Truman urges changes to unemployment compensation system
President Truman asks Congress to reform the 15 year old unemployment compensation. The plan expands coverage to more workers, raises tax base to fund benefits, standardizes duration to 26 weeks, and speeds cross state pay when workers move. It proposes higher weekly maximums and dependents’ supplements.
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Truman
Congress
Mr. Truman
Red Cross
Churches
Missouri
Fingerprints and a detective lure deeper in Moody murder case
Private Detective Martin Queripel probes Paul Moody’s alleged guilt in Wendell Palmer’s death. He seeks fingerprints from Moody and a key set from Detective Pete Kelso as traces point to Kelso and Nelda Croft amid a tense, unfolding police counterplot.
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Martin Queripel
Paul Moody
Wendell Palmer
Moody
Azalea Palmer
James Stivers
Palmer
Police Crime Laboratory
Queripel
Stivers
Pete Kelso
Kelso
Palmer House
Paul
O'Hea
Not a Pretty Picture of 1949 Strike Idleness
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 1949 strike idleness totaled over 50 million man-days, the second highest on record. More than 3 million workers were involved, with pensions and insurance shaping demands and CIO AFL disparities noted. Chrysler strikes push February idleness to 7.85 million days.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics
Ohio State Journal
Bureau
AFL
CIO
War Talk Shifts to Preparedness and Aid
The piece argues for intensified war defense spending and foreign aid, noting public skepticism of sending money abroad. It contends five years at peace without a formal treaty or clear solutions to Germany, Japan, and Russia, urging a stable, decisive stance on international relations rather than continued shifts every six months.
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Washington
John Q
Japan
Russia
Empty Promises and Shifting Alliances In 1949 Politics
The Chicago Defender notes disillusionment with civil rights progress as Democrats control the Legislature. Reform groups and labor voices express restlessness, signaling a broader break from party loyalty. Only measures enacted are repeal of colored margarine taxes and aid to Korea, both nonpartisan actions.
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Chicago Defender
Americans For Democratic Action
Roosevelt
Radical
Washington
Korea
Out Seeing the Sights on the California Coast
A humorous riff questions if a Russian submarine sightings off California were for mischief or merely curiosity. It muses that Soviet plans overlook such luxuries and imagines sailors seeking a periscope view of Hollywood beauties.
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California
Ohio primary fights dot crowded party fields in Columbus report
The piece outlines nomination battles across Ohio in both parties. It notes incumbents with no opposition in several districts, strong challenges to Walter Brehm in the 11th, and Cleveland efforts to topple Robert Crosser in the 21st. It lists specific contenders including former speakers and state legislators.
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Columbus
Walter E. Brehm
Dave Moore
New Lexington
House of Representatives
Moore
Robert Crosser
Emil A. Bartunek
Michael E. Gallagher
Bronis J. Klementowicz
Roy K. Sawyer
Thomas A. Jenkins
John McSweeney
Wayne L. Hays
Jenkins
Perry Jennings Bates
Gallipolis
Paul W. Smith
Wilbert W. Warren
Ironton
McSweeney
Edison W. Tecco
Dover
Hays
Robert Dobbie Bates
Steubenville
Edward O. McCowen
Wheelersburg
James H. McElhaney
Portsmouth
Homer A. Ramey
Raymond E. Hildebrand
Gilmore Flues
Toledo
Hildebrand
Lucas County Republican Organization
Ramey
Frederick C. Smith
Marion
Andrew T. Durbin
Kenton
W. Dexter Hazen
Jackson E. Betts
Findlay
State House of Representatives
Harry J. Brookshire
Robert T. Mason
J. Harry McGregor
West Lafayette
Frances P. Bolton
Lyndhurst
Guardians of peacetime liberties and economic progress
The piece urges a select group of respected men to act as a general staff for peace. It argues they should safeguard civil liberties at home while promoting the nation’s economic growth amid Cold War tensions.
Quiz Hall By WILTON FE HALL
A vintage quiz page lists questions for men women and teens about sports history anatomy and biblical references with a playful scoring guide and a garbled answer key. The misread end notes resemble a faded OCR of an old newspaper feature.
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Wilton FE. Hall
Groucho Marx Seeks Divorce From Kay After Five Years
Hollywood comedian Groucho Marx says he and wife Kay are unhappy and headed for divorce on grounds of incompatibility. He confirmed they will divorce after five years of marriage citing unhappiness as the reason.
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Hollywood
Groucho Marx
Kay
Taft Bricker Split On Two Measures In Congress
Ohio lawmakers split on two roll calls. Senate first vote 49 25 to extend displaced persons act one year and raise admissions to 359000. Taft voted yes Bricker no. Final passage 58 15 with Taft for and Bricker against.
