President Truman vetoes OPA bill sparks national debate
David Lawrence argues the veto worsens postwar turmoil, raises prices, and harms the economy by provoking uncertainty. He says leadership is fractured, labor costs rise, and the White House misjudges public sentiment, risking political fallout and a damaged renomination path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Effer
Congress
Ruth
Canada
Truman
OFA
White House
Busery
OPA
Mr. Truman
Nadio
Hospital Roses Stir Quiet Affections Across Halls
Sally nurses a florists box of roses sent by Doctor Channing to Miss Newell, sparking chatter about romantic interest. The doctor warns against admirers while urging care for patients. Sally delivers the flowers across the hall and returns to her patient as the hospital rounds proceed.
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Sally
Lantonville
Theorsti
Chan
Job
Jeb
Chann
Tve
Joshail
Young Hallock
Elizabeth Newell
Ritts Howard
Miss Newall
Italy Holds Out On Peace Treaty Complicating Postwar Settlements
The Italian government signals it will not sign a peace treaty unless terms suit Rome, complicating the Big Four bid to end the war. Italy’s mixed Axis past and current armistice stance raise concerns in the United States and among the Allies about troop deployments, Trieste, Tripolitania trusteeship, and possible Soviet leverage as Moscow eyes influence in Italy and Yugoslavia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
United States
Marshal Tito
Russia
Trieste
Yugoslavia
Kremlin
Europe
Tripolitania
United Nations
Vatican
Moscow
Rome
Argentina
West still lives in frontier myth and veteran jeep tale
A fragmentary obituary notices William S Hart while noting 10 090 California veterans waiting 24 hours for surplus jeeps. The piece playfully contrasts silent film cowboy lore with veterans who admire jeeps as premium wheels and keeps alive a dated western spirit despite modern machines.
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William S. Hart
California
Snyder's Treasury Prescription For Postwar Budget Balance
John W. Snyder, sworn in as Secretary of the Treasury, advocates reducing government expenditures and maintaining adequate taxes to reach a balanced budget by 1947. He notes inflation remedies depend on broader policy and congressional support, stressing that only work delivers lasting value, not substitutes like the GL Bill of Rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Snyder
OPA
Snyder
Peter Edson's Letter From Washington
Peter Edson argues that U.S. Congress members block domestic legislation with vetoes and filibusters similar to Soviet vetoes at the United Nations Security Council. He cites Pappy O Daniel Andy May Bilha Bo Cox and others delaying minimum wage and labor bills, drawing a parallel to Russia hindering international action.
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Washington
Andres A. Gromyko
United Nations
U.S. Congress
Count Gromyko
Imans
Pappy O'Daniel
Texas
Cromrare Graneka
Conrade Andy May
Koprucky
Bilha
Asseissinot
FEDC
Senate
Bo B L. Cox
Georgia
House Rules Committee
House Labor Committee
Cox
Rules Committee
House
Tules Committee
House of Congress
United Nations Security Council
Gallipolis council approves land lease for patrol radio station
Gallipolis City Council approved a lease for land to host a patrol radio station and its tie in with a sewer project. An ordinance authorizes construction and financing by five city owners, with details on sewer lines and river entry points to be determined by the city manager. Adjourned meeting planned for July 17.
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Gallipolis
Ananda
Freeray R&r
Gellis
Highway Patrol 1 Vision
Sred
Ission
Civ
Thich
Rose
Sabu
Swill
Mas Tawres
Hawk
Wilany Roenert Ha
Charles F. Tugwa
Airs
Grace Parker
Tuvale
Edgemont Red
Portsmouth Rc
Doud Isies
Payine Desde Alimo
Phon
Twick
Es Enti
Gallipolis Patrolmen Seal 1469 Vehicles in Six Week Check
Gallipolis Star Highway patrolmen examined 1469 vehicles between May 3 and June 320. Officers issued warnings for faulty equipment and made 16 arrests. Seven checks occurred during daytime hours at the focal station, with local patrols joining two checks in the Athens district and a day and night survey at Marietta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alitpolis
Gallipolis Star
Focal
Athens
Marietta
McManaway Transferred to Jackson County Patrol
W H McManaway, a member of the State Highway Patrol at Gallipolis, has been transferred to Jackson County. He will operate mainly there and reside in Jackson County while remaining under Gallipolis station jurisdiction.
