Lawrence's Dispatch analyzes wage protests and profits
Washington observers argue that wage hikes cannot be afforded without risking a 1949 economic collapse. The National Industrial Conference Board cites 1946 after tax profits at 4.7 cents per sales dollar, urging government tax cuts to stabilize prices. labor leaders push for higher wages and more spending, intensifying inflation fears.
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David Lawrence
Washington
Councils of Industry
CIO
AFL
Truman
National Industrial Conference Board
Conference Board
New York City
Princcipal
United States
U. S. Department of Commerce
Subscription Rates for The Messenger Newspaper
Rates detail home delivery and mail options. Carrier delivery costs 35c weekly, with annual and short-term prepay options. Mail rates vary by region including Ohio, West Virginia, and outside areas, plus foreign rates on request. Entered at Athens Ohio as Second Class Matter.
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Ohio
West
West Virginia
Athens
Postoffice
Backstage Hollywood Murders and a Poisoned Cat
A writer in Hollywood investigates a mysterious death dream and a mangled Persian cat, while actress Avis Vaughn and director Jeff Haverson loom over casting. Jimmy Peters, the would be detective, warns of danger as the tale unfolds through studio life and a cosmetic chemist's odd insights.
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Hollywood
Oscar Craig
Jeff Haverson
Jeff
Jimmy Peters
Avis Vaughn
Art Cleves
Avis
Oscar
Margo
Ravella the Actress Offers Custom Lipstick in Hollywood
Rene Ryerson Mart recalls Ravella in a mirror as her professional mask slips briefly revealing warmth. Ravella promises a lipstick ready by afternoon with pickup at her Hollywood Boulevard shop. A waiting room holds several actresses and a foppish foreign man, possibly the source of Ravella’s softened look.
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Ravella
Hollywood Boulevard
A Heartening Change in U S Coal Production
The eight weeks after Labor Day saw coal output average 12.5 million tons weekly, about 651 million tons yearly, per National Coal Association. The industry reports production exceeds domestic use plus exports, with 7,000 mines and 400,000 miners sustaining a $3 billion enterprise.
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National Coal Association
United States
Canada
Push for Reform of Military Procurement Scrutiny
The piece notes 1943 handling of information about Bennett Meyers during his Washington prosecution and questions whether the Truman Committee was informed. It criticizes the Army Air Forces for a casual stance toward wartime charges and calls for a robust system to prevent personal profit from official ties.
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Bennett Meyers
Washington
Truman Committee
Truman
Army Air Forces
Meyers
Russians Catalog of American Industry Aids Strategic Insight
A 1946 three volume Amtorg catalogue lists American engineering and industrial capacity with detailed suppliers and infrastructure. The Soviet purchasing arm compiled 5000 pages featuring 1367 pages of advertising from 685 firms, framing a comprehensive reference for potential aid or disruption despite no explicit military secrets.
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Washington
United States
Congress
Department of Commerce
U.S
Russia
Germany
U. S
Sears- Roebuck
Amtorg Trading Corporation
America
Amtorg
Check on every dime spent by anyone, anywhere, anytime
A scrutiny push urges meticulous auditing of all expenditures by any party across all sectors. Advocates call for comprehensive tracking to curb waste and improve fiscal accountability nationwide.
American Legion marks Good Neighbor and Prisoner of War Day
The Messenger reports the American Legion observes Good Neighbor Day and Prisoner of War Day as veterans reflect on service and adjust to civilian life. It highlights GI Bill support, disability pensions, and educational benefits, plus Legion activities across Ohio and invitations to join the post. Floyd Brown and Glenford Dugan Post officials invite veterans to attend.
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the Messenger
American Legion
Congress
Legion
Ohio
Ohio Legion
Veterans Administration
Ohio Veterans
Buckeye
Post
Floyd Brown
Glenford Dugan
Nelsonville
Mason Drilling Operation Plans Are Disclosed
The Mes senger reports Columbian Carbon Co plans four test wells in the Mt Alto Flat Rock area east of Point Pleasant with about 20 000 acres leased in the region. O W Van Patten says tests to 4000 feet will decide development with prior gas finds cited in nearby wells and shale gas prospects through Jackson County toward the Ohio River.
