Tax cuts fight pits free enterprise against state socialism
A national debate over flat versus graduated income tax cuts raises alarms about New Deal era socialistic influence in Washington. Proponents of uniform cuts warn they erode incentives and expand public debt, while critics argue targeted relief aids lower brackets. The piece links tax policy to broader ideology, warning of a drift toward communism if incomes are leveled regardless of thrift or ability.
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Washington
America
United States
Europe
AFL
Medical funding for clinical research urged by AMA panel
A column discusses cost issues in clinical research. It notes underfunding for patient-involved studies and advocates for dedicated funds from foundations and donors. Extra staff, facilities, and extended hospital stays must be financed by the clinical research fund to ensure reliable observations and record keeping.
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Council of Pharmacy and Chemistry
American Medical Association
Obituary Notice and Thank You Card Rates
National Representatives list John W. Cullen Company with offices in Chicago, New York, Columbus, Cleveland. Advertising rates on application at home or foreign offices. Nominal charge for obituary and card of thanks.
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el Ne
John W. Cullen Company
Chicago
New York
Columbus
Cleveland
Edison and Bell A Century of Peaceful Scientific Progress
The piece contrasts Edison and Bell born a century apart, highlighting their peaceful aims and broad contributions. Edison’s 50 year lab career produced thousands of patents across electro mechanics and chemistry, while Bell advanced deaf education and aviation, shaping modern communication and flight. Their benevolent legacies suggest scientists can advance humanity if kept from destructive ends.
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Thomas Alva Edison
Alexander Graham Bell
Edison
Bell
Marconi
Ford
Wright Brothers
Glenn Curtiss
Thomas Selfridge
Morgenthau Diary Controversy Sparks Public Access Debate
The Morgenthau diary saga centers on Henry Morgenthau's 900 volume diary kept while secretary of the treasury. John Snyder seeks return of the diary as public property, while Morgenthau argues it is his. A compromise suggests Morgenthau condense the diaries on his own time and consider publishing with royalties shared with the Treasury.
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Morgenthau
Henry Morgenthau
the Treasury
John Snyder
Henry
Mr. Morgenthau
Henry Wade
United States Treasury
Reign of Law Urged by Wilson Guided by Public Will
The quote emphasizes governance built on consent of the governed and backed by organized public opinion. It frames law as the foundation of orderly society, reflecting Woodrow Wilson's belief in democratic legitimacy shaped by collective consensus.
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Woodrow Wilson
Quotations on Law, Courtesy, and Progress
A compendium of opinions quotes James Anthony Froude on eternal laws and imperfect human laws. Henry Clay argues small courtesies touch grateful hearts. A final remark notes prejudice as a major barrier to progress.
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James Anthony Froude
Henry Clay
Peron Rise in Argentina Changes U S Diplomatic View
Peter Edson reports on the 1945 to 1946 shift in Argentina as Juan Peron rises to the presidency, replacing the landed aristocracy with a reform program. The article notes persistent U S distrust, Bradenism legacy, and Perons five year plan including land reform, wage increases, and social projects.
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Washington
U.S
George Messersmith
Buenos Aires
Berlin
Juan Peron
Messersmith
Col
Spruille Braden
Latin America
Braden
Peron
Junior High Gym Closer For Cold Weather Gas Saving
Acting superintendent Manford Blessing orders the junior high gym closed during the cold spell to save gas. United Fuel Gas Co manager Kenneth Carpenter says gas to the area is short north of 24th Street, draining water lines and turning off the gym furnace. Some homes and English Court and Bellemeade faced heat cuts while south of 24th Street coal heated nearby buildings remain adequately supplied.
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Point Pleasant
Manford Blessing
Kenneth G. Carpenter
United Fuel Gas Co
Carpenter
24Th St
English Court
Bellemeade
24 St
Blessing
Point Pleasant Livestock Receipts Light Upward Price Shifts
Point Pleasant auction saw light receipts with cattle mostly 25 to 50 cents higher. Best cattle sold to 19.60 dollars, medium heifers and steers 16.50 to 19.50, common kinds down to 15.50. Veal calves topped at 28.10, hogs 24 to 24.50 per head for 180-240 pounds, and sows 16.75 to 17.90.
