Urban congestion drives suburb flight and tax strain
The piece notes how overcrowded cities push residents and industries outward seeking space and quiet. It warns that rising taxes chase people away while concentrations persist, amplifying revenue woes. It cites Atomic Energy Commission fears of atom bomb impact on major centers and argues dispersal costs would exceed upkeep.
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The
Atomic Energy Commission
Washington
New York
Detroit
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Why Americans Hide Savings From Congress
The piece argues that many Americans save in tax free bonds and strongboxes while venture capital is scarce and loans extend to relief efforts. It notes uncertain times and a welfare state, prompting hearings to uncover why savings are not invested in business and jobs. It ends with skepticism toward the hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Congress
Worsened by Relief in Big City Growth
The text surveys urban growth issues, noting congestion begets more congestion and that transportation upgrades can worsen bottlenecks. It cites Mumford on crowding, rising costs for water and power, and the long distances for fuel and water supply highlighting New York City's water shortage as an example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Mumford
Mumford
New York City
New Fa
Threat to Free Hunting Grows From Laws and Trespass
An Ohio regional note warns that free hunting on public and private lands is shrinking due to more landowners posting signs and game law violations. It cites rising hunter numbers, landowner detachment, and private preserves as pressures, urging sportsmen to act responsibly or face dwindling hunting areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Game Association
Southeastern
Nitro Man Held Over Fake Oil Well Scam
A 55 year old man Ralph Pincher alias Walter Betts of Nitro and Fort Worth is in custody in Wheeling on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses in connection with a fake oil well deal. Police Chief W Robert Kennedy announced the arrest.
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Wheeling
W. VA
W. Robert Kennedy
Ralph Pincher
Walter Betts
Nitro
Fort Worth
Texas
Philip Barry Dead New York Playwright Dies at 53
Philip Barry, a noted New York playwright aged 53, died on Saturday. He was famed for his wit and stage works seen on major stages. The death mark ends a prolific career in American theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Barry
New York
Government spends 114 billion on scientific research this year
The Nation Today reports the federal research budget totals 1.38 billion with allocations across atomic energy health public labs aviation TVA agriculture commerce and defense. Major share goes to national defense with 750 million for Army Navy and Air Force weapon research.
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Washington
Army
Navy
Air Force
John R. Steelman
Truman
Atomic Energy
Federal Security Administration
General Services Administration
National Advisory Committee On Aviation
Tennessee Valley Authority
Agriculture Department
Commerce Department
National Bureau of Standards
Weather Bureau
Better Air Navigation Systems
National Defense
Interior Department
Maritime Commission
State Department
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Veterans Administration
Latin America
Blooming pussy willows perplex Nelsonville resident
In Nelsonville Harry Kelley mistook a blooming pussy willow for snow but discovered the tree had bloomed early. The region also reports community happenings including students home from Eastern State Teachers College, a turkey banquet for Middleport High football, and local officials addressing license tags and a fire incident in Athens.
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Harry Kelley
Nelsonville
Kelley
William
Bert Smith
Mabel Smith
Millfield
Eastern State Teachers College
Richmond
Middleport High
Legion Hall
Bob McBride
Logan High
Athens
L. A. Koons
Ed Laughlin
Athens County Home Telephone Co
City of
Logan
Wolfe
Henry Poston
Adrian
Mich
Glous
Forty Eight Pass Optometry Exams In Ohio Board List
The state board announced that forty eight persons passed its November optometry examination. Named are Jack McGonagle of New Lexington and James W. Miller of Crooksville among others.
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Lima
State Board of Openences
Jack McGonagle
New Lexington
James W. Miller
Crooksville
Buck Run Buck Run Thanksgiving News
Dave Woltz and family visited in Logan and Buck Run during Thanksgiving. Multiple Woltz relatives from Ashland and Lancaster attended, with others including Lewis Singleton and Minnie Singleton calling on Lena Woltz. Local visitors also include the Meyers and the Householder/Goss/Gibson trio and Mrs Effie Wolts.
