Truman budget surplus figures spark debate on international aid
The column analyzes the federal budget projections for 1948 and 1949, noting a potential surplus of about 4.667 billion dollars even after 4.3 billion in international aid. It details congressional cuts, expected savings, and questions whether tax relief will occur, amid political maneuvering regarding aid and deficits.
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Washington
America
Congress
Truman
Budget Bureau
Republican Congress
Mr. Truman
United States
Europe
Weil's disease risks and treatment insights by Dr Patterson
Dr Patterson analyzes 61 Weil's disease cases, noting incubation via contaminated water and exposure risks for workers like sugar cane cutters. He emphasizes pure water, hand care, fluids, nutrition, and that severe cases may require blood transfusions or penicillin. He also warns on prevention and transmission through skin, food, or eyes.
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Weil
H. M. Patterson
M. D. Alan
Hawaii
Journal of
American Medical Association
Kidsney
Patterson
People told to curb spending amid rising prices
An expert warns inflation will worsen unless consumers cut purchases and stop accepting price hikes. The piece notes food and materials costs rise as demand abroad drains supplies, despite Truman's push for producer price relief and higher output. It blames international demand and foreign competition for driving the surge.
Pearl Harbor and the demobilization of U S air power
In the wake of Pearl Harbor the United States faced a depleted air force from 80 000 aircraft at peak to 12 000 by peacetime. Veterans and leaders warn that Russia remains a threat and argue current demobilization and budgets hinder future needs including rocket and jet development.
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Pearl Harbor
United States
Hawai
Philippines
Army Air Forces
Hoyt
S. Vandenberg
AAF
Russia
Congress
No Hysteria as Call for Defense Sparks Debate
The piece urges calm over Congress man Eaton's warning that Greece could trigger a world war, while noting his push for a 400 million Greek Turkish aid plan. It argues strong defense is needed now, not hysteria, and suggests fortifying Alaska may be warranted despite stirring fear of conflict.
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Congressman Eaton
Greece
Russia
United States
Mr. Eaton
Alaska
Capitol Price Show Opens With Court Drama and Cross Currents
Washington review calls a new Capitol production on high prices a weak satirical sketch. The piece features CIO leader Emil Rieve and NAM spokespeople, with Attorney General Tom Clark and President Truman in the chorus of political theater.
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Washington
Capitol
Howard Hughes
Senator Brewster
Turkey
U. S
Emil Rieve
CIO
National Association of Manufacturers
The
Nam
Hughes- Brewster
Tom Clark
President Truman
Tom
Play Scene Highlights Government Bureaus Upset Priced
Messengers rush the stage shouting that prices rise and the dollar buys four bits. Actors moan with the chorus after each announcement and the audience joins in, creating a dramatic political theater moment.
Logan council rejects levy for city recreation program
City council defeated a half mill levy proposal for a city wide recreation program. The vote was four to three after discussion on revenue use. City Solicitor C Wood Bowen explained two thirds approval was needed. The street light at Betty Ave and Third St was ordered.
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Logan
Harry Shaw
Council
C. Wood Bowen
Ward Chase
City Service
Leonard R. Tom
Betty Ave
Third St
Street and Light Committee
Harry Eastman
Sam Bright
Jesse Cooley
4-H Members From Logan-Two Hocking in State Fair Revue
Two Logan Twp Hocking County girls Joyce Swepston and Marjorie Harwood planned to model clothing projects in a 4-H Style Revue at the Ohio State Fair. The event forms part of Hocking 4-H Club Day with demonstrations and contests led by County Agent Mrs. Emily C. Van Fossan and James R. Smoot.
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Marjorie Harwood
Arlie Brimner
Miss Swepston
Myrtle Fox
Miss Harwood
Stone Strikes Child Injuring Left Eye
Eight year old Logan Lena Davis was struck by a stone while playing near her home on Monday evening, injuring the left eyeball. She was rushed to Columbus yesterday evening after first aid, and underwent emergency optical surgery following examination by a local physician. Immediate surgery was arranged at Children's Hospital.
