Editorial Shift Lets Radio Air Editorialize With Balance Rule
The FCC eases the Mayflower ban allowing stations to advocate political causes if they provide balanced opposing views. Critics warn of licensing conflicts and bias risks, while supporters say it protects rights. Shanghai’s siege raises questions about Western policy and aid in the Far East amid Communist pressure.
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National Association of Broadcasters
Commission
Shanghai
ECA
Eurasia
Far East
Britain
France
Russia
Asia
Schuman
Bevin
Acheson
Hong Kong
China
Lynchburg Protest Reads Contempt For Public
Current Opinion in The Lynchburg News denounces John L. Lewis for his latest exhibition of contempt toward the public and criticizes the administration for its handling of the issue.
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The
Lynchburg News
John L. Lewis
Need for Laws to Grant President Strike Intervention Power
The article argues for statutory clarity on presidential power to intervene in strikes. It questions Truman’s claim that inherent authority already exists and notes labor leaders oppose formalizing such power, fearing expanded executive reach and reduced Congress oversight.
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Truman
Congress
Mr. Truman
Farewell to Fishbein at AMA as editor retires
After 37 years as editor of the American Medical Association Journal Dr. Morris Fishbein will retire. The AMA board imposes a restraint on controversial remarks and editorials while elected officials will speak for medical policy. The move aims to reduce public controversy while opposing Truman's national health insurance plan continues.
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Morris Fishbein
American Medical Association
American Medical Profession
AMA Board of Trustees
Dr. Fishbein
AMA
Fishbein
Truman
Absurd Double Standard in Monopolies Seen in Coal Shutdown
Richmond Times Dispatch argues a UMW plan to halt 450,000 miners for a week mirrors a price stabilizing move by owners, noting a legal ban on lockouts while praising the league led stoppage as balancing supply and demand benefiting both miners and operators.
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Rome
John L. Lewis
Welkin
Congress
UMW
Mr. Lewis
Lewis
Berryville grads donate for seniors locker fund
Berryville high school graduates contribute 150 to buy lockers for the senior room. Governor J Strom Thurmond of South Carolina criticizes Truman saying he has little chance of election. Miss Amy Willard of Washington visits the home of Mr and Mrs J V Arthur.
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Berryville High School
J. Strom Thurmond
South Carolina
Truman
Amy Willard
Washington
J. V. Arthur
New U S Air Offensive Targets Jap Mainland
In a 1944 update, Superforts bomb Jap mainland as U S forces reportedly land on Saipan. Sgt Leslie Carper receives a 15 day furlough to visit his parents Mr and Mrs Philip T Carper of 215 Sharp Lt Ann Buckley is crowned queen by Pvt Hunter Maddox at Handley To Victory page ant.
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Tokyo
U. S
Saipan
Leslie Carper
Philip T. Carper
Ann Buckley
Hunter Maddox
Handley
Bass fishermen and season open events in Virginia
Ten years ago in 1939 Bass fishermen in Eastern Virginia set out and five season opens. Mr and Mrs B F Strother leave to attend Grange meeting in Richmond. American Legion swimming pool opens with Otis Sargent instructor.
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Virginia
B. F. Strother
Grange
Richmond
American Legion
Otis Sargent
Divorce granted with wife's knowledge in local court
Miss Louisa Hollis and Capt. Wilbur Riley win Handley senior class popularity contest. Adrian Mason weds Miss Mary Armour, both from Winchester families.
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Louisa Hollis
Capt
Wilbur Riley
Handley
Adrian Mason
Mary Armour
Winchester
Soft-hearted Americans in Berlin face cultural captures
In Berlin, American expatriates feel captured not on the battlefield but at home by German music, beer, and servants. Social shifts show Americans embracing German songs and dancing, while charity for German children grows among wives.
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Berlin
Germany
Clausewitz
How's Your I Q Mem ory Quiz From A 1940s Page
A newspaper quiz page presents 10 questions with a scoring guide for daily answers over 10 days. It asks about Truman’s Missouri home, Palermo’s island, calico origin, German constitution, a Kansas military post, the Lusitania, Earhart’s fate, and Charles Francis Adams as Navy secretary, among others.
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Truman
Palermo
U. S
McCarran
Calico
Calcutta
Calicut
India
Germany
Kansas
Army
Command and General Staff College
Republic
Amelia Earhart
Indian Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Charles Francis Adams
Navy
Tornado Hotspots in Central United States
Tornadoes occur most frequently in the Central United States including the Mississippi and Ohio Valleys and lower Missouri. The top states by frequency over 52 years are Kansas, Iowa, Texas, Arkansas, Illinois, and Missouri. Occurrence is also common in Oklahoma Nebraska Mississippi Alabama Ohio Georgia Minnesota Wisconsin and southern Michigan.
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United States
Mississippi
Ohio
Missouri
Kansas
Iowa
Texas
Arkansas
Illinois
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Alabama
Georgia
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michigan
Snoring No Joke Says Medical Guide for Sleep Health
A syndicated medical note explains snoring results from nasal blockages, throat inflammation, or relaxed soft palate. It cites non surgical options like nose care, nasal drops, mouth splints, tongue and jaw positioning, and breathing or voice exercises, with surgery reserved for specific cases.
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Nosal
Strength For The Day by Earl L Douglas D D
The essay praises lifelong growth, citing George Washington and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow as models. It argues true greatness lies in continual learning, with reading and especially listening expanding wisdom as one ages. Open minds and hearts enable yearly growth through experience.
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George Washington
Washington
Henry Wadsworth
Goltybs
Diamond Mock Rock in West Indies Scene of British Feats
The passage describes a rock near Ni Muallinique known as Wirre or Diamond Mock, famed for a British military action during the Napoleonic era. In 1604, 120 men and 5 cannons faced surrender after a siege lasting about 17 minutes with rvrish honors noted as the rock was saluted by British forces.
Best-loved Tales for Tots publish this 32 page book
The 32 page Best-loved Tales for Tots offers stories and verses from classics for children. Includes puzzles and riddles and paper folding activities. Priced 15 cents postpaid with coupon to The Winchester Star Information Bureau in Washington DC.
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Winchester Star Information Bureau
Eye St
N. E
Washington, D. C
The Face of Alessandro and the Forlorn Valley Plot
In a tense confrontation, Strunk reveals a governor backed scheme using outlaw Chip Halliday and Singin Sam McAllister to trap Halliday’s enemies in Forlorn Valley. Alessandro weighs trust and a bigger game while plotting a dangerous resolution with Colorado Jack as sentry.
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Alessandro
Mr. Strunk
Justin St. John
Strunk
Helena
Mister
St. John
Clark Raybjirn
Pssbile
Strum
Iron Hat Halliday
Old Iron Hat
Halliday
Chip Halliday
Mantis
Sam McAllister
Deer Lodge
Singin
Sam
Forlorn Valley
Ute Kincade
Strink
McAlister
Ivor Hat Halliday
McAllister
Alissar Lo
McAllister and Kincade
McAlster
Jedd, Mead & Company
Tate
Clark Rayburn
Dodge
Jasper Fogg
Fogg
Brennan
Seton
Colorado Jack
Pass
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