Rumors of Berlin blockade lift echo in Washington
The Nation Today surveys how a Russian move to lift the Berlin blockade could reshape West Germany plans, affect Marshall Plan aid, and alter Atlantic Pact support. It notes Berlin’s four-power division, airlift dependency, and the potential delay of a Western German government while peace talks stall.
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Washington
Russia
Berlin
Germany
United States
Britain
France
Congress
Europe
Farmer subsidies and production payments in a shifting policy
A 1918 era subscription notice sits beside a column of commentary arguing that parties seek to stay in power by shaping farm policy. It contrasts English Labour controls with American subsidies and laments farm price fluctuations and regulatory demands affecting farmers.
War time housing trials in Great Falls
In Great Falls Montana Mr and Mrs Roberts face problems from lodgers during the wartime housing shortage. Roger invites guests and damages the Roberts car while Betty Morgans and baby move into the basement. They settle room rates with the OPA and learn the challenge of hosting sitters while managing a busy household. The narrator struggles with boundaries as kids demand access and the Morgans require supervision.
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Mia
Roberts
Great Falls
Mont
Roger
Betty
OPA
Caron
Morgans
Highway curves and a casino of hazards spark urge for safer roads
Jesse C. Hayes from Pomeroy Route 2 vents frustration about dangerous drive curves and a tragic Rocksprings accident, urging highway upgrades like hot mix resurfacing. He laments a party at a caregiver’s home and stresses public responsibility to curb hazards and protect children.
Liberal isolationists urged to reject NATO pact
An open letter signed by over 300 Americans urged the Senate to oppose the North Atlantic Treaty and push for direct talks with Premier Stalin. The piece labels liberal isolationists as aiding both sides, arguing the pact is necessary to counter Russian aggression and preserve freedom against dictatorship.
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Senate
Stalin
T. O. Thackrey
Russia
Truman
Choice to Be Made
Farmers join with organized labor to back Truman, while suspicion grows that federal food production dictates may imitate socialist England. The English system combines subsidies with strict regulation, burdening consumers in both nations. American farmers weigh subsidy benefits against tighter controls as Washington planners shape policy.
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Truman
England
Washington
Quiz Hall By Wilton E Hall Answers and scoring guide
A reader friendly quiz page presents multiple choice questions for men women and teens with scoring ranges and an answer key. The text includes a garbled bottom section of jumbled letters likely an OCR error accompanying the answer list.
Social visits and dinners across Portland and nearby towns
Mr and Mrs Paul Kieffer and sister Mrs Pearl Stevens of Vienna called on cous in Mrs Harry Swan. Marvin Swan and daughter Marilyn of Pomeroy visited his parents the Harry Swans. Mrs James Butcher and others from Washington WV dined with Ralph Henderson and called on Emerson McDole and James Lamp. Mrs William Talbott joined son Del Talbott for dinner. Others hosted or visited include J E Williams Alberta Foutty Parkersburg Earl Jewett Vaughn Adams R S Henderson Coolville and James Connally with Theresa. Charles Larson and daughter Marjorie of Washington WV spent a weekend with Clara Sarson. Tom Wagner and Clara Day recently visited James Slaughter.
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Portland
Paul Kieffer
Pearl Stevens
Vienna
Harry Swan
Marvin Swan
Marlyn
Pomeroy
James Butcher
Fred Aumiller
Cora Ellen
Washington
W. Va
Ralph Henderson
Emerson McDole
Long Run
James Lamp
Edwin McLeod
William Talbott
del Talbott
J. E. Williams
Alberta Foutty
Parkersburg
Earl Jewett
Vaughn Adams
R. S. Henderson
Coolville
James Connally
Theresa
Mattie Henderson
Charles Larson
Marjorie
Clara Sarson
Tom Wagner
Clara Day
James Slaughter
Doctor's Comments on Opium Addiction Risks and Treatment
Dr Edwin P. Jordan describes the opium habit as a gradual addiction to morphine and codeine, noting how pain relief in medicine contrasts with rising cravings. He warns of mental low mood, physical deterioration, irritability, sleep and digestion disruption, and the need for institutional treatment under professional supervision.
