Pirates, rats, foxes and bricks on Maryland's shore
Boyle's Column visits Cambridge on Maryland's eastern shore where muskrats carry kittens, foxes chase dogs, and a local stuntman Charlie Willey has broken bricks over his head for 30 years. Emmett Andrews recalls tidal marsh life, Pilgrim descendants, and the ram challenge ending in tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Maryland
America
Emmett Andrews
Andrews
MR. Andrews
Charlie Willey
Charlie
Salt Industry in Hocking Valley and a Serialized Tale
In early Athens County salt making declined as stronger brines and coal costs shifted focus to lumber. Wells from 1820 onward, including those near Chauncey and BeauMont, fed regional markets until 1888 and floods ended production. The narrative then shifts to a serialized novel introducing Alice Pine, a new literary secretary, her tensions with Muriel Halleck and Brent, and her first day composing with Muriel. Alice meets a rival golfer in the woods, promising continuation.
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C. H. Harris
Athens County
Michigan
Hocking Valley
Dover Township
Bailey Run
Ebenezer Nye
John Pugsley
Fuller
US 33
Chauncey
Thomas Ewing
Ohio University
Samuel Vinton
George Gould
Judge Pruden
Harmony Road
Athens
Herrolds
Armitage
Beaumont
Chauncey and
Harmony
Ohio
State of
Sntks
Hocking
Uskingum
Hocking Canal
Steel Horse
Alice Pine
Muriel Halleck
Jo Palgrave
Alice
Muriel
Brent
Rick
Hallecks
Brent Halleck
Murial
Edgar Wallace
E. Phillips Oppenheim
Palgrave
Soviet Lovers and the House Un-American Activities hearing
The article reports on HUAC delays amid White House orders to withhold revelations about Roosevelt and Truman era betrayals. It cites appeals from Mrs. Roosevelt and Acheson against a guilty verdict for Alger Hiss, notes White’s secret reports on Whittaker Chambers, and mentions an FBI document tying David Niles to passport actions for a Communist-linked acquaintance. It also cites hidden agents and 74 officials with Communist front ties in government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Un-American Activities Committee
White House
Roosevelt
Truman
U.S
Acheson
Alger Hiss
House
Harry Dexter White
the Treasury
Hiss
Whittaker Chambers
White
FBI
Judith Coplon
F.d.r.’S
David Niles
State Department
Philip Levy
New York
Niles
Red
Capitol Hill
Communist Front
New York Cuts Budget Reflecting Will to Trim State Spending
The state of New York trims its budget by over 77 million dollars signaling a possible path for federal cost control. The writer argues political will and voter ballots can drive government downsizing while cautioning against harming capital improvements.
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New York
Washington
Litter-bug problem prompts New York city test baskets
The essay notes that littering persists as a civic issue in towns and cites New York City's trial of 4800 extra wire baskets in midtown Manhattan to curb waste. Missing baskets and public apathy hinder progress, with quotes from William Whewell and Mary Baker Eddy.
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FBI
New York City
Manhattan
Tax deadline nears for 1949 returns with $600 rule
The Nation Today notes March 15 as the deadline to file 1949 income tax returns for anyone with $600 or more in income. The piece explains filing joint returns, exemptions of $600 per person and additional $600 for blind or 65 plus, and the need to file to obtain refunds.
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Washington
Internal Revenue Collector
Purse Strings and Oversight Warned by Truman Quote
A 1948 remark by Senator Harry S. Truman of Missouri criticizes public spending laxness. He urges the body and the House to exercise prerogatives over government purse strings to prevent waste and ensure proper use of appropriated funds.
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House of Representatives
Harry 8. Truman
Missouri
1948
Public forum weighs Richland Avenue annexation
Residents debate extending Athens city services to Richland Avenue area after municipal water, police, and sewer concerns, weighing costs, taxation, and impact on schooling. Letter cites fire protection gaps and warns against annexation without thorough cost review, noting 1948 1949 tax rates and potential injunctions.
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the Messenger
Richland Avenue
Corporation
Athens Fire Department
Richland Ave
State Highway Patrol
Athens
Quiz Hall Questions and Scoring
A historic multiple choice quiz by Wilton E Hall tests men women and teens with 10 point answers. The page includes ten questions on topics from Japanese suicide meaning to hammer throwing and hairdressing history with odd garbled answer keys.
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Wilton E. Hall
Naming of Glouster City disputed by local railroad worker
A former railroad agent from Glouster Ohio contests a 1950 Messenger report claiming the town was named by a committee. He states he telegraphed the approved spelling Glouster to headquarters, opposing an English Gloucester spelling. He requests correction to prevent misattribution.
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the Messenger
Glouster
Ohio
Messenger
Gloucester
England
Jacksonville
L. F. Carpenter
North St
Washington
Kyger Social Notes Roundup of Local Visits and Births
Kyger residents share weekend visits and family events. Curtis Ox yer and Dorothy Thomas announce a Meigs General Hospital birth on Feb 5. Harlow Tate Beulan and Clara Miller host relatives. several families relocate, visit, or welcome new neighbors.
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Hollis Rupe
William Hazelett
D. of A
Kyger School
Mary Rupe
Truman Administration Reviews Foreign Policy Shift
The Truman administration is conducting an overall reassessment of American foreign policy to define the United States position in the conflict with Russia. The study is being led by the National Security Council, which includes the State Department, the Defense Department, and other agencies.
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Washington
Truman
United States
Russia
National Security Council
State Department
Defense Department
Radio Program Schedule Listing with Day and Time Slots
A detailed tabulation of radio program lineups for Tuesday Feb 14 and Wednesday Feb 15 across networks NBC WLW ABC WCOL WSAZ CBS WBNS WCHS WPAR MBS WHKC WMOA and more, including News Reports, kiddies hours, comedies, dramas, and music shows. Notable entries include Frank Sinatra Show Beulah Sketch News and Commentary, Bob Hope Comedy Life With Luigi Cavalcade of America Mysterious Traveler and Queen for a Day among others.
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NBC
WLW
Cincinnati
ABC
WCOL
Columbus
WSAZ
Huntington
CBS
WBNS
WCHS
Charleston
WPAR
Parkersburg
MBS
WHKC
WMOA
Marietta
Wwout
Ohio University
Cba
Abc-East
Abc-West
Mbs-East
Mbs-Weat
Abe
Cbe
Frank Sinatra
Abe Beulah
Cbs News
Abe Jack Smith
Cbs Daily
Abe Mystery
Monte Cristo
Mrs. North
Bob Hope
Luigi
John Steele
Molly
We Care
Philip Marlowe
Time For Defense
Robert Nathn
Cbc News
News & Variety
Hollywood
Abe Ladies Fair
Abe Hannibal Cobb
Abe Queen
Abe Bob Poole
Buddy Rodgers
Garry Moore
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Idaho
Marcel
Germany
Ireland
France
Victor Herbert
Jesus
Peter
Kyger Social Notes
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Dennis Oxyer
Mildred Wheaton
Oxyer
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J. F. Bradbury Kieth
Robert Wood
Leon Miller
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