A Great Problem The U S military power cost and budgets
The piece argues that defense spending is rising beyond current budgets and outlines the need for greater funding, broader unification of services, and a robust force. It cites General Omar Bradley urging sacrifice and a minimum of 18 divisions, noting political resistance and the civilian economy impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Joint Chiefs of Staffs
Air Force
Navy
Forrestal
Omar Bradley
Army
Eisenhower
Bradley
Congress
U. S
Truman remarks spark imagined Kremlin reaction on a potential understanding
The piece presents a hypothetical scene where Truman suggests leaders in Russia seek an understanding with the United States. Stalin and the Politburo debate who spoke, with Molotov citing a June 11 1948 speech. The narration weighs whether any real deal is possible and if Truman’s words inflamed suspicions.
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James Marlow
Washington
Truman
Kansas City
Haberdashery
Eddie Jacobson
Russia
Politburo
Joseph Stalin
Mr. Truman
Kremlin
Mr. Stalin
Chorosho
Lavrenti Pavlovich Beria
Secret Police
Beria
Choroshe
Vyacheslav Molotov
Stalin
Molostov
United States
Joe Stalin
Joe
Williams and Ivers Families Share Christmas Visits
George and Cora Williams and Virginia Ivers were in Glouster recently. Ed Phelps and his wife visited John Williams, George Williams, and Cora Williams. Ted Zarley from Zanesville spent a Sunday with his parents in Burr Oak. A flock of wild geese crossed the Burr Oak area on Christmas Day reported by Mrs. Eva Ivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burr Oak
George
Cora Williams
Virginia Ivers
Glouster
Ed Phelps
John
Ted Zarley
Zanesville
Charles Zarley
Eva Ivers
Awaited Hartley Body Due Here From Japan
The body of Ray Hartley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hartley, who died in Japan of smallpox, was due to arrive today with funeral arrangements still incomplete.
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Wilkesville
Ray Hartley
Thomas Hartley
Japan
Santa Claus Put Out Of Business In One World Wake
A fable styled Edson column imagines Santa Claus as an international figure funded by American taxpayers. Mourning supporters blame US generosity for ongoing shortages and warn that taxpayers will reject perpetual giveaways. A spokesman accuses beneficiaries of killing Santa by pressuring others to bear war costs and aid.
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Washington
Santa Claus
Gaffer
Mr. Claus
United States
Iron Curtain
Christmas Weekend Gatherings Around Hemlock Grove
Social notes document a series of weekend and Christmas visits among residents in Hemlock Grove and nearby towns. Couples such as the Storys Ban Midkiffs Gilbert Betzings Baxter Taylors Athertons Heilmans Romines Sargents Euler Smiths and others are listed visiting or hosting in Columbus Flora Canton Alfred Darwin Racine Point Pleasant Athens and Shade.
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Hemlock Grove
Carol Story
Columbus
Jewell Story
William Midkiff
Ralph Gilbert
Charles Ban
Reedsville
Silas Taylor
Drew Smith
Don Betzing
Earl Brickles
Hall Frost
Flora
Ernest Betzing
Minnesota
Porter Midkiff
Jim Baxter
Homer
John
Norman Baxter
Everett Taylor
Arthur Atherton
Alfred
Cecil Heilman
Allan
Canton
Ohio
James Smith
Charles Romine
Bert Romine
Doyle Sargent
Darwin
Henry Euler
Racine
Earl Smith
Grant Roberts
Point Pleasant
Conrad Mulligan
Athens
Tom Ruth
Shade
Eldon Clark
Ziba Midkiff
Watch Party Set At Local Church Friday Night
A watch party begins at 8 30 p m at Evangelical United Brethren Church in Corning. Attendees should bring sandwiches or cookies to share.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corning
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Lreware of Romance ee A Divorce Shatters a Family
Sixteen year old Merry Carson confronts her parents divorce as Kin leaves Susan for another woman. Aunt Jane arrives to offer perspective while Merry faces Susan’s fragile heartbreak and a town’s judgment in Marshallville. The scene ends with mother and daughter weeping together.
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Merry Carson
Kin
Susan
Merry
Lisea
Verry
Mother
Dad
Marshallville
Aunt Jane
Goodness
Jane
Ellaville
Quiz Hall Answers and Score Guide
Quiz questions cover colors, double feature usage, odd item in groups, housing ownership in Russia, stockings terms, chopsticks country, age at crucifixion, First Lady age, immigration depots, and order of discoveries. Answers given at end with coded references.
Wilkesville Eastern Star officers installed at Christmas meeting
Wilkesville Chapter 207 Order of Eastern Star held a Christmas decorated ceremony with gifts for members and guests. New officers installed include Ardis McComber and Evelyn Montgomery among others. Past Matrons and Past Chiefs clubs held parties. community members traveled for holidays and hosted dinners and gatherings.
