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Frederick W. Bush
the Messenger Publishing CO
Gordon K. Bush
John W. Webb
Charles W. Reamer
Onio & W
Athens
Ohio
Free economy vs regulated markets drive competition
The text argues producers and retailers must constantly improve or cut prices to attract customers. It warns that stores failing to please customers lose trade to competitors, leading to market dominance by receivers and that government monopolies create scarcity by eliminating competition.
Congress Should Not Increase Spending Now
The piece argues pressure groups push for more Treasury spending while advisers urge restraint. It says Truman pledges require higher taxes, unemployment figures are misleading, and deficits risk worsening the economy. It claims part time work and idle labor plague households, urging Congress to remain inactive.
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Congress
Washington
Truman
Treasury
Federal Treasury
England
Uncle Sam
Difference in living standards under communism and capitalism
The piece argues communism and socialism fail to deliver better living. it contrasts Russia’s police state and command economy with American competition. It cites wage comparisons, hours to earn a suit, and living standards, attributing much to the absence of private competition.
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Russia
America
Senator Jones Remains a Landmark in Ohio Legislature
The death of Senator Tom Jones ends a storied career in Ohio politics. A veteran of two wars, he earned long seniority in the Senate and served on key committees. He was a respected advocate for soldiers and a steadfast public servant across eight southern Ohio counties.
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Tom Jones
Ohio
Columbus
Ohio Senate
Groundhog plan backfires injures man. legion work progress noted
Hazel Road Athens reports a Colorado trip aftermath with Sam Phillips of Rutland injuring himself attempting to smoke out a groundhog by blasting gunpowder in its den. Alfred Vivian of Ohio State discusses local extension efforts while Nel sonville’s American Legion home brick and stone work finishes. A Stewart farm gas well may yield over a million cubic feet. A local list recalls a beagle winning a Coshocton show, a 50th anniversary, and a fatal Marine crash in California.
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Sam Phillips
Rutland
Phillips
American Legion
Nelsonville
William Rice
Stewart
Chauncey
Ervin Finney
Ohio Fox Hunter's Association
Coshocton
A. E. Crew
Maple Valley Farm
Rock Springs
Horace Paul Houf
U. S. Marine Corps
Eleason
Cal
H. T. Houf
Lancaster St
Athens
Homer
Baden
Gallipolis
Quiz show contestants sought by Goodson Todman
Hal Boyle reports on how CBS quiz shows select contestants. Mark Goodson and Bill Todman say they want pleasant, balanced contestants not brash or self interested. They favor housewives and friendly Southern or Southwestern applicants.
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New York
Mark Goodson
Bill Todman
CBS Network
Todman
Goodson
South
Southwest
America
Fort Worth
Tex
Picnic at Buckeye Lake and social visits in Buckeye area
Mr and Mrs Carl Lee and children Carol Charles and Larry attended a gas company picnic at Buckeye Lake. A birthday lawn party for J C McKay was held July 23. Other visits included Bill Wolfe with Clint Orr, and Mr and Mrs Clarence Sorden visiting relatives in Pomeroy and Springfield.
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Lester McElbee
Ethel Roller
Gene
Springfield
J. C McKay
Carl Lee
Carol
Charles
Larry
Brice Chapman
Guysville
Mary McKay
Truman Arms Plan Faces Debate Across Congress
The Nation Today outlines arguments over President Truman’s proposed 1.45 billion dollar first year armament package for Western Europe. Critics fear a “blank check” gives him excessive power while supporters urge speed. Article Nine and the Defense Council are cited as delays to distribute funds. General Marshall notes Western nations broadly agree on needs.
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Truman
Congress
Western
Europe
U. S
Defense Council
George C. Marshall
Quiz Hall By Wilton Fr Hall
A classroom style quiz page lists ten questions for men women and teens with multiple choice items on sports law literature language and history. The page presents an answer key obscured by garbled text.
