McCarthy Questions Brannan on 1948 Farm Goals in Senate
Sen. Joseph R. McCarthy interrupted Charles Brannan's testimony on the anti inflation program with sharp questions about 1948 beef cattle, pork, and wheat goals. Brannan explained factors from cattle reductions to prevent future shortages, hog feed during a corn crop failure, and wheat acreage plans to protect soil and meat supplies.
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Peter Edson
Washington
Joseph R. McCarthy
Senate Banking and Currency Committee
Secretary of Agriculture
Charles F. Brannan
McCarthy l
Brannan
McCarthy
Department of Agriculture
Wisconsin
Thomas Affair Highlights Campaign Cash in Advance for favors
Washington column reports Congressman J Parnell Thomas used influence with the War Department to aid Hyman Tiplitz in military transfers and officer school, while Tiplitz contributed to Thomas’s campaigns. The piece notes transfers to the Coast Artillery and near misses for overseas service, amid questions of conflicts of interest.
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Drew Pearson
Washington
J. Parnell Thomas
New Jersey
Colummin
Thomas
Fifth Avenue
New York
Tiplitz
Hyman Tiplitz
George
Ft. Hancock
N. J
Young Tiplitz
Rep. Thomas
War Department
Rep
Coast Artillery
Camp Pendleton
Edward A. Coudriet, Jr
Bruce T. Nash
Capt
Nash
ARMY
W. TL. Pearson
House of Representatives
Messenger subscription rates and mailing details
Delivered by carrier daily and Sunday for 25c weekly with Sunday option. mail rates listed for Ohio West Virginia and elsewhere. Includes prices for one month, three months, six months, and one year from Athens Ohio post office under Second Class matter.
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Messenger
Ohio
W.va
Athens
Postoffice
Bitter Reprieve: A Chicago Gangster’s Fingerprints Mystery
In a fragment from a Drexel Drake story, police tie fingerprints at a Sterting library to George Bandello, a Chicago gangster long believed dead. Marcus Sterling, tied to a murder case, faces personal drama with Janet Weirhaven as WWII looms and Harbor Trust marks him rising.
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Sterting
George Bandello
Chicago
Bandello
Miriam Sterling
Marcus Sterling
Janet Weirhaven
Edgecraft Country Club
Sterling
Marcus
Janet
Brant
Talent
Richard Trapgood
Long Island
Free enterprise contrasts with Soviet price controls in U S stores
A New York Times comparison notes Soviet price cuts still leave workers earning 500 rubles a month unable to buy basics while American producers and retailers compete to cut costs and attract customers. The result is that American markets showcase free enterprise while Soviet shops reflect state control.
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New York Times
Russia
America
Meat Dollar and the Distribution of a Meat Dollar
The article explains how a dollar spent on meat is shared among farmers, packers, and profits. It notes farmers receive about 79 14 cents per dollar, 19 cents go to payroll and expenses, leaving 1 14 cents as profit. It emphasizes supply and demand set meat prices and urges expanding the livestock industry.
Dexter Dignitaries and Local Visits Across Towns
Mrs Mary Wilcox visited relatives in Dexter. Mrs Pauline Halliday attended Farm Bureau Camp near Lancaster. Wade Bowles vacationing at the old home place near Dexter. Cecil Roe employed in Springfield. Mrs Viola Halliday and sister Nellie visited the Earl Halliday family in Athens. Mr and Mrs C W Stansbury of Columbus visited Albert Caster and C E Stout families. Mr and Mrs W R Amos and grandson Kenneth Weaver visited relatives over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Clare Folden of St Petersburg Fla and Mr and Mrs Donald Amos of Lancaster were guests of Mr and Mrs F C Folden.
