MacArthur Returns Home to Mixed War of Words
HAL BOYLE notes General Douglas MacArthur's homecoming after 14 years abroad brings hero's cheers yet also a future battle of policy. He battles for Asia focus vs Europe, facing doubt on his past and doubts about the future as he recalls his 1945 surrender moment aboard Missouri and the vow for lasting peace.
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New York
Douglas MacArthur
Asia
MacArthur
United States
Marshall
Eisenhower
Bradley
Europe
Tokyo Bay
Gen
Skinny
Wainwright
Bataan
Corregidor
Pacific
Star Williams Faces Jury Exit as Clerk Finds Him Missing
In Criminal Court No 7 Judge Wanamaker threatens a jury ruling if Star Williams does not appear by 9 30. Jim Marshall traces Star to Strand Hotel No 166 where he confronts Madam Sareeta in a room with Star sober and wary.
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Judge Wanamaker
Star Williams
A Coyle
Jim
Wanamaker
Tar
Star
la Jolla
Nanabarre
Kitty
Court Bar
Myself
Pete Crummit
Criminal Court No 7
Andy Tanner
Pete
Mips
Tooney
Sinte A
Peter
Strand Hotel
Madam
Sareeta
Strand
Sareetaistered
Madam Sareeta
Jim Marshall
Sonya Sareeta
Madician
Dorothy Thompson critiques MacArthur Korea stance and UN role
In her column, Dorothy Thompson argues sympathy lies with General MacArthur as US and UN forces fight in Korea. She notes supply lines across China, Formosa naval limits, and minimal allied enthusiasm while British appeasement policies persist, framing current policy as bankrupt.
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MacArthur
Lake Success
Washington
London
Delhi
Truman
China
Korea
Formosa
Red China
Britain
Washingtons warning on fire safety from 1797 letter
A historical note highlights George Washington’s 1797 warning on fire danger and prevention. It argues fire remains a major risk to homes farms and businesses, with last year’s fire losses cited at 688 million dollars and February trends rising due to prices and values. Human factors drive most blazes, including careless handling of smoking materials and faulty heating and electrical systems.
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George Washington
Washington
Critics condemn MacArthur firing as assault on free speech
Congressman Bender decries Truman dismissal of General MacArthur as a curb on expression and a shift in Far East policy. He argues MacArthur oversaw Japan’s government and society and that the move signals Americans must not question decision making. The piece invokes loyalty as a central ideal.
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MacArthur
Congressman Bender
Japan
Truman
Far East
Far Eastern Department
Truman MacArthur clash over policy tested in public view
The Nation Today surveys reactions to the Truman MacArthur dispute and outlines competing foreign policy aims. It explains Truman’s focus on Europe and Korea versus MacArthur’s push for wider action in Asia and Manchuria, prompting questions about risks of general war and Russian involvement.
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Washington
Truman
MacArthur
Tokyo
Russia
Europe
China
Asia
United Nations
Korea
al{ Aala
Manchuria
Chiang Kai-Shek
Mar-Arthur
Crossed eyes and Bell's Palsy discussed in doctor Jordan column
Dr Edwin Jordan answers readers on childhood strabismus and treatment options from corrective glasses to eye muscle surgery. He also explains Bell's palsy after cold drafts, recovery prospects, and the safety of hair dyes plus advice on gentle walking for seniors.
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Attractive Sunflower Apron Pattern With Matching Potholder
Needlework item invites readers to order Pattern No. S182 for a sun flower pocket apron and a potholder. Includes tis sue pattern, material list, sewing directions, iron transfer. Send pattern number and payment to Anne Cabot in New York. Also notes Anne Cabot's new album with designs and gift patterns for 25 cents.
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Anne Cabot
Athens ‘Messenger
Ave. Americas
New York
N. Y
Public Forum letters urge tolerance and faith over intolerance
The Messenger prints two veteran letters urging respect for religious worship and calling out hypocrisy among veterans. Forest Kyle and G. L. Humphrey urge believers to forgive, seek God’s will, and open churches closed by greed, insisting justice and peace come from faith in action.
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Paul
G. L. Humphrey Carpenter
Prayer and hope amid war as Christ’s life guides mankind
The piece reflects on prayers for world peace as many boys die in war. It cites God’s word offering hope and Christ’s teaching of a life of honesty and goodwill toward all men, restoring virtues lost since Eden.