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Point Pleasant
the Messenger
Columbian Carbon Co
Cooper
Cologne
O. W. van Patten
West Virginia
Mt. Alto
Flat Rock
Ripley Road
Jackson County
Ohio River
van Patten
Ripley
Howard Johnson
A. L. Neale
Johnson
Band Boosters Dinner for School Band
About 175 persons attended Thursday night’s Band Boosters Club dinner in Legion hall honoring the School Band. Guests included school officials, local businessmen, band directors John Henry Martin and P. E. Burt, with a movie by Garrett Green tracing the Ohio State University Band from 1929 to 1939.
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Point Pleasant
Legion Hall
Band Boosters Club
John Henry Martin
P. E. Burt
Garrett Green
Ohio State University Band
McCulloch
Sam Simmons Questions Government Land Policy
In Everglades City Florida President Truman urges vigilance against land raids during the Everglades National Park dedication. The speaker argues about private ownership versus public land and questions government management of vast tracts, suggesting excess land be held or sold to citizens as growth requires.
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Everglades City
Fla
Everglades National Park
Truman
Mississippi Valley
West Coast
Russia
Mr. Truman
Hunting Not So Good As in Former Years
Hunters in eastern West Virginia counties had lower success last week than in recent years. Ed Foglesong took a two point buck in Pocahontas County, Landon Smith a five point buck in Preston County, and Sheriff Ralph Welker of Pomeroy also killed a Preston County deer. A separate party including Dennis Park Buck Frith Harold Carder Vernon Castle and a Mr Bowles of South Side had not killed a deer before Smiths party left Friday.
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Point Pleasant
Ed Foglesong
Pocahontas County
Landon Smith
Preston
Ralph Welker
Pomeroy
Dennis Park
Buck Frith
Harold Carder
Vernon Castle
Mr. Bowles
South Side
Smith
Peters Point Clinic Births and Surgery Report
A son, Ervin Lee, weighed eight pounds three ounces, born Friday at Point Clinic to Mr. and Mrs. Erva Conrad of Glenwood. A son, William Roger, weighed eight pounds four ounces, born Friday to Mr. and Mrs. William Martin of Hogsett. Allen Coleman of Letart underwent an appendectomy at the clinic Friday.
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Point Pleasant
Ervin Lee
Point Clinic
Erva Conrad
Glenwood
William Roger
William Martin
Hogsett
Allen Coleman
Letart
iFriday
Rooney Show December 19 at State Theater
Fire Chief Vernon Miller urges all ages to attend the Mickey Rooney feature Hoosier Schoolboy at State Theater Friday December 19. The 1 pm showing includes several shorts and admission is by food packages to aid the Volunteer Fire Department baskets for underprivileged families on December 24. The firehouse Christmas tree on Viand Street, decorated with 400 lights and a large star, will host a Santa Claus arrival at 7 pm on Christmas Eve with oranges and candy for all children.
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Point Pleasant
Vernon Miller
Mickey Rooney
State Theater
Miller
Viand St
Santa Claus
Pair Seized After Two Auto Crashes
John and Robert Hall of Charleston were arrested Saturday night after two crashes within 30 minutes. The Halls’ car hit Rex Thompson’s vehicle on Sixth Street in front of the courthouse, then a city patrol car collided nearby at Sixth Street and Viand. Thompson reported minimal damage, while a patrol car fender was crumpled. John Hall faces driving while intoxicated. Robert Hall is charged with intoxication.
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Point Pleasant
John
Robert Hall
Charleston
Hall
Rex Thompson
Ohio St
Sixth St
Sixth and
Viand
Thompson
Carl Smith
Robert A. Kayser
John Hall
Ernest Hesson
Bond sale negotiations uncertain for flood wall funds
City Clerk John E. Brown said he had heard nothing about the outcome of negotiations for selling 300000 in city revenue bonds to finance the flood wall right of way. Mayor Krodel unavailable. New York broker E. W. Hoy held an exclusive option to sell the bonds, expiring at noon December 6.
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Point Pleasant
John E. Brown
B. W. Krodel
E. W. Hoy
New York
Pleasant Point Personal News Birth and Visits Warm Weekend
A daughter weighing seven pounds was born Sunday in Point Pleasant to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ray local. The Hoggs of Chicago and the Coes of Columbus visited the Hogg Home on Viand Street. Mrs. Somerville spent Sunday in Pomeroy with Mrs. Edward Ohlinger. Mr. and Mrs. John E. Brown were weekend guests of their son in Charleston. Dr. H. Raynes of Buffalo was here on business. Sunday dinner guests at the Marvin Chapmans included Mr. and Mrs. George E. Byus, Mrs. Charles Proctor, and Mrs. Ray Greenler. Gomer Green, brother of Mrs. Chapman, returned home to Lancaster after a week with the Chapmans.