Birth of Patricia Wogan in Chesterhill
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Zane Wogan in Chesterhill. Patricia is the newborn. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wogan and Mr. and Mrs. George Newton. Nearby visitors include families from Columbus Duncan Falls Mantua and Zanesville with several day visits and weekend stays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Wallace
Leonard Wallace
Zanesville
Wallace
Eldon Daugherty
Columbus
Emily Carpenter
Arthur Evans
Canton
Frank Evans
Ace McGrew
Newark
Gahanna
Clifford Ferguson
Chesterhill
Louise Carr
Donna Carr
Lucille Lochary
Marietta
Helen Rowland
Portland and Area Happenings in Early August
Surprise birthday party honors Mrs. McDade on August 4 at the McDade home with cake by Arlos Guinn and guests from Parkersburg. Ohio Eastern Star picnic held at Portland State Park. Local moves include Kenneth McLeod and Earl Wells buying and occupying new Portland area properties. visits from friends and relatives across Ohio and West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ralph McDade
Leslie Consaul
Huntington
Jack Talbott
Steubenville
William Talbott
R. S. Henderson
Coolville
Charles Ward
Joy Webster
Cleveland
Lyda Waterman
Belpre
Gladys Heasley
Wierton
W.va
Earl Jewitt
Vaughn Adams
Parkersburg
Alberta Foutty
Clara Larson
Bidwell Socials Mention Visits From Area Families
Mr. and Mrs. James Dyre and Mr. and Mrs. Lester Soles of Bidwell hosted Mr. and Mrs. Frank Quickle. Curtis Quickle visits Michigan. Mrs. Harold Wood of Gallipolis and Kenneth Wood Jr visited Frank Quickle. Max Burns family returned to Vinton after a Michigan trip. Mike Mavers family from Hudson Ohio visited Mrs. Anna Evans and Roger. Maud Crawford spent a day with sister Flossie Ward in Bidwell. Miss Cloene Samuells, employed in Columbus, weekend with Albert and Cloene Samuells. Gloria Shoemaker.
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Bidwell
James Dyre
Lester Soles
Frank Quickle
Curtis Quickle
Michigan
Harold Wood
Gallipolis
Kenneth
Hollister Social Roundup and Family Visits
Dayton residents Frances Love and Russell Humphrey host and visit relatives including Dud McGee and Hemery Adams. Somerset weekend trip for Kenneth Connor. Greens Run ill visit by Reece Thompson to Mattie Snyder. Buckeye Lake picnic with Phelps and Brown families. Newark visitors Dew and Dew kin group gathers. Lena Thompson described as unable to act. Thomas gets reward after Un-American Activities inquiry notes a $500 family contribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Martin
Newark
Roe Phelps
Marion
Edward Philps
Ona Dew
DudgcGee
Bessie Wilson
Dayton
Kerby Dew
Corning
Louis Dew
William Dew
Lena Thompson
Perry County Court Notes Highlight Court Actions
First and final account filed for Alice Shrider estate. distribution of 5310.47. Guardian's account for Leonard Snyder shows receipts 5946.72 disbursements 3282.03 balance 2664.69. Naturalizations granted for John Chevalas and Rudolph Elfranks. State sues George W. Taylor for 171.87. Crooks v Crooks dismissed at plaintiff cost. Eveland case: guilty plea, 90 days jail, suspended, license revoked two years, costs paid. Bonds set for Love and Holliday on burglary. 16-year-old McDaniel released. Hiller sues Industrial Commission for death benefits. Fined Spencer 50. Passel divorce for gross neglect. Jones divorce for gross neglect. marriage date noted. Winnenberg divorce. property settlement. Frieda restored to Kirkbride. Marriage licenses issued to multiple couples in Crooksville and New Lexington.
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New Lexington
Alice Shrider
Farley Crist
Guardian
Nellie D. Drumm
Leonard Oscar Snyder
John Chevalas
Corning
Rudolph Elfranks
Eveland
Lewis Love
William Holliday
Sheriff Butts
Justice of the Peace
Leonard Elman
Jim McDaniel
John D. Davis
Minta C. Hiller
Industrial Commission of Ohio
Bert C. Hiller
Loring Spencer
Justice of Peace
Weekend Notes From Letart and Surrounding Areas
Local residents report visits and family events around Letart and nearby towns. Mr and Mrs H B Grimm and son Earl stayed with E P Grimm in Washington D C. Funeral rites for Jacob Balser held at Cottageville W V. Mrs Robert Moran recovering from illness in Pomeroy with parents C E Norris. Several extended family visits and vacations noted including Irene Miller with Bart Miller family, and Ed ward Wagner’s newborn Charles Francis with relatives in Syracuse.