Whistle Blast Signals City Curfew Times
Logan adults guardians and those under 16 will hear a 10 30 pm whistle signal as a temporary curfew warning until October 1 Mayor Weltner announced at a city council meeting. The curfew runs 9 30 pm from October 1 to April 1 and 10 30 pm from April 1 to October 1.
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Logan
W. Denzil Weltner
Council
Parish Council Opens Second Clothing Drive at St. John's
Logan notes the Catholic Women of St. John's Church launch August September clothing drive with sewing sessions Thursday at 1 30 and a potluck supper before their monthly meeting. The slogan calls for aiding those in Europe and elsewhere in distress, with towels and soap in urgent demand. Contact rector y Margaret Mary Kaiser to contribute.
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Logan
Catholic Women
St. John’s Catholic Church
Europe
Margaret Mary Kaiser
Local social guests hosted by Cleveland and Columbus families
Mayor and Mrs. W. Denzil Weltner visited son in Cleveland and stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Richard Spannow and Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Riddlebarger on W Front Street. Sunday hosts Mr. and Mrs. Robert Campbell entertained Mr. and Mrs. Glen Finley and children Patricia Ann and Eddie from Columbus.
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W. Denzil Weltner
Richard Spannow
Cleveland
T. C. Riddlebarger
W. Front St
S. H. Tussey
Donna Jean
Texas
Robert Campbell
Gary
Glen Finley
Patricia Ann and
Eddie
Columbus
Corning Driver Fined In Court of Mayor
Lang Samuel L. Corning was fined 100 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to driving while intoxicated at arraignment before Mayor Weltner. He was arrested on Zanesville Ave by city police in the early hours Tuesday. Beryl E. Gorby Orbiston pled guilty to reckless operations and was fined 10 dollars and costs in mayor's court, for arrest on E Main St Monday.
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Logan
Samuel L. Lang
Corning
W. Denzil Weltner
Lang
Zanesville Ave
Beryl E. Gorby
Orbiston
E. Main St
B P W Club Plans Meeting in James Building
Logan reports the Business and Professional Women's Club met Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the James Building with Miss Precious Correll presiding. A social gathering is scheduled for 7 30 p m September 9 with Mrs R R Lanning in charge of the program.
Notestone Services Conducted Tuesday
Funeral services for Maxine V. Notestone 41 daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Notestone who died in Columbus were held Aug 26 at 2 p m in Heinlein funeral home with Rev A N Grueser officiating Music by Mrs Edgar Hillyer and Mrs Wayne Timberlake Pallbearers were Roger Friend Charles Achauer Lester Risch Lowell Cupp Ralph Cupp and Lee Lehman Interment in Oak Grove Cemetery.
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LOGAN
Maxine V. Notestone
Charles Notestone
Columbus
Heinlein
A. N. Grueser
Edgar Hillyer
Wayne Timberlake
Roger Friend
Charles Achauer
Lester Risch
Lowell Cupp
Ralph Cupp
Lee Lehman
Oak Grove Cemetery
Davis Family Reunion Held in Shawnee Ohio
The first Davis family reunion met at Mrs. Morgan Davis home in Newark Ohio on August 24. Officers were elected with G A Davis Cleveland president Ray Mitchell Granville vice president Betty Druggin Columbus secretary and Mabel Rohan Newark treasurer. A next reunion date set for August 3 in Columbus.
