Cost of living hits new high as 1950s data released
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the June 15 cost of living index at 189.6 on the 1935-39 base, driven by food and miscellaneous services costs. Commerce data show national production up 16 percent last year, with government spending and corporate profits rising, while personal income and savings also increased. a Toledo-area executive complains about spending beyond means despite earnings. The Baker Wood Preserving Co. unveils a 61,000 acre tree farm in Southeastern Ohio, spanning ten counties, with forestry practices aimed at sustained lumber production and land restoration benefiting local landowners and tax rolls.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics
Labor Department
Commerce Department
Joneses
Baker Wood Preserving Co
Ohio
McArthur
Baker Company
Leap of love across the Atlantic to Dingle Bay
Eli Boyle sketches a whimsical tale of an American man Frank Hagostak who sent a letter in a bottle, sparking a fairy tale courtship with Breda O'Sullivan in Dingle Bay. He travels to Ireland after seven years, guided by Irish folklore and the Daoine Shie, with legends of glass slippers and leprechauns.
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New York
Gleas
Dingle Bay
County Kerry
Killarney
Breda O'Sullivan
Asthore Machree
Breda
Frank Hagostak
Tralee
Mickey Mulloy
Giant's Causeway
Dunluce
Mickey Malloy
Sheila O'Melveny
Sheila
Ireland
Orkneys
Frank
Margaret Hogan
Kathleen Wrenn
Johnstown
Us.a
Glen
Iran Faces Economic Crisis Under Mossadegh Reform Ambitions
In Iran a small wealthy elite controls land and oil profits while a vast poor population remains largely illiterate. Since Mossadegh nationalized oil, revenue dropped, and calls for land tax and deeper reforms grow as Communist influence rises. The outcome hinges on Parliament giving Mossadegh more dictatorial powers to tax real estate and redirect profits.
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Washington
Iran
Mohammed Mossadegh
Mossadegh
Ayatullah Kashani
Tudeh
Britain
Dermographism and related medical questions answered
Dr. Jordan explains dermographism or skin writing with red white and black forms, its allergy links, and temporary relief from antihistamines. He discusses uterus removal effects on physiology and pregnancy, cortisone use unknowns after two years, breast lump risk and need for exam, and early hair loss in a 16 year old with family-pattern baldness possible.
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Edwin P. Jordan
M. D
Military Mail Call notices names in service
The Messenger invites readers to submit service members addresses for the Military Mail Call column. Include full home address, service member name, hometown, and sender details. Example entry lists Henry D. McKnight, 131st Air Police Squadron, George Air Base, Victorville, California.
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the Messenger
Athens
Ohio
McKnight
Henry D
Middleport
George AF Base
Victorville
Calif
Stars Forecast A Cautious Yet Promising Day Ahead
The zodiac column warns of a mix of lively activity and the need for sound judgement before rash involvements. Birthday individuals may expect a productive year with varied developments while romance could distract from work. A child may be aggressive but tempered by social urges. In UN news, New Zealand reports 50 unemployed from a population of 1,947,000.
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United Nations
United Nations Bulletin of Statistics
New Zealand
Baltimore Sun Papers Endorse Eisenhower for President
The Baltimore Sun papers express firm support for General Dwight D. Eisenhower, praising his experience and leadership for the country in tough years ahead. They contrast Adlai Stevenson’s intellect with concerns over debt to special-interest groups.
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Baltimore
Baltimore Sun
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Sunday Sun
Sun
Morning Daily
Evening Sun
Gov
Adlai Stevenson
Illinois
Television Guide Listings for WLWC and Affiliates
TV station schedules show WLWC channel 3 and others listing programs from 6 PM to 5:45 AM including news weather sports dramas and variety hours with shows such as Masquerade Party Dugout Dope Red Birds vs Brews and Tomorrow’s Matinee. Several stations present film theater and soap opera blocks across Captain Video Spotlight Revue and Guiding Light.
