Logan Act questions raised by Wallace speech abroad
Washington column argues Henry Wallace may have violated no law but has shown bad taste and judgment in criticizing U.S. policy from overseas. It notes the Logan Act’s text and history, the use of BBC radio facilities, and the public repercussions versus legal risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Henry Wallace
United States
Great Britain
British Labor Party
Greece
Turkey
Wallace
British Broadcasting Company
Lewis Douglas
Winston Churchill
Fulton
Missouri
Churchill
Logan
Medical Comment Column on cancer cells and treatment
Dr. William A. OBrien explains how cancer cells multiply excessively, the role of surgery and radiotherapy, and the need for cancer research funding. He notes Leukemia effects and asks for research facilities, while comparing spending to dog medicine. The column ends with guidance on cerebral palsy early training and available educational resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Cancer Society
U.S. Public Health Service
Unappreciated plea to Congress over policy choices
A columnist vents that Congress ignores public recommendations on Greece and Turkey aid, Lilienthal for atomic control, tax cuts, labor law changes, federal budget reduction, and U.S. stance on international issues. The writer laments Washington's assumed expertise and ends with a sharp expletive.
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Congress of the United States
Greece
Turkey
Atomic Control Board
Lilienthal
Senate
United Nations
Congress
Washington
Congress must face the closed shop in labor policy
The piece argues Congress focuses on details like jurisdictional strikes while missing the core issue the closed shop. It asserts a free choice to join or not join a union must exist with job security, and penalties for coercion by both management and unions. It quotes Senator Ball condemning the closed shop and calls for full protection of workers from union abuses.
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Congress
Senator Ball
Cost of Food Shows Retail Efficiency Cuts Living Costs
The USDA reports the market basket in 1946 still 7 percent below its 1920 peak while marketing charges were 21 percent lower. Farmers’ share rose from 40 percent to 53 percent in 1946, indicating retailers pass savings to consumers and bear tighter margins.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Department
Clapp nomination eyed as TVA chairman in Senate
Peter Edson notes the Senate's first exec calendar item after the Greek Turkish loan approval is Gordon R. Clapp's nomination as TVA chairman. Clapp, a 42 year old Wisconsin native, has long served TVA and faces opposition from Sen. McKellar. Edson stresses TVA's growth since 1933 and the need for continued expansion to meet rising power demand.
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Washington
Senate
Gordon R. Clapp
Tennessee Valley Authority
Gordon Clapp
Wisconsin
Lawrence College
University of Chicago
TVA
David E. Lilienthal
Clapp
Senate Public Works Committee
Kenneth McKellar
Tennessee
Lilienthal
Wales
Krodel Nominated by Republicans for Point Pleasant Mayor
Krodel won nomination to succeed himself as mayor at a Republican convention in the courthouse. The May 17 election date was set. He has served seven full terms and filled out another. if reelected, it would be his ninth term. John E. Brown nominated for city clerk by acclamation. Ward tickets and committee officers named. convention drew about 200 attendees and lasted just over 30 minutes.
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Point Pleasant
B. W. Krodel
Krodel
George B. Sheen
Holly Simmons
Franklin Quillin
Bartow Jones
John E. Brown
Raymond F. Musgrave
Robert H. Ferguson
Brown
Mrs. Robert L. Hogg Honored at Bridge Luncheon
Mrs. Mary Patterson and Mrs. Donald Coe hosted a Tuesday bridge luncheon honoring Mrs. Robert L. Hogg of Chicago staying at a Ravenswood area farm. S. Chandler Wilhelm led with high score. Dewey A. Windsor was second. Other players included Mrs. Hogg and eight guests.
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Point Pleasant
Mary Patterson
Donald Coe
Robert L. Hogg
Chicago
Ravenswood
S. Chandler Wilhelm
Dewey A. Windsor
Hogg
Walter A. Windsor
Wilhelm
Milton L. Miller
T. Stribling
E. E. Heiner
Reba Beale
Marriage License Sought By Point Pleasant Pair
Ray Roseberry of Point Pleasant Route 2 and Doris Mae Dewees of this city applied for a marriage license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Ray Roseberry
Doris Mae Dewees
Johnnycake origins debated journey cake Shawnee cake
The origin of Johnnycake is uncertain with claims that it began as journey cake carried on long trips or as a Shawnee corn cake. Some say the name Johnnycake is a corruption of Shawnee cake.
