Radio censorship and the danger to democracy
Senator Burt Wheeler and critics argue against censoring broadcasts even when content offends religious or racial groups. They warn that licensing and political pressure empower authorities to suppress emotion in radio, threatening liberty and risking hysteria or war if unchecked.
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Burt Wheeler
Neville Muller
National Association of Broadcasters
Ickes
Father Coughlin
Coughlin
Iches
S “Hreaten
Leensee
Lnuenle
Tysteria
Montana
Washington
William Jennings Bryan
Naugus
America
Germany
Browder Girdler
Advinsthat
Ons Censorsip
Radio Today
Cop Rght Ledger Syndicate
Anniversaries and history highlights in brief
TODAY S ANNIVERSARIES list notable births and deaths from Lucretia Mott to Woods Hutchinson with dates and places. TODAY IN HISTORY entries cover 1777 Princeton battle, 1786 US Choctaw treaty, 1831 loan association, 1939 immigration surge, 1929 Rockefeller Foundation milestone, and 1931 farmer unrest WWI era, all noted with dates and brief context.
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Princton N J
United States
American Building and Loan Association
Fankford
Oxford Prevent Building Association of
Philadelphia
Rockefeller Foundation
Laura Spelman Rockefeller
Notable Obituaries and Births Across the Nation
Mrs Grace G Coolidge of North rimpton Mass widow of the President born at Burlington VT 60 years ago Dr E Stanley Jones Methodist missionary to India author of The Christ of the Indian Road then in Baltimore 35 years ago Francis S Harmon of New York former YMCA official born at Paulding MS 44 Dr Helen H Parkhurst of Barnard College New York philosopher originator of the Dalton plan of education born in New York 52 years ago John Gould Fletcher of Little Rock AR poet author born there 53 years ago John McDill Fox ex dean of Catholic University Law School now a Washington DC lawyer born in Milwaukee 48 Gilbert Seldes of New York columnist author born at Alliance NY 46 years ago
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Grace G Coolidge
Northrimpton
Mass
Burlington
E Stanley Jones
India
Baltimore
Francis S Harmon
New York
Y M C
Paulding
Miss
Helen H Parkhurst
Barnard College
John Gould Fletcher
Little Rock
Ark
John McDill Fox
Catholic University of America
Law School
Washington, D. C
Milwaukee
Gilbert Seldes
Alliance, NY
Real estate outlook and 1939 forecasts for Elyria
Over the weekend Elyria and Cleveland real estate men forecast a stronger 1939 with higher rents and more activity. They cited increased inquiries for homes and farms and predicted broader economic upturn including more building and modernization. Local factory plans to add workers in 1939 were not denied, with hope for several hundred manufacturing jobs boosting Elvira.
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Cleveland
Elyria
Pittsburgh
New York
Elysia
Elvrra
Comptroller General halts government business loans in rural relief program
Richard Elliott refuses to approve Farm Security Administration loans totaling 200000 for five subsistence farm projects in West Virginia Tennessee and Alabama. He says no law authorizes loans that would industrially compete with private firms, preserving public funds and preventing government meddling in private industry. The decision highlights the Comptroller General role versus a post-audit system in safeguarding taxpayers and limiting government market competition.
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Richard Elliott
Suk Hosers Mills
West Virginia
Tennessee
Alabama
Hi Congress
Elote
Farm Security Administration
South
Comptroller General
Push War On Jaywalkers Controversial laws reach 1939 sessions
A survey shows 56 large city bans on jaywalking with 16 without regulations. In the 40 cities with rules, most prohibit walking against lights or crossing mid block, and many require use of cross walks. Violations bring limited arrests and convictions, with enforcement varying. higher court appeals have not occurred. A quip notes a man earning $5000 a year hides it, while a reader remark jokes about learning to read saving evenings.
Saving the Lost and the Call to Preach
Bible readings on January 3 urge confession and belief for salvation. A cautionary tale contrasts two partners, one churchgoing, one agnostic, who cross paths on a train and golf course, highlighting hypocrisy and the failure to help others. The piece emphasizes reaching the ignorant with true faith rather than self interest.
Readings on Native Character and Propensity for Success
The text discusses a balanced nature and native zeal to pursue designs. It notes a sensuous crafty streak that may aid success if acted upon carefully and quietly, while warning against cruelty and rash tendencies that could backfire.
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Boy
Mail
Lorain
Ohio
John W Cullen Company
Chicago
Michigan Ave
Detroit
General Motors
New
Butsas Boake Carter
Ancient
Egypt
Nile
Sirius
Mohen Jo-Daro
United Feature Pote Inc
Tm. Beg U &, Pat
Lucretia C Mott
Nantucket
Thomas Hill Watts
Greenville
Ala
Larkin G Mead
Springfield
Hil
Chesterfield
Italy
Henry Holt
Damien
Joseph de Veuster
Molokai
Hawaii
Alfred H Lloyd
University of Michigans
Montelan N J
Michigan
Frank Murphy
Murphy
Kaliyage
Elyria Savings Trust
Jesus
P.R. Smith & CO
Arizona
Carl Dossey
California
Utah
Carl
Madison Square Garden
Copsright
R J Reynolds Tobacco Co
Winston-Salem, N.C
Eddie Cantor
Columbia Network
E.S.T
C.T
M.S.T
P.st
W. A. Knox
Dossey
Marie McMillin
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