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Point Pleasant
Lula Blanche Tracy Dies at 418 Main Street Home
Mrs. Lula Blanche Tracy of Point Pleasant died Tuesday night after a short illness at her home 418 Main St. Funeral services will be held Friday at Christ Episcopal Church at 2 30 p.m. with burial in Lone Oak Cemetery. She was born in Point Pleasant and survived by her son Benjamin F Tracy, two brothers, three grandchildren, and a great granddaughter, with memberships in Christ Episcopal Church and local clubs.
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Point Pleasant
Lula Blanche Tracy
Main St
Christ Episcopal Church
Robert Finley Thomas
Lone Oak Cemetery
Tracy
Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Tracy, Jr
Ashland
John Edward Tracy
Marshall College
Betty Tracy Keeler
Columbus
Ohio
Diana Cornwell Tracy
Charles Lewis
DAR
Secretary Employed at Chamber of Commerce
Miss Jennie Lou Oliver daughter of Mr and Mrs Newton Oliver of Charleston Road has been hired as secretary in the Chamber of Commerce office arriving to start work Monday.
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Point Pleasant
Jennie Lou Oliver
Newton Oliver
Charleston Road
Chamber of Commerce
Mrs Tracy Ill at Point Pleasant
Mrs. M. E. Tracy of 418 Main Street has been ill for several days at Point Pleasant.
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M. E. Tracy
Point Pleasant
Main St
Error in Board Minutes Overfunding Insurance Allocation
Acting Superintendent Manford Blessing said a minutes copy misrepresented votes on a $65,000 insurance allocation to three agencies. The final record shows Commissioner Sayre voting aye and the Ordnance School policy split among Howard Wartenburg for 25000, H. A. Johnson for 25000, and H. Cotton Turner of Mason City for 15000.
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Point Pleasant
Manford Blessing
Board of Education
Sayre
Students Sign For Classes At Marshall College
Harry B. Heflin of Marshall College met with prospective students at Central Grade School. Several signed up for three hours credit in two subjects, with more needed. History 402 American diplomacy meets Thursday evenings Feb 13 from 5 55 to 8 25, English 342 American literature from 1870 Saturdays 9 to 11 30 starting Feb 15.
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Point Pleasant
Harry B. Heflin
Marshall College
Huntington
Central
Manford Blessing
Pt Pleasant Social Notes
Mrs W D Steele of Washington Ave assisted by Mrs Toral Morrison and Mrs Marvin Wartenburg entertained the Anne Bailey Farm Woman's Club Tuesday afternoon Those present were Mrs Roy Kincade Mrs Girard Fowler Mrs Charles Stephenson Mrs Asbury Lee Mrs Otis Smith Mrs Marshall Fowler Mrs Charles Foglesong Mrs J Milton Lewis Sr Mrs J Milton Lewis Jr Mrs Carl Parsons Miss Virginia Parsons the hostess and the Mesdames Morrison and Wartenburg
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Point Pleasant
W. D. Steele
Washington Ave
Toral Morrison
Marvin Wartenburg
Anne Bailey
Roy Kincade
Girard Fowler
Charles Stephenson
Asbury Lee
Otis Smith
Marshall Fowler
Charles Foglesong
J. Milton Lewis
J. Milton Lewis, Jr
Carl Parsons
Virginia Parsons
Morrison and Wartenburg
Hospital patient Selby after major surgery in Holzer
Selby, manager of Murphy Store and merchants division chairman, is a patient at Holzer Hospital after major surgery and was reported to be getting along just fine last night.
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Point Pleasant
W. S&s
Marietta Manufacturing Sets Annual Meeting Date
S C Wil helm secretary notifies stockholders of the annual meeting to be held at the plant office on February 22 at 2 p.m. The notice lists the meeting venue and time for shareholder attendance and discussion of corporate matters.
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Point Pleasant
S. C. Wilhelm
Marietta
Lewises Headed for Sarasota Winter Stay
The Duke of Old Town C. C. Lewis reports from Inverness Florida that he will sleep in Sarasota tonight. Mr and Mrs Lewis were en route to spend the remainder of the winter in Sarasota when he wrote.
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Point Pleasant
Duke of Old Town
C. C. Lewis
Iverness
Fla
Sarasota
Clerk Reports $1718 in Fees Collected in 1946
Circuit Clerk Vernon Jones states that $1718 in fees were collected by his office in 1946. Fees from all county and magisterial district offices were paid over to the sheriff.
