Laughton Finds Joy Reading Stein In Performance
Charles Laughton, here as Captain Bligh, praises Gertrude Stein after reading her aloud to reveal the power of repetition. He plans annual readings, saying the book lets him be many ages and characters, from Solomon to Pickwick, and offers a nostalgic, friendly exchange with audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Boyle
New York
Captain Bligh
Gertrude Stein
Charles Laughton
Miss Stein
Laughton
Charles Dickens
Mark Twain
Solomon
Puck
Henry
Agincourt
Mr. Pickwick
Gettysburg
End of a Chapter in Muriel Halleck’s Household
Alice Pine, secretary to author Murtel Halleck, becomes entangled with Brent Halleck after a night swim and a fleeting embrace. Brent departs for work as Muriel writes, while Alice confronts jealousy and duty as Rick throws a seashell-collecting tantrum on the terrace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Pine
Murtel Halleck
Martel
Brent
Alice
Rick
Hallecks
Long Island Sound
Murtel
Investment in Humanity Red Cross campaign in Athens County aims to raise 12500
The Athens County Red Cross launches a countywide fundraising drive with the slogan Invest in Humanity to support disaster relief military aid and blood services. Officials note the organization fulfills charter obligations and benefits veterans and the community, seeking broad donor participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
United States
Louis Johnson
Defense
Congress of the United States
Veterans
Chillicothe Veterans Administration Hospital
Athens County Red Cross
Athens County
Truman Defends Red Herring Talk Amid Roosevelts Shadow
The piece questions President Truman’s past remarks on his fitness and preparedness noting he now says he was unbriefed at the time. It argues his use of red herring comments about the Hill case and spy disclosures appeared to mask administration embarrassment over the House Un-American Committee’s revelations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Roosevelt
House Un-American Committee
House
British election ends in a near tie with social debate
The article describes a balanced result in the British election, noting half the population supported social programs and the other half opposed them. It suggests doubt in the American electorate and predicts a possible Conservative win if another vote occurs, with the middle class swinging power to the right.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whch
Rankin Suggests Underground Capitol At Mammoth Cave
The Mississippi congressman proposes moving government underground as a safeguard against an H-bomb war. The plan faces issues like echo proof chambers for Congress and navigating subterranean obstacles amid climate and logistical challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rankin
Mississippi
Mammoth Cave
Congress
Mammoth
How to file 1949 income tax with ABC guidance
The article explains how to prepare Form 1040 using the separate instruction sheet, what to attach as W-2 receipts, and how to handle refunds and joint versus separate returns. It runs through an example with a $9500 total income, a nonworking wife, and three sons, noting a 10 percent standard deduction up to $1000 for married joint filers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Marlow
Washington
ABC
Rankin’s Groaner: Caverns and Costs in Seasonal Budget Talk
The piece jests about year-round cave life for officials amid talk of economy and new federal agencies. It imagines a federal bat control authority and uses cave travel as a satirical lens on an unbalanced budget, suggesting Mammoth and Carlsbad Caverns as strange refuges.
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Mammoth
Kentucky
Barkley
Paducah
Fort Knox
Florida
California
Carlsbad Caverns
New Mexico
Rankin
Des Moines
Denver
Albany Social Notes Highlight Region Visitors and Transfers
Albany notes record local gatherings and visits across Ohio towns including Hunt ington West Virginia and Columbus. Highlights include land sale by G S Gillogly to Charles Speary Chauncey and building plans by James Dixon on McCoy Avenue.
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Albany
Lowell Chase
Brookg Russell
Ronda
W. H. Wakefield
Sue Daun
Athens
Huntington
W. Va
G. S. Gillogly
Charles Speary
Chauncey
James Dixon
McCoy Ave
J. R. Caster
Fern Radcliffe
Carpenter
L. C. Gibson
Howard
Rodney Osler
McArthur
Jerry Goodin
Phyllis
Grove City
Howard Gibson
Pearl Chapel
Laura Marshall
Edwin Koerner
Columbus
R. A. Wines
Wines
Marshall
Clarence Cooper
Kitty
Cisco Williams
Ilem Weaver
New Straitsville
Aufree Bell
Vinton
Wilma Williams
Mary Cooper
Roger Foreman
Paul Neutzling
E. H. Lasch
Harold Cunningham
Alabama
A. E. Graham
Emory
Tennessee
Harley Smith
Kenneth
Lancaster
W. A. Throckmorton
Pomeroy St
Arthur Cottrill
Delaware
Hit by Pitched Ball Sparks Fire in Pocket
Geelong report describes batter Robert Bates struck on the leg during a weekend match. He hopped around the wicket, dropped his bat and gloves, then pulled from a pocket a box of matches which caught fire after the impact. The incident caused a brief flare but no serious injury was reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rick
Stella
Alice
Muriel
Geelong
Australia
Robert Bate
Quiz Hall Answers And Scoring Cues
Preview of contest scoring and sample questions across men women and teen categories with multiple choice items on military, biblical, geography, and literature topics. The page lists correct-answer mappings and hints for evaluating performance.