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Wilton Fr. Hall
Male Change of Life Symptoms Debated by Doctor
Dr Edwin P Jordan notes divided medical opinion on rapid decline of male sex gland function with age. Some say 45 to 55 marks a later life change, others argue the slowdown is gradual or absent. Symptoms include fatigue sleep trouble mood changes and numbness but many men show none. A reader asks if milk causes rheumatism. answer: coincidence, no link.
miners and lovers clash over a reef of ore and trust
Mining engineer Mike McTalg suspects the inherited mine is running out and secretly tests ore samples. He discovers Lot B samples show a higher value, suggesting tampering. A tense conversation with Cory Farwell reveals shifting trust as they weigh the mine’s fate and a potential legal remedy.
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Mike McTalg
Theautifal
Cory Farwell
Mike
Riggs
Jake” Whitnaker
Jake
Cory
Archie Trask
Effie
Driscoe
Express
Doug Weyman
Youth Place
Community Notes From Huntington Township Grange Event
Local residents attend the Sirth anniversary Grange celebration with a free food preservation demonstration and a movie program. Churches and families, including the McKenna and Bobo visitors from Florida, share visits and a birthday party for Dottie McCarley with games ice cream and cake at Vinton park.
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Clyde Alexander
Jack Quickle
Debby
Columbus
Kenny Dillon
Dougie Bates
Judy Brown
Philip Lynder
Quentin Cadd
Marlene
Darlene Wilson
Sharon George
Marion Jeffries
Tommy Metcalf
Mary Jane Jacobs
Eva Wagenrod
Jean McCoy
Irene
Howard
Clarabelle Glenn
Richard Cremeens
Marjorie
Jimmy
Dottie
Ruthie McCarley
Goldia McCarley
Beulah Cremeens
Eddie Amos
Kathryn Snyder
Chad Welker
Walter McCarley
Walter Brown
Vinton Park
Byrd Alexander
Radio Schedule Directory 6:00 to 6:30 Evening
A dense listing of daily radio programming across multiple networks with times from 6:00 to 6:30 and into the evening. Includes newscasts, kiddies hours, sports, music, dramas, variety programs, talk shows, and announced but unnamed segments across CBS ABC NBC networks and various local stations.
Evening Radio Schedule Highlights For Saturday
A dense listing of 6:00 PM to midnight programs across CBS and mbs networks. Notable acts include Herman Quintet, Vaughn Monroe Band, Gene Autry Show, Philip Marlowe Drama, Guy Lombardo, Grand Ole Opry, and Dick Powell Drama. Includes news, commentary, sports, and variety programs with musical guests and dance hours.
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Abe
Abe County Fair
Cbs Western
Abe Gardens
Tomlinson
Cbs Junior
Europe
Dell
Cbs
Chicago
Cbs Treasury
Abe Poole
Paradise
Cbs Matinee
Mbs
Memphis
van Damme
St. Louis
Dhs
Wormwood Forest
Dbs
Nbe
Art of Living
Abe Herman
University Theater
CBS Television
Harry Wismer
Cbs Music
Abe Mel Allen
Green Lama
Cbs Three Suns
Abe Hawaii
Vic Damone
Abe Vaughn Monroe
Mos
Abe Gene Autry
Cbs Buzz
Philip Marlowe
Cbs U.N
Abe Gangbusters
Tommy Dorsey
Abe Guy Lombardo
Dick Powell
Irving Fields
News
Variety
Cbs News
Abe-Weal
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Hazel Road
Colorado
The
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Boulder
Alfred Vivian
Ohio State University
Pomeroy
Hal Boyle
Dick Turner
Bashan
Wee
Vener
Dongs
Senate
Wilson
Walter Lippman
Paul
Stones Water Books
Leavenworth
Arkansas
Omaha
New Jersey
Atlantic City
Kansas Little Rock
Nebraska
Anna Sewell
Edwin P. Jordan, M.D
Uncle Jake
Umbrella Mountain
Dark Angel
By Galbraith
NEA Service, Inc
T. M. Reg. U. S. Pat
Anderson
Nhe
Abec-East
Abe-Weat
Mba-Eaat
Dbs-West
Mbe
Cbs Sports
Paul Lavalle
Cba
Abe Blue Barron
Screen Playhouse
ABC Television
Abe the
Sheriff
Cha Heinie
Hhs
Abe West
Fred Waring
Johnny Olsen
Mary Lee Taylor
Frank Merriwell
Ed MccConnell
Aobs
Jay Stewart
Fair
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