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Letart Falls
H. B. Grimm
Earl
E. P. Grimm
Washington
D. H
Henry Balser
Laurence and
Shirley
Ralph Webb
Jo Ann
Jacob Balser
Cottageville
W.va
Robert Moran
Pomeroy
C. E. Norris
E. J. Tracy
Near Pomeroy
J. D. Roush
I. L. Peters
Pittsburgh
Mar Wolfe
Sallie Weaver
Racine
E. S. Thaxton
L. L. Wagner
Charles Francis
Edward Wagner
Syracuse
Irene Miller
Bart Miller
Columbus
Lewis Custer
New Jersey
Mattie Custer
FE. R. Wilson
Cleveland
W. E. Wilson
Ray McDade
Norman Arnett
D. L. McGraw
Mason
George Yonker
Yonker
H. M. Allen
O. M.yogan
Radio Station List for Area Programs
A compact list of station call signs and frequencies including NBC WLW Cincinnati 700 KC CBS WBNS Columbus 1460 KC WSAZ Huntington 330 KC WCHS Charleston 580 KC WPAR Parkersburg 1450 KC MBS WHKC Columbus 610 KC ABC WCOL Columbus 1230 KC WMOA Marietta 1490 KC.
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NBC
WLW
Cincinnati
WSAZ
Huntington
CBS
WBNS
Columbus
WCHS
Charleston
WPAR
Parkersburg
MBS
Abc-Wcol
WMOA
Marietta
Evening Radio Schedule Digest
The listing details a dense network of radio programming from 6:00 p.m. to late night across CBS ABC MBS and other networks. It includes news, music, comedies, dramas, sports, and kiddies hours with repeated repeats and multiple show overlaps across east west and west coast feeds.
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Abe
Cbs Network
Abc-West
Mbs-East
Mbs-West
Cbs
Cbs-East
Abe Lowell Thomas
Abe Basic
the Lewis
Cbes
Abe Ulton Lewis, Jr
Nbe
A. Rollini
Crosby Club
Dbs Arts
Abc Yr
Cebs
Avier Cugat
Jack Pearl
Abc
Ebs
Aul Whiteman
Abc High Adventure
Billy Rose
Tex and
Jinx
Abbott & Costello
Abe Gabriel Heatter
Abe James Melton
Abe L. Hampton
Mbs
Abe the Whistler
Gordon MacRae
Opinionaire
Abe Capitol
Cbs On Trial
Abe West
Troneymoon
Ozark Valley Folks
Fred Waring
Arthur Godfrey
Hollywood
Ben Alexander
Cbs Treasury
Cbs Kiddies Hour
West
Lum
Doctor Insights on Lie Detectors and Foot Calluses
Dr Edwin P Jordan explains lie detectors measure emotion via breathing and heart rate, not a truth serum. Foot calluses arise from weak arches or chronic infection. treatment may include medicines, shoe correction, or surgery.
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Edwin P. Jordan
M.D
Residents Enjoy Visits Across Towns
Mr. and Mrs. Dale Moody and others spent an evening with the Post couple. Eva and Virginia Ivers visited Forrest Dennis and son Glenn in Hemlock. The Vess families departed for Florida for a vacation. Shafer of Mount Crawford, Goods of Washington, and Edith Travis of Athens joined Eva Ivers for a day visit.
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Burr Oak
Dale Moody
Eva Ivers
Virginia Ivers
Dick Post
Grace Weaver
Forrest Dennis
Glenn
Hemlock
Homer Vess
Ralph Vess
Florida
Olla Shafer
Mt. Crawford
LaRue
Also Mentioned on This Page
Edson
Hancock
Col
Pearson
Pacific
Philippines
Associated Press
Dax An
Drexel Drake
NEA Service, Inc
South America
Atlantic
T. Bryan Steadman
Ance Company
Harbor Trust Company
Chester K
Harbor ‘Trust Company
Pearl Harbor
United States
Dexter
Hollister
Hawaii
Dad
The
Un-American Activities Committee
Arthur W. Passel
Crooksville
Hazel Passel
Common Pleas
Mae Jones
Earl Jones
Henry Winnenberg
Frieda Winnenberg
Frieda Kirkbride
Thomas A. Swank
Mechanic
Martha Ann Bowers
Fred L. Lee
Ruby G. Givens
Calvin
S. Storts
Mary Ebien Harris
Kenneth E. Yank
Martha M. Hutchison
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