Labor reform push tests union power and worker rights
David Lawrence analyzes the labor bill debate in Congress stressing the right to work, union and closed shop issues, and the need to shield workers from union pressure. He warns that the AFL CIO and New Dealers frame unions against reform while urging a national board representing labor and management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
House
American Federation of Labor
AFL
AFI
CIO
Truman
Congress
National Board
National Labor Relations Board
Spur disease explained and stress tips from a medical column
Dr. William A OBrien explains spur disease as a bone irritation from pressure forming a projection akin to a rooster spur and notes simple removal cures it. The column urges calm work life balance, social ease, and varied rest strategies to reduce tension and improve health and happiness.
Transportation policy for the future outlined
The piece urges a long-range national transportation policy that lets all carriers earn adequate returns for investment, funds airport and terminal expansions, shares highway costs with users, and enables coordination among rail, highway, air, and water transport under updated public regulation. It stresses meeting shippers and travelers needs and the role of transport in commerce and security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Cheap Cars for Common Folks May Shape Future Auto Market
The piece argues that Americans seek economical, durable cars over fancy features and gadgets. It cites Henry Ford and the Model T as a model for affordable transport, noting labor costs may price out such buyers and push demand for long lasting, low cost vehicles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ford
C.H.H
What Is a Monopoly in Electric Industry Debate
Advocates of socializing the electric industry push the monopoly charge to sway votes. A Southwest utilities pamphlet counters that monopoly means price manipulation and discrimination, arguing regulation keeps rates fair and service uniform. It contends federal electric systems with tax exemptions would be a true monopoly if privatized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwestern Power Administration
Federal Electric
White House weighs mid year Economic Report to Congress
The White House explores a mid year Economic Report as the Council of Economic Advisers did initial work. Anthony Hyde proposed continuing wartime report practices before resigning. Taft leads Senate group to study the economy, aiming to give Congress time to act before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White House
Congress
Council of Economic Advisers
Anthony Hyde
Office of
Truman
Robert A. Taft
Joint Committee On
Hanes Ties to Tax Cut Push and Treasurys Surplus Claims
John W. Hanes, linked to Treasury surplus forecasts and tax cut lobbying, interacted with Harold Knutson's committee data. Hanes, a North Carolina Democrat and former Roosevelt under secretary, faced Republican hesitation in the 1940s race for RNC chair, placing third behind Reece and Danaher due to party alignment concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Hanes
Truman
Washington
Hanes
Harold Knutson
House
Ways and Means Committee
Knutson
North Carolina
Treasury
Roosevelt
Republican National Committee
Willkie
Carroll Reece
John W. Danaher
Quote by Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler on the Republican Party
The quotation notes there has been no fixed Republican body since 1932 while over twenty million voters remain. It cites Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler, president emeritus of Columbia University, arguing the party lacks a stable principled core.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
Showboat comedy set for bridge celebration in May
The Middle Ohio Valley Progress Celebration in Point Pleasant will feature a performance aboard the Majestic showboat of The Hatfields and McCoys. Billy Bryant author and showboat veteran will stage the comedy with cast including John McNeill Ida Stanley Marilyn Putz and others. Three shows are planned May 8 9 and 10 with fiddling by Walden Roush and His Hillbilly Band between acts. The event also opens the new 2 million B&O bridge over the Kanawha River and is directed by Leon H. Putz with PTA Central Grade School support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
