Truman's Prices Policy Sparks Congressional Clash
National Dispatch argues President Truman fails to win backing for his price policy as Congress remains divided. It critiques OPA controls, favors a quick housing bill with minimal intervention, and warns of continued price rises and public confusion from the president's approach.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Priman
Anna
Tan
White House
Rguzh
Clo-Pac
Democratic Party
OPA
Treasury Department
Capital Hill
Ravenswood Social Notes and Fourth of July Plans
A cloudburst damaged property and bridges in parts of Jackson County with Sandsville and Medina areas marking notable impacts. The Jackson County Fourth of July celebration at Ripley announced with a long list of dignitaries and events.
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Ravenswood
Jackson County
Grant
Geneverra Beamer
Lockhart
Sandsville
Medina
Copper Fork
Jackson
Ripley
United States
Charleston
Parkersburg
Ravensywood
Clarence Adaws
Coal Trulian Hearne
West Virginia Military District
OT S. Lewis
Admiral Ain
Cap
Ands
Misti
Naval Air
Whidville Road
Miller
Gov Meadows
Andy
P. Om
Not Very Wise Course in Linton Memorial Mystery
Sally Maynard revisits memories of a masked voice while nursing Dr. Channing and meeting Mary Cantwell appears. Carolyn Bacon hosts her fiancé Richard Gregory, a skilled lawyer whose calm manner and familiar voice stir Sally with unease about a past incident.
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Clem
Carolyn
Mr. Gregory
Linton Memorial Om
Sally
Carolin
Mrs. Bacon
Sally Smiling
Richard Gregory
Sally Maynard
Price controls and the path for Congress to rethink law
An editorial argues that removing price controls may trigger inflation or shortages and urges Congress to craft a new, fair price law. It notes retailers’ pledges to avoid price hikes but warns production and distribution costs could defeat them. The piece urges involving business experience in shaping policy.
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Ohio
Congress
OPA
Office of Price Administration
Atomic bomb test at Bikini changes war forever
Observers at Bikini report mixed reactions to the atomic test. A single bomb sank five ships and damaged many more while drone B 17s remained unbearably radioactive. Fire crews battled blazes two days after the blast as officials prepare reports.
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Bikini
Speculators in Ancient Trade and Modern Markets
A discussion of specialization and exchange as the basis of markets. A fish-hook maker stores surplus food in anticipation of scarcity, illustrating successful and failed speculation. Comparisons to Joseph storing grain show how prediction shapes reputations in trade and finance.
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Joseph
International tension grows beyond Paris talks
The report notes deeper strain among the Big Four ministers over the Trieste issue plus a ten millionth of an inch difference between the American and British yard measurements, signaling broader disputes in standardization and diplomacy.
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Paris
Trieste
Price controls and inflation debate shadowing Congress
Peter Edson analyzes the Bikini atomic test and Operation Crossroads as a backdrop to U S Congress battles over OPA. He warns leaders face inflation risk, potential free market looseness, and electoral timing as Congress adjourns without clear brakes on prices.
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Washington
Bikini
Truman
Congress
OPA
Nesedix
Public Forum Denounces Liquor Ads Influence
W. C. Whitlatch of Coolville argues in a 1946 letter that removing liquor advertisements would reduce social ills and curb youth influence. He challenges claims that ads do not affect behavior and urges banning liquor ads from homes.
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Nk Donovan
Sethinia
Ir Sundas
Donovan
Jess Lo
Reedsville Social News Highlights Local Movements
The Rev. Hugh Davis and family moved to the Reedsville parsonage as new pastor for the Reedsville Charge. Meetings, travels, and visits mark community activity with residents in Columbus, Cleveland, Parkersburg, Peoria, and Ripley noted among families and local groups. The Pioneer 4-H Club met on June 26 with Barbara Sisson presiding.
