U S For New Long Distance Call Rate Cut
The Federal Communications Commission ordered American Telephone and Telegraph to justify substantial toll reductions amid figures of excess earnings estimated at 47 to 62 million dollars this year. A hearing set for December 16 will review all long line charges and practices.
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Washington
American Telephone & Telegraph Company
Federal Communications Commission
James Lawrence Fly
Commission
Rickenbacker’s Credo Echoed in War Service
The Syracuse Herald-American recalls Eddie Rick Rickenbacker’s wartime creed to act when called. He traveled to England and Berlin at generals’ request, spoke on radios defending American aircraft, urged unity against Hitler Mussolini and Tojo, and agreed to visit Pacific bases, despite tense moments and resource concerns.
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Syracuse Herald-American
Rick
England
Berlin
Arnold
Eagle Squadron
America
Hitler
Mussolini
Rome
Tojo
Tokio
Pacific
Eastern Airlines
Return From Grave: Eddie Rickenbacker found alive
Air ace Eddie Rickenbacker, missing since Oct. 21 after a bomber ran out of fuel, was rescued Nov. 14. The story recalls his wartime defiance and mother’s departure words as he left for service, noting decades of daring from France to 1942 Pacific patrols and a return hailed as a near miracle. The piece highlights secretary Marguerite Shepherd’s faith and Arnold’s enlistment drive.
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New York
Eddie Rickenbacker
Rick
Pacific
Marguerite Shepherd
General Pershing
France
Atlanta
United States
Gen. H. H. Arnold
Army Air Service
Gifford Rejects Idea of Long-Distance Rate Cut
Walter S. Gifford president of American Telephone and Telegraph said the FCC order to show cause why long distance rates should not drop makes no sense. He argued wartime needs require higher, not lower, rates to support overloaded lines and ongoing war effort. He noted advertising to curb use while the commission seeks cuts would hinder service and warned earnings, including long distance, are below last year and under the dividend level for 22 years.
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FCC
Bell System
New York
Walter S. Gifford
American Telephone & Telegraph Company
Federal Communications Commission
Commission
Washington
Gifford
Telephone Company
Board of War Communications
French Officials Resign Over Occupation of Territory
In Buenos Aires on November IL, Guy de lan Tournelle the French chargé d affaires and Baron Nobret first secretary of the French Embassy resigned citing the total occupation of French territory. Tricornot de Rose, en route to Santiago to assume the post, also resigned.
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Buenos Aires
Guy de Lan Tournelle
Baron Nobret
Tricornot de Rose
Santiago
Chile
Archbishop dedicates Cardinal Farley Military Academy
Archbishop Francis J. Spellman dedicated the Cardinal Farley Military Academy in Rhinebeck the former Levi P. Morton estate. The academy opened in September with 32 boys and is run by the Christian Brothers of Ireland.
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Farley Army School
Rhinebeck
Francis J. Spellman
New York City
Cardinal Farley
Promotions Confirmed for Several Army Generals
Washington reports the Senate confirmed the temporary promotions of Brigadier Generals Donald Robinett James H. Daie Daniel and Benjamin Franklin to brigadier general in the Army of the United States along with Colonel Paul Me era and others to brigadier general. names include Lucien King Caffey Jr Dan Truscott Jr and Lunsford Errett.
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Oliver
Washington
INS
Porary
Army of the United
Senate
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