America
Billy Bryant
Ohio Valley
Bryant
West Virginia
Old Man River
California
PTA
Central Grade School
Doddee Graham Foran
Richard H. Melrose
R. H. McGlothlin
Charles E. White
Lee Pratt
John McNeill
Ida Stanley
Marilyn Putz
Edward Swint
Okey Burdette
Armo Morrison
Driver Pleads Guilty in Local DWI Case
Sheldon Hill, local, was arrested for driving while intoxicated. He pleaded guilty and paid a 25 dollar fine plus costs. William VanSickle and Virgil Dunlap also pleaded guilty to intoxication and paid five dollar fines and costs. Arresting officers were Paul JF Thomas and State Patrolman H J Coyner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Sheldon RB. Hill
William O. VanSickle
Virgil Dunlap
Paul JF. Thomas
H. J. Coyner
Flood Wall Trip Planned By City Leaders
Mayor B. W. Krode and G. G. Patterson will travel to Washington to press for a flood wall appropriation before the West Virginia congressional delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
B. W. Krode
G. G. Patterson
Washington
West Virginia
Col Knapp Named Chair Of Cancer Society Campaign
Col Fred D. Knapp, longtime Point Pleasant resident and World War veteran, has been appointed chairman of the federal employe branch for the American Cancer Society funds drive in Kanawha County. He previously lived on 8th Street in Point Pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Fred D. Knapp
American Cancer Society
Kanawha County
Knapp
8Th St
Marriage Licenses Issued in Point Pleasant and Leon Areas
Point Pleasant Route 2 residents Ray Elmer Roseberry and Doris May Dewees receive a marriage license. Ephriam Herd man and Oma Tilton of Leon Route 1L are also issued licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Ray Elmer Roseberry
Doris May Dewees
Ephriam’. Herdman
Oma Tilton
Leon
Magistrate's Jury Hears Fire Claim
A civil fire damage case in Mason County proceeded before Magistrate S A Simmons with a six man jury. plaintiff C H McCoy of Cooper District claimed against James E Cook who resides on the adjoining farm. The jury deadlocked five to one for the defendant, and McCoy moved to dismiss. The trial drew a large crowd, forcing the courtroom to be used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
C. H. McCoy
Cooper District
James E. Cook
Magistrate’s Court
Mason County
Mrs Addie B Kayser Dies. Rites Held At Trinity Church
Mrs Addie Burgess Kayser died Friday evening in Point Pleasant. She is survived by eight children and four grandchildren including Carolyn and Susie Wilson and Rupert L Kayser III. Pallbearers include Robert Ferguson William Bardin John Brown John Aten Jr Elmer Ebersbach and Shear Edler. Funeral services were conducted at Trinity Methodist Church with burial at Suncrest Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Addie Burgess Kayser
Carolyn Neal Wilson
Susie Wilson
Neale Wilson
Rupert L. Kayser
Rupert Joseph Crandall
William Crandall
Newport News
Robert H. Ferguson
William H. Bardin
John E. Brown
John G. Aten, Jr
Elmer Ebersbach
Shear Edler
Trinity Methodist Church
Holly O. Shamblin
Suncrest Cemetery
Round Bale of Hay Displayed at Point Pleasant Hardware
A round bale of hay was shown at the Point Pleasant Hardware Co store on Saturday. The exhibit promotes ease of handling and rain shedding when left in the field. The bale was made by a new type bailer from Allis Chalmers Co, with Mason County receiving only one unit for 1947.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Two Autos Damaged In City Collisions
Vic Turner, a taxicab operator from Point Pleasant, said two cars were damaged Saturday. One car brushed a bakery truck at 14th and Viand causing 200 dollars in damage. The other car driven by Mr Turner en route to Wheeling collided with a truck causing 150 dollars in damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Vic Turner
14Th
Viand
Officer Lozier Collapses at Post Office Building