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Pt. Pleasant Personals
Point Gtme
Charles Ray
Robert Hoggs
Chicago
William Hoggs
Donald Coes
Columbus
Hogg
Viand St
L. C. Somerville
Pomeroy
Edward Ohlinger
John E. Brown
John E. Brown, Jr
Charleston
H. Raynes
Buffalo
Mervin Chapmans
George E. Byus
Charles Proctor
Ray Greenler
Gomer. Green
Chapman
Lancaster
Chapmans
Teacher Duty In American Life Cited
Superintendent Robert H. Ferguson notes Dr. Joseph C. Hoffman urged Mason County teachers to foster interest in the American heritage. He advised visiting the Freedom Train as it may stop in Huntington and Charleston. The morning included a musical program, with performances by local trios and soloists, and afternoon reports from committees on reading, curriculum, and pupil progress. Miss Leola Wolfe presided.
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Point Pleasant
Robert H. Ferguson
Joseph C. Hoffman
Christ Methodist Church
Charleston
Mason County
Hoffman
Huntington
N. P. Swackhammer
Harry Layne
Ray Proffitt
C. L. Head
Trinity Methodist Church
Clyde Foley
Elsie Shriver Bardin
Leola Wolfe
The
County Education Association
Mason City
Club Leader Is Speaker at Philippi On Key Club Plans
Jimmy Johnson, president of the local Key Club and a Key Club International trustee, visited Philippi to discuss forming a Key Club there. He spoke at Philippi High School and at the Kiwanis Club. Johnson is a high school senior and Carrick Drug Co. employee. Gene Crow joined him to escort his wife, who was in town due to her father R. P. Workman’s illness, now improved though he will need surgery before opening his new store.
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Point Pleasant
Jimmy Johnson
Key Club
Key Club International
Philippi
Johnson
General Assembly
Philippi High School
Kiwanis Club
Carrick Drug Co
Gene Crow
R. P. Workman
Workman
Meigs County Land Transfers
Meigs County property transfers list multiple deeds including John S. Childs and others to Clarence Gilkey for lot 243 Middleport and 135 acres Salem to I H Barrett Edna Barrett. Additional parcels: 77.85 acres Rutland to Albert and Emma Morris. Various transfers to Calverts Pomeroy to Moore Adams Ruths to others.
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John S. Childs
Lillie B. Childs
George W. Childs
Charles Childs
Leo D. Childs
Clarence R. Gilkey
Ruth M. Gilkey
Middleport
Ezra Knapp
I. H. Barrett
Edna Barrett
Salem
William D. Parsons
Velma Parsons
Albert Morris
Emma Morris
Rutland
Harold Walker
Margaret Walker
Ralph C. Calvert
Edith D. Calvert
Pomeroy
Crarg Davis
Albert W. Morris
A. V. Swartz
Acres
Orange
Henry Straele
Helen Lyons
Henrietta Jinkins
Wilbur Moore
Eva Moore
H. M. Ruth
Laura Ruth
Harley L. Adams
Gertrude Joachim
Martha Joachim
Mary Healey
Margaret Healey
William H. Hysell
Lorina Braley
Dexter
Mary E. Jones
Claude Jones
Gilbert L. Grandstaff
Wanda Grandstaff
Salisbury
Diet and insulin use in diabetes management
The article notes diet as the key treatment with insulin for harder cases. It details carbohydrate protein and fat targets, meal portioning, and weighing or measuring foods, plus urine monitoring to gauge control and detect possible kidney issues. It also answers a hair dye myth, noting no dye is completely harmless and reactions vary by person.
Two-Year-Old Boy Admitted In Serious Condition
Okey Blankenship Jr., two year old son of Mr and Mrs Okey Blankenship of Bellemeade, was admitted to Holzer Hospital Thursday in serious condition from a tonsil infection. He received a blood transfusion Friday but remained too ill for tonsil removal.
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Point Pleasant
Okey Blankenship, Jr
Okey Blankenship
Bellemeade
Holzer Hospital
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