Underground Station No. 1 on the Little Hocking Route
The Smith farm south of Cutler on Route 555 is identified as Underground Station No. 1 where James and Margaret Smith aided over 150 fugitive enslaved people between 1834 and 1860. Their five sons guided escapes toward a northern station near a Quaker settlement, with Lincoln Cottage nearby built by William Smith. The site, marker, and Lincoln Cottage remain tied to abolitionist activity and local Civil War history.
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James
Margaret Smith
Canada
Virginia
West Virginia
Ohio River
Hockingport
Ohio
Mustapa Island
Smith Farm
Cutler
Lincoln Cottage
William Smith
James Smith
Smith Brothers
Lincoln
Decatur Township
Abraham Lincoln
George Root
Smith Farms
Parkersburg
Smiths
Southland Ridge
A. Howard Smith
Marietta
Athens
Broadwell
Stewart
Condition Improves For Local Businessman In Ohio Hospital
Earl Mohr of Gallipolis Ferry, a Holzer Hospital patient in critical condition, shows notable improvement Tuesday per a family member.
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Point Pleasant
Earl Mohr
Gallipolis
Holzer Hospital
Edson's Column on the railway mail pay fight grows intense
Washington reports a three billion battle over U S government mail payments to railroads. Key players include Postmaster General Donaldson, the Post Office, ICC, GAO, Congress, and the Association of American Railroads. Railroads seek 80 percent higher pay and insist on data control, while the Post Office calls for a full cost study and fair hearing.
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Peter Edson
Washington
U. S
Jesse M. Donaldson
U. S. Post Office Department
Interstate Commerce Commission
General Accounting Office
The
Congress
Association of
Post Office Department
Little Railroad Co-Operation
Association of American Railroads
Committee On Railway Mail Transportation
Post Office
ICC
Frank J. Delany
Donaldson
Dewey
Railway Mail Transportation Committee
Pennsylvania
M. W. Clement
Radio Programs Area Stations Overview
A list of radio stations and frequencies in several markets. NBC W2IW Cincinnati 700 KC ABC WCOL Columbus 1230 KC WSAZ Huntington 930 KC CBS WBNS Columbus 1460 KC WCHS Charleston 580 KC WPAR Parkersburg 1450 KC MBS WHKC Columbus 610 KC WMOA Marietta 1490 KC
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W2iw
Cincinnati
Abc-Wcol
Columbus
WSAZ
Huntington
CBS
WBNS
WCHS
Charleston
WPAR
Parkersburg
MBS
Evening Radio TV Schedule From April 20
A detailed listing of the day’s radio and TV programming across networks including news reports, dramas, comedies, variety shows, quizzes, and silent hours. Notable items feature The Beulah Skit, The Duffy Tavern, Groucho Marx Quiz, The Lone Ranger, Blondie and Dagwood, Duffy Tavern, and Bing Crosby Time with multiple repeats and duration blocks.
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Cbs Network
Abc-West
Mbs-West
Cbs
abe _ Lowell Thomas
Abe
Beulah
Cbs News
Abe Fulton Lewis, Jr
Abe Jack Smith
Cbs Daily
Dardenelle
Gildersleeve
Scattergood
Abe Capitol
the Kirkwoods
Cbs News &Dancing
Abe Ews
News
Abe-West
Radio Schedule Fragments for Thursday Morning to Evening
A scrambled listing of radio programs and times from morning through evening on Thursday April 21. Programs include Honeymoon in New York Barnyard Follies The Clevelandaires Fred Waring Show and more with multiple networks and daypart slots.
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Cbs
The
Clevelandaires
Bob Poole
Fred Waring
Godfrer
Abe
Refugees to Settle in Ohio After Arrival in Boston
Fifty two displaced persons arriving in Boston on the Army transport General Haan will settle in Ohio. The International Refugee Organization announced the plan as part of resettlement efforts.
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Washington
Boston
Haan
Ohio
International Refugee Organization
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