Productivity and costs rise in telephone industry study
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports output per employee in the telephone sector slipped to 1939 levels while payroll costs surged to 255 percent of 1939. Unit costs reached 146.4 percent, with higher material prices and labor costs driving bills up for consumers even as rates lag.
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Washington
America
Bureau of Labor Statistics
U. S. Department of Labor
Bureau
Telegraph
O Labor Schwellenbach
Congress
Subscription Rates for Home Delivery and Mail
Subscription rates are listed for carrier in Athens Ohio and surrounding regions with annual, semiannual, quarterly, and monthly options. Rates cover in state and out of state mail, with special advance payment and third class matter status noted. Foreign rates available on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
West Virginia
Athens
Postoffice
Early mobilization aids rehabilitation in elderly patients
Dr. William A. O'Brien argues that discharge from bed and active treatment after illness improve recovery in seniors with disabling conditions. He promotes standing, walking, heat, massage, self care, bedside dining, grooming, occupational therapy, and participation in activities to prevent chronic invalidism and restore function.
Pearl Harbor Day Reflections on Peace and Cold War Tensions
A 1947 Pearl Harbor Day reflection urges vigilance against renewed aggression and calls for lasting peace. The piece criticizes Soviet intransigence, warns of arms races and global stockpiles, and warns that surpluses and high prices reflect misguided foreign policy. It cites C. H. H. urging steady pursuit of peace without accepting communism as tyranny persists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Harbor
Bender
Munich
Soviet Union
Costs of Government Seen as Source of Reform
A reader argues the government must drastically raise taxes and redistribute wealth to sustain spending. The piece notes about fifteen million federal workers and payroll costs, plus widespread subsidies to milk producers and farmers, urging drastic tax collection to fund programs.
Loose Planning and War Materials Export critique
The passage criticizes federal bureaucrats for power and slow housing production. It notes materials sent to Europe fetch high prices, questions payment sources, and argues thousands of veteran and other homes are delayed or never built due to planning failures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.H.H
England
Republicans Attack Truman Inflation Plan With Old One Two
The piece argues Republicans will blame Democrats for high prices and oppose proposed controls. It notes inconsistent testimony from Taft and Wolcott, scattered agency duties, and tentative, secret drafts as Democrats hesitate to push a unified omnibus bill.
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Taft
Joint Economic Committee
Jesse Walcott
House Banking and Currency Committee
Truman
Wolcott
Tobey
Anderson
Commerce
Harriman
Labor
Schwellenbach
Agriculture
Federal Reserve
Treasury
Congress
OPA
Living Conditions Compared in Russia and the United States
Sam Simmons cites a source comparing weekly earnings and purchasing power in Russia and the United States. He notes Russians can buy far less bread and sugar per week, must work weeks for a suit or shoes, and lack basic freedoms, while about six percent of Russians are Communist Party members.
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Russia
United States
Communist Party
Local notes from Nelsonville dinner and showers
Donald Lancaster hosted 21 friends at his Nelsonville home. Mrs G C Hawkins and Miss Florence Carr gave a miscellaneous shower and bridge supper for Grace McKee. An old fashioned square dance honored guests Ethel and Esther Waterman at E J Micheal home. Walter Bennett and family joined Thanksgiving with Charles Mitchells.
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Donald Lancaster
Nelsonville
G. C. Hawkins
Florence Carr
Grace. McKee
E. J. Micheal
C. F. Kimmel
Ethel and
Esther Waterman
Walter Bennett
Charles Mitchell
Hollywood Mystery Writer in Love and Casting Debates
A mystery author in Hollywood describes the tense balance between writing and romance with director Jeff Haverson. She notes Morgan’s interest in her script and hints at Liz Leyden’s past involvement, while touring Laurel Canyon and Toluca Lake for meals and casting talks. She reflects on power dynamics with Avis Vaughn and the studio system as the plot unwinds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Oscar Craig
Hollywood Hills
Jett Haverson
Jeff
George Hoeflick
Middleport
Firemen
Liz
Liz Leyden
Lisbon
Leyden
Los Angeles
Laurel Canyon
Mulholland Drive
Burbank
Airport
Beverly Hills
Santa Monica
Toluca Lake District
Jimmy Peters
Art Cleves
Avis Vaughn
Art
Vaughn
Ben Morgan
Jeff Haverson
Many Parkersburg Visitors and Thanksgiving Travel News
Parkersburg residents visited relatives in Morgantown Huntington and Point Pleasant during recent days. Families included the Bentz Roush Young Turnbull Diehl Icenhower and Ryan households with travels to Hartford Canton and Lima and a new baby named Emma Ryan announced by Mr and Mrs William Nease.
