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Messenger
Joe
Ohio
West Virginia
Unio
Athens
Lvis
Panama Base Lease Vote Reflects U S Image Crisis
The Panama Assembly unanimously rejected the air base lease treaty amid growing international resentment toward the United States. The piece argues that U S arrogance, racial tensions, and military conduct abroad fuel anti American sentiment in Latin America, calling for policy focus on the Western Hemisphere.
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Panama
United States
Palestine
Suez Canal
Canal Zone
U.S
Germany
Army of Occupation
Washington
State Department
General Marshall
The Case of Avis Vaughn and the Poisoned Night
A detective interview with Bob Leiphan hints at motives and alibis as the narrator recalls abuse, murder, and a driving canyon accident. The officer questions the narrator’s actions and a suspect named Jeff Haverson while personal loyalties complicate the case.
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Leiphan
Art Cleves
Avis Vaughn
Gabriel
Wallace campaign sparks debates on privilege and production
The piece defends Henry Wallace and criticizes opponents, arguing for a citizen's right to run for office on any platform. It praises traditional work ethic, warns against radical movements, and endorses Newberry's restatement of enduring truths about production and national strength.
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Henry Wallace
Wallace
Truman
Progressive Citizens of America
Progressive Party of Chicago
Coughlins
Gerald Smiths
Bilbos
Huey Longs
Townsends
Eugene V. Debs
Addressing Cold War Tensions With Dignity and Strength
The speaker argues the world peace depends on U S Soviet relations and urges calm, realism, and confidence in free enterprise. He says pursuing aggressive rhetoric or fear undermines peace and that the United States should demonstrate strength and economic capability to win trust, including with Russia.
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United States
Soviet Union
Russia
No Substitute J. J. Newberry Urges Hard Work Rewards
J. J. Newberry, head of the retail chain, sent a message to managers urging that those who treat their job as vital, support their families, and apply intelligence deserve greater rewards than those who limit themselves to eight hours a day. He called for expansion across farming, mining, manufacturing and distribution to meet rising population needs and to produce leaders of industry driven by enthusiasm for their work.
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J. J. Newberry
Cleft palate and harelip discuss treatment and heredity
In a medical column Dr Edwin P Jordan explains cleft palate often accompanies harelip and results from fetal growth failure. Surgery can improve speech and appearance though causes and origins remain unclear.
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Edwin P. Jordan
Sam Simmons Says on Labor and Automation
Sam Simmons discusses the shift from manual labor to machine work driven by Edison discoveries and Henry Ford's impact on horsepower. He notes sewing machines improving clothing access, steamboats replacing galley slaves, and engines powering modern vessels, urging continued incentive for mind-driven progress to raise living standards.
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Thomas A. Edison
Henry Ford
Lubrication Key to Proper Brake Adjustment
Before adjusting brakes test, lubricate the linkage from pedal to drums to ensure free action and accurate adjustment. Lack of lubrication leads to inefficient braking, poor adjustment, and excessive wear.
Edwin Hudsons Five Month Old Returns Home From Hospital
Edwin F. Hudsons five month old son Pt Pleasant Edwin continues to improve at home after discharge from Holzer Hospital. Clyde McDermitt operates a sawmill near Ambrosia with about 100000 feet of lumber to cut. M R Chapman a Hartford businessman was in Point Pleasant Tuesday. Mr and Mrs L O Shifflet of Ripley Road travel to Columbus to visit Fred Shifflet who is ill at Homer Shifflets home in Middleport
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Edwin
Edwin F. Hudson
Liberty Ave
Holzer Hospital
Clyde McDermitt
Ambrosia
M. R. Chapman
Hartford
Point Pleasant
L. O. Shifflet
Ripley Road
Columbus
Fred Shifflet
Middleport
Homer Shifflet
Ohio City
Christmas guest list and family notices in Dexter area
The report lists numerous Christmas visits and family gatherings in Dexter including Dexter and nearby households. Recurring names include Pierce Nelson Davis Amos Stout McCaskey Wogan Holliday Bolen Stout Chase Amos and related relatives, plus upcoming store opening by Vina Braley near the depot.
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Walter Iker
Virginia Chase
Flora Chase
Nora Amos
Minnie Nichols
Edna Radcliff
Nannie Cottrill
Douglas Danny
Marvel Mutchler
Chicago
Vina Braley
Idepot
Bright on School shines due to Lona Jones work
One room Brighton School on Charleston Road near Point Pleasant stands out in Mason County due to teacher Lona Jones. Her methods mix Asia study projects with creative work, lunch program support, and active church involvement, earning praise in WV School Journal and from English professor James H. Herring.
