Maj Bowes Radio Showman Dead at Riveredge Estate
Maj Edward Bowes renowned for the amateur hour dies at 71 in Rumson New Jersey after a career spanning theatre radio and real estate. He planned to celebrate his birthday and was attended by Cardinal Spellman as his rites were given. Bowes built fortunes in real estate and show business and led WHN radio.
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Rumson
N. J
U.2
Maj
Edward Bowes
America
Riveredge
Francis Cardinal Spellman
Times Square
Tarrytown
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
New York City
Sleepy Hollow
N. Y
Ethel Bowes Smith
Santa Cruz
Calif
Harry J. Byrne
Battle Creek
Mich
Bowes
San Francisco
Margaret Mington
Capitol Theatre
Broadway
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
WHN
New York
Silver Shortage Persists as Government Hedges Supply
Washington report notes growing industrial demand for silver while Treasury holds vast "free" stock under law. April mine output fell due to strikes, and foreign production remains limited as imports stall after prices hit the 71.11 cent ceiling. Treasury says 224 million ounces meet annual needs, while total government holdings top 2.5 billion ounces. extension of wartime selling authority is debated in Congress.
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Washington
Uncle Sam
Treasury
Congress
Vinson
Kris Jong
McFarland May Head Group
Sen. O Mahoney may chair the irrigation reclamation committee once led by the late Sen. Bankhead. Seniors on the panel include McCarran Hatch and Overton, with McFarland poised to take the top spot if he moves from Indian affairs.
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Washington
O’mahoney
Wyo
Irrigation Reclamation Committee
Sen. Bankhead
Ala
McCarran
Nev
Overton
Hatch
N. M
Judiciary
Public Lands
Manufacturers Committee
Commerce Committee
Secretary of the Interior
Interior Department
Appropriations
Silver price policy hints at 1948 coin value
The text notes a staged price of 90.3 cents until July 1, 1948 and 1.29 dollars thereafter. It says the treasury cannot sell silver until both chambers agree, unless market prices exceed 1.29 dollars, the value of silver when minted into coins.
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House
Treasury
Ancient monuments hint at bread shaped like muffins
Archaeologists point to early Egyptian artifacts suggesting bread loaves fashioned in muffin-like shapes. Researchers propose cultural baking practices influenced ancient meals and daily life.
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