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Point Pleasant
Vernon Jones
New Members Of Trinity Methodist Church Honored
At Trinity Methodist Church in Point Pleasant a Tuesday dinner honored new members. Mrs. J. B. Couch chaired, with Valentine decor and songs led by C. L. Head. Attendees included Rev. A. H. Perkins and many couples and individuals listed as registrants.
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Point Pleasant
Trinity Methodist Church
J. B. Couch
C. L. Head
John Shawkey
A. H. Perkins
Holly O.shamblin
J. A. Shinn
C. C. Spencer
R. D. Oseland
C. W. Reynolds
S. L. Edler
Claude Cheesebrew
Richard Startzman
Richard Barton
M. S. Poffenbarger
Paul F. Thomas
William H. Bardin
C. H. Stone
Stanley Waldie
Albert Sauer
Frank Martin
D. M. Harshbarger
B. W. Lambing
Dan C. Griner
G. E. Crow
Mervin Chapman
R. W. Connor
Guy E. Cain
C. J. Hyer
William Fadeley
R. A. Rogers
Eunice Beller
H. H. Pullem
Stanley Johnson
W. C. Bird
E. E. Buffington
George Keener
C. C. Stone
Everett Sutton
Mae Rhoades
Emma Burnside
Hansel Poling
Lena Carr
R. E. Somerville
J. G. F. Johnson
Ora Kerwood
C. A. Roush
Ronald White
Henry Fry
Carl Gardner
W. J. Edwards
D. B. Stallings
Lora McComb
George Byus
Rose
Wayne Robinson
Jimmy Johnson
Keith Grueser
George G. Somerville
Joseph Johnson
Dick Johnson
Chester Roush, Jr
Parky Gardner
Carl Gardner, Jr
James Ferguson
Bertram Dunn
Kenneth Moore
Lawrence Mohr
Robert L. Thomas
Fire at Residence in Point Pleasant Limited Damage
Volunteer fire department responded to 11 a m at 2629 Lincoln Ave Mrs Mary Grimm residence. Bucket brigade contained a chimney fire and full investigation followed. City Clerk John E Brown said damage was not heavy.
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Point Pleasant
Mary Grimm
Lincoln Ave
John E. Brown
Patient Blain to Return Home From Holzer Hospital
Mrs. John A. Blain, recently hospitalized at Holzer Hospital, was expected to return home to Gallipolis Ferry on Thursday after several days of treatment.
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Point Pleasant
John A. Blain
Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis Ferry
Marriage Licenses Issued in Point Pleasant and New Haven
Marriage licenses issued to Homer Benjamin Nichols and Vivian Hall of Point Pleasant, and to Robert Mason Bush and Frances Lyons of New Haven.
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Point Pleasant
Homer Benjamin Nichols
Julian Virginia Hall
Robert Mason Bush
Frances Lyons
New Haven
Notable War Leaders Die in Postwar Years
The Nation Today lists 27 top Army Navy and Marine officials who died after Japan’s surrender. Causes include heart attacks accidents and natural causes. Names include Mitscher McCain Stilwell Patton Patch Sultan Geiger and Brann among others.
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Washington
Japan
Atlantic
Willis A. Lee, Jr
Pacific
John S. McCain
William D. Sample
Dixie Kiefer
Theodore 8. Wilkinson
3Rd Amphibious Force
Francis W. Scanland
Midway
Henry F. Bruns
Pearl Harbor
Russell R. Aweesche
U. S. Coast Guard
Leonard F. Wing
43Rd Infantry Division
South Pacific
Joe L. Loutzenheiser
George S. Patton, Jr
Germany
3Rd Army
Europe
7Th Army
Sicily
Donald Wy. Brann
Austria
Truman KE
Boudinot
3Rd Armored Division
James E. Parker
Army Air Force
Middle Pacific
Edward C. Betts
Hugh J. Gaffey
Paul B. Wurtesmith
5Th Air Force
Southwest Pacific
Marvin Gross
China
Joseph W. Stilwell
U. S
China-India- Burma
John
Franks
Dan I. Sultan
India-Burma
Matthew H. Kingman
U. S. Marine Corps
Marine Corps Training Center
San Diego
Roy S. Geiger
19Th Army
Okinawa
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