How ERP Organization Sparks Washington Power Struggle
Washington debates the European Recovery Program structure with factions favoring a single director, a commission, or a government corporation. The Economic Cooperation Administration proposal blends these ideas, while lawmakers fret over who holds authority and impact on inflation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Science Foundation
Congress
Atomic Energy Commission
Secretary of Commerce
Averell Harriman
RFC
Jesse Jones
State Department
Secretary of State
U. S
Europe
State, Treasury, Agriculture, Interior, Commerce
Export- Import Bank and
Commodity Credit Corporation
Economic Cooperation Administration
Budget Bureau
Murder in Hollywood Shadows and a Deadly Car Plot
In Hollywood drama, Leiphan pushes for clues while the murder of Avis Vaughn and Art is linked to a car sabotage theory. The narrator prepares a quiet dinner with Jeff as police probe motive, possible jealousy, and a hidden night of danger. A double funeral underscores the perilous intrigue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avis
Art
Hollywood
Forest Lawn
Avis Vaughn
Jeff
Bob Lei- Phan
Mystery Solved The Night Of Jeff The Murderer
The speaker recalls questioning Jeff about his actions after a driveway incident revealing his motive to kill Avis. Jeff confesses in a flat, unemotional tone that he wanted Avis dead so he could be free to propose marriage. The narrator pieces together the clue: Jeff is the killer. The passage ends with a cliffing tease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff
Avis
Confusion over Europe war aims and Marshall plan debated
The article argues the cold war tensions in Europe are masked by public ignorance while fiscal support through taxation grows. It questions whether Russian and American leaders ever sought real peace, notes bets on open conflict if blocs harden, and forecasts the Marshall plan as a four year effort to sustain production and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Congress
Capitol Hill
Europe
Russia
Ussr
Roosevelt
Truman
Byrnes
Marshall
Italy
France
U.S.A
Sam Simmons on relief aid and world hunger
Sam Simmons argues that the proposed relief funds for Europe and China are too small to avert hunger. He notes 250 million Europeans could only receive about $2 per person, while a $60 million China grant would be 15 cents per person. He warns the U S cannot singlehandedly end global misery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
China
Santa Claus
Dalton’s Academy dance honored by Misses Walker and McKee
Miss Gertrude Walker and Miss Grace McKee headlined a Dalton’s Academy dance hosted by friends. C. E. Cooper of Ohio University attended a geography council meeting in Ann Arbor. Walter Mechem, from Nelsonville, traveled to Cleveland on business. Don Millikan, Walter Barker and George Cavanaugh performed at the Beta Phi Sigma dance in Logan. After much speculation it was decided at the Snow White premiere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Walker
Grace McKee
Dalton’s Academy
C. E. Cooper
Ohio University
National Council of Geographers
Ann Arbor, Mich
Walter Mechem
Nelsonville
Cleveland
Don Millikan
Walter Barker
George Cavanaugh
Logan
The Doctor Says on Nervous Children and Parental Roles
Nervousness and bad behavior in children arise from many causes. Overindulgence or neglect by parents shapes the child's mental and physical adjustment. Parents should balance discipline with freedom, monitor development, and avoid harshness while recognizing not all issues are parental fault.
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Edwin P. Jordan
M. D
Nelsonville Eagles boxing show seeks boxers
The Past Noble Grands Club met at Mrs Vida Carpenter home with Mrs Anna Stauffer assisting. Dewey Whyte and Stan Partlow searched for boxers for the proposed Nelsonville Eagles boxing show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vida Carpenter
Anna Stauffer
Dewey Whyte
Stan Partlow
Nelsonville Eagles
Rising taxi and dog tag prices spark reader ire
A letter from SLIM COLE of Athens protests hikes in taxi fares from 35 to 50 cents and dog tags, blaming price increases for hurting local business. He laments housing scarcity, car access, and a fraying town economy, urging solutions from The Messenger editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Messenger
Hocking County
Athens
Slim Cole Athens
R. D
Yule Lighting Inspected in Point Pleasant Contest