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Wilkesville
Order of Eastern Star
Henry Bobo
Earl Baughman
Albany
Shirley Peters
Louise Woltz
Ruth Swisher
Jewell Strong
Shirley Spires
Maxine Wells
Adah
Ardis McComber
McCoy Snavely
Evelyn Montgomery
George Ragan
Sella Snavely
Elva Morton
Dorothy Hill
Ruth
Zelda Hall
Esther
Mildred Nelson
Martha
Helen Duffy
Electa
Kathleen Ragan
Everett Colwell
Sentinel
Edith Newsom
Chiefs Club
A. L. DeVault
Harry Thompson
Wilmington
Harley Strong
Cincinnati
J. M. Jackson
Zelta Harrison
A. L. Holliday
Satem
Joseph Kahn
Monroe
Mich
R. H. Moltz
Bessie Wells
Homer
Newark
J. E. Strong
Harley
Katie
Galloway
Fire damages attic at Pomeroy home
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Jenkenson on E Main Street in Pomeroy sustained attic damage from a fire. The blaze was confined and brought under control quickly by the Pomeroy fire department.
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Clifford Jenkenson
E. Main St
Pomeroy
Particle of bone in throat slows Logan girl during meal
Juanita Wolfe of Logan, daughter of Mrs Homer Wolfe, had a particle of bone stuck in her throat while eating rabbit and was attended by a local physician.
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Juanita Wolfe
Homer Wolfe
Logan
Professors To Attend Cincinnati Science Meeting
Professors A. A. Atkinson and W. B. Bentley left for Cincinnati to attend the meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and their respective societies.
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A. A. Atkinson
W. B. Bentley
Cincinnati
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Elks Send Nine Baskets for Christmas Dinners
The Chauncey Elks delivered nine baskets of food to needy families in Chauncey and surrounding areas for Christmas dinners.
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The
Chauncey
Christmas Dinner Guests From Logan Families
Mr and Mrs Will King of Cherry Ave Logan hosted Christmas dinner with guests Mr and Mrs H J Higgins and Mr and Mrs Otto Zanner sharing the holiday meal.
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Will King
Cherry Ave. In
Logan
H. J. Higgins
Otto Zanner
Bradburys visit Cooleys at Logan. hip fracture for Mrs Tipton
Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Bradbury spent a Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Cooley at Logan. Mrs. Charles Tipton, who fell at her home, received two fractures of a hip and is cared for at her daughter Mrs. G. G. Werner in Middleport. Mrs. Audrey Bradbury visited relatives at Cheshire.
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Charles Tipton
G. G. Werner
Middleport
Audrey Bradbury
Cheshire
Doctor's Comments on Stomach and Duodenal Ulcers
Dr Edwin P Jordan explains two main ulcer types: gastric ulcers and duodenal ulcers. Symptoms vary by location, with postmeal pain common in gastric ulcers and two to three hour delays typical for duodenal ulcers. Danger from complications urged, as ignored symptoms can prove fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin P. Jordan
M.D
Radio Station Call Letters and Markets
Radio programs area stations list includes NBC WLW Cincinnati ABC WCOL Columbus CBS WBNS Columbus WCHS Charleston WPAR Parkersburg MBS WHKC Columbus WMOA Marietta Feke 1230 KC 1460 KC 580 KC
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NBC
WLW
Cincinnati
ABC
WCOL
Columbus
CBS
WBNS
WCHS
Charleston
WPAR
Parkersburg
WHKC
WMOA
Marietta
Radio Network Schedule December 29 Evening Lineup
A detailed network programming grid lists 6:00 pm to 12:00 am schedules across abc, nbc, cbs, mbs and ebe networks. Programs include news, comedies, dramas, variety shows, concerts, dances, and late night talk with hosts like Lowell Thomas Groucho Marx and Meredith Willson.
Afternoon Radio Schedule Highlights Holiday Lineup
A December 30 radio grid lists programs from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. including Breakfast Club, Barnyard Follies, The Clevelandaires, Fred Waring Show, Kay Kyser Show, Welcome Travelers, Words and Music, Queen for a Day, Bride and Groom, Red Benton Show, House Party, Hunt Hunt Quiz, Don Ameche Talent and Treasury Band. Stations include nbe mbs cbs abe and some west repeats. The schedule features serials, music, and variety segments across multiple networks.
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Nbe
Abe
Cba
The
Clevelandaires
Bob Poole
Mbs
Fred Waring
Cbs
Godfrey
Dhs
Kay Kyser
Abe Kate Smith
Abe Bill Slater
Don Ameche
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Ecbs
Abe Fulton Lewis, Jr
Abe Jack Smith
Cbs Daily
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Cbs Sports
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Cbe
Gildersleeve
Hy Gardner
Duffy Tavern
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District Attorney
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Ebs
Abca
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Dbs
Meredith Willson
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