Public opinion polling and Gallup testimony on sampling methods
Dr George Gallup testified to a congressional committee on the constitutional limits of polling and the value of scientific sampling. He described how newspapers sponsor polls, the bias risk, and the need for accurate cross sections to guide public policy and administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gallup
Congressional
Ica
Gallup
Dr. Gallup
Anderton
House
Galluppot
U.S. Bureau of Census
Fragmented text suggests obituary note from Atbese Pom
Unclear OCR fragment mentions a memorial or notice from Atbese Pom area. Details unreadable. no definite names, dates, or actions discernible.
Fashioned on Manhattan Island 1750 Tea With Major Lawrence
The scene centers on Mrs Lawrence and Miss Fraser at a tea in New York around 1750. Major Lawrence discusses cosmopolitan New York, its many nationalities including Jews, Huguenots, Swedes, Italians, and Arabs brought by pirates. Guests include Miss Fraser, Charles Mason and his wife on their Virginia honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Miss Fraser
New York
Manhattan Island
Europe
Atlantic
Madagascar
Lawrences
Matilda Fraser
Charles Mason
Hi Wife
Williamsburg
Virginia
Winter repeats fearsome odds as Ohio faces another harsh season
The piece warns of severe cold returning like 1917-18 with motorists needing better warning systems, schools canceled by bus shortages, coal scarcity for homes and public buildings, and isolated areas lacking food. It notes Ohio's wide weather range and urges preparations to avoid repeats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T ‘Bs
State Highway Department
Ohio
Help for Veterans and the War's Aftermath Tale
A former paratrooper with valor and injuries turns to crime after war. He robs a husband at gunpoint after forcing him to drive and later faces kidnapping and larceny charges. The piece argues for psychiatric care and veterans hospitals to prevent further harm. It questions court-ordered admission and the stigma of a police record, urging societal support for veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
News
Veterans
Aviation race in war as jet and V weapons loom
Orville Wright says enemy’s greatest recent contribution to aviation is their air power brinkmanship. General Yount notes conventional engines may end, while jet propulsion and therm jets already advance. The era sees a race of scientists and engineers to craft ever deadlier devices, prompting caution despite Allied advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Wright
The
Barton Yount
Army
Wright
Yount
Germany
Edson notes new Washington money scheme and guilds
Peter Edson surveys rival fundraising ideas amid wartime politics. Ramspeck’s five dollar head tax concept targets 25 million Democrats while earlier plans by labor unions and Roosevelt’s One Thousand Club failed to reach goals. The piece covers the Platform Guild luncheon and remarks by Secretary Stettinius and Navy Secretary Forrestal on wartime reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Rosevelt
U.S. A
Amspeck
Ramspeck
Platform Guild
Washington On
Guild
Ruth Bryan Rohde
Edward J. Stettinius Jr
Dumbarton Oaks
U. S
Secretary of the Navy
James V. Forrestal
U.S
Silent Service
Pacific
Pearl
Dream Pictures and Poem Reflections on Dreams and God
A collage of verses and meditations from Laura Chase Foster Nora Gillespie Hesson on dreams and memory. The pieces mix personal loss motherly tenderness spiritual longing and nature imagery to evoke solace and guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Chase Foster
Aland
Nora Gillespie Hesson
Fragmented Local Story From Years Ago in Ohio Notices
Fragmented OCR style items recall social happenings and local names in Ohio towns. Mentions persons like Mrs James McKibben and C F Atkinson plus events at Christmas and New Year with church programs, visits, dances, and family notices across Athens, Columbus, McArthur, and Zaleski areas.
Zaleski Social Notes in Spring Singers
A brief social item from Zaleski highlights local spring mood and community events as residents enjoy seasonal rituals and gatherings. The notice conveys a gentle, communal tone with hints of local personalities and activities.