A Point Pleasant Junior Chamber of Commerce committee led by Elton L. Boggan inspected Christmas lighting in residential areas Monday night and will finish tonight. The contest covers Bellemeade English Court Burdette Addition and Henderson with prizes of 25 10 and several gift certificates. Winners announced Christmas Eve at Fourth St Park tree lighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Chamber of Commerce
Elton L. Boggan
Park Drive
Leon S. Thompson
Jack Schrader
Frank Clendenin
Bill Safford
Bellemeade
English Court
Burdette Addition
Henderson
Jaycees
Farmers Hardware
Firestone
Murphy's
G&m Equipment Co
Getty’s
B. Franklin Co
Fourth St. Park
Boggan
Farm Deal Closed in $55,000 Transfer at Ben Lomond
John A. Blain of Gallipolis Ferry sold his dairy herd and 475 acres at Ben Lomond to Lyle Austin for 55000 and exchanged a 200 acre farm to Austin valued at 20000. Austin adds 100 river bottom acres to form a 575 acre tract. Blain plans to gift the 200 acres to his wife at Christmas. Austin, from Mason County, formerly ran a New York City filling station and moved back to farm life after four years of real estate purchases nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
John A. Blain
Gallipolis Ferry
Lyle Austin
Ben Lomond
Mr. Blain
Blain
Austin
Mason County
New York City
Iie
Point Clinic Discharges and Newborns Reported
Point Pleasant notices discharge of A. Ward and Mrs. George Hudson to their homes. Newborns include Shirley Jean Jordan five and a half pounds born Monday to Lawrence and Mrs. Jordan of Gallipolis Ferry, Ruth Marie Fout six pounds eleven ounces born Monday to Kenneth and Thelma Fout of Hogsett, and Roger Lee Conley eight pounds nine ounces born Sunday to Clyde and Hazel Conley of Leon. Jane Roush admitted for tonsillectomy and J Smith Roush admitted for surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
W. A. Ward
Point Clinic
George Hudson
South Side
Shirley Jean
Lawrence Jordan
Gallipolis Ferry
Jordans
Ruth Marie
Kenneth Fout
Hogsett
Thelma Wallis
Roger Lee
Clyde Conley
Leon
Hazel Victoria Mattox
Jane Roush
Kananga
J. Smith Roush
Park Drive
3 500 000 Pounds Sell At Tobacco Auction
John Mac Neill, local auctioneer in Point Pleasant, reports 3 500 000 pounds of tobacco sold in the Huntington market during the first three weeks. The market will reopen on January 5 and continue until the crop is sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
John MacNeill
Huntington
Scouts Drive For Paper Bills in Mason County Drive
Five Mason County Scout Troops filled a boxcar to capacity in a quarterly waste paper drive at the Texaco railway siding in Point Pleasant. Leaders praised public generosity as clubs and volunteers delivered paper, with several troops bringing trucks and company trucks aiding the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Mason County
C. D. McGarry
Clifton Pta
Texaco
Cliff Hatton
Marietta Manufacturing Co
Dick Newell
Rotary
G&m Equipment Co
Floyd Powell
Frank Capehart
Buddy Newell
Trinity Methodist Church
Bobby Miller
Herby Patterson
Gene Price
Billy Woomer
George McClintock, Jr
George Smith
Snooky Smith
Russell Patterson
Richard Thomas
Junior Gibbs
Richard Gibbs
Ronnie Hall
Charles Frye
D. A. Knopp
Bill van Meter
George B. McClintock
Gowns Shown In New York
Mr and Mrs Jason T Weissenburger returned from New York City where Jason Inc showed Anna Belle gowns. An artist from Women's Wear Daily requested time to sketch one gown for the trade paper. The companys new 24th Street factory second floor is ready for occupancy as the designing department while the rest nears completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Jason T. Weissenburger
New York City
Jason, Inc
Anna Belle
Women's Wear Daily
24Th St
Scout Fund Campaign Ends Short of Goal
POINT PLEASANT The Scout funds campaign ended Saturday with $1 651 75 raised, several hundred dollars below the goal, and a further effort will be made to reach it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scout
Point Pleasant
Birth of Charles Russell II at Holzer Hospital
A baby boy named Charles Russell II weighing eight pounds two ounces was born Saturday at Holzer Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Russell Jones of Belle Meade. This is the couple’s first son and their second child.
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Point Pleasant
Charles Russell II
Holzer Hospital
Russell Jones
Bellemeade
Radio Programs Area Stations List
Local radio outlets include WSAZ Huntington 930 KC NBC WLW Cincinnati 700 KC ABC WCOL Columbus 1230 KC CBS WBNS Columbus 1460 KC WCHS Charleston 80 KC WPAR Parkersburg 1450 KC WHEKC Columbus 610 KC WMOA Marietta 1490 KC.
