
Navy Mines Hoax Debunked By Coast Guard Officials
Navy and National Guard headquarters say reports of Russian mines off the West Coast are false. The Coast Guard confirms no mines sighted off Washington and Oregon shores after dozens detonate ashore in previous years, with none expected until conditions change in October.
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Seattu R
United States
Nat Guard
Indas
Vancouver
Lath Naval District
Pacific Cordwest
13H
Coast Guard
Seisa
Washington
Grepen
Iasi Felivacy
Candilion Ehanze
Sen Aluce Tuly
Death of Woman Ruled as Death by Own Action
Woman found dead with a bullet through the eyes, ruled a death by own action after investigation. Husband Lester and two stepchildren, Donald 18 and Jean 16, questioned. pistol found near body. Testimony cited Mrs Maehenbrenner’s disappearance earlier in week. police noted conflicting details about life circumstances and right handedness. Additional notes mention other prominent deaths and figures in brief wire items.
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Wregon
Willard Burrigat
Cole County
Mvnna
Maehenbrenner
William Calvin Morgan
Ingi
Bronco Billt
Chicago
Loughlin
Hearst
Foxitérskechanbrenner
Universal Service
Woodford Patterson
New York
Coonall University
Monark
Vadiex
Tessel Linebauga
Schenectady
Hurley
Jrcuumn
Thomas Cailsley
Woman 75 Dies in Night Pedestrian Crash
A 75 year old woman was killed last night after being struck by an automobile while walking on Rawle 20 near Westmere. State police said the driver remained at the scene and the investigation is ongoing.
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Albary UM
Hary Premer
Rawle 20
Westmere
One Man Opinion by Walter Kiernan on Stassen house hunt
Harold Stassen seeks a house in Delphi area with the columnist noting the search and suggesting praise for his talents if an empty house is found. The item reflects a satirical or opinion column tone typical of the era.
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Walter Kiernan
Harold Stassen
Delphi
Washayglan
Harold
Philadelphia
Talks May Sway Syria's Action in UN Council
Reports from Moscow and Damascus indicate Syria may seek to influence UN Security Council action on Berlin. Syrian delexgate Fariq El Khour urges Berlin be discussed at the Council, while Colombian delegate Roberto Urdaneta notes growing interest in Moscow talks. UN Secretary General Trygve Lie considers summoning the Council, but Britain, the U.S. and France favor bilateral settlement first. The Security Council is recessed and will reconvene tomorrow on the Berlin issue.
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Lake
CCNSS
Suria
Berlin
Security Council
Fariq el
Khour
Delex Gate
Kremlin
Husnee Syna
France
Britain
United Staes
Russia
S ‘Albring
Anlik
Alka
Colombia
Moscow
Rberto Urdanea
Geemen Apie
Council
Teygve Lie
General Assembly
Paris
Indas
Congress and Mr Tomman Headache Over Legislation
A fragmented passage notes skepticism about Congress delivering low cost hanging built by legislation’s miracle and prefab. It mentions President Tomman and a call for more action, with a tone of frustration at congressional treatment.
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Congress
Missourians Go to Polls Ahead of Truman Visit
Voters statewide head to polls as both parties lay out campaigns for Missouri governor and U S Senate. President Truman and Secretary Snyder are among officials participating in the drive. Campaigning features lawmakers and state leaders from both parties with emphasis on turnout and party strength in Missouri races.
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ST. Louis
Missouri
Truman
Treasury
John W Snyder
Hoi
Kansas Primary Without Issue
Topeka voters choose party nominees for federal and state offices in a sprawling primary focused on liquor policy and the slate includes candidates for the US Senate. Gay andrew F Schoer pel and Harait Malone seek the Republican nomination while George McGill and E K Bean headline the Democratic side for the Senate seat long held by Senator Capper.
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Topeka
Han Pi — Kansan
US Senate
Hhe
Sominges
Fnr
Arthus Capper
RMU
Simian
Andrew F. Schoerpel
Harait Malone
Wichita
Republian
US. Senate
Genalec
George McGill
E K Bean
Kansas Farmers’ Union
Senator Capper
3X Rebrine
Virginia Holds First GOP Congressional Primary in State History
In Richmond Virginia Democrats select a U S Senate nominee and three House challengers while Republicans in Virginia's eight districts cast ballots for nominating contests. The Senate race features A Wallis Taberison versus James P Mart with other renomination bids by Vaughan Gary and Howard W Smith. A vacancy in the Fifth District accompanies ongoing GOP competition as the House seat is left open by the resignation of former Representative Linday Almond.
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Richmond
Virginia
United Sates
House of Representatives
Virgina
Senate
A. Wallis Taberison
James P. Mart
Ren. J Vaughan Gary
Howard W Smith
Bulgaria bans foreign study and closes schools
Sofia reports Parliament announces immediate shutdown of all foreign studies and the closure of ten Bulgarian students programs including six French schools and one American college. Bulgaria denounces the 1936 schools convention with France as part of the move.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
UFS
France
Court House To Get Garage
Five board of supervisors voted to convert newly acquired property at 622 624 State street and 200 Acton 21L Madison into a garage under the Court House Building Department. A new vent was installed at a cost of about $2000.
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Lerlay
Ml & Salina
Madison
Toit House
Gaage
Court House Building Department
Jap Reds Push anti U S Drive
Communist calls and posters denounce Allied occupation and government interference in Japan. General MacArthur blocks strikes by government workers as turmoil grows. Communist newspaper urges revolution against governing base amid rising nationalist sentiment.
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Tikvop
Topaas
United States
MacArthur
Communis
Governaing
Chir
Une
Maritime Union Talks Resume Amid Negotiations
New York reports stalled talks between four eastern shipping companies and the Maritime Union. Union president Jaret Curran expressed optimism after a day of discussions that appeared to settle the core issue, but no settlement was announced as negotiations ended with no comment from Curran or Frank J Taylor, the company representative.
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New York
Gull Pans
Eto Katt Martime
Wera
Ody
Wallae
Jaret Curran
Lily Yesternas
Ring Hall
Curran
Frank J Taylor
House panel approves loan to UN for New York HQ
The House Foreign Affairs Committee approved legislation to lend 465 million dollars to the United Nations for a constellation of permanent headquarters in New York City. The measure supports UN operations and anchors the organization’s global presence.
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Washington
House
United Nations
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Israel
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Duke of Marlborough
Merry Princess
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Folias
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Peice
New Told
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Gershwin
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Fran Keepeld
Ferry B. Duryea Cope
Judy Gersuiwin
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Sunes
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Ahel A. Janson
Teachers College
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Ohio
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Notanda
Chiehs
Phyllis
Ernie Pyle
Vatican
Navy Poohs
Syria
Mr. Tomman
Shaw
Kansas
G.O.P. Congress
Haritime Union
Gadato
Ellis Parker
Milton Bradley
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