Touch of Gold: Two War Veterans Turn Ventures Into Empire
In New York, Lewis Wessel and Alvin Meyer built a multi million dollar business from $5000 and a dream. They sold fire extinguishers door to door and expanded into haircuts and household chemicals, including a Swedish tarnish remover and a wool moth protecting liquid. The pair, former WWII veterans, also acquired a large barber shop chain and foresee growth in wall paste and a washing machine demother product.
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New York
Lewis Wessel
Alvin Meyer
Lewis
Weasel
Meyer
Europe
Law
Lew
America
Baltimore
Pittsburgh
Sweden
Peace Feelers and Red Tricks in Korea Debate
A critical column argues that Western officials exaggerate peace offers from the Reds to gain advantage in Korea. The piece accuses leaders of stalling, predicts prolonged conflict, cites General Van Fleet, and condemns the timing tied to weather and political maneuvering. It contends peace talks are a ruse and urges stronger military action.
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Korea
Reds
United Nations
Debating Society
New York City
Reda
Eisenhower
Europe
van Fleet
Russians seek broad peace to ease defense push
U.S. observers warn Moscow uses peace talks to gain strength and sow peace illusion, risking European rearmament and western vigilance. Chuikov hints at a German reunification treaty while free elections in East Germany could alter Bonn’s stance. Western diplomats watch for concrete German and Austrian proposals to gauge Kremlin aims.
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Moscow
Russia
Stalin
Kremlin
Germany
Japan
Italy
Chuikov
East Germany
Bonn
Chaperone in the brain guides youths to morality
Dr. Crane argues parents should train children to carry an internal moral chaperone rather than rely on constant supervision. He advises teaching self restraint before high school and promoting self responsibility over police enforcement, offering a bulletin on sex problems for further guidance.
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Alane
Korea
Lucille
California
Lucile
Dr. Crane
Mary
Tom
Papa
Tommy
Questions and Answers on Bowlegs Prolapsed Colon and Chest Pain
Dr. Jordan explains bowlegs result from vitamin deficient soft bones in children and warns adults rarely correct with surgery. Prolapsed colon may be asymptomatic or treated with corsets. surgery only in severe cases. Rare second chickenpox attacks possible. lipomas are common fatty tumors not usually harmful. Chest pain has many causes beyond heart trouble including neuritis muscular Rheumatism indigestion and spinal issues.
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Edwin P. Jordan
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New York Transit Fight Deepens City’s Financial Struggle
The piece trade talks between Governor Dewey and Mayor Impellitteri over funding, taxes, and transit reform underscore New York City’s financial crisis. It notes a proposed shift of the transit system to an independent agency as a condition for greater taxing power, with sharp quotes from both officials.
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New York City
Dewey
Albany
Impellitteri
New York
Ohio Payrolls Show Decline in January 1953
Ohio payrolls, employment and man-hours fell 1 percent in January 1953 from December 1952, while year over year figures to January 1952 rose. State University noted mixed results as six major Ohio cities reported earnings with varied trends and payrolls up 11 percent from January 1952.
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Columbus, CO
Ohio
State University
Little Liz An. The Younger Generation and Psychiatry
A fragment notes that the person understands the younger generation is either a psychiatrist or in need of one. It hints at mental health themes and generational attitudes without detailing events or individuals.
Eisenhower To Address Pan American Affairs and Editors
President Eisenhower will deliver two major speeches broadcast nationwide. The April 12 Pan American affairs address is set for 12:30 to 12:45 p.m. on ABC CBS Mutual and NBC. A foreign policy talk to the American Society of Newspaper Editors in Washington is scheduled for April 16 from 1 to 1:30 p.m.
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New York
Dwight D. Eisenhower
ABC
CBS
Mutual
NBC
Eisenhower
American Society of Newspaper Editors
Washington
Stars Align for Travel and Social Growth in Japan
The report notes Tokyo police rounded up 119 lost children Easter Sunday in and around Tokyo. The astrology column predicts favorable travel and social opportunities, warning to verify motives when strangers seek aid and urging patience with long term plans.
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Tokyo
Arrowheads and the circle of the Old Ones tale
Ish debates with the young man Jack about arrowheads red for cattle and white for game. They discuss the sun and hills, doubt old myths, and imagine industrial future as coins, copper wire, and metal arrowheads shape civilization. Ish senses Jack is happy and part of The Tribe, then awakens to a shaking by Jack.
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Jack
Ish
Fire Sparks Fear As Two Teens Flee Burning Brush Near House
Ish and Jack awaken to a grass fire that roars toward a nearby house. Jack retrieves his hammer as three onlookers panic, and despite burns, they reach safety among rocks. Ish reflects on fate, leadership, and his view of himself as the Tribe’s mouthpiece, the last American.
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Jack
Ish
Television Program Grids For WELW Channel 3 Station
A dense listing of daily and evening programs across WELW4 and WSAZ Channel 3 with multiple time slots. The schedules cover shows from Dinah Shore and Milton Berle to cartoons, news, movie matinees, game shows, and public affairs.
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Sports Today
Ohio News
News Caravan
Milton Berley
Fireside Theatre
Circle Theater
Mindy Carson
Bon Considine
Family Playhouse
Ruth Lyons
Travelers
Kate Smith
Hawkins Falls
Lilediabby Hayes
Howdy Doady
Morgan Tile
Marion Spelman
Joan
MC Avalcade
TV Theatre
Radio Program Grid and Schedule Listings
Radio listings for NBC WLW Cincinnati ABC WCOL Columbus and more detail station frequencies, programs, and times from morning to late night including news sports drama and comedy features with multiple hosts and show names across several markets. The lineup shows daytime and nighttime blocks with recurring features such as News and Commentary Beulah Sketch and various serialized programs.
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NBC
WLW
Cincinnati
ABC
WCOL
Columbus
College to Publish Wright Brothers Data This Year
Oberlin College announced that scientific papers by aviation pioneers Wilbur and Orville Wright will be published this year. The release is set for before December 17, the golden anniversary of the first successful Dayton flights. Congress invited to view atomic weapons tests in Nevada.
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Oberlin
Wilbur
Orville Wright
Oberlin College
Dayton Brothers
Washington
Congress
Nevada
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