Unemployment Pay System Expanded Across States
In 1935 Congress created a nationwide unemployment pay program now adopted by 48 states plus Alaska and Hawaii. President Truman urged Congress to expand it. The system funds benefits via employer taxes into a federal trust, with state admin and varying coverage. In 1949 about 7.4 million claimants received 1.7 billion dollars. average weekly pay was 20 dollars for 12 weeks.
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Washington
Congress
Wisconsin
Hawaii
Alaska
Truman
Red Cross
Churches
Missouri
Public Forum letter questions highway funding figures
A reader critiques a national magazine piece by Senator O Ma Honey about a 36 billion highway need bill. The author cites Ohio Governor Lausche's 4.509 billion figure, argues the estimates are inflated, and urges focus on driver qualifications over constant revenue. Lake Worth Florida writer Co A Schafer signs April 4.
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the Messenger
U. S
Joseph O'Mahoney
Wyoming
Lausche
Ohio
New York
Texas
Buckeye
Centralization of Rural High Schools in Athens County
In a 1940s reflection, A H Dixon recalls a 1897 stand at New Marshfield advocating centralization of rural high schools in Athens County. He cites G L Pake, F H McVay, and Walker Neff in supporting consolidation to a single center in Athens with Nelsonville as another. Dixon argues economies, reduced duplication, and better grade space, and predicts broader adoption amid growing educational needs.
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the Messenger
Athens County
New Marshfield
G. L. Pake
F. H. McVay
Marshfield
Albany
Walker Neff
Orvil Cyger
Athens
Nelsonville
Stewart
Canaan Township
Plains
Jerseyville
Chauncey
Lodge urges bipartisan probe to replace Senate inquiry
Senator Lodge says the current McCarthy era investigation into State Department loyalty harms the nation. He proposes a bipartisan commission take over the inquiry, arguing it would reduce partisanship, protect innocents, and better-target real threats. He notes Congress’ investigatory power is vital yet often abused by partisan aims.
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Lodge
Senate
State Department
McCarthy
Congress
Congressional
Commission
The Big Three Tax Policy Debate and Economic Struggles
The piece argues high taxes fail to boost revenue, citing rising moonshining and dwindling 1949 tax returns. It criticizes Harry Hopkins style taxing and spending, warns deficits will grow in 1952, and questions the sustainment of taxing, spending, and electing as economic tools amid a recession.
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Harry Hopkins
Washington
Choking Cities to Death and the Call for Decentralization
The piece argues major cities need satellite, self sufficient suburbs with factories and shops nearby to reduce long commutes. It warns about urban crowding, urges decentralization of industry for civilian defense, and claims the atom bomb makes sprawling clusters obsolete.
Congress Pauses at Midpoint Amid Slow Session
The article notes Congress reaches the three months mark with little accomplished and questions whether a late rush might occur, likening the pace to pennant-chasing tactics of the Boston Red. It recalls a similar slowdown last year before a late surge of legislation.
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Congress
Boston Red
Manhattan dress designer urges women throw away girdles
Raymond Marinelli, a Manhattan fashion expert, denounces the universal bustline and urges women to abandon girdles and bras. He argues women should celebrate natural contours with selective undergarments and dieting, saying each woman should dress to her own figure and charm. He notes he is a bachelor and supports variety over uniform silhouettes.
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New York
Manhattan
Raymond Marinelli
Joe
Marinelli
America
Mr. Marinelli
Everett Conant letter on church unity and race
In a Stewart letter dated April 5, Everett Conant recalls church practices from various congregations including doors closed to color and fundraisers. He argues Christ treated all people equally and questions how humans will be part of one body in heaven or hell.
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Frank
Harry
the Messenger
Christ
Temple
Samaria
Jesus
Earth
Heaven
Hell
Correction on use of inhalator by Athens firemen
A correction clarifies that Athens firemen are the only city employees trained and qualified to operate the inhalator, not the police, following a letter praising police aid after a life saving use for an East End girl.