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Buck Run
Dave Woltz
Logan
J. E. Woltz
Lena Woltz
Joe Woltz
Ashland
Kenneth Meyer
Lancaster
Fred Rider
Ted
Ed Woltz
Gail
Lewis Singleton
Rockbridge
Minnie Singleton
Charlie Meyers
Shirley Meyer
P. O. Householder
William Goss
Clyde Gibson
Effie Wolts
Reading Sunday News Papers Builds Strength and Wit
Hal Boyle extols the Sunday newspaper as the best exercise for middle aged men. He recounts lifting tam dem tabloid stacks and a full Sunday Times to prove newspaper workouts can trim fat and tone muscles without dangerous gym activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Public Library
Francis
New Sunday
New York Times
Daily News
New York Mirror
Frances
New York Herald Tribune
Manhattan
Quiz Hall by Wilton E Hall
A playful readers’ quiz with ten questions across men women and teenagers. It tests law, history, science, and literature with multiple choice options and a final answer list.
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Wilton E. Hall
Doctors discuss rheumatoid arthritis and cortisone hope
The article explains rheumatoid arthritis as a painful, sometimes crippling disease with unknown cause and female prevalence. It notes possible improvement for some sufferers and highlights recent cortisone developments, despite limited availability and uncertain side effects. It also includes a reader question denying prior claims about goiter and mental responsibility.
Public Forum assaults Southeastern Ohio football vote
Charles Miller of Nelsonville condemns the Southeastern Ohio League first team voting as a mockery. He accuses coaches of bias and retaliation aimed at Nelsonville star Whitey Tye and cites rough play and penalized games as proof of foul strategy and poor sportsmanship.
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the Messenger
Southeastern Ohio
Curbstone
Tye
Dixie
Tyo
Nelsonville
Whitey Go
Charles Miller
Ward Return Slated From Communist China
San Francisco report that Pacific Far East Lines will dispatch a ship within a week to bring U S Consul General Angus Ward and his party from Communist China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Pacific Far East Lines
U. SS
Angus Ward
China
Cameo Case Threads Through a Dark Mystery
Police hunt for clues in the Falter murder as Andrey Yakov scavenges Falter's home for letters. Stephanie contemplates the cameo mystery at the Three Wishes Shop while Mr. Reddy probes for details on the Carnelian Cameo.
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Martin Falter
Andrey Yakov
Yakov
Falter
Babushka
Nellya
Martin
Tennessee
American Ballet Company
Natasha
Miss Smith
Hagar Blair
Stephanie
Three Wishes
Hagar
Nell O'Neill
Hagard
Nell
Mr. Reddy
Hager
Cameo
Miss Blair
Radio Station List and Frequencies in Ohio and Nearby States
A compact listing shows NBC WLW of Cincinnati at 700 KC, ABC WCOL Columbus 1230 KC, WSAZ Huntington 930 KC, CBS WBNS Columbus 1460 KC, WCHS Charleston 580 KC, WPAR Parkersburg 1450 KC, MBS WHKC Columbus 610 KC, and WMOA Marietta 1490 KC with their broadcast bands.
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NBC
WLW
Cincinnati
ABC
WCOL
Columbus
WSAZ
Huntington
CBS
WBNS
WCHS
Charleston
WPAR
Parkersburg
MBS
WMOA
Marietta
Radio Schedule Dense with Show Listings Across Networks
A December radio timetable outlines evening to late night programs across CBS ABC NBC and related services. Entries include news scasts sports shows comedies dramas variety and music programs featuring Sinatra Bob Hope Eddie Albert Arthur Godfrey and more across multiple time blocks and coast zones.
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Nbe
Cbs Network
Abc-East Kiddies
Mbs-East
Mbs-West
Cbs
Abe Beulah
Cbs News
Abe
Mbs
Abe Jack Smith
Cbs Daily
Cbs Counter Spy
Ecbs
Monte Cristo
Abe Mr
Mrs. North
Bob Hope
Luigi
John Steele
Molly
Cbs Time For Defense
News
Variety
Abe West
Eddie Albert
Abc
Clevelandaires
Abec
Hollywood
Abe Ladies Fair
Abe Queen
Bob Poole
Garry Moore
Cbs Ladies
Cbs Melody
Abe Hoe
Cbs Kiddies
West
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Ohio & W. Va
Postoffice
Hal Boyle
United States
FBI
Montgomery
Atlanta
Eve Curie
Marie Antoinette
Joan of Arc
Betsy Ross
Edward
Aaron
David
Daniel
Adonibezek
Edwin P. Jordan, M.D
the Public Forum
Ward
the Cameo
Virginia Teale
NEA Service, Inc
Reddy
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