Maj Bowes the Radio Showman Dies at 71
Maj Edward Bowes renowned for the Amateur Hour program dies at Riveredge estate in Rumson New Jersey after a long show business career. He planned to celebrate his 72nd birthday and left a legacy including WHN manager and Capitol Theatre builder with a $1,000,000 yearly earnings.
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Maj
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New York City
Sleepy Hollow
N. Y
Ethel Bowes Smith
Santa Cruz
Calif
Harry J. Byrne
Battle Creek
Mich
Bowes
San Francisco
Margaret Illington
Capitol Theatre
Broadway
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
WHN
New York
Treasury Holds Large Silver Stock Amid Shortage Fears
Washington reports the United States still holds a vast reserve of silver, about 224 million fine ounces, while industrial users warn shortages threaten production. Output from American mines fell in April due to strikes, and foreign production is minimal as imports stall with the 71.11 cent price ceiling. Treasury plans to extend sales authority. a bill passed the House but awaits Senate action.
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McFarland May Head Group in Irrigation Panel Shakeup
Sen. O Mahoney of Wyoming may become chairman of the irrigation reclamation committee long headed by the late Sen. Bankhead. Other senior members include McCarran Overton and Hatch, with McFarland possible to take the Indian affairs chair if he gains the irrigation post, as Wheeler Thomas and Chavez remain senior committee leaders in other panels.
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Wyo
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Ala
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Nev
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Hatch
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Ariz
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Mont
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Treasury Set to Sell Silver Only If Market Surpasses 1.29
The plan fixes a price of 90.3 cents per ounce until July 1, 1948 and 1.29 dollars thereafter. The Treasury cannot sell silver until both Senate and House approve a figure, except if market price exceeds 1.29, the value of silver in coin form.
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Ancient monuments show Egyptians shaped bread like muffins
Ancient monuments suggest early Egyptian bread resembled muffins in form. Researchers note curved domes and rounded tops similar to modern muffin shapes suggesting baked goods had this distinctive appearance in ancient kitchens.
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