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the Messenger
Raymond Gibson
Athens
East End
Gibson
Police Department
Fingerprints and Clues Drive Palmer Mystery
Private detective Martin Queripel pursues the Palmer murder case aiding Azalea Palmer to clear Paul Moody. He studies fingerprint evidence from a telephone base at Athens police lab and reconstructs how a theft and struggle may have occurred, revealing lead suspects and questioning lab detective James Stivers.
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Azalea Palmer
Martin Queripel
Paul Moody
Wendell Palmer
Palmer
Moody
Queripel
Police
James Stivers
Stivers
Moody’s
Palmers
Miss Fennell
Butler
Gardener
Kelso
Birthday Blessings From Athens County Boy
Marion Ohio April 4 190? "DADDY" GOODSPEED sends thanks for a birthday in March 29 with three children and three grandchildren. Mary Beasley baked an eight pound cake but candles needed a dishpan. No ice skating this winter for school children. Gas lawnmower ready for grass cutting.
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the Messenger
Mary Beasley
Athens
Athens County
Goodspeed
Marion, O
Crippled Society Reports $936 Collected in Stamp Sale
The Society for Crippled Children and Adults reports through treasurer Theodore Reed that $936.65 has been raised to date in the 1950 annual fundraising campaign. With May 1 as the closing date, organizers expect to surpass last year’s $1001 total.
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Society For Crippled
Pomeroy
Meigs County Society For Crippled Children and Adults
Theodore Reed
Radio Daily Lineup of Evening and Tuesday Schedule
Radio grid lists evening programs from 6:00 to 11:15 with news, dramas, music, and variety shows on abe cbs mbs networks. Tuesday April 11 includes morning and afternoon slots such as Eddie Albert Show Breakfast Club Barnyard Follies Tennessee Jamboree and Welcome to Hollywood with serials and talk features across abe cbs mbs networks.
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Abe
Cbs Network
Abc-East
Abc-West
Mbs-East
Mbs- West
Cbs
Frank Sinatra
Abe Beulah
Cbs News
Mbs
Abe Jack Smith
Cbs Daily
Cbbs
Gordon MacRae
Ethel and Albert
Abe Boboy Benson
Barrow
Nbc-Tv
Godfrey
Cbs-Tv
Henry Taylor
Abe Peter Salem
Buddy Weed
Voorhees
Leighton Noble
Paril Lavalle
Abe Rex Maupin
Crime Fighters
Friend Irma
Ralph Norman
Brian Donlevy
Abe Bob Hawk
Cbs Strictly From
Dixie
News
News & Variety
Eddie Albert
Nbe
Clevelandaires
Arthur Godfrey
Bob Poole
Hollywood
Abe Ladies Fair
Abe Hannibal Cobb
Abeo Queen
Abe Bob Poole
Rogera
West
Cbs-Tv News
Karl Wrightson
Silver Theater
Goldbergs
Studio One
Nightcappers
Telenews
Ted Steele
Television Program Schedule Listings WSAZ and More
A dense listing of channel schedules across WSAZ WLWC WTVN and WBNS for Monday to Tuesday including time blocks for Kukla Fran Ollie Teletheater News Caravan Pauper's Penthouse Soap Opera blocks and various children's and variety programs with occasional program names and times.
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Kukla
Fran
Ollie
Showroom
News Caravan
Pauper
Penthouse
Judy Splinters
Lucky Pup
Music Room
Telenews
Paradise Island
Hollywood Teat
WTVN
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By James Marlow
the Messenger Public Forum
Central High Schools
A. H. Dixon
Massillon
Boyle
Hal Boyle
By Galbraith
Pat
Muriel
Everett Conant Stewart
Clarence A. Parker
Rupert Hughes
NEA Service, Inc
NBC
WLW
Cincinnal
ABC
WCOL
Columbus
WSAZ
Huntington
WBNS
WCHS
Charleston
WPAR
Parkersburg
WHKC
WMOA
Marietta
Wsaz-Tv
WLWC
Cartoon Theater
Captain Video
al Morgan
Wbns-Tv
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