Army hero Hendrix seeks to finish schooling at Camp Campbell
Master Sergeant James R. Hendrix, Medal of Honor recipient, now 24, aims to complete grammar school. The Lepanto Arkansas native, 14 siblings, plans to attend a Camp Campbell Ky school while at base. He ate war service feats and escapes with humor, says he fears only dying. He envisions 30 years of service and retirement to an Arkansas farm.
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Hal Boyle
New York
James R. Hendrix
American Cancer Society
Camp Campbell
Lepanto, Ark
Hendrix
Belgium
Armored Infantry
Arkansas
Jim
Alice Pine Comes to Muriel Halleck's End House
Alice Pine visits the lone Grosvenor Point home of Muriel Halleck alias Jo Palgrave. The authoritive writer interviews her, seeking a capable assistant with shorthand, typing, and a love of reading. Alice recalls a wartime past and a recent breakdown as she considers the offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Pine
Muriel Halleck
Jo Palgrave
Sound
Alice
Miss Pine
Mrs. Halleck
New York
Brent
Othey
Muriel
Gil Farnum
Senate backs constitutional amendment on electoral college
The Senate approved a proposal to apportion electoral votes by the popular vote, with a 40 percent floor and congressional resolution if no winner. Supporters argue it would balance politics nationwide, while opponents fear minorities and GOP gains in key regions. The House is urged to act and send the measure to the states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
New York
Truman
Lodge
Massachusetts
Taft
Ohio
Congress
South
Floods in Ohio Hill Country Seen as Permanent Threat
The piece argues floods are a long standing hazard in Southeastern Ohio and will persist despite dams like Sunday Creek Valley and potential projects along the Hocking River and Muskingum drainage. It notes extreme floods occurred two centuries ago and recur when conditions are right, despite timber removal and management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Sunday Creek
Hocking River
Muskingum
Ohio River
Hocking Valley
Hocking
Promontory Point to Promises of Mighty Pipelines
A retrospective survey recalls Promontory Point where the first continental railroad was completed and notes postwar pipeline expansion. It contrasts public drama with a 190 million Texas to New York gas line and large planned utility buildouts totaling billions, all amid understated public attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great
Salt Lake Basin
Promontory Point
Texas
New York
Indies
Zoning Upgrades Urged By City Planning Experts
A 44 page booklet from the Chamber of Commerce outlines zoning changes to modernize aging regulations. It cites shifts in business locations and housing needs, urging more flexible zones for shops apartments and two family homes plus expanded central district parking and public transport use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chamber of Commerce of
United States
C of C
Freedom Sparks Wealth and Growth in Postwar America
The surge of private investment fuels expansion across industry, railroads, and oil, funded by taxed sectors rather than government. These billions lift living standards, create jobs, and boost tax income, proving America’s model of limited government and strong enterprise as Time magazine noted in its 1949 summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dustry
America
Time Magazine
U.S
Training Plan For New United States Lines Supership
A training program will be set up for the crew of the United States Lines $70,373,000 supership under construction. The keel was laid today at Newport News Virginia by Newport News Shipbuilding. The 980 foot liner will carry 2000 passengers and 1050 crew and officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States Lines
Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co
Virginia
Joseph Curran
National Maritime Union
Union
Steamship Company
United States Maritime Commission
Curran
America
B 19 Bomber Scrap Ends A Aviation Era
The B 19 bomber built by Douglas Aircraft in 1941 sold for scrap at $4,000 after decades in an aviation museum. Ralf Huffman saved the forward nose section and it rests in a south side Los Angeles yard, a relic once central to wartime bomber progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Douglas Aircraft
Ralf Huffman