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WSAZ
Huntington
NBC
WLW
Cincinnati
ABC
WCOL
Columbus
CBS
WBNS
WCHS
Charleston
WPAR
Parkersburg
MBS
WHEKC
WMOA
Marietta
Radio Schedule Snapshot from December 23 1940s
A dense listing of daily programs across networks from abc cbs mbs and abe detailing news shows sports commentaries dramas comedies and variety hours ending with late night dance and kiddies segments. The passage enumerates show names hosts and repeating slots through midnight with a brief glimpse of next day December 24 schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abc
Cbs Network
Abc-West
Mbs-West
Abe
Cbs
Cbs East Lum & Abner
Cbs West
Abe Lowell Thomas
Abc Basic
the Beulah
Cbs News
Abe Fulton Lewis, Jr
Abe Jack Smith
Cbs Daily
Mbs
Abe Bob Crosby
Cbs the Green Hornet
Harkness
Abe Ed Murrow
Cbs Sports
Milton Berle
Judy
Abe Mr
Mrs. North
Cbs America's Town Meeting
Billy Rose
Amos
Gabriel Heatter
Molly
Studio One
Boston Symphony Hour
News
Abe Kate Smith
Xnbs
Abe Queen
Martin Block
Paul Whiteman
Cbs Treasury
West
Lum
Abner
Cbs East
Well No. 1 Drilling At 175 Feet In Mt Alto Field
In Cologne District on Tumbleson Run Clyde Jordan farm Well No. 1 was drilling at 175 feet Saturday. The Mt Alto Flat Rock gas field developments continue with activity at the Clyde Jordan property.
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Point Pleasant
Mt. Alto-Flat Rock
Clyde Jordan
Tumbleson Run
Cologne
Courthouse Offices to Close Christmas Day and Dec 26
POINT PLEASANT County officials announce courthouse offices will close Christmas Day and Friday December 26. The offices will reopen Saturday as usual. Sheriff Ernest Hesson reported the agreement and noted normal Saturday hours.
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Point Pleasant
Ernest Hesson
Condition Improves for Local Boy After Illness
Richard Newell Jr son of Mr and Mrs Richard Newell of Liberty Ave was reported improved Monday after a serious chickenpox illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Richard, Jr
Richard Newell
Liberty Ave
Pleasant residents share holiday travels and visits
Pt. Pleasant locals report family trips and upcoming plans. Mr. and Mrs. E A Berry and Miss Betty Berry returned from Florida to Canton Ohio with B M Berry visiting during the South trip. Mary Patterson returns home after visiting relatives. Garret Green family to spend Christmas with kin in Knoxville and Upland. Attendees from out of town joined funeral rites for Mrs Vanna Cherrington including Jarretts from Charleston and Cherrington relatives from Gallipolis Cincinnati Belle Leon Pittsburgh.
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E. A. Berry
Betty Berry
Florida
Berry
Mr. Berry
B. M. Berry
South
Canton
Ohio
Mary Patterson
Vland St
Donald Coe
William B. Hogg
Garrett Green
J. B. Green
M. J. Lilly
Upland
Elton Boggan
Park Drive
Knoxville
Tenn
Vanna Cherrington
Levi Jarrett
Charleston
Ella Cherrington
Catherine Edmiston
H. T. Calhoun
Gallipolis
Ralph Noffsiner
Belle
Mra
C. C. Ferguson
Cincinnati
Junia Amos
Leon
Edison Cherrington
Constance
Pittsburgh
Daughter Is Born In Holzer Hospital
A daughter was born Saturday at Holzer Hospital to Mr and Mrs Okev Blagg of 112 Liberty Street. The Blaggs were married 21 years ago and Mrs Blagg is the former Miss Helen McGuffin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Sateurday
Holzer Hospital
Okev Blagg
Liberty St
Blaggs
Marriage License Issued for Davidson and Treadway
A marriage license has been issued to John William Davidson of Gallipolis and Betty Jane Treadway of Point Pleasant in the local filing office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
John William Davidson
Gallipolis
Betty Jane Treadway
Dexter Garden Club Hosts Christmas Party at Dexter Church
Local Christmas gathering in Dexter drew members and guests including Mrs. W. R. Amos and the Nelson family. Shoppers in Pomeroy on Friday listed Mrs. W R Amos Mrs. Orvete Weaver and several Nelsons among others. Mrs Minnie Merritt now resides at the Masonic Home in Springfield Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Radekin
Radekin
Albert Caster
Minnie Merritt
Masonic Home
Springfield
Ohio
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Peter Edson
Mebbe
Leiphan
Liz Leyden
Deff
Consuelo
Marie Maloney
Jimmy Peters
Geous
Sam Simmons
the Public Forum
New York
N. Y
Oklahoma
Shady Valley
Fred Waring
My Story
Betty Crocker
Arthur Godfrey
Ben Alexander
By Galbraith
NEA Service
Dexter
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