See Here Mr Lie Hidden Gangsters In Manhattan Bar
Wilbur Peeble writes to Trygve Lie about two powerful men nicknamed Mr Manicure and Mr Mustache in a Manhattan bar. They lament global violence and discuss organizing society upstairs to cut competition, while a drunken patron is removed by detectives. The piece ends with Peeble expressing doubt they could act on such plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Trygve Lie
The
United Nations
Mr. Lie
Manhattan
America
Underworld
Lie
Manicure
Manicure and Mr. Mustache
Mr. Manicure
Mr. Mustache
Chicago
Wilbur Peeble
Laura Colton Murder Mystery Stuns Coltonville
Laura Colton, Coltonville's civic leader and wealthiest resident, is found dead after a bizarre bite from a large coral and black lizard. Chief Mitchell and Dr. McCracken assess the scene, suspecting a heart attack as the coroner debates a posthumous conclusion while Sam Colton faces grief and village gossip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Colton
Coltonville
Bob Crawford
Mitchell
Laura
Doc McCracken
Dr. McCracken
Ohio
Bob
Radio Schedule Entries Across Ohio and Nearby States
A detailed listing of radio programs across NBC WLW Cincinnati ABC WCUL Columbus WSAZ Huntington and more, with time slots from noon to late evening. Includes news, comedies, dramas, music, sports, specials, and TV crossovers, plus a Tuesday Aug 21 slate featuring Breakfast Club and Queen for a Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NBC
WLW
Cincinnati
ABC
WCUL
Columbus
WSAZ
Huntington
CBS
WBNS
WCHS
Charleston
MBS
WHKC
WMOA
Marietta
WPAR
Parkersburg
WATH
Athens
WJBH
Gallipolis
WOU
Railroads Stand Ready After Flood Emergencies
The railroads show decisive action during Kansas and Missouri floods by detouring 2000 carloads of perishable freight over a two day period, icing cars and pooling resources to keep traffic moving. They coordinated with shippers and other lines, then began cleanup and restoration using their own crews and funds to reopen essential lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Missouri
Taft Shows Statesmanship on Military Aid Policy
Senator Taft backs the military portion of foreign aid, aiming to win congressional approval for arms assistance to Europe without major changes. With Russia’s threat persistent, Taft’s stance underlines a sober view of world risk and supports Eisenhower’s European mission, while balancing political considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Congress
Russia
Europe
Eisenhower
United States
Pleven Named French Premier Amid Global Defense Stakes
Rene Pleven becomes France's premier in a bid to steady postwar policy. He faces rearmament, a revived German army within a European defense framework, and US air-base development. Cabinets have collapsed over domestic issues, testing Western unity against Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Rene Pleven
France
Pleven
United States
Russia
Good Time by All and East German Youth Festivals
Western powers claim propaganda edge from East German youth festival openings. About 300,000 Communist-directed youths crossed into West Berlin, sampling Western life. Red roadblocks slowed the flow but could not stop the impact on Soviet messaging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
West Berlin
Free World
Kremlin
Early Helped Make History in Public Service
Stephen T. Early served as press secretary to Presidents Roosevelt and Truman and earned a Distinguished Service Medal for unifying the armed forces. A thoughtful counselor and skilled worker, he helped shape public communication and defense policy during turbulent postwar years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen T. Early
Rreiesse
Truman
Armed Services
Defense Department
Early
U S pushes Russia away from Japan peace talks
In Washington James Marlow notes the United States told Russia to stay out of the Japanese peace treaty process, while the U S leads in drafting the accord and seeking security pacts across the Pacific. The shift shows postwar power realignments as the Atlantic Pact expands toward Asia with new bilateral security arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Marlow
Washington
Russia
U. S
San Francisco
Germany
Japan
China
Europe
Pacific
Australia
New Zealand
Philippines
Asia
Burn care and first aid for home injuries
Doctor Edwin P. Jordan urges careful prevention of burns and provides practical first aid guidance for slight first degree burns using cool tea solutions and ointments, while cautions against applying oils greases or cotton on deep or widespread burns and recommends protecting yet removing sticking clothing. He stresses readiness when medical help may be delayed and emphasizes safer home handling to save lives and ease professional care.
