Big business adds two firms to billion-dollar club
The count of nonfinancial corporations with assets over one billion dollars rises to 33, with 17 banks above that mark after mergers. American Telephone leads at $16.5 billion, followed by Standard Oil New Jersey and General Motors. Ford misses final accessions due to unreported 1954 earnings.
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New York
American Telephone & Telegraph Co
Standard Oil
New Jersey
General Motors
U. S. Steel and
Pennsylvania Railroad
DuPont
New York Central
Socony- Vacuum
Indiana
Pacific Gas & Electric
Southern Pacific
Gulf Oil
The
Texas Co
Ford Motors
Consolidated Edison
General Electric
California Standard Oil
Bethlehem Steel
Commonwealth Edison
Santa Fe Railroad
Sears Roebuck
Union Pacific
Westinghouse Electric
Baltimore & Ohio
American Gas & Electric
Union Carbide
Humble of
Jersey Standard
Sinclair of
Phillips Petroleum
Western Electric
At&t
Cities Service
Shell Oil
Chrysler
Jersey Standard Oi
Bell Telephone Systems
California Standard
U. S. Steel
Socony-Vacuum
Humble
Jersey
Indiana Standard
Ohio to boost mental health funding via liquor tax hike
Ohio lawmakers plan a liquor tax increase to raise about ten million dollars over two years for an expanded mental health program. Officials say the extra revenue will fund better staffing, modern facilities, and humane care for mentally ill residents amid rising needs and aging institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Ohio poised to raise speed limit amid faster highways
The legislature considers higher speed limits as state engineers report 60 to 70 mph on newer roads. Patrol issues warnings for drivers clinging to 50 mph, while average Ohio speeds hover around 55 to 57 mph.
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Ohio
State Highway Patrol
Senate probes Yalta leak behind closed doors
The Foreign Relations Committee questioned Secretary Dulles in a closed session about the Yalta papers leak. Statements suggest declassification, and later publication prompts accusations of collusion with McCardle and the New York Times. No further Senate action indicated. controversy lingers over state secrecy and press access.
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Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Yalta
Secretary of State
Dulles
Eisenhower
State Department
Congress
Henry Suydam
Suydam
Newsmen
New York Times
Carl W. McCardie
James B. Reston
McCardie
Reston
the Times
McCardle
Senator Morse
D-Ore
Senate
Fight Fire With Fire Marriage Advice From Dr Crane
Dr George W Crane prescribes psychological tricks to prevent divorces. He cites case Alice W 33 who slimmed with a diet and, using praise and affection, kept her husband from the paramour. He warns against scolding and urges goodwill, using a dieting bulletin and a marital techniques booklet offer.
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Alice
George W. Crane
Alice W
Sleep and insomnia insights from Dr Jordan
Dr Jordan discusses sleep needs from adolescence to adulthood, noting 8 hours as standard and varying requirements. He warns about insomnia caused by worry and lists pre sleep strategies, cautions against sleeping pills, and emphasizes finding personal, safer methods to improve rest.
Langsville social notes with local visits and moves
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bowen of Derby visited Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hendrix. Gladys Hoffman saw her mother Mrs. Birdie Nelson. Judy Stewart of Rutland stayed with Sandra Lee. Bernard Tedlie family returned home from visits with Theron Tedlie and C. C. Bolin families. Russ Pierce and others visited in Hurricane and Milton, W V. Louise Nichols moved to Rutland. Cash Braley moved into a new Langsville home.
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Langsville
Charles Bowen
Derby
Thomas Hendrix
Gladys Hoffman
Birdie Nelson
Judy Stewart
Rutland
Sandra Lee
Bernard Tedlle
Theron Tedlie
C. C. Bolin
Carl Miller
Chester Erwin
Middleport
Junior Chasteen
Rutae
Thomas Henx
Carol Pierce, Sr
William Johnson
Columbus
Death of a Legend Jesse James band paroled and hunted
In a western Missouri scene, Jesse James and his gang secure a parole from Maj. 4 B Rogers and ride toward safety. Federal troops lie in wait along the Lexington Road as ambush fire erupts, scattering the group.
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Jesse James
4. B. Rogers
Wicole
James
Missouri
Union
Main Street
Withal
Jesse
Dingus
Cole
Lexington Road
Jesse in the slicer of war and his final rout
A vivid Civil War ambush scene follows Jesse and his unit as they break from a line of Union fire. Jesse wounds a trooper, fires back, then is struck by a Spencer carbine and a second round. His horse collapses, and he drowns in the creek with his life fading.
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Jesse
Cole
Stars Forecast Individual Initiative and Timed Progress
The horoscope urges personal initiative to advance goals with good results likely. Late afternoon aspects favor action on postponed plans and next Tuesday for new ventures, with 1955 to early 1956 as a window for talent-driven advancement. By September domestic status improves and travel dreams may materialize, with strong social activity and ethical dispositions highlighted.
Letart Neighbor Surprise at Dennus Roush Dinner
Mrs Dennus Roush hosted a social dinner at her Letart home with neighbors present. Attendees included Elmer N and family Dennis Roush and many local households sharing a social evening.
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Cecil Blessing
Dan Bastan, Jr
Huntington
Taft Bastan
Frank Living
Dwight Gibbs
Ethel Fry
Minnie Swick Hosts Rutland Party With Games and Prizes
Mrs Minnie Swick hosted a Rutland gathering with relatives and friends. Contests were played for small gifts and refreshments were served to a long list of guests including Mrs Herman Grate Mrs Pearl Denny and Mrs Wyan Wells. The hostess was assisted in the evening by her son Paul.
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Minnie Swick
Herman Grate
Pearl Denny
Wyan Wells
Marie Turner
Betty Siders
Beatrice Smith
Gladys Huffman
Essie Vance
Alta Dyke
Bertha Barrett
Nellie Myers
Pauline Gorby
Nancy Glassburn
Mary Swick
Radio Schedule Fragments from Columbus to Huntington
A scanned listing outlines multiple stations including ABC WCOL Columbus NBC WLW Cincinnati CBS WHNS Columbus and others with scattered programs and times. It catalogs shows from news and commentary to music, drama, and variety across AM and FM bands in 1940s style programming listings.
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ABC
WCOL
Columbus
WSAZ
Huntington
NBC
WLW
Cincinnati
CBS
WHNS
MBS
WHKC
WATH
Athens
WIJEH
Gallipolis
WCHS
Charleston
WPAR
Parkerspurg
Other
WMO
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World Today
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DR. Crane
Dr. Jordan
Edwin P. Jordan
M. D
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Marge
Will Henry
Letart
Nbe
Ebe Sporten
Ebe
Abe Tennessee Ernie
Cbbe
Abe News
Mentary
Abe
Abe the Charaliers
Ebs
Eddie Fisher
Andy
Molly
Jane Pickene
Pete
Easyv
Margaret McBride
Iabe TV St
Theat
My Story
Joyce Jordan
Johnny Oleen
Mieh
Nbe Homences
Doramac
Abe Tom Moore
Newe
Mobe Clehbor
Sertale
Ted Malone
Ebe Lancheon
Sardie
Ted Steele
Pauline Prederick
Jones Muste
Betty Crocker
Martin Block
Sermis
Shred
Rube Mercer Jr
Mike and Hut
Abde Bruce
Dan
Ebombe
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