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Gallipolis
W. H. McManaway
Jackson County
Patraman McManawas
Prake
Two Gallia Soldiers Get Discharges at Camp Atterbury
Gallia County soldiers were discharged at Camp Atterbury separation center. Atlee B. Spriegel, 620 First Ave, entered service November 3, 1934, served with the 519th Police Battalion in the Philippine Campaign and occupation of Japan, receiving the Philippine Liberation, Pacific ribbon with star, and Victory ribbons. Hopart L. Foster Jr., G2, entered service August 194? and saw action in France, the Rhineland and Central Europe, earning the EAME ribbon with three bronze stars, Good Conduct and Victory medals. George Thomas Jr., Box SL 4 tom, entered August 1954, served as an auto mechanic during the German occupation, receiving the German Occupation ribbon, American Theater ribbon, and Good Conduct and Victory ribbons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Camp Atterbury
Atlee B. Spriegel
519Th
Japan
Hopart L. Foster, Jr
Vnsa
France
Rhineland
Europe
EAME
George Thomas, Jr
Ft. Har Aug
Miss Wells Weds Mr Dowl at Bryden Road Church
In Columbus at Bryden Road Methodist Church on a June Saturday afternoon, Miss Eileen Wells daughter of Mr and Mrs Jatley Wells Columbus formerly Gallipolis wed Comdr. George Dowl of Cincinnati. The ceremony was by Rev. Aline with maid of honor Miss Jo Wells and best man Lt. Comdr Elmer Watkins. About 159 guests attended a reception at the bride’s home after the ceremony with the couple planning a honeymoon to the Ozark Mountain region Missouri and later residence in Cincinnati.
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Gallipolis
Bryden Road Methodist Church
Columbus
Eileen Wells
Jatley Wells
Comdr
George Bowl
Cincinnat
Missuri
Aline
Sirden Road
Suss Jo Wells
Elmer Watkins
Cincinnati
Dow
Marjorie F Tart
Dowls
Innati
Nur
Chr
Ozark Mountain
Missouri
Cincinne
Admits and births at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis area
Patients admitted to Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis area include Mrs William Gallipolis and others on Monday and Sunday. Names listed include Miss Grace Der Gallipolis, Mrs Paul Mortery, Philip Bradbury, Kyeer Mayes, Mrs Ev Sinn Stewart, Mrs John Moats, Mrs James Owens on various dates. Births recorded Saturday: a daughter to Mr and Mrs Sitney Rice Rutland and a daughter to Mr and Mrs James Doward. Wellstons
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Allipolis
Holzer T Hospital
Galt
William Gallipolis
Grace der
Anna White
Rio Grande
Misa
Holzer Hospital
Sip
Sitney Rice
Rutland
James Doward
Wellstons
Miss Jean Pugh Begins Court Reporter Duties
Jean Pugh starts duties as court reporter at Callipolis XM auc site. She previously served at Columbus Air Supply Depot and studied at Willington College in Wilmington, reflecting her transfer to municipal proceedings.
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Miss Jean Pugh
Callipolis
Auc
Jean Pugh
Pugh
Cadas Bezan Crunts
Saecen
Columbus Air Supply Depot
Willington College
Wilmington
Seven arraigned after weekend Sheriff Office arrests
Gallipolis reports seven weekend arrests by the sheriff's office. Glenn Smith of Kerr's Station faced assault charges for striking a 14 year old with a stick and paid a 310 fine. Lenora Leech of Gallipolis was fined 1 and costs for assaulting Alice Beeis. Art Dru and Kemper’s Hollowarrested for assault warrants with fines paid. Walter ies and Philip Bright of Rio Grande released after 10 dollars and costs paid. Hard Nibert of Gallipolis held on a 200 bond after a wife sworn warrant.
