The InterState Commerce Commission Faces Its Own Aging Challenge
The 11 member ICC, key to railroad regulation, shows aging, with four to five doing most work and one blind, while only five have railroad or public utilities experience. Newer appointee Hugh W. Cross, 53, admits limited railroad knowledge as calls rise for fresh leadership and talent willing to accept modest pay.
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Washington
Bne
Interstate Commerce Commission
Hugh W. Cross
Illinois
ICC
Association of
White House
Congress
Charles D. Mahaffie
Kansas
Rhodes
Princeton
U.S.A.R
William E. Lee
Idaho
Northern Pacific
Idaho Supreme Court
Richard F. Mitchell
Iowa
Iowa Supreme Court
Adjustment Board
J. Monroe Johnson
South Carolina
Joe Eastman
Office of Defense Transportation
Clyde B. Aitchison
Oregon
Virginiaborh
Pennsylvania
William J. Patterson
North Dakota
Ilinois
George M. Barnard
Indiana
Robert Wood remembered as Athens civic leader and mayor
The Athens community mourns Robert Wood a longtime civic figure and former mayor. He united the Ohio University athletic world with farming and state service and was known for his integrity. His death shocks Athenians who expected continued local benefit from his later years.
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Torney
Cleveland
Robert Wood
Ohio University
Athens
The Lodger Troubles in Wartime Housing Tale
Mrs. Roberts and Elizabeth N Bot's The Lodger recounts a Great Falls couple sheltering wartime renters. Tensions rise over basement access and food use as Betty struggles to find sitters for Carolines, while disputes with the Robs grow amid crowded housing and noisy children.
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Elizabeth N. Bot
Story Y
Mrs. Roberts
Great Falls
Mont. Roger
Roberts
Dick Morgan
Betty
Facing the Mental Health Challenge in Ohio
An Ohio University psychologist warns of a mounting need to identify and guide mentally ill individuals among youth as juvenile crime rises. Community leaders must assume responsibility to steer these citizens away from prison or mental hospitals, a long costly battle for taxpayers and souls.
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Ohio University
Robert S. Wood Remembered Among Athens County Wood Family
The obituary notes Robert S. Wood among the renowned Wood lineage of Athens County. The Wood family has long been active in education farming and law with Judge J. M. Wood serving on the common pleas bench and his brother J Perry Wood practicing law and holding a federal post. James P. Wood, son of Judge J. M. Wood, rose to notable success in his career.
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Robert S. Wood
J. M. Wood
Athens County
Ohio
Joseph M. Wood
Judge Wood
Common Pleas Court
J. Perry Wood
Athens
Washington
The Newsboy Tradition in Opposition to Age Limits
The Toledo Blade argues against an Ohio Legislature bill restricting newsboys agewise. The piece defends the traditional practice of selling and delivering newspapers as valuable training fostering self-reliance, social contact, and ambition, warning reformers may harm a storied American tradition. It emphasizes the enduring lessons learned by boys who start early and the broad support from professionals who benefited.
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Ohio
The
Toledo Blade
Easter visit highlights Woltz family gathering
Buck Run residents gathered at Mrs. Tena Woltz home in Rockbridge for an Easter visit. Ed Woltz and son Gail, Clyde Nihiser and son Michael joined relatives as Charlie Meyers and family also stopped by. Others arriving included Kenneth Myers with Freda and Betty, Opal Masure and Marilyn, Wareline Ellinger, J. E. Woltz with Harold, and Shirley Meyers.
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Buck Run
Ed Woltz
Gail
Clyde Nihiser
Michael
Rockbridge
Tena Woltz
Charlie Meyers
Kenneth Myers
Freda
Betty
Opal Masure
Marilyn
Lancaster
Wareline el
Health program at Plymouth Grange April 28
Plymouth Grange will sponsor a health program on April 28 at 7 p.m. Dr. R C Jones from Hocking Valley Hospital Logan will speak. Open to all Grangers with a covered dish dinner at 7 p.m. Also notes of local visits and births in the area.
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New Plymouth
Dwight Harris
Glen Peters
Hocking Valley Hospital
Logan
Earle Heinlein
Herbert Jones
Rio Grande
Philip Scott
J. A. Daab
McArthur
Harold Miller
Newark
The Nation Today: Senate Personalities in Action
James Marlow portrays the Senate gallery scene with vivid profiles of key lawmakers. He highlights Kem Connally Langer Wherry Douglas Vandenberg Lucas Pepper Jenner and the dynamic tensions shaping Truman's program in the Senate.
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James Marlow
Washington
Senate
Kem
Missouri Republican
Connally
Tom Connally
Texas
Senator Langer
North Dakota
Wherry
Douglas
Illinois
Senator Vandenberg
Michigan
Lucas
Senator Lucas
Truman
Senator Pepper
Florida
Indiana
Jenner
Pepper
Emerson
Easter Vacation With Mr and Mrs Stanley Miller
Mrs Anna Heinlein reports an Easter vacation with Mr and Mrs Stanley Miller, noting family gatherings and travel plans referenced in society notes for the period.