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Davis
Morgan Davis
Newark
Ohio
Columbus
G. A. Davis
Cleveland
Ray Mitchell
Granville
Betty Druggin
Mabel Rohan
Margaret Hopkins
Shawnee
Dorothy Cooke
Brice
Charles Schuster, Jr
Athens
Charles Schuster
Mary Mitchell
Lew Houston
Arcanum
G. C. Davis
Phillip Davis
Edward Hopkins
Margaret
Dickie Hopkins
Edward Davis
Kenneth Druggin
Dian Druggin
Dwight Cooke
Abbie Packer
Lew Huston
Garner Houston
Kathryn Warren
William Schuster
Margorie Warren
Mary Margaret Schuster
Indianapolis
Charles Schuster Jr
Tom Davis
Hopedale
Ned
Charles Sauvage
Donald McElroy
New Lexington
Fannie Davis
Elizabeth Davis
Jan and
Conservation Election Held for Hocking Soil District Board
Logan officers for the Hocking Soil Conservation District Board of Supervisors were elected last night. Russell Beery was named chairman with Alva Hankison as vice chairman Roy B. Funk as treasurer and Harry Armstrong continuing as secretary Hugh Daubenmire also serves on the board General plans for 1948 were discussed Wallace Gillogly acted as temporary chairman during the election and the board approved 16 completed farm plans.
Sam Simmons on Morals and Education In a Speech
Sam Simmons criticizes modern schooling as failing its mission while praising past character driven banking. He cites morals, debts repaid, and a lack of collateral rules, noting divorce rates shockingly low in his youth and rising now among youth marriages.
Bikini Tests Are Reported For Kiwanians
Logan Kiwanis Club heard Maj. F J Dirkin describe Bikini atom bomb tests and sub hydro runs from Operations Crossroads. He narrated runs and fusion results with vivid detail after a 6 p m dinner in Blosser's banquet room. Dr O F Rauch chaired. guest E R Jewell attended. Lewis Graham led the business meeting in LeRoy Conkle's absence.
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Logan
Bikini
Logan Kiwanis Club
F. J. Dirkin
Lancaster
Dirkin
Blosser
O. F. Rauch
E. R. Jewell
Lewis Graham
LeRoy Conkle
Logan Eagles celebrate 13th anniversary with wrestling match
Logan Aerie 2168 Fraternal Order of Eagles marks its 13th anniversary and dedication with a wrestling bout between Jack Smithers of Columbus and Bud Mitchell of London, plus a preliminary featuring John Haliby of Logan and Hank Gramarco of Springfield. Hosts include Carl Blosser, John Green, Delbert Marstiller, and Norwood Standiford. Thursday is lodge night with members and guests from surrounding districts.
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Logan
Logan Aerie
Order of Eagles
Jack Smithers
Columbus
Bud Mitchell
London
Carl E. Blosser
John Joe Green
Delbert Marstiller
Norwood Standiford
John Haliby
Ashland
Hank Gramarco
Springfield
Robert Green
Red Cross Milk Station at Athens County Fair
Miss Irma Stanfield of the Athens County Red Cross was to oversee a milk station at the Athens County Fair. Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Roberts and daughter Esther returned to Athens after a three week motor trip to Catawba Bay Put-in-Bay and Lakeside. Harvey B. Sage of McArthur, former assistant to Auditor Fred Cornwell, was asked to resume that position which he relinquished due to ill health.
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Irma Stanfield
Athens County Red Cross
Red Cross
Athens County
Harvey B. Sage
McArthur
Fred Cornwell
Athens
Picnic attendees adapt to rain at Buck Beasley’s garage
Fifty persons and families gathered for fliers day, moving from the airport to Buck Beasley’s garage due to wet weather. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Westfall served the chicken dinner, arranged by Ruth Knouff.
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Buck” Beasley
Claude Westfall
Ruth Knouff
Radio Highlights Schedule Summary
New York listings show NBC programming and CBS and ABC music and drama blocks across evening hours. Highlights include NBC at 7:30 and 8:30 with various dramas and musicals, plus MBS crime drama at 7, and Johnny Madero adventure on MBS.
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New York
NBC
Summerfield Band
District Attorney
Pat O'Brien
CBS
American Melody
Meredith Willson
the Whistler’s
ABC
Paul Whiteman
Adlam
Eddie Albert
Phil Silvers
MBS
Johnny Madero
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Sam Simmons
Joe Green
William Hammond
Carl Bell
By Galbraith
NEA Service, Inc
T. M. Reg
U. S. Pat
B. T. Grover
Athens County Country Club
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Earl Beckley
H. E. Miller
F. B. Dilley
W. F. Smiley
B. W. Cook
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