Senate bill criticized as ambiguous labor reform draft
Washington column reviews two bills regulating labor management, arguing the Senate version is a vague hodge-podge that omits key protections and unfair labor practices. It contrasts with the House bill, which clearly targets abuses in labor disputes and union influence.
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Washington
House
Senate Committee On Labor
Senate
Senate Committee
National Association of Manufacturers
CIO
Truman
Congress
National Labor Relations Board
AFL
Rabies control tips from Dr O'Brien column
Dr. William A. O'Brien outlines rabies transmission from infected animals to humans and stresses wound care, animal observation, and vaccination. He cautions against killing suspected pets, advocates quarantine for observation, and notes annual dog vaccines and three cat vaccines plus physician veterinary consultation.
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Journal of the American Medical Association
U. S
Athens Prepares for Growth With Bond-Financed Civic Upgrades
The article argues Athens should issue a bond to fund essential civic enhancements for a 15 000 population, including sewage and water systems, fire and police protection, street and lighting improvements, a garbage incinerator, water softener plant, playgrounds, and a new city hall. It cites university expansion and local industry growth as drivers and stresses broad citizen benefit and long term vision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ohio University
McBee Company
Athens Machine Company
Vanadium Tool Company
Midget Motors Company
Ambassador Laundries
M. & R. Dietetics
Nye Farm Implement
Athens State Hospital
Ohio Packing Plant
Two Sided Outlook on Baruch Plan for Economic Relief
The piece endorses Bernard Baruch’s 51 day week 44 hours proposal to end strikes and layoffs through 1948. It argues production gains would lower living costs, boost consumer buying, and stabilize the economy, asserting a united national effort amid postwar strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Baruch
U.S
Barney Baruch
Wolcott housing bill eyed as boost to new construction
Peter Edson reports the Wolcott housing bill, backed by the housing lobby, aims to stimulate construction by removing controls and expanding commercial permits. Critics from veterans groups warn of higher prices and possible rent increases as Wyatt and Patman acts wind down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Veterans’ Emergency
Walcott
House of Representatives
Senate
Wolcott
House Banking and Currency Committee
Wilson Wyatt
Jesse P. Wolcott
Port Huron
Mich
House Banking Committee
Collier's Magazine
Veterans
Wolcott Committee
Wyatt
Frank R. Creedon
Mutual Aid Recognized As Essential To Survival
A historical text argues that when both sides are essential to survival and satisfaction, both parties deserve acknowledgment. The passage emphasizes balance and reciprocity as foundational to enduring cooperation and mutual trust.
Campaign activity thin as May 17 election nears
In Point Pleasant the municipal race shows little movement with Democrat James E. McComb silent on his nomination and Mayor B W Krodel also keeping a low profile. The piece notes Democratic funds and county politics, Kanawha County machine influence, and potential shifts in the 1948 landscape.
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Point Pleasant
James E. McComb
B. W. Krodel
Mason County
New Haven
West Virginia
Charleston
Kanawha County
D. Boone Dawson
Dawson
Kanawha
Local Visit List From Hockingport Area
Notes from Hockingport and nearby towns record visits and guests. Ervin Cain and family returned to Clarksburg after a week with Floyd Cain’s home. Bernard Massie of Ironton visited his brother Everett Massie, with several Parkersburg residents staying with locals.
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Thomas Deem
Parkersburg
Harv, Hannaman
Luther Stutler
Jaunita Sprouse
Frank Hannaman
Leon White
Ex-Owners Buy Land At WVOW Site In Point Pleasant
Joe Patti of the Baltimore federal land bank oversees the sale of West Virginia Ordnance Works land to original owners. About 8,000 acres have passed to private owners, with some sales at or below government prices from five years ago. Boundary lines and missing markers complicate reacquisition for many buyers.
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Point Pleasant
Joe Patti
Federal Land Bank of
Baltimore
West Virginia Ordnance Works
Community Notes From Shawnee Area Gatherings
Shawnee area residents visit relatives in Columbus and Dayton while Circle 5 hosts a potluck at Mansel Porter’s home for 16 attendees. Birthdays include Tommy Charles seventh with 14 guests and contests won by David Manring Paul Kiefer and Janice Manring. Larry Gemienhardt injured riding a bicycle. Bill White drove the car.
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Shawnee
Frank Wilson
Howard Watters
Columbus
Nelle Morgan
Oliver Peyton
Mansel Porter
Circle 5
David R. Jones
John Baker
Garfield Harris
Alma
Ruth
Hugh Williams
Billy
Edna Ambrose
David
Clifford Collins
Dayton
Ace Blamer
Nancy
Logan
Larry Gemienhardt
Buddy Severance
Bill White
Larry
Tom Charles
Tommy
David Manring
Paul Kiefer
Janice Manring
Jean
Janice Manning
David Manning
Shirley Davis
Erma Morgan
Nancy MaeEachen
Charlotte Charles
Roberta Browning
Patty
Eddie Ben Hopkins
Mason Phone Service Sees Striking Impact in Town
Local telephone service in Point Pleasant is tighter since the strike began. The slowdown is blamed on the use of emergency rules and the limited staffing in the office unable to handle all calls.
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Point Pleasant
Livestock Sale At Sommer Farm Draws Buyers
A public sale of about 400 head of beef cattle at the John Sommer farm on South Side attracted many buyers in Point Pleasant. Registered Hereford cattle sold as low as 125 dollars a head, with unregistered cattle sold at the stock market later. Buyers included John A. Blain and Ralph Lee, with Hamond Robey and Jim Beckley of Spencer reporting on the event.