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Gallipolis
Sherif
Sauire John Stata
Mon- Gav
Sauire Shata
Sheriff's Office
Glenn Smith
Kerr
Smith
Dickey
Woodall
Art Dru
Kemper
Gallia Probate Court Issues Marriage Permits
Gallia County Probate Court issued marriage licenses to several couples. Har Colimius Gallipal, 21, and Mary Agnes Gordon, 18, both of Crown City. Delbert Russell, 22, and Dora Moore, 16, of Oak Hill. James Lee Still, 25, and Betty Lea Adkins, 16, of Cliff Temp. W. Va. Langdon, 26, and Jewel L. Smith, 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia County
Har Colimius Gallipal
John W W. Stove
Farmer
Crown Cit
Mary Agnes Gordon
Crown Cir
Delbert Russell
Brick Yard
Oak Hill
Dora Moore
Gidwell
James Lee Still
Brakeman
Cliff Temp
W. Va
Betty Lea Adkins
Gallipali F
Large Crowd Attends Gallipolis Air Show
A hot Gallipolis crowd filled Holzer Airport on Sunday from 1 to 5 pm for an air show. Two passenger planes carried seven people each, launching 20 minute intervals, with stunt pilots adding excitement to the program.
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Gallipolis
Holzer
Driver Fined $20 After Route 7 Collision Plea
Gallipolis D Dolph F Pinker of Mercerville cited by the State Highway Patrol after his car and Jenee Williams of Mercerville collided on Route 7 south of Airpolis Saturday evening. He entered a guilty plea to a reckless operation charge when arraigned in Judge Jane's Municipal Court Gallipolis Monday. He was fined $20 and costs.
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Gallipolis
Dolph F Pinkerman
Mercerville
State Highway Patrol
Jenee Williams
Airpolis
Jane's Municipal Court
Ten Years Ago Knights Templar elects officers in Athens
Edward F. Sells was elected commander of Commandery No. 15 Knights Templar with officers including Thomas E. Gibson captain general and Lawrence G Worstell treasurer. In the Eighth District of the State Medical Association Dr E G Pedigo of Athens was elected president and Dr L Webb of Nelsonville secretary. Camp Futene near Cascade Maryland saw Athenians E D Jacoby and others preparing for eastern smallbore rifle matches.
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Edward F. Sells
Knights Templar
Thomas E. Gibson
Lawrence G. Worstell
P. G. Chapman
Ira E. Nichols
Dewey Laughlin
Guy J. Fierce
Hugh G
Jefferson
William E. Clark
Sentinel
Athens County
State Medical Association
Rocky Glen Sanitarium
McConnelsville
E. G. Pedigo
Athens
L. Webb
Nelsonville
Secret
B. RB. Goldst
Charles Woodworth
Claude Westfall
E. D. Jacoby
Logan
Camp Futene
Cascade
Laurel Grange Birthday Supper and Social Items
Laurel Grange held its quarterly birthday supper. Mr and Mrs T E McLaughlin Middleport visited the sister Mrs D V Morris who also called on her sister Mrs Howard Knapp. John Radekin recently ininton on business. Mr and Mrs Alichigan are big her parents Mr and Mr D Bable. Mrs Gorris's first visit with her parents in nine years. Her brothers John Bable and Bert Bable attended the Bable home. Miss Ferrall Pierce Radcliff assisted Mrs Even Morris with her work last week. The recent wedding and shower for Mr and Mrs Francis Knapp was well attended with many presents and refreshments. Miss Elsie Morton Columbus and Miss Janice Cottrill Radcliff were guests of their aunt Mrs Maude Holcomb Virgil Gorby.
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Point Rock
Laurel Grange
T. E. McLaughlin
Middleport
D. V. Morris
Howard Knapp
John Radekin
Alichigan
D. Bable
Gorris
John Bable
Bert Bable
Bable
Ferrall Pierce
Radcliff
Ace
Even Morris
Francis Knapp
Elsie Morton
Columbus
Janice Cottrill
Maude Holcomb
Virgil Gorby
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David Lawrence
National Dispatch
Anwine Hancock
Peter Edson
Patrol
First Avenue
Miss Wells
Mr. Dowl
Sheriff Office
Gallia
Gallipolis Air Show
Sam K. Burson
Margaret Ali Guthrie
Suzanne Danford
Helen Metcalf
Mable Connett
Juanita Saylor
Felen Herman
Agnes Kil
Lois McCoy
Betty Hoyt
Marian Danford
Martha Vy
Ruth Alice Lewis
Carolyn Fuller
Susan Lash
Betty Baker
Natalie
Esther Cokonougher
Jordan
Jessie Cooper
Virginia M. M Mc
Glouster American Legion
Sam Withem
Cushocton
Zanesville Grey
Edward N. Cullums, Jr
Betty Eleanor
Charleston
Oint Rock
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