New Bridge Celebration Plans Made
The Middle Ohio Valley Progress Celebration editors plan a May 10 event in POINT PLEASANT to mark the B and O bridge completion. Parade at 10 30 a.m. with bands floats and a 2 p.m. ribbon cutting officiated by Mayor Krodel and Gov. Meadows. 10000 15000 expected with contests barbecue fireworks and a Hatfields and McCoys showboat.
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Point Pleasant
Thhe Chamber of Commerce
G. G. Patterson
Middle Ohio Valley
Carrol Bateman
Mr. Patterson
Main St
Tu Endie Wei Park
R. B. White
Clarence W. Meadows
B. W. Krodel
Patterson
Mrs. Cynthia Flint Rites Held at Mt. Valley Church
Last rites for 72 year old Cynthia Flint were conducted at Mt. Valley Church by Rev. Carl Burris. Burial followed in the church cemetery. She died Tuesday at her South Side home after several months illness. Survived by husband James Flint five sons Merl and Samuel Flint of Delaware Ohio Earl and Virgil Flint of Beech Hill three daughters Laura Pierson Alice Duncan of Gallipolis Ferry and Fannie Ralph of Marion.
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Point Pleasant
Cynthia Flint
South Side
Mt. Valley Church
Carl Burris
Flint
Gallia County
James Flint
Merl Flint
Hogsett
Samuel
Wilbert Flint
Delaware
Ohio
Earl and Virgil Flint
Beech Hill
Laura Pierson
Alice Duncan
Gallipolis Ferry
Fannie Ralph
Marion
Rush Holt to Speak at Hannan Graduation
Rush D. Holt of Weston will be commencement speaker at Hannan High School on May 14. Holt is a member of the House of Delegates and former United States senator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rush Holt
Hannan Graduation
Point Pleasant
Rush D. Holt
Weston
House of Delegates
United States
Hannan High School
Chamber visits weigh on Huntington trip by Dr Casto
Dr Glenn Casto, Parkersburg industrialist, visited the Chamber of Commerce office here on Wednesday before departing for Huntington. The trip reflects ongoing ties between business leaders in the region.
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Point Pleasant
Glenn Casto
Parkersburg
Chamber of Commerce
Huntington
Liquor Commission Inspector Visits Local Store
E. C. Gwinn, director of properties and enforcement for the state liquor commission, toured the local store Wednesday to inspect the premises and property as part of routine oversight.
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Point Pleasant
E. C. Gwinn
The
State Liquor Commission
Mason Post Sponsors Boys' State Delegate
Mason County Post announces sponsorship for a local youth to attend the Tenth Annual Boys' State at Jackson's Mill, with activities starting the week of June 8. James E. McComb, adjutant of Mason County Post, American Legion, made the announcement.
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Point Pleasant
James E. McComb
Mason County
American Legion
Jackson's Mill
Man Charged With Assault On Daughter
Earl Kemp of the Harry Childers farm south of the Kanawha was arraigned before a local magistrate and held to the next grand jury without bond. He faces criminal assault charges involving his nine year old daughter, the oldest of six children. Sheriff Ernest Hesson filed the complaint on information, with Prosecuting Attorney William H. Bardin leading the investigation. A conviction could bring the death penalty.
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Point Pleasant
Earl Kemp
Harry Childers
Kanawha
Kemp
Ernest Hesson
William H. Bardin
Law Cited To Dog Owners In Bellemeade
Justice of the Peace B S Smith warns dog owners that only properly kept and restrained dogs with paid taxes have state protection. Owners letting dogs run free may be liable for injuries or damages, and unowned dogs may be killed with a $1 burial charge to be collected through legal procedure.
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Point Pleasant
Justice of the Peace
B. S. Smith
Robinson District
Bellemeade
West Virginia
Easter Weekend Guests at Markins Home
Mr. and Mrs. Obert Markins hosted an Easter weekend gathering with guests Mr. and Mrs. S Markins of Rutland and Mrs. David Hinds, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Dusenberry, Mrs. Lloyd Moore and sons Jerry and Timmy of Zanesville. Afternoon callers included Mr. and Mrs. Leo Markins and Kenneth Markins of Rutland.
