Radio Stations Prepare to Broadcast Television with FCC Approval
Washington, July 1. After delays, about six stations ready to begin first commercial TV broadcasts approved by the FCC. Industry standards set by the National Television Systems Committee to prevent obsolescence and monopolistic control. Each station must air at least 15 minutes to qualify for commercialization.
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Washington
Federal Communications Commission
FCC
Commission
Tobey
Charles W. Tobey
M. H
Senate Interstat Commerce
National Television Systems Committee
Radio Manufacturers Association
Mayors Stage Milking Tourney Promotes Daily Month in Iowa
Willenbrock won a milking contest at Iowa City's main downtown corner by extracting 15 ounces in three minutes, beating Hahn who drew 10 ounces. The event featured mayors ajway from a cow barn amid a milling crowd to promote Daily Month in Iowa.
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Willenbrock
Hahn
Iowa City
Iowa
Iowa Daily Press
Frank Hahn
Cedar Rapids
Henry Willenbrock
FCC plans free distribution of TV signals and relay network
The commission seeks free graph ic distribution so each sector can access services and notes a developing television relay system between cities. Chairman Fry cautions national defense cuts may not cripple the industry. Licenses have invested over 8 million dollars in standard development. A notable demo aired the Republican national convention in Philadelphia last year.
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FCC
Commission
James Lawrence Fry
Grandview Births and Community Notes
Grandview reports the birth of an eight pound son to Mr. and Mrs. Verlin Nickel named William Dee. Nellie Eckhardt visits the Barnie Wetrieh home. Mrs. Cora Ossman cares for the Nickel baby. Arlen Gay mourns a death. neighbors lend support at the Rensberger and Enfield homes. Galen Bull works at Montgomery Ward in Washington.
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Grandview
Verlin Nickel
William Dee
Nellie Eckhardt
Barnie Wetrieh
Cora Ossman
Ellsworth Palmer
Arlen Gay
Jake Rensberger
Lester Disney
Loretta and
Lynn
Charles Green
Merle Enfield
Wayne Wade
Rich and Cray
Galen Bull
Montgomery Ward
Washington
Fresh garden beans as vitamin C source after cooking
Fresh garden beans retain substantial vitamin C with 30 to 40 percent lost in cooking. Despite losses beans remain a good source of this nutrient.
First Legal Aid Society Founded in New York
The first legal aid society in the United States was incorporated on March 8, 1876 in New York by lawyers and laymen concerned over frauds and impositions against German immigrants.
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First Legal Aid Society
United States
New York
New Serum Saves Lives Across Michigan Pneumonia Study
Dr H Allen Moyer state health commissioner reports that over 350 persons contracted lobar pneumonia in Michigan were saved by new serums and drugs during the past year. The most success is in ages 5 to 50 years.
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Michigan
H. Allen Moyer
Shortage of streetcar crews prompts new punishment law
Russian cities face conductor and driver shortages due to loafing and unauthorized leaves of absence. A new law authorizes penalties for these misdemeanors, aiming to enforce attendance and reliability in public transit operations.
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Russia
Massachusetts inventor unveils four edged safety razor blade
A Massachusetts man introduces a four edge safety razor blade. In Los Angeles, a man claims he has used the same blade for eight years, showcasing extreme durability.
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Massachusetts
Los Angeles
Calif
Changes in Iowa AAA Administrative Force Today
Des Moines reports broad shifts in the Iowa AAA structure with Albert Loveland named state chairman succeeding Guy W. Smith who returns to the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation. John B. Kimberley Collins takes over the administrative and fiscal section while four new field force appointees join: Paul Benner Otto Brandau William Hawks and Alvin Cook. George Meader transfers to Iowa office to replace Del De Haan.
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Iowa Aaa
Albert Loveland
Guy W. Smith
Russell
Smith
Federal Crop Insurance Corporation
Whea
Crop Insurance
John B. Kimberley
Collins
State Office
Paul Benner
State Center
Marshall County Aaa
Otto G. Brandau
Rudd
Floyd County
William L. Hawks
Creston
Union County
Alvin C. Cook
Farnhamville
Calhoun
George Meader
Michigan State Aaa
Iowa
del de Haan
Pella
Teaching Post at Junction Is Given to Marian Williams
Marian Williams who taught at Orchard last year has resigned there to teach home economies at Columbus Junction near home, replacing her previous duties in Crawfordsville. Noted singer Roy Randolph and relatives visited the McCleary home as Mr Monroe performed at the piano.
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Junction
Marian Williams
Mamaroneck
N. Y
Mrs. J
J. B. Randolph
Keota
J. S. McCleary
Roy Ran
Dolph
Ruth
George
Chagrin Falls
Ohio
George Monroe
Cleveland
Roy Randolph
Monroe
McCleary
Eight-Minute Light Journey From Sun To Earth
Light travels at 186000 miles per second and takes eight minutes to reach Earth. this astonishing pace means sunlight delivers energy and warmth from the sun in a timely manner, sustaining life and day to day activities.
Ginkgo Trees: Living Fossil Reaches 120 Feet
A ginkgo, a living fossil grown in temples in China, has persisted essentially unchanged for 10 million years and is related to cycads and conifers. The maid enhair tree grows to about 120 feet and bears leaves like maidenhair ferns.
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China
Best Man Tradition Traces to Early Capture Weddings
The custom of a best man at weddings dates to primitive marriage practices where the husband enlisted friends to help in abducting the bride. The tale links wedding rites to ancient social customs and peer support roles.
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