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WLWC
Channel 3
al Morgan
Garnet Grayson
Barlow
Red Birds
Brews
Family Playhouse
Larry Vincent
Golden Theater
Indians
Tigers
Platter Playhouse
Wbns-Tv
Penny Arcade
Jack Buck
Weather
Doug Edwards
Chet Long
Video Theater
Summer Theater
TV Weather
Florascope
Spotlight Revue
Stork Club
Pepper
Armchair Theater
Bill Zipt
Garry Moore
Guiding Light
Mike and
Buff
Mel Torme
Fran
Wsaz-Tv
Eddy Arnold
News Caravan
Mama
Robert Montgomery
TV Theater
Charles Antell
Search For Tomorrow
Maida's Kitchen
New York
Laurie and Steve Reach for a Summer Dream
Laurie and Steve mend their strained engagement and confess love at the airport as Mark mediates and Emmy finds happiness in their decision. Steve vows to marry Laurie after misunderstanding and fear fade, and the couple embraces just as a plane prepares to depart. The scene ends with a vow of lasting love.
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Emmy
Mark
Laurie
Steve
New York
Express
Indi
Ana
Fletcher
John Alden
Europe
Hay stacking gets tougher as season demand rises
Farmers report mounting difficulty in stacking hay amid scarce labor and tighter weather windows. Strong winds and long work hours complicate handling, while rising costs pressure profitability for longtime suppliers.
Lower Fruit Prices Pull Down Retail Food Index
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a six tenths of one percent drop in the retail food index for the two weeks ending July 28. Fresh fruits and vegetables led the decline while other foods rose slightly, leaving the index at 233.7 percent of the 1935 39 average, down from the peak two weeks earlier.
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Washington
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Unclear Dems Snub Steven as President Questioned
A rumor about Steven considering the presidency circulates amid Democratic resistance and Republican interest. The piece notes his repeated statements against the role and hints at party reactions.
Radio Station List With Daytime Schedule
A compiled inventory of radio stations including NBC WLW Cincinnati 700 KC ABC WCCL Columbus 1230 KC WSAZ Huntington 920 KC CBS WBNS Columbus 1460 KC WCHS Charleston 580 KC MBS WHKC Columbus 610 KC Mher WMOA Marietta WPAR Parkersburg 1450 KC WATH Athens 140 KC WJBH Gallipolis 980 KC and WOUI FM with midday schedule noting Monday to Friday noon to 1 pm and 9 pm periods.
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NBC
WLW
Cincinnati
ABC
WCCL
Columbus
WSAZ
Huntington
CBS
WBNS
WCHS
Charleston
MBS
WHKC
Mher
WMOA
Marietta
WPAR
Parkersburg
KC Wath
Athens
WJBH
Gallipolis
WOUI
Radio Schedule Highlights For Monday And Tuesday
A detailed listing of daytime and evening radio programs across networks for Monday August 11 and Tuesday August 13. Programs include news blocks, dramas, music shows, serials, talk segments, and special features with multiple network and host identifiers.
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World Today
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Baltimore Sun Papers
GOP
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Gabby Hayes
Howdy Doody
Corral
Joe Hill
WTVN
Captain Video
Eddie Arnold
Arthur Godfrey
Globe Trotter
Melody Shop
By Galbraith
Ang. US
NEA Service, Inc
Lier
Stevenson
Abc-Mbs-East Kiddies
Abc-Mbs
Abe
Cbs Evening
Gordon MacRae
Abe Hornblower
Dbbs
Henry Taylor
Abec
TWD
Bee Maupin
Abe Rime
Abe Mance
Cbs Hiteman
Abe Ews
Paul Lavalie
Abe Steve Allen
Abe Win
Elliot Quis
Cbs News & Music
Hestra
Cbs Time For Defense
Nets
Abe Mac McGuire
Lopez
Basbail
Mary Margaret McBride
Abe Tennessee Ernie
Cal Tinney
Cbs Record Adventures
Mid-West
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