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Reedsville
Hugh Davis
Davin
Lois
Leeshutz
Davis
Long Bottom
Joppa
Tuppers Plains
Bethel
Lawrence Chapel
H. Hannum
Canton
Christian Church
Stephen P. Queen
Mart Hospital
Middleport
Queen
Reedside
C. A. Barnett
Columbus
C. C. Barnett
B. F. M. A. Hall
Cleveland
Glenn Warconer
Davina
I. S. Buckley
Tiss Mildred Kibble
Parkersburg
Calvin Randolph
William Whitehead
Ers
A. F. Halsey
Latra Vickers
Cliford
Linnie McGinniss
Tom
Gladys Gild
Akron
Ethel Packard
Fred Coleman
Barbara Siss Son
Syracuse News Briefs Highlight Local Happenings
Mr and Mrs Fr A Shumway left Sunday on a fishing trip to Michigan. Grace Winebrenner returned to Huntington after visiting her parents. Mrs Ernest Duffy spent Sunday in Charleston with relatives. Various local residents moved homes and attended events. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Morris Harden. Lenora Campbell left Cleveland to enroll at Columbia University.
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P. C. Starkey
Ihe
St. Joseph Hospital
E. C. Flesher
Jacksonville
Fla
Taylor Flesher
Warren Miller
Bob Miller
Spencer
Fred Durbin
Carl Brown
Charleston
Brown
J. H. Donovan
E. R. Reid
Mason City
Donovans
Thomas Phalin
Connelsville
Phalin
Emma Costa
Lee Burr, Jr
Lanny
Merry Lee
Toledo
Janie Burr
J. T. Ferguson
Middlebourne
Point Pleasant
Nanty Ferguson
Marine Bush
Lonaville
Don Ferguson
Ripley
Robert Ferguson
B. E. Harrison
Cottageville
Robert Wood
Katherine
Houston
Tex
Tomer Gandee
H. B. Springston
Harald Fox
Phrilis
J.hans
Gandee
Mary Fox
Gallipolis
J. G. Fox
Clara Belle Tucker
Washington, D. C
American University
Florence Carpenter
Huntington
A. Dye
John Watts
Neil Brammel
Carpenter
Orlando
Ifhe Rey
Paul E. Suted
Ravenswood
Syracuse
A. Shumway
Michigan
Grace Winebrenner
S. R. Winebrenner
Ernest Duffy
van Buren Darby
Ernesvine Burnell
Rucker Carr
Airs
Dan Ferrell
Caxford
W. Va
J. C. Ferrell
Virgil Teaford
College Road
Will Eichinger
William Houdashelt
WSCS
Mark Duerr
Presbyterian Church School
Helen Caltins
Philip
Dana Hysell
Marie Houdashelt
Athens
Marcia Karr
Arthur Meighen
Joe Quisenberry
Junction City
FFA
Buck~ Eye Lake
Morris Harden
A. O. Lee
Inlaw
Darrell Hartwig
Dunlap
Lona
Lenora Campbell
Cleveland
New York
Columbia University
Dexter Social Notes Arrivals and Visits Across Town
Miss Ann Morgan and Douglas Morgan Dayton arrive to visit grandparents Mr and Mrs L Glaze. Mr and Mrs Emmet Davis travel to Columbus for treatment. Russell Musser Springfield guests of W R Amos and relatives in Rutland. Clarence Howell Richmond Ind and Frank McCoy Middleport guests of Mrs Lillie Minor. Albert Romines visits James Hill Wilkesville. Clifford Ervin returns to duty as second trick operator. Glada Davis and granddaughter Rosalie Davis visit Miss Wilma Johnson Parkersburg. Margnyer and son Gary with Delores Green Bashan visit Worley Davis family.
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James Hill
Wilkesville
Clifford Ervin
Glada Davis
Rosalie Davis
Wilma Johnson
Parkersburg
Marg Ny
Gary
Delores Green
Bashan
Worley Davis
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Clinton L. Sayre
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Wilkins
Eva McConnel
Hilda Sayre
Elana Bryan
Hirs
Letna Bryan
Paul Shinn
Charles Anderson
G. E. Bennett
Foster Seaman
Joseph Oll
John H. Noll
Wilma Hart
Leon McIntosh
Paul Anderson
Charles Shinn
Marjorie Fleming
Harold Evans
Freda Milhoan
Glen Hartley
C. J. Knotts
Virginia McIntosh
Joseph W. Short
Eugene Davis
Woodrow Slaven
Mae Click
Edwin Gould
Clyde Hupp
Ray Hupp
Homer Gandee
Juanita Leeson
George Noll
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W. H. Moore
Silverton
Avelar
Percy L. Peoples
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Department of Unemployment
Navy
Incal
Kolah Club
Paul Rowley
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Decter Channing
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