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Mason
George Bentz
Parkersburg
Ruth Roush
Bertha Young
Point Pleasant
Pete Young
William Turnbull
Carolyn
C. FE. LaRue
Hartford
T Ryan
Thomas Ryan
Tommy
Lima
Edward A. Bryan
Pat
Jack Shaw
Morgantown
W.va
Ralph Arbogast
Donald Bumgardner
George Bumgardner
George Carson
Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis
Karl Duncan
Karl, Jr
Newell
Mr. Duncan
Hattie Duncan
A. E. Diehl
Marian
Springdale
Diehl
Anna
Emma
Clara Diehl
Freddie Icenhower
Dayton
Jon Dillard
Osborn
G. F. Icenhower
Howard T. van Meter
Gerry van den Dolewert
H. Joe Grimm
Bloomdale
Grimm
Rena Grimm
F. J. Icenhower
Homer Icenhower
Washington, D.C
William Lovette
J. F. Icenhower
Stanley Yeager
Lexington
Yeager
J. H. Wilson
Herbert Amick
Joe
Russell Fields
Amick
James Buchannan
Middleport
Harry van Meter
Dehue
Leona McArdle
Canton
C. C. Belcher
McDonald
Ohio
Elizabeth
Lucy Cooper
Donie McFarland
William George
Huntington
William Nease
Emma Ryan
In Character and Style, Simplicity is Supreme Excellence
The quote emphasizes that true superior quality lies in simplicity across character manners and all aspects, echoing Longfellow's belief that clarity and restraint yield perfection. It underscores a timeless standard valued by readers and writers alike.
Radio Frequencies and Station Listings
Area stations listed with call letters and frequencies including WSAZ Huntington NBC WLW Cincinnati ABC WCOL Columbus CBS WBNS Columbus WCHS Charleston WPAR Parkersburg WHKC Columbus WBNS WMDOA Marietta 1490 KC
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WSAZ
Huntington
NBC
WLW
Cincinnati
ABC
WCOL
Columbus
CBS
WBNS
WCHS
Charleston
WPAR
Parkersburg
MBS
Radio Schedule Summary for December 5 6 6 Evening Lineup
A dense radio timetable lists ABC CBS and NBC programs from 6:00 PM to 12:00 AM including News Reports, The Beulah Show, The House Party, The Lone Ranger drama, The Mystery Theater, Bill Stern Sports, The Grand Ole Opry, Truth or Consequences and Dance segments. Notable performers include Red Barber Alan Dale Fanny Brice Kay Kyser and Judy Canova.
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Abc
Cbs Network
Abc-West
Mbs-East
Mbs-West
Cbs
Cbs East
Lum & Abner
Cbs West
Abe Lowell Thomas
Abe
Beulah
Cbs News
Abe Fulton Lewis, Jr
Abe Jack Smith
Cbs Daily
Mbs
Abe Bob Crosby
Abe Henry J
Cbs Sports
Paul Lavalle
Melody
Abe Fanny Brice
Abe Burl Ives
Alan Dale
Abe the
Thin Man
Cbe
F.B.L
Billy Rose
Abe Mark Warnew
Cbs Break the Bank
Abe Gabriel Heatter
Lyman Waltz
Cbs the Sheriff
Cbs Boxing & Sports
Mbse
Bill Stern
Abe Spike Jones
Theater of Today
Hollywood
American Farmer
Grand Central Drama
Ebe
UN Assembly
Abe County Fair
Nba
Cbs Metropolitan Opera
the Country Journal
Tulane
Nbe
Harry James
Notre Dame
S. Calif
King Cole
Abe Dorothy Fuldheim
NBC Symphony
Harry Wismer
Mos
Jack Beall
Modern Music Museum
Hawaii
Cbs Challenge of Yukon
Twin News
Riley
Ross Dolan
Bill
Abe Joan Davis
Judy Canova
Abe Vaughn Monroe
Kay Kyser
Chicago Theater
Abe Abe Burrows
News
Variety
Abe Dance
M. Downey
Korn
A Krackin
Abe Weet
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Lawrence
William A. O'Brien
C.H.A
Peter Edson
Sam Simmons
Cotak
Morgan
Davenport
Lla Shafer
Athens High School
Bridgett
Manon Powers
Logan
Santa Claus
The
Chamber of Commerce
Reichley
By Galbraith
M. Reg
U.S. Pat
Cbhs
Tommy Bartlett
Frank Merriwell
U. S. Navy
Archie Andrews
Mary Lee Taylor
Piano Playhouse
Shady Valley Folks
the Meeks
Cbs Junior Junction
Ed McConnell
Abe the Adventurers Club
Cba
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