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Christ
Adam
Off Orange PTA Meeting At High School April 9
Attending the Off Orange PTA meeting at the high school in Tuppers Plains on April 9 were Nina Hobinson Mr and Mrs Dinsmore Boyies and daughter Sandra Mrs Helen Woode and son Clair Ernest Taylor led last week's prayer service and Joyce Burke was named head of this week's meeting Mrs Walter Stalnaker is recovering at home after surgery Mrs Arthur Atherton has influenza Mr and Mrs Hobart Swartz visited Mrs Swartz parents John Koehler of Sumner Joyce Burke joined county spelling contest Mrs Dorothy Robinson visited her father Arthur Watson first in Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Mr and Mrs Charles Woode and son spent a Sunday in Athens visiting Mrs Woode s mother Mrs R E Burson and Mr Burson Helen D Woode
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Alfred
Tuppers Plains
Nina Hobinson
Dinsmore Boyies
Sandra
Helen Woode
Clair
Ernest Taylor
Joyce Burke
Walter Stalnaker
Arthur Atherton
Hobart Swartz
Swartz
John Koehler
Sumner
Dorothy Robinson
Arthur Watson
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Athens
Charles D. Woode
Woode
R. E. Burson
Burson
Helen D. Woode
Television Schedule Highlights From Multiple Channels
A dense listing shows WLWC, WRANS and WRNS with evening lineups featuring Eddie Mann Trio, Miss Susan, Perry Como, Garry Moore, and Boxing events. Included are news, variety shows, cartoons, soap operas, and late night talk across several stations with time slots from 6:00 to 5:30.
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WLWC
Channel 3
Eddie Mann
Meetis
Kukia
Frank Oil
Showroom
News Caravan
Bank
Stara
Kate Smith
Hawkine Falls
Wranesday
Echo Valley Boys
Dayient
News
Cartoon Theater
WITVN
Dr. RaMayne
Wrns-Tv
Channet
Looking
Lotg
Weatherman
Earl Flora T
New York
Doug Edwards
Perry Como
Arthur Godfrey
Charlie Wild
Studio K
Barbara Joy
Vanity Fair
Brackie
Two Gun Playhouse
WSAZ
TVY
Internat
Kukla
Fran
Olle
Roberta Quinlan
Hollywood
Garry Moore
Paphandie Pete
Howdy Doody
Social Notes From Hemlock Grove Weekend Visits
Mr and Mrs Grant Roberts of Point Pleasant spent a Sunday with Eldon Clark. Mrs Ziba Midkiff and son Cecil visited R J Heilman of Bunker Hall for a weekend. Bert Romine and his wife visited Porter Midkiff. Norman Baxter of Syracuse called on Stacy Stockton. Ernest Story and wife from Columbus visited Jewell Story. Omer Hese and daughter Bertine of Cherry Ridge spent a Sunday afternoon with Wilbur Midkiff and family.
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Hemlock Grove
Grant Roberts
Point Pleasant
Eldon Clark
Ziba Midkiff
Cecil
R. J. Heilman
Bunker Hall
Bert Romine
Porter Midkiff
Norman Baxter
Syracuse
Stacy Stockton
Ernest Story
Columbus
Jewell Story
Omer Hese
Bertine
Cherry Ridge
Wilbur Midkiff
Radio Schedule Fragment From 1940s Station List
A dense listing shows NBC WLW and CBS WBNS Columbus stations with call letters and frequencies. It includes day parts such as News for 15 Minutes, Music Time, and various drama and variety programs across multiple stations in Columbus Huntington Parkersburg Athens and Charleston.
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WLW
Chremnatt
ABC Wool
Columbus
WSAZ
Huntington Sees
CBS
WBNS
WCHIS
Charleston
Nailpols
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Edwin P. Jordan, M.D
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Kyle Chester
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Don McNeil
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Abe
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Abe News
Jack Smith
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Lone Barker
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Haile of Ley
Chameleon
Gildersiegve
Sbe
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Cba
Cbe Family Theater
Mbe
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Bosing Boate
Lawrence Welk
Abe Commient
Harts
Ell Nate
Rbe Wotfrey
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TVV
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Ebs McNeilli
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Dumont
Preak the Bank
Abde Housing Beute
State of Hollywood
Jack Roker
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Abe Pixielanda Cigh
Abe Ladies Fair
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Sagan Peters
Benny Rubin
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