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Washington
Ohio
Congress
Senate
Taft
Bricker
Visitors and Family News From Athens Area
Lottridge guests included Rev Walter Frost and Barbara Sue of Belpre with Mrs. Lillie Davis and others. Henderson visitors to Mrs Ida Davis, Eleanor Allen visiting Velma Persons in Athens, and Homer Folden recovering at home after a head injury. Birth notice for a son April 6 in Parkersburg to L A Marshall and spouse with two other children.
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Lillie Davis
Walter A. Frost
Barbara Sue
Belpre
Freda Blake
Ruby Vandall
Ronnie Vandall
Buford Blake
Otis Wade Allen
Harry Nickolia
Henderson
Nickolia
Ida Davis
Eleanor Allen
Velma Persons
Athens
Homer Folden
St. Joseph's Hospital
Parkersburg
Linda
Raleigh
Charles Robinson
Ira Robinson
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Russell Archer
Joyce
John Archer
Naomi Archer
G. M. Warner
Near
Alfred
Glenn Gaston
Lee Gaston
L. A. Marshall
W. Va
New Method Stabilizes Guncotton Faster
The Department of Agriculture reports a new process to stabilize guncotton in about a third of the time previously required, improving efficiency in production and handling for industrial uses.
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Department of Agriculture
Snails Report Long Diets With Five Year Pace
The note surveys snails whose feeding cycles span up to five years, highlighting extreme long term dieting and slow metabolism in mollusks. It discusses potential ecological implications and references a few expert observations.
Murray City Social Notes Highlight Regional Visits
Mr and Mrs Max North and daughter Debra of Columbus visited the Lam bert family. Mrs Paul Robson and Mrs Elroy Short have been visiting in Columbus. Gary Cooper returned home after visiting relatives. The Aberts family of Hollister and Lester Lee joined Mr and Mrs Andy Thompson. Moody of Glouster spent days here with relatives. Thompson Morrison visited Glouster on business. Emmett Short and Mrs Edd G ilkey visited Zanesville relatives. Edd Cunliffe of Columbus visited her parents Lew Ayers. Myrtle Person returned home after visiting Athens relatives. Louis Sabo returned to Columbus after time with his mother Betty Sabo. Mrs Howard Craft
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Murray City
Max North
Debra
Columbus
Lavoid Lambert
Paul Robson
Elroy Short
Gary Cooper
Harry Aberts
Lester Lee
Edd Aberts
Hollister
Andy Thompson
Lawrence Short
Dan Jenkins
Henry Spencer
Johnnie Moody
Glouster
James Morrison
Emmett Short
Edd Gilkey
Zanesville
Edd Cunliffe
Lew Ayers
Myrtle Person
Athens
Louis Sabo
Betty Sabo
Howard Craft
Radio Schedule Screenplay Listings for April 11 12
April 11 6 PM to 10:30 PM broadcast lineup features Frank Sinatra Show Cavalcade of America and detective dramas on CBS ABC and MBS. April 12 morning to 6 PM includes Eddie Albert Show Tennessee Jamboree Bob Poole Show and Welcome to Hollywood with various serials and game shows.
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Nbe
Abe
Cbs
Cbe
Hollywood
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Abe Hannibal Cobb
Abe Queen
Abe Bob Poole
Abc
West
Television Lineup for WLW C3 and Counterparts
Channel listings show WLW C3 schedule with Cactus Jim Meetin Time Kukla Fran Ollie Wendy Barrie News Caravan Star Theater Fireside Theater Life of Riley Amateur Hour Photo News Pauper's Penthouse Wednesday mornings feature Test Pattern Haystack Hullabaloo Corky Robbins Fifty Club Magic Telekitchen Nimmo Scrapbook Date with Drama Shopping Guide Teen Canteen TV Rangers Judy Splinters Howdy Doody WTVN 6 TV slots include Cartoon Theater Camera on Prevention I Hear Music Captain Video Mr Mrs Eeels Vincent Lopez Court of Current Issues Cavalcade of Bands Boxing Late News House Matinee Music Test Pattern Serenade Telenews Hopalong Cassidy Wrestling Tele Tips Roundup Snarky Lucky Pup News Early Worm News Film Shorts Command Post Ed Wynn Suspense Wrestling Newsreel Afternoon programs include Test Pattern Record Show Studio K Homemaker's Exch Fern Sharp Ted Steele Roundup
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Fran
Ollie
Wendy Barrie
Star Theater
Fireside Theater
Pauper
Penthouse
Corky Robbins
Drama
Judy Splinters
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Command Post
Ed Wynn
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Homemaker’s Exch
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Ted Steele
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