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Harrisonville
Obert Markins
S. Markins
Rutland
David Hinds
Floyd Dusenberry
Lloyd Moore
Jerry and
Timmy
Zanesville
Leo Markins
Kenneth Markins
State Supervisors Convene in Charleston
Robert H. Ferguson superintendent of schools and Miss Hildreth Armstrong financial secretary of the county board of education attend a state meeting of superintendents in Charleston on Tuesday and Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Robert H. Ferguson
Hildreth Armstrong
County Board of Education
Charleston
First Visit in 17 Years to Point Pleasant
Mrs. D E Quillin of Grand Rapids Nebraska spends extended visit with her nephew C H Quillin in Highland Avenue Point Pleasant. She is native of Meigs County and plans to visit Letart Falls relatives before returning home.
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Point Pleasant
D. E. Quillin
Grand Rapids
Neb
C. H. Quillin
Highland Ave
Meigs County
Letart Falls
Public Forum recalls 1897 West Virginia hanging near Ripley
Letter recounts the Dec 16 1897 public hanging near Ripley two miles from town. John Morgan reportedly killed his foster family and escaped prison before being recaptured. writer recalls ferry crossing, muddy roads, crowds, and the burial scramble. Apr 14 1947.
Radio Highlights Schedule for New York Listings
Radio highlights list for NBC CBS ABC MBS with programs from evening through Friday includes Henry Aldrich Music Hall and Tallulah Bankhead Jack Haley Abbott and Costello Eddie Cantor Green Eyed Monster FBI in Peace and War Dick Haymes Magazine Theater Man Called X Studs Terkel Town Meeting Oklahoma Roundup Kate Smith Just Plain Bill Gen Doolittle People Are Funny Thin Man It Pays To Be Ignorant Breakfast Club Lone Ranger Say It with Music Merv Griffin Burl Ives Date Night tunes and more across channels and times.
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New York
NBC
Henry Aldrich
Tallulah Bankhead
Jack Haley
Abbott and Costello
Eddie Cantor
CBS
FBI
Dick Haymes
Paul Lukas
ABC
Studs Terkel
Tulsa
Okla
MBS
Monte Cristo
Antonini
Della Chiesa
Gary Cooper
Jack Kilty
Bill
Gen. Doolittle
Kate Smith
School of the Air
Nancy Craig
Tommy Bartlett
Merv Griffin
Jackie Hill
Burl Ives
Easter revival pageant and family visits at Lottridge church
An Easter revival at Lottridge E U B Church concluded with a pageant by a South Bethel group. locals and visitors shared greetings and meals. Marilyn Boggs and others performed duets and solos. Relatives from Ripley, Parkersburg, Athens, and nearby towns visited, with some illnesses noted and several family gatherings reported.
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Sherman Palmer
Ripley
W. Va
O. L. Davis
Edith Joredon
Davis
Harry Nickolin
Henderson
Roy Runnion and
Parkersburg
R. J. Runnion
Torch
C. D. Swartz
L. H. Allen
Effie Stout
Jay Snyder
Clarksburg
Columbus
Lee Gaston
Glenn Gaston
Athens
Lee
Omah Gaston
Albert Warner
Alfred
Russell Archer
R. M. Allen
Eleanor
Mary Alice
L. A. Marshall
W. A. Frost
Barbara Sue
Belpre
Ohio
Isadore Montle
Paul Robinson
Basil Montle
Ralph Montle
Ft. Monmouth
N. J
Paul
Bessie Robinson
Homer Folden
Armour Brummage
Ira Robinson
Joe Depoy
John Chevalier
Freda Blake
Emma Chevalier
Edith Jordan
J. W. Barnhill
Barnhill
Marilyn Boggs
Baptist Bible School
Philadelphia
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Harwony
David Lawrence
National Dispatch
William A. O'Brien
Peter Edson
PT. Pleasant News
Republican Party
Self
Clyde Smith
Smith Church
Leon
Mrs. Flint
DR. Casto
Mason Post
Markins
the Public Forum
the Messenger
Messenger
Sam Simmons
Athens County Fair Ground
Anna
John Morgan
Millwood
By Galbraith
Lottridge
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