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Mrs
Stanley Miller
Anna Heinlein
Quiz Hall By WILTON ER HALL
Answers and questions cover government posts shipper terms and general knowledge with sections for men women and teens. The printable page includes a scoring guide and a jumble of OCR text at the end.
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Department of Justice
Interior
D.C
Doctor's Comments on Polio Symptoms and Unknowns
The article explains polio signs ranging from mild fever to paralysis, notes the virus likely causes polio though transmission is unclear, and discusses seasonal patterns. It adds questions about spread, animal or food involvement, and the hope for future clues to reduce danger. The Q and A address serious risks from calcium deficiency, highlighting teeth and bone effects.
Local Health and Hospital Updates in New Straitsville
Earnest Clark, son of Mr and Mrs Howard Clark, confined at Hocking Valley Hospital after a brick plant accident left Clark with third degree burns. Mrs Kate Hoodlet ill at home on Second St. Mrs Helen Sayre admitted to Hocking Valley Hospital and underwent surgery April 12 in fair condition. Sam Shuttleworth opens business in former Mike Lee site. Gale Beattie returns from vacation to parents Allan and Mrs Beattie. Mrs Lena Blankenship at Grant Hospital for surgery. Mrs Ruth Bell.
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New Straitsville
Earnest Clark
Howard Clark
Hocking Valley Hospital
Clark
Kate Hoodlet
Second St
Helen Sayre
Sam Shuttleworth
Mike Lee
Gale Beattie
Radio Programs and Networks Guide 1940s Pacifica Broadcast Schedule
A dense listing of stations NBC WJW to CBS WN, detailing daily time blocks for news, trivia, dramas, music, sports, and variety programs across networks CBS NBC MBS ABC and local calls. Includes Kiddies Hour, News, Dancing, and special shows with hosts like Lowell Thomas and Jack Benny, spanning morning to midnight.
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Abe
Cbs Network
Abe-Eaat
Abe-West
Mbs-West
Cbs
Abe Lowell Thomas
Ebs
Beulah
Cbs News
Abe Fulton Lewis, Jr
Mbs
Abe Jack Smith
Cbs Daily
Dardenelle
Abe Bob Crosby
Cbs Nbe Ranger
Cbs Sports
Paul Lavalle
Abe Jack Carson
Fat Man
Mpbs
Jimmy Durante
Husband
F.B.L
Hy Gardner
Eddie Cantor
Cbg
Break the
Abe Gabriel Heatter
Red Skelton
Abe the Sheriff
Abe Enchanted
Riley
NBC Television
Meet
Bill Stern
Abee
Abc-West
Abc
Washington
Nbc
Archie Andrews
Mary Lee Taylor
the Meeks
Ed McConnell
The
Girls’ Corps
Smoky Mt. Hayride
Lopez
U. S. Navy
Farm
Hollywood
RFD
America
Chicago
Abe Handy Man
Cbs Western Music
Tomlinson
Country Journal
Cbs Fascinating Rhythm
Europe
Abe News & Science
Cbs Sweet and Hot
Abe Poole
U.S.A
Cbs Sports Parade
Nbe
Mba
Frank Merriwell
Abe St. Louis
Abe Jerry and
Skye
Philadelphia Orchestra
Cbs Tea and Crumpets
Abe Russ Hodges
Mbs-East
Wormwood Forest
Nbcs
Russ Rodges
Religion
Abe Lake
NBC Symphony
Harry Wismer
Mbs West
Spike Jones
Johnny Thompson
Abe Hawaii
Vice Damone
Abe Vaughn Monroe
Mel Allen
Hollywood Theater
Abe Gene Autry
Philip Marlowe
Judy Canova
Pat Novak
Abe Guy Lombardo
Dennis Day
Irving Fields
Abe Hayloft
Abc Wost
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Associated Press
Onio & W. Va
Postoffice
Qeapeeepenaneene
Sistas
C.rogerthe
Caroline
Mazie
Rob
Mets
Weill
Dick Turner
Newsboy
Wilton ER. Hall
Alberta
Baldwin Damson
Charlie Chaplin
Harold Lloyd
Groucho Marx
Bud Abbott
Gotham
New York
San Francisco
Pittsburgh
Weems
Nathan Hale
Robert EB
Henry Clay
Carmel
Elijah Jonah Noah Lamech
Deyd Ayaeyd
Bosi
Yyurey
Edwen P. Jordan, M.D
By Galbraith
WJW
Cincinnati
WCOL
Columbus
WSAZ
Huntington
WBNS
WCHS
Charleston
WPAR
Parkersburg
WIHKC
WMOA
Marietta
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