Mindoro Air Bases Loom Large in Philippine War Outlook
Wartime column portrays Yamashita as a formidable foe in the Philippines with plans to counter MacArthur and seize Mindoro as a critical air base. It notes American air power advancing toward Manila from the Mindoro-Luzon corridor and cites Tokyo warnings about potential American victory shaping the next phase of the campaign. The piece blends military analysis with social notes from Christmas gatherings and local visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewitt MacKenzie
Marshal von Rundstedt
Philippines
Yamashita
Europe
MacArthur
Mindoro
Philippine Archipelago
Macarthur-Nimitz
Ithur
Radio Tokyo
Singapore
Mikado
Vietory
Luzon
Manila
New York Eve Gala At Athens Country Club Lights Up With Eighty Couples
A New York Eve celebration at the Athens Country Club drew eighty couples to gay festivities hosted by C. E. Stack and colleagues. Guests included Mrs. Cottingham and infant, Mrs. D ilgore, and Mrs. Cottingham’s mother, who arrived from Columbus. Prof. William H. Fenzett returned from Pittsburgh after attending a Sigma Pi convention where he served as national vice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Athens Country Club
C. E. Stack
W. Logan
Alonzo Palmer
E. E. Woodworth
James Ruston
William JH. Fenzett
Pittsburgh
Sigma Pi
McArthur Social Notes Highlight Engagement and Local Events
The McArthur social column notes the engagement of Cpl. Betty Fornwalt to S-Sgt. Alfred Williams of Long Beach California. It also mentions Lt. Dorothy Diles visiting Indian Head Maryland, Nellie Leach hosting a bridge club, and birthday gifts for Mrs. J. F. Rosser. Guests include Mrs. C. L. Henry, Dee Henry, and others from Athens New Lexington and Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Diles
Indian Head
Nellie Leach
Het Bridge Club
Ralph Robinson
J. W. Saltz
3. F. Rosser
C. L. Henry
Dee Henry
Athens
Neil Atkinson
Ted
New Lexington
HV. Atckinson
Joan Herrold Newbold
Maple Heights
Martha “Ann Reese
D.T. Reese
Carol Partlow
George
Fred
Columbus
Eva
Lucille Hack
Wave Faye Hack
Bronx
New York
Jean Garrison
Columb
Martha Ann Reese
Point Rock Personal And Social Notes
Pvt Clyde M Morris spent last week on furlough from Camp Robinson Arkansas with his parents Mr and Mrs D V Morris Mr and Mrs R B Vale and James Nicholson visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs John Radekin Mrs Nicholson returned home with her husband after spending a week with her parents while convalescing from a surgical operation Roger Shenefield Athens spent a few days at Christmas time with his brother Carl Shenefield and family Avin Verigan Springfield visited a few days recently with his parents Mr and Mrs Garnet Vers Miss Ferrall Pierce Radclift spent part of last week with the Morris family
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zaleski
James McKiben
C. F. Atkinson
Columbus
White Cross Hospital
Calvin E. Atkinson
Ben
Montana
Ohio
Marian Pierce
Ate
Kinson
Athens
May
Dr. Chamberlain
McArthur
Lois McCoy
Alice Tee
Jeree
Jean Morton
Mary
John 1Edinghaus
Hittin
A. H. Hayes
Max Thomas
Mae Hayes
Hotel Berry
Ellen Rathburn
E. A. Guthrie
Sun
C.N. Mackinnon
Day
Clyde Littler
E. F. McKibben
McKibben
Mary Fulton
Jerry Martin
Summerfilgswan
Cit Harrin
F State St
Methodist Church
HL. Atkinson
Merrill’ Atkinson
Logan
W. Va
Ida Lemley
Athen
James McKibben
Ranger Emmett Conway
Ruth Davis
Barnesville
Helen McKibben
Snow
Lee
Herbert Hoskinson
Nomuuen
Re W. Miller
Herbert ‘Ox
Everett’ Morgan
Cleve
Lewis Lehman
Teir
Donna Urban
Toledo
Francis Tharp
Imogene Hodgson
Nelonwville
Lance Hodgson
Dennis Home
W. Berry
Somerset
Elma
Dottie Woodruff
Glenn
Tharp
Emily
Nelsonville
Rald Tharp
Chester Tharp
Marjorie Fitzer
Ralph Fitzer
Baughman
Stallsmith
Bruce Taughman
Osborne
Firs
Dwight Baughman
William Stallsmith
Ahesville
Cora McCormick
Martha Williamson
Dairmont
Virginia Flowers
James A. Flowers
Anna Mae Orris
McCool
Sit
Joan Tharp
Ohio State
Barry ‘Tharp
Charles Kehl
Bonnie Sue
Scott Field
Floyd Gohring
Zamp Maxey
Point Rock
Clyde M. Morris
Furelough
Camp Robinson
Ark
D. V. Morris
Vale
James
Nicholson
John Radekin
Roger Shenefield
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David Lawrence
National Dispatch
Apatman
Twa
Peter Edson
Washington
Poet's Corner
John W Bolin
Morris
Elza Graham
Mill St
Aindoro
Philippine
A. Cottingham
Joseph Dilgore
Cottinghram
By Galbraith
K. P. Andj
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