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A. Simmons
Point Pleasant
Mason County
Brighton
Charleston Road
Lona Jones
Robert H. Ferguson
Jones
State Capitol
Charleston
James H. Herring
Morris Harvey College
Herring
Ambrosia
Mason Couny
Asia
Orient
A Vision of Love in U S Politics and Schools
The piece imagines a nationwide love surge in Congress with figures like Speaker Joe Martin and Senator Taft. It also contrasts this with bold budget shifts and policy shifts, then shifts to education praising experience based learning and warning about closing one room schools.
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Washington
Congress
Joe Martin
Brazilla Carroll Reece
White House
Margaret
John Taber
House Appropriations Committee
Europe
Labor
Sen
Robert A Taft
Ohio
Charlie Halleck
Indiana
House Banking and Currency Committee
Jesse Wolcott
Michigan
Truman
Rankin
FEPC
Mississippi
Tom Dewey
New York
Republican Party
Morris Sayre
National Association of Manufacturers
Phil Murray
Bill Green
John L. Lewis
Ferguson
Moose Club Hosts Dinner For College Students
A Monday holiday dinner at the Moose Club welcomed college students with the Rotary Club hosting. Rev D M Dorsey led songs while students and ex-students shared experiences. Attendees included Arthur and Virgil Roberts Barbara Burdett Robert Thomas J C Pauley Jr Carl Adkins James Eschenaur Anette Lewis Ensign Robert Harper Betty Lou Bell Elizabeth Lasley Earl Thomas Tom Burdette John Lasley Julia Pearl Thomas Jack Tracy James Lovell Darrell Shamblin Jimmy Sturgeon Betty Lee Wanda Lee June Reiker Jimmy Shadle Ray McConshay.
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Point Pleasant
Moose Club
Rotary Club
D. M. Dorsey
Arthur and
Virgil Roberts
Barbara Burdett
Robert Thomas
J. C. Pauley
Carl Adkins
James Eschenaur
Anette Lewis
Robert Harper
Betty Lou Bell
Elizabeth Lasley
Earl Thomas
Christmas Gatherings Highlight Carbon Hill Community
Mrs Anna Lowes hosted the Thursday Club Christmas party with a chicken dinner and carols on December 18. Families in the area shared holiday meals and visits, including Briley, Dawley, Stedman, Coe, Ayers, and Devol households joining Christmas Day at various homes.
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Carbon Hill
Anna Lowes
Alice Dawley
Lester Briley
Clarence Lehman
Robert Hardy
Cora Blosser
Maria Smith
Bob Smith
John Lanning
Harry Mundy
Edgar Stedwill
Radio Station Frequencies and Call Letters Listed
Area stations and frequencies include WSAZ Huntington 9350 NBC WLW Cincinnati 700 ABC WCUL Columbus 1290 CBS WBNS Columbus 1460 WCHS Charleston S58 WPAR Parkersburg 140 WHKC Columbus 60 WMUA Marietta 1490.
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WSAZ
Huntington
NBC
Radio Schedule Highlights From January First Evening Lineup
A dense 24 hour schedule lists radio programs across networks CBS ABC CBE MBS and more. It details shows from The Beulah Show to Burns and Allen Henry Aldrich and Lum and Abner with multiple repeats and regional placements across East West and midnight blocks.
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Cbs Network
Abc-West Bow
Cbe
Cbbs-West
Lowell Thomas
Beulah
Cbs News
Abe
Jack Smith
Yong
Cbs
Guy Lombardo
Abe Bob Crosby
Burns & Allen
Abc
Mr. Keen
Billy Rose
al Jolson
Abe Dick Haymes
Wille Piper
Abe Gabriel Heatter
Nbbe Crime Photog
Abc West
Abe Kate Smith
Mbs
Abe Queen
Abe Martin Block
Paul Whiteman
Cbs Treasury
West
Lum
Abner
Cbs East
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Erie
Bob Leiphan
Avis
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Oscar
Jeff Haverson
Ravella
Hollywood Boulevard
Marie
Jeff Kaverson
Jeff
Newberry
Pelanees
Sam Simmons
Dexter
Point Pleasant News
Peter Edson
By Galbraith
Bervice, Inc
N. Y
Oklahoma
Shady Valley
Fred Waring
Cbs My Story
Betty Crocker
Arthur Godfrey
Dhs
Hollywood
Ben Alexander
Ebs
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