Davis- Monthan Air Force Base
Arizona
Quiz Hall By WILTON E. HALL
A reader quiz with multiple choice questions for men women and teens covering stadiums, quotes, lemons, color shades, street musicians, biblical gates, surnames of movie stars, naval salute rules, animal courage, and related answers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Briggs Stadium
Comiskey Park
Rose Bowl
Polo Grounds
Jefferson
F. D. Roosevelt
Lincoln
Hoover
Florida
Texas
California
Washington
YWCA
Salvation Army
Order of Eastern Star
UDC
Samson
Gaza
Don
Bud
Bruce
Smiley
Navy
Scout council reports 16.7 percent rise in volunteers
The Central Ohio Council of Boy Scouts of America covering nine counties Franklin Madison Pickaway Union Hocking Highland Delaware Fairfield and Fayette saw a 16.7 percent increase in both youth members and adult volunteer leaders during the previous year, according to council president Fred J. Milligan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Central Ohio
Boy Scouts of America
Fred J. Milligan
Franklin
Madison
Pickaway
Union
Hocking
Highland
Delaware
Fairfield
Fayette
Doctors Discuss Heart Disease Prevention and Research
Dr Edwin P Jordan notes many heart and blood vessel diseases can be prevented or cured with early diagnosis and proper treatment. He cites U.S. mortality and urges support for the American Heart Association campaign to fund research and expand medical knowledge for better prevention and care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin P. Jordan
M.D
United States
American Heart Association
Prattsville News Highlights Local Social and Sports
Lincoln Dearth joined a Young Farmers program at Ohio State University and returned via Asheville to watch a basketball game between Asheville and McArthur schools. Mr. and Mrs. W E Dearth and Mr. Wayne Moore attended, along with Mrs. Merrill Mace who is under care after hospitalization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Ogle
Lester Cooley
Albany
Chester Allen
Dayton
Mr. Allen
E. C. Allen
Paul Martin
Pearl Martin
Zaleski
Herbert Lockwood
Roberta
Hamden
George Chesser
Christina Ogle
Fred Ogle
Edna Dearth
Weekend Visitors and Local News From Crooksville Area
A roundup lists multiple visits and family events across Crooksville and nearby towns. Families traveled between Akron Columbus Glouster Nelsonville and Athens for visits, anniversaries, and hospital stays, including the Cook 56th wedding anniversary and Mrs. James Morrison’s hospital treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray City
Charles Walters
Carolyn
Akron
Cora Walters
Josephine Swyers
Gerald Johnson
Dave Roberts
Dearborn
Mich
Henry Johnson
John Shelton
Zenith Dorsch
Columbus
Charles Hise
Ap Gee
Charles Shuttleworth
Betty Hogan
Fred Collins
Noble Easterling
Aldrean
Howard Craft
John Cook
Crooksville
Cook
James Morrison
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Athens
Morrison
John Morrison
New Lexington
Andy Thompson
Johnnie Moody
Glouster
Charles Shunkwiler
Sam Costello
Connie
Charles
Willoughby
Don Hutchins
Bob
Nelsonville
Capitola Harper
Ambrose Merry
Zanesville
Blanche Brooker
Phil Devol
Logan
Bertie Boling
Earl Morris
Elmer Evans
Helen Wilson
Joe Langley
Dayton
Radio Programs and Time Listings for NBC ABC CBS and More
Daily schedule listing radio stations in Ohio and West Virginia including NBC WLW WSAZ CBS WENS WCHS and more with 6:00 p.m. through 6:00 a.m. programs. Notable shows include Frank Sinatra, Henry Aldrich, Dragnet, Perry Como, and Duffy's Tavern along with Kiddies Hours, news and sports. List covers Feb 10 with morning to late night slots and network notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NBC
WLW
Cincinnati
Abc
Cbs Network
Abc-West
Mbs-West
Cbs
Abe
Frank Sinatra
Abe Beulah
Cbs News
Mbs
Abe Jack Smith
Cbs Daily
Rollint Trio
Aboe
Cbs Counter Spy
Henry Aldrich
FBI
Blondie & Dagwood
California
Abe Mr. Keen
Judy
Screen Guild
Cbsa
Robert Montgomery
Playhouse
Abc-Tv
Hollywood
Abc News
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Muri
Alexander R. George
James Marlow
By Galbreath
NEA Service, Inc
J. RO
Pat
Wilton E. Hall
Prattsville
Woui
Ohio University
Eddie Albert
Nbo
Clevelandaires
Arthur Godfrey
Cbe
Abe Ladies Fair
Abe Hannibal Cobb
Abe Queen
Abe Bob Poole
Buddy Rodgers
Garry Moore
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