Public Forum denounces Taft-Hartley law lobbying influence
The Plains letter accuses Wall Street and employer groups of backing the Taft-Hartley act and warns of government by injunction. It cites Sen. Wayne Morse and laments big business pressure on labor, framing the issue as a struggle against greed and coercion. The piece condemns assertions and calls for vigilance against carpetbagger-style interference.
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the Messenger
Wall Street Gang
Simon
N.a.m.-T.h
Senate
Wayne Morse
Ore
United States Chamber of Commerce
National Association of Manufacturers
Uncle Sam
State Patrol Highlights from 1949 Annual Report
Ohio's State Highway Patrol logged 8 757 627 car miles and 233 396 motorcycle miles. The force investigated 21 030 accidents, made 40 331 misdemeanor arrests and 551 felony arrests. They issued 306 950 written warnings, handled 2848 miscellaneous cases, recovered 476 stolen autos, inspected 6408 school buses, tested 281 198 drivers and rejected 53 029. They gave 3206 safety lectures to 162 123 people and covered 91 airplane accidents with 21 pilots convicted. Fines totaled 727 477. Average patrol strength was 357.
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Columbus
Ohio
George Mingle
Mingle
Taxi drivers win court approval on tips in own cars
Cincinnati taxicab drivers win court approval to accept tips when using their own cars but may not set or designate the tip amount. The ruling limits how tips can be requested and ensures drivers can accept gratuities under the new arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Radio Schedule Highlights 1940s Broadcasting Lineup
Daily grid lists programs across networks from 6:00 to 6:00 with news reports, talk shows, comedies, dramas, variety acts and music. Notable entries include Frank Sinatra Show, Cavalcade of America, Bob Hope Comedy, My Story Drama, Arthur Godfrey, Say It With Music, and Queen for a Day among others.
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Nbe
Cbs Network
Cbe-East
Abe-West
Mbs-East
Mbs-West
Cbe
Cbs
Frank Sinatra
Abe Beulah
Cbs News
Abe Jack Smith
Abe
Tropice
Cbs Counter Spy
Abc News
Cbes
Fanny Brice
Time For Defense
Cbs Red Cross
Eddie Albert
Abc
Cbc
The
Clevelandaires
Arthur Godfrey
Abdo
Bob Poole
Hollywood
Abe Ladies Fair
Abe Hannibal Cobb
Abe Queen
Abe Bob Poole
Garry Moore
Melody
Abe and
Television Schedules for WLW C Channel 3 to WBNS Channel 10
A readable list of evening and daytime programs across WLW C Channel 3 WTVN Channel 6 WSAZ Channel 5 and WBNS Channel 10. It shows show titles times and brief blocks from 6:00 PM through 11:30 PM on Tuesday and Wednesday with daytime matinees listed.
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Wlw-C
Channel 3
Cactus Jim
Kukla
Fran
Ollie
Wendy Barrie
Star Theater
Fireside Theater
Riley
Pauper
Corky Robbins
Nimmo
Judy Splinters
WTVN
Cartoon Theater
Captain Video
Mrs. Ecels
Vincent Lopez
Court of Current
Carnival of Music
WSAZ
Channel 5
Telenews
Weatherbird
Wbns-Tv
Cannel
Stage Door
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Boyle
Muriel Halleck
Brent Halleck
Marie
Ricky
Albany News Notes
Josephine Scott
Frank Radcliffe
R. A. Vines
Nora Goodin
C. P. Pearman
James Harper
W. S. Gibson
Melva Radcliffe
Wilton E. Hall
MacArthur
Patton
Bradley
Eisenhower
Jesus
Jerusalem
Georgia
J. H. Hale
Rebecca of
Sunnybrook Farm
Gloria Swanson
Mary Pickford
Ruth Roland
Pola Negri
Andy
the Public Forum
H. L. McDonald
the Plains
By Galbreath
Helping Hand Club
West Columbia
L. W. Foreman
Nannie Johnson
West Virginia
Pauline Cunningham
Laurance Stewart
Foreman
Vica Jane Foreman
Laurence Stewart
Charles Hogsett
George Johnson
Alonzo Dickens
Homer Johnson
Riley Frye
Eagles Break
Ottawa
Blanchard ‘Aerie No
National Eagles
NKC
WLW
WCOL
WBNS
WCHS
Charleston
WPAR
Parkersburg
MBS
WHKC
WMOA
Marietta
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