John W. Lozier officer in charge of the merchant marine inspection office became suddenly ill as he was leaving his office in the post office building at 5 p m Friday He was about to ride with Clock Emory Monroe to his home on Jefferson Blvd He was taken to Holzer Hospital where his condition is said to have improved
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Post Office
John W. Lozier
Merchant Marine Inspection Office
Emory Monroe
Jefferson Blvd
Holzer Hospital
Fountain Installed by Thompson Drug Co
Thompson Drug Co installed a new drinking fountain yesterday at its Point Pleasant location marking a small upgrade for customers and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Farmer Ill in Ashton Prompts Pleasants Point Notice
A widely known Ashton farmer A. I. Blain is ill at his home with influenza, drawing concern from local residents in Pleasants Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
I. A. Blain
Ashton
Theft of 32 Chickens Charged in Complaint
Bateman of Forest Bateman near Pliny arraigned Saturday before a magistrate on grand larceny charges for stealing 32 chickens from G. F. Woods. About 25 chickens were recovered during a search warrant. Deputy Sheriff Toral Morrison made the arrest and Bateman waived to the next grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant — Forest
Bateman
Pliny
G. F. Woods
Toral Morrison
Jury Names Are Drawn for May Grand Jury
Jury commissioners George A. Bardin and F. C. Winger named the May grand jury with members including J. C. Beard Arbuckle district B O Blain Okey Watterson Clendenin Harley Burns Cologne K F Ridenour Cooper A D Hume Z W Fry Graham J B Couch Harold Haynes W M Higgins Lewis J Morgan Moore Melvin Holley Hannan Harry Krebs Robinson Elmer Hill Union Lawrence Stewart J H Coleman Waggoner. The term starts Monday May 5 and no petit jury will be summoned, likely shortening the term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
George A. Bardin
F. C. Winger
J. C. Beard
Arbuckle
B. O. Blain
Okey Watterson
Clendenin
Harley Burns
Cologne
K. F. Ridenour
Cooper
A. D. Hume
Z. W. Fry
Graham
J. B. Couch
Harold Haynes
W. M. Higgins
Lewis
J. Morgan Moore
Melvin Holley
Hannan
Council Asks Bids On 2,999 City Ballots
Point Pleasant City Council seeks bids for 2,999 ballots for the May 17 election. Each registered voter is allocated one and a quarter ballots. Ballot counts by ward are 1st 442, 2nd 542, 3rd 6538, 4th 715, 5th 647.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
McAllister Transfer Sends Couple to Baltimore
Pt. Pleasant brief notes record Mr. and Mrs. J. D. McAllister moving to Baltimore as he transfers with B&O after completing work on the local bridge. Also mention weekend visits by Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Hyer to Gallipolis Ferry, Mr. and Mrs. Emery Hawkes in Charleston, and Mr. and Mrs. Max Dye visiting Belle and Bess Gygax on Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. McAllister
Baltimore
B&o
W. S. Hyer
Elmer Plymale
Gallipolis Ferry
Emery Hawkes
Charleston
Max Dye
Belle
Fadeleys relocate to Vero Florida dairy manager post
Mr and Mrs William Fadeley have leased their Charleston Road farm and moved to Vero Florida where he takes a dairy manager job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Point Pleasant
William Fadeley
Charleston Road
Vero, Fla
Porter announces birth of son at Holzer Hospital
Mr. and Mrs. John Rhodes announce the birth of a son at Holzer Hospital their first child. Other notes include Mrs. Ethel Rife and grandsons visiting the Roushs, Elias Sisson listed as a surgical patient, Mrs. Henry Kemper ill, and Mrs. Donald Love discharged and convalescing at Holzer Hospital. John Montgomery and family moved into Mrs. Carrie Sisson's house. Henry Smith drilled a well for Mrs. Sisson this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter
John Rhodes
Donna Louise Denny
Holzer Hospital
Ethel Rife
Billie
Larry
Cheshire
Buzz Roush
Raymond Roush
Carol
Elias Sisson
Henry Kemper
Donald Love
John Montgomery
Carrie Sisson
Henry Smith
Linard seeks $75,000 damages from railroad