Needlework pattern ad from The Athens Messenger
An old advertisement promotes a clown costume pattern number 5210 with iron transfer and materials, instructing readers to mail 25 cents, name, and address to Anne Cabot in New York. It also touts Anne Cabot's Big Album with numerous designs, gifts, decorations, and four bonus gift patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Cabot
Athens Messenger
Ave. Americas
New York
N. Y
Germans Launch Ship Flensburg
Germany The German Africa Lines Saturday launched their first new postwar ship a freighter of 4100 gross registered tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flensburg
Germany
The
German Africa Lines
Public Forum Letter Critiques Athens County Centennial Fair
A reader laments the Centennial fair planning excluding workers, arguing adults with five day jobs cannot attend, and suggesting a later start to run through Saturday to avoid conflicting with Sunday School and church. The writer, signing as A Worker, voices concern for working-class inclusion in city events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Messenger
Athens County
Athens
Union Newspapers Defended by ITU Leader
Atlanta report cites Woodruff Randolph defending union defense funds used to establish newspapers in monopoly cities and to counter strikes and lockouts. He spoke at the 93rd annual ITU convention's opening session praising job creation for union printers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
International Typographical Union
Woodruff Randolph
Randolph
Nazarene Ladies Bible Class Meeting and Local Visits
The Nazarene Church Ladies Bible Class met at Nellie Kerns home with Ella Locke leading devotions and Helen Whetstone and Alah Cline in charge of the program. Attendees included Carrie Channel Dorothy Sovereign Elzina Wharton Alvie Bricker Della Wicks Eva Stalder Sylvia Sofrenko Gustava Allen Eleanor Powell Rose Adkins and others. Local visits featured Buckeye Lake trips and family gatherings with Clark Rutter, the Henries McManus troupe and multiple households noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Plains
Ladies Bible Class
the Nazarene Church
Nellie Kerns
Ella Locke
Helen Whetstone
Alah Cline
Carrie Channel
Dorothy Sovereign
Elzina Wharton
Allie Bricker
Della Wicks
Eva Stalder
Sylvia Sofrenko
Gustava Allen
Eleanor Powell
Viola Platt
Iva Rutter
Thelma Keeton
Rose Adkins
Frank Horvath
William Cline
Louise Neal
Cecil Grace
Dean
Buckeye Lake
Boyd Allen Jr
Ft. Campbell, Ky
Clarence Rutter
Russell Adams
Woodrow Cook
Columbus
Preston Tucker
Alliance
Lawrence Rutter
Salem
James Rutter
Roger Lee Bumgardner
James Waldeck, Jr
Earl Hanning
Chauncey
Children’s Hospital
Henry McManus
Homer Mason
Logan
John Donelson
McManus
Donelson
Virginia
Roger Welch
Athens
R. D. Welch
Robert J. Guess
George Tedrow
Jim
Donna Bails
Russell Cunningham
Leslie Guess
Jerry
Robert E. Guess
Lucille
Lulua
Allie Southerton
Sugar Creek
Henry Evans
Sarah Evans
Carbon Hill
Neil Welch
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Martina Bowe
Paul Bowe
Cleveland
Clarence McDonald
Virgil Stotts
Kermit Smith
Marion
Television Schedule Snapshots From Early Local Stations
TV guide style listing shows WLWC channel 3 and WBNS channel 10 with evening and late night programs including news, films, theater, and music segments. Also mentions WSAZ channel 6 and various time slots from 7:00 to 5:45, highlighting local programming such as Hawkins Falls, Tag the Gag, The Theatre, and News Bulletins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe-Cbbs
Abc-Mbs-East Kiddies
Abe
Cbs
Abe News
Abe Robert Q. Waxworks
Cbs News
Mbs
Cbs Evening
Gordon MacRae
Homicide
Abe Hashknife Hartley
Barlow
Henry Taylor
Voorhees
Abeo
Cbs United
Paul Lavalle
Millie
Cbs Ghost Story
Boston Pops
Cbs News & Music
Abe Nds
All
Nets
WLWC
Channel 3
Ernie
Eddie Mann
News Caravan
Susan
Hawkins Falls
al Morgan
Pickaway County
Madison Co
TV Weatherman
Armchair Theater
Steve Allen
Wsaz-Tv
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gila
Julius Long
Synea Service, Inc
Arizona
Sam Colton
Bisbee
Ariz
Ajo
Sam
Lawrence
Patricia
Pat
Larry
Hoyden
Doc “McCracken
Paul Baker
Jover
TV Pro
Cameo
Cbs Hour of Films
Commerce and Talents
DuMont
Abe Heidi
Ebs United
Maugham Theater
Eba
Cbs Film Hour
Harmony Rangers
Abe Godfrey
Abe Ladies Fair
Lopes
Mary Margaret McBride
Windy City
Abco
Bob Poole
Midwest
Latre
Early Helped Make
Weenie
Edwin P. Jordan, M.D
By Galbraith
the Public Forum
ITU
Bill Zipf
Steve Gd
Garry Mi
Ty Bree and
Groom
Garry Moore
Maida's Kitchen
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!