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Point Pleasant
John Sommer
South Side
Haymond Robey
Jim Beckley
Spencer
John A. Blain
Ralph Lee
Robey
Crop Activity Seen as Heavy in Local Farms
The Messenger reports two brief farming-area trips show preparations for large crops similar to wartime scale. Weather delays in February and March set back work, but planting could finish if favorable until June 1. Pastures are greening and many cattle are in fields.
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Point Pleasant
Messenger
Point Pleasant Hospital Briefs Include Birth and Admittances
Mrs James Beaver of Leon admitted for surgery at Point Clinic. A son weighing seven pounds one ounce born to Mr and Mrs Harold Cunningham Tuesday. Ray Somerville, seriously ill at home on Jericho Road, admitted for treatment.
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Point Pleasant
James Beaver
Leon
Point Clinic
Harold Cunningham
Ray Somerville
Jericho Road
California Climate Sparks Odd Night In Pleasant
Clarence Daugherty, a merchant, notes the fleece lined underwear market sagged yesterday while a California couple staying in town praised the climate as wonderful. The remark captures a quirky local moment from the day.
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Point Pleasant
Clarence Daugherty
California
Community Notes From Point Rock Area
Mr and Mrs Jarret Bobo visited Chillicothe to see a son and daughter in law both ill. Phyllis Rife of Athens spent a weekend with her parents and brothers. The Beanes moved to Point Rock and prepared a store for business. Radcliffs Morris and sons and Mrs Morris were in Athens on business. Roberts from Point Pleasant helped at a farm Saturday. D W Morris of Athens visited home over weekend. W R Holcolmb attended Masonic Lodge in Wilkesville.
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Point Rock
Jarret Bobo
Chillicothe
Phyllis Rife
Athens
O. M. Rife
Francis
Cecil
Carl Beane
Marrs and McElroy
Fern Radcliff
D. V. Morris and Sons
Clyde and
Clayton
W. M. Morris
Charles Roberts
Point Pleasant
D. W. Morris
W. R. Holcolmb
Masonic Lodge
Wilkesville
Local Dexter Notes Move Through Visits and News
Dexter residents share family visits including Mr and Mrs Jesse Nelson hosting relatives and W R Amos traveling to Columbus. Garden work, hospital returns, and major operations are noted along with a two week vacation for Perley Nelson and a replacement in his post. A spring wedding of Miss Margaret Davis and Kenneday is listed with a move to Canton for the groom’s new employment.
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Lee Martin
W. R. Amos
Orvetta Weaver
Columbus
Martin
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Ronald Davis
Rutland
Dexter
Howard Davis
Albert Romines
Emmet Davis
Perley Nelson
Clarence Foley
Carpenter
Nelson
Margaret Davis
Bert Davis
Side Hill
Kenneday
Charles Kenneday
Middleport
Rothrock
Canton
Radio Highlights Tonight Across Networks
Radio listings detail programs on ABC NBC CBS and Mutual with prime time shows from 8 to 11 pm and daytime slots including news discussion programs Studs Terkel and Meet The Press. Notable guests include AFL advocate George Meany and Sen. Glen H. Taylor of Idaho with various comedies dramas and musical programs.
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New York
ABC
Oklahoma City
Alfred M. Landon
NBC
Henry Aldrich
Burns and Allen
Jack Haley
Eve Arden
Abbott and Costello
Eddie Cantor
CBS
Dick Haymes
Babe Ruth
Studs Terkel
George Meany
AFL
Federation of Music Clubs
MBS
Monte Cristo
Dorothy Kirsten
Antonini
Ted Malone
Cliff Edwards
Lane Ranger
the Sheriff
Bender and Jarman
Johnson Family
Vera Holly
Meet
Press
Glen H. Taylor
Idaho
GG Club marks seventy years with dinner and euchre
The GG Club celebrated its seventh anniversary at Twin Pines Athens with a three course chicken dinner. Floyd Wemmer won high euchre score Mae Boudinot was second F E Boudinot low. Several members and guests attended including the Wemmer and Theison families. News also notes birthdays births moves and local visits in Millfield and nearby areas.
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Millfield
GG Club
Twin Pines
Athens
Floyd Wemmer
Mae Boudinot
Clara Theison
Bessie Wemmer
James Wallace
Carl Moody
John Theison
Janet Cole
F. E. Boudinot
Orris Boudeinot
Hereman Theison, Sr
Ty Theison
Julia Mingus
Sand Ridge
John Leake
Zanesville
W. C. Mingus
Amesville
Bradford King
Blacklick
Virginia Roetruck
Columbus
Andrew Kollar
William Nile
Elwood North
Helen Marie
Noah North
Robert Boudinot
Jo Ann Boudinot
New Lexington
Celia Boudinot
Trimble
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Mabel Sayers
Mildred Russell
Edith McDaniel
Ida Hill
Herbert Mingus
Carl Rhoads, Jr
Dave Lewis
Amos Hixson
Iva Mingus
Peach Ridge
William Russell
Lancaster
John Kaszonyi
Charles Handa
John Parker
Dors Othy Handa
Lettie Stiers
Corning
Ben Misner
Wholesalers Predict Higher Prices for Canned Goods
In Columbus the 41st annual convention of the Associated Wholesale Food Distributors of Ohio concluded with a prediction that food prices will stay elevated. Canned foods may rise further in the coming months as wholesalers gauge market pressures.
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Columbus
Associated Wholesale Food Distributors of
Ohio
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National Dispatch
William A. O'Brien
Onilep
Peter Edson
Point Pleasant News
Hockingport
WVOW
Mason
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