Henry F. Linard, injured as a child 22 years ago, filed suit Friday against the Pennsylvania Railroad asking for $75,000 in damages. He charges the railroad with negligence in the accident that occurred years earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus— “P
Henry F. Linard
Pennsylvania Railroad
Amesville residents see property deals and moves reported
Nathan Lochary bought the Emmanuel Pothos farm at Armidale and will move his family there. Delta Jago, his daughter, bought his Amesville home. Orrie Wolley sold his farm to Paul Hines. Mr. and Mrs. John Sheffield reside in a new trailer here after selling their home to Lee Marquis, who plans to move and is state highways employed. The Smiths and daughter Ann arrived from Roswell New Mexico to stay with Mrs. Smith’s parents, the Parmiters. Ernest Grosvenor attended a dinner and Athens Masonic Order inspection on April 11. A Euphemia OES special meeting is set for May 2 for initiation. Students of Ames-Bern School will take district State Scholarship Tests on May 3 with listed subjects and names as given. Also noted are guests Will Mingus and Mrs L W Edwards visiting local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Lochary
Armidale
Delta Jago
Amesville
Orrie Wolley
Paul Hines
John Sheffield
Lee Marquis
Marquises
Mr. Marquis
W. E. Smith
Ann
Roswell
New Mexico
Wood's Haven
Wilmington
Del
L. W. Edwards
Boys Industrial School
Lancaster
Will Mingus
Local Social Notices From Parkersburg Area
Mr and Mrs Harry Swan attended a dinner in Parkersburg for Mrs G S Noltes eightieth birthday entertaining guests include Mrs Hubert Price son Sammy celebrated his fourth birthday Ice cream cake and candy served Various local residents visited or hosted relatives and travelers from Parkersburg Vienna Letart Falls Barbertown and Racine are mentioned with several family and courtesy visits plus a store room project following a fire damage
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Harry Swan
Parkersburg
G. S. Nolte
Hubert Price
Sammy
Ivan Roush
Linda
Carolyn Deem
Clarence Price
Patsy
Frances Perry
Henry
Mary Jo Moser
Charles Hilton
Jimmie
Wick Durst
Elizabeth Coleman
Stiversville
Lawrence Ritchie
James Rush
Columbus
C. L. Chappelear
B. F. Price
Clarence Roberts
Betty
Luddie
Barberton
Blosser
Tom Wagner
Clara Day
Letart Falls
James Slaughter
Herman Kelch
John Larson
Racine
Wilkie Larson
Radio Highlights Schedule Overview New York and National Listings
Monday night radio guide lists NBC CBS ABC and MBS programs with notable stars and air times. Tuesday features include Words and Music Date With Judy Perry Mason and more across networks with multiple musical, dramatic, and quiz shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
NBC
Douglas Fairbanks
Voorhees
Gladys Swarthcout
Borge and Goodman
Carol Bruce
CBS
Bob Hawk
Joan Davis
Barbarta Stanwyck
Bob Hope
Frank Sinatra
Lucille Ball
ABC
Treasury Agent
Sammy Kaye
Charles Halleck
Republican Congress
MBS
Scotland Yard
Gregory Hood
Fish and Hunt Club
Stella Calelas
Judy
Herbert Marshall
Kenny Baker
Ethel and Albert
Cliff Edwards
Earl Godwin
U. S. Naval Academy Band
Johnson Family
Special Investigator
Vie Damone
Community Notes From The Region This Weekend
Syracuse residents and guests share visits across Ohio towns including Leona Winebrenner in Syracuse and Margaret Diddle in Gallipolis. Birth announced for Tom Hood's son. Families from Columbus Huntington Athens and Marietta spent time with relatives and attended local church services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Wade Kuhlber
Robert Neal
F. M. Fisher
Pittsburgh
Charles Winebrenner
Marietta
Leona Winebrenner
Alice Flanagan
Gallipolis
Margaret Diddle
Mayme Holmes
Columbus
Robert Crow
Lenore Campbell
Cleveland
Tom Hood
D. S. Mills
Paul
Margaret Nease
Jerry Frank
Middleport
Thoma
Beulah Koster
Freda
Coleman
Ben Quisenberry
Donald
United Brethren Church
Pataskalia
Gerald Koster
Also Mentioned on This Page
David Lawrence
National Dispatch
William A. O'Brien
Katharine B. Crisp
Peter Edson
PT. Pleasant News
Col. Knapp
Magistrate's Jury
Addie B. Kayser
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