Government loan program attack on big business critique
The piece argues the administration pursues small business loans to curry favor with voters and prop up President Truman. It claims government insured RFC loans distort lending, benefiting Kaiser-Frazer and others, and warns expanding credit will cause financial ruin. It criticizes capital banks and warns of future losses and panic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
RFC
Kaiser-Frazer
Lustron
Texmass
Waltham Watch
Breakfast fuel for better work and health
Nutrition experts urge a substantial breakfast to boost daily energy and reduce mid morning fatigue. Skipping or light morning meals can cut productivity, raise evening snacking, and contribute to weight gain, with gains seen in school and factory performance.
Truman forms committee to pool 200 candidates for top posts
President Truman selects a committee to screen about 200 men for government executive vacancies. He notes the difficulty in attracting capable talent to Washington due to the persistent political scrutiny and the high personal and financial costs of public service. He argues that improving moral tone on Capitol Hill is needed before recruiting can improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Washington
Capitol Hill
Colonial Airlines 20 Years Safe Flight Record
The article praises Colonial Airlines for two decades without a single fatality or serious injury to passengers or crew on eastern routes. It emphasizes steady safety amid challenging terrain and argues the record should contrast with sensational crash headlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Airlines
Seaboard
Colonial
U.S
Congress tackles rent controls fight as hearings begin
Washington reports the rent control dispute moves to hearings in Senate and House with proposals to extend, modify, or end controls. President Truman urges gradual lifting by June 30, 1951, citing housing demand outpacing supply. The expeditor can sue, control evictions, audit books, and decontrol areas, with 8 million units still under control by June 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Truman
Senate
House
Banking
Lioness Little Tyke Binds Love to Hidden Valley Ranch
Auburn column details 350 pound lioness Little Tyke owned by Georges and Margaret Westbean at Hidden Valley Ranch. The vegetarian carnivore eats cereals eggs milk cod liver oil, befriends animals, and kisses visitors. The piece blends humor with a portrait of a fear free farm and a playful wrestling encounter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Wash
Georges
Margaret Westbean
Hidden Valley Ranch
Tyke
Westbeau
Seattle-Tacoma
Green River
Mrs. Westbeau
Westbean
City Council selection and residency debate in April meeting
R B Smith of Point Pleasant writes about the April 19 city council session on appointing a street commissioner. He questions residency rules, criticizes procedure as unreliable and politically motivated, praises the chosen candidate, and notes local observers and a closing line about Drew Pearson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Messenger
New World
Cers
B. S. Smith
Smith
America
Lewis
Clendenin
Snoopy Drew Pearson
Letter Carriers Denounce Postage Deficit Causes
G. L. Knight of the National Association of Letter Carriers argues against cutting mail service and opposed postage increases. He blames franking abuse and subsidies to airlines and newspapers, urging readers to support the postal service as a public good and discourage free rides for the well off. The Athens statement dated April 20 calls for protecting service and criticizing advertising sponsored mail and improper subsidies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Messenger
Post Office
Post Office Department
Congressional Office
Government Department
G. L. Knight
Southeastern Ohio District
National Association of Letter Carriers
Athens
North African Nursery Governess Amid Amberley Turmoil
Clemency Norton travels with Syrie Amberley to a lavish North African estate to oversee Syrie's child Baba. Tension brews as Syrie and Jon Amberley, recently united in a strained marriage, show hidden resentments while Clemency observes a house of striking luxury and distant, fractured relationships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clemency Norton
Syrie
Amberney
North African Desert
Kaba
Piers Amberley
Jon
Clemency
Baba
Syrie Amnerley
England
Piers
Miss Norton
Synie
Myself
Jon Amberley
Amberley
Lyric
Local social rounds include Belville Shoemaker and Robinson visits
Gallipolis guests Mr and Mrs Frank Belville visited Mr and Mrs Garnet Mace. John Burkle of Vinton stayed with Mr and Mrs Hal Shoemaker. R C Myers visited Mr and Mrs Ed Kemper. Bradford Robinson and his wife visited his parents Mr and Mrs C B Robinson. Everett Ecker of Gallipolis called on Mr and Mrs John French. Gloria Shoemaker signs off with a note on Mrs Marguerite Hineman’s weekend in Crown City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
John French
Webster Dewitt
Kerr McClaskey
Marguerite Hineman
J. L. Hineman
Crown City
Curt Knotts
Elvie Houck
Vinton
Hal Shoemaker
C. B. Robinson
Gloria Shoemaker
Radio Schedule Highlights Daily Broadcasts and Evening Lineup
A detailed list of radio programs with times and networks for evening through late night, including news, music, drama, variety, and children's segments. Names of shows include Frank Sinatra, Cavalcade of America, Bob Crosby Club, Fibber and Molly, Sherlock Holmes, Phillip Marlowe, and Arthur Godfrey among others, with multiple network notes and repeats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe
Cbs Network
Abc-East
Abc-West
Mbs-East
Mbs-West
Cbs
Frank Sinatra
Abe Peulah
Cbs News
Abe Jack Smith
Cbs Daily
Cbs Counter Spy
Monte Cristo
Fanny Brice
Time For Defense
Abc
News & Variety
Television Schedule Highlights From Local Stations
TV listings for WLW C Channel 3 WTVN Channel 6 WSAZ Channel 5 and WBNS Channel 16 show daily shows from 6:00 PM to 11:45 PM with cartoons, news, dramas, music, youth programs and late night features including Star Theater News Caravan and Fire side Theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cactus Jim
Kukla
Fran
Ollie
Wendy Barrie
News Caravan
Star Theater
Fireside Theater
Riley
Amateur Hour
Photo News
Wbns-Tv
Cannel
Ed Wynn
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Boyle
Hal Boyle
Happy Yoviers
the Messenger Public Forum
R. B. Smith
Point Pleasant
By Galbraith
NEA Service, Inc
T. MM. Reg
U. & Pat
Tdistant Star
Mermno Black
Hermina
Amberley's
Justine
Synne
Bidwell
Nbc-Wlw
Cincinnati
Abc-Wcol
Columbus
WSAZ
Huntington
Cbs-Webns
WCHS
Charleston
WPAR
Parkersburg
MBS
WHKC
WMOA
Marietta
WCUI
Oho University
Et al
Red Foley
Clevelandaires
Arthur Godfrey
Dave Garroway
Hollywood
Abe Hannibal Cobb
Abe Queen
Abe Bob Poole
West
Wlw-C
Channel 3
Corky Robbins
Nimmo
Judy Splinters
WTVN
Cartoon Theater
Captain Video
Mrs. Eeels
Vincent Lopez
Court of Current Issues
Carnival of Music
Studio K
Fern Sharp
Ted Steele
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