Government housing program aids farmers with loans and grants
The program offers 33 year loans at 4 percent and grants up to 25 million dollars for poor farmers unable to secure bank financing. Loans up to 250 million dollars fund building or buying land and repairs with some principal and interest relief in early years. Applications go to county FHA supervisors and local farmer panels before funding. Congress has approved the plan but not the money yet. Lightning strikes homes in Middleport causing water tank damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Farmers Home Administration
FHA
Public Housing Administration
Atomic War Road Trip Ends In Desert Vanishing
Mrs. Everson, a rich widow, packs two trailers and a retinue to reach safety as she fears an imminent atomic war. Margaret Malone, hired to replace a cook, travels with them along with the Marchese Dellacasa, a chauffeur Fody, and houseboy Victor, while tensions rise and a desert landscape unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marchese
Fody
Victor
Malone
Mrs. Malone
Joe
Margaret
Mallarme
Wilder
Bemelmans
Rousseau
Taft-Hartley Law sparks broad public opinion clash
The piece argues the Taft-Hartley Law should balance labor and capital and reflect public opinion. It criticizes labor and industry for not sharing drafts and warns repeal would be political. It calls for a measured approach that protects workers while allowing production and consumer interests to prevail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Random Thoughts on Attractiveness in Advertising
The article argues that male figures in ads are underrepresented, especially handsome young men in trunks. It notes women read ads more than men and questions why ads for carpets and appliances rarely feature striking young male models. It calls for balanced portrayal of both sexes in advertising imagery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
Rose
Reaping the Harvest of Roosevelt's Soviet Policy
Opinion argues Roosevelt era recognition of Russia led to anti American trials and Soviet influence. The author claims long term costs include domestic unrest, billions spent abroad, and the danger of recognizing China’s Red regime.
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Sam
Roosevelt
Russia
FDR
Mr. Roosevelt
Stalin & Co
China
Why Trade Horses Why Trade Horses
An editorial argues against adopting Townsend's old age pension plan as a basis for a new political party. It warns that current relief programs and federal welfare would not be cut and questions the appeal to voters amid ongoing programs and momentum for welfare expansion. The piece notes initial fringe support and broader political uptake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsend
Federal Treasury
Townsendites
Marriage Licenses Issued in Gallipolis Area
Marion W. Rainey 21 and Doris A. Hughes 18 both of the city with occupations listed as accountant. Clyde A. Dale 51 and Carrie N. North 47 from Rio Grande and city respectively with Dale a brick man and North a music teacher. Ernest Myles 49 of Columbus listed as waiter and Lee Corbett 31 of Vinton noted as nurse.
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Gallipolis
Marion W. Rainey
City
Doris A. Hughes
Clyde A. Dale
Brickman
Carrie N. North
Rio Grande
Ernest Myles
Columbus
Lee Corbett
Vinton
Q fever spread and its global reach warned by 1940 findings
Dr Edwin P Jordan explains the emergence of Q fever in 1937 Australia, its lab outbreak in 1940, and spread to the United States and Europe. The article notes the disease is caused by a rickettsia related to Rocky Mountain spotted fever and typhus, its transmission between animals and humans, and concerns about its public health hazard.
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Edwin P. Jordan
Australia
World
United States
Panama
Switzerland
Mediterranean Sea
Texas
Quiz Hall by Wilton E Hall
Quiz for men women and teens with ten multiple choice questions on government history literature and geography. Answers list garbled but hints at topics like U S Secret Service department Show Boat song Man River and the Eternal City Rome.
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VU. S. Secret Service
Government
Glouster fire drive reaches goal for motorized equipment
Glouster Fire Department members raised 2602.19 to buy motorized fire fighting gear. Kiwanis district governor Rus sell C Heddleston presented the charter to Nelsonville Kiwanis at a district rally. J Edward Minister elected Southeastern Ohio Baseball League president succeeding Charles Jay Nevada.
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Glouster Fire Department
Kiwanis
Russell C. Heddleston
East Liverpool
Nelsonville Kiwanis Club
H. R. McVay
Woman builds 250000 construction news business in 31 years
Hal Boyle profiles Mildred Gainey who built a Boston based construction newsletter business from nothing in 1947. She now runs a 35 person staff serving over 1000 customers across New England with a daily 30 to 40 page bulletin detailing $2 billion in backlogged projects.
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New York
Mildred Gainey
Gainey
Boston
New England
Miss
Miss Gainey
Trial Date Expected in Manslaughter Case
Henry Noe was arraigned in the common pleas court on first degree manslaughter charges for the killing of Harold Johnson in Fairpray Ohio last April. Judge Edgar Ervin set bond at $1500 he released Noe pending a trial date to be scheduled.
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Pomeroy
Fred W. Crow, Sr
Henry Noe
Common Pleas Court
Edgar Ervin
Noe
Harold Johnson
Fair Ipray
Ohio
Mrs Story Injured After Electric Cord Incident
Mrs. Robert Story suffered shock when she pulled an electric cord in the basement. The accident occurred Saturday at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Dale Mourning. She is under a physician's care.
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Middleport
Robert Story
Story
Dale
Radio Programs Area Stations Overview
A list of broadcast stations with call signs and frequencies across Ohio and West Virginia. Notable entries include NEC in Cincinnati at 700 KC ABC WCOL in Columbus 1230 KC WSAZ in Huntington 930 KC CBS WBNS in Columbus 1460 KC and WCHS in Charleston 6580 KC.
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NEC
WLW
Cincinnati
ABC
WCOL
Columbus
WSAZ
Huntington
CBS
WBNS
WCHS
Charleston
WPAR
Parkersburg
MBS
WHKC
WMOA
Marietta
Radio Schedule Highlights Evening Lineup With Music and Dramas
A detailed daily broadcast grid lists programs from 6:00 pm to 4:00 am across networks including Abe News, CBS, MBS, ABC, and NBC. Entries cover newscasts, comedies, dramas, talk shows, music, and kiddies Hour with repeats and to be announced notes. The schedule features The Lone Ranger, Inner Sanctum, Bob Poole Show, Kate Smith Half Hour, Queen for a Day, and various concert events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newa
Abe
Cbs Network
Abc-East
Abc-West
Mbs-East
Mbs-West
Cbs
Obs
Mbs
Sugper Crab
Abe-Baste
Abe Ulton Lewis, Jr
Gordon MacRae
H Howard Barlow
Ella May
Abe Peter Salem
Henry Taylor
Voorhees
Abe Joan Davis
Dbbs
Jane Pickens
Abe Abe Burrow
Cbe
Cbs News
Abc American Forum
Abc
Radio City Playhouse
Abe Blue Baron
Cbs On Trial
Abc News
News & Variety
Abe-West
N. Y
The
Clevelandaires
Abe Bob Poole
Godfrey
Abe Kate Smith
Lopez
Hollywood
Abe Queen
Bob Lewis
Cba
Abe Bill Slater
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Postoffice
Mowmoorenywy
Dick Turner
T. M. Reg
U.S Pat
Wilton E. Hall
Labor Post Office
Interior
Stardust
Christ
Peter Paul
James Philip
Wilson Truman
Lincoln
United States Capitol
Yegg Safeblower
London
Paris
Venice
Rome
Logan
Fairfield County
Amanda Stewart
Ohio River
Mourning’s Landing
United Brethren Church
Point Pleasant
Nelsonville Eagles
Crooksville
Eagles
Medley
Maddox
Hal Boyle
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NEA Service, Inc
U. S. Pat
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