Rates for delivery and mail subscriptions and a China defense note
The notice lists delivery and mail subscription rates for daily and Sunday papers in Athens Ohio and surrounding areas, with carrier rates and mail rates. A separate China policy report quotes Chiang Kai shek on Communist reach in China and warns against delaying action to halt red forces, stressing defense of Asia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
W. Va
Athens
Postoffice
Formosa
Chiang Kaishek
China
Asia
Federal spending in New England keeps the heat from rising
The piece argues federal spending in unemployment hotspots is a temporary balm. It criticizes New England focus, warns against long term subsidies, and predicts shifts of industry will outlast administrations, urging a durable job creation plan before the 1950 elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Uncle Sam
FDR
Middle West
South
Proposal for a China policy shift amid Asia threat
The piece argues for a clear U S Asia policy with aid to non Communist China. It cites Harold J Noble proposing a military planning board to assess feasible aid to Nationalist forces, potential salvage of continental China, and a plan to support an exiled government if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Asia
China
Orient
India
France
Italy
State Department
Harold J. Noble
Saturday Evening Post
Business activity trends mirror 1946 downturn nearing recovery
The Cleveland Trust Co notes industrial production cooled after last year’s peak, with the Federal Reserve index slipping from 195 to 174 from October to May 1949. Five of the 17 industry groups peaked by mid 1947 and 1948, with steel, food products and autos among the later to decline. The piece warns that a turning point remains distant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Reserve
Cleveland Trust Co
Too Much Escapism and the Need for Unity in Education
An essay argues that modern life overwhelms individuals with complexities and that education should clarify the fundamental unity of life. It contends belonging through structure improves satisfaction and warns against leisure as mere distraction. The piece also notes shifting expectations of men from past niceties to present social pressures.
Truman appoints steel dispute fact finding board
President Truman creates a three member fact finding panel to determine the steel controversy between CIO Steelworkers and steel companies. Both sides agree to cooperate and a 60 day work halt is set while the board investigates and reports. No strike during the period but dispute may resume afterward if recommendations are rejected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Marlow
Washington
Truman
CIO
Little Louie’s 500th blood transfusion fuels hope for a boy’s long shot
Hal Boyle profiles Louie a 13 year old with Cooleys anemia living on blood donations at Kings County Hospital. The Brooklyn boy hopes to be a radio sports announcer and dreams of watching Joe DiMaggio hit a homer. He attends Thursday transfusions then returns home and remains spirited despite odds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Louie
Louis
Cooley
Harvey Gallance
Kings County Hospital
Loute
Brooklyn Red Cross
Margaret Rice
Yellow fever history and mosquito transmission facts
The article traces yellow fever outbreaks in early U S cities and identifies the mosquito as the vector. It notes Dr Carlos Finlay’s theory, the Reed Commission findings, and the role of Gorgas in Havana, plus modern use of DDT to combat the disease. It also answers a medical question about a groin lump, explaining cancer is unlikely if the lump varies in size and suggesting a lymph gland as a possibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEA
North America
West Indies
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
Baltimore
South America
Africa
Panama
Canal Zone
Carlos Finlay
U.S. Army
Walter Reed
Carroll
Agramonte
Lazear
Gorgas
Havana
Oil well near Logan to produce seventy five barrels daily
Summit Oil Co. drilled on E. W. Kennard farm near Logan expecting about 75 barrels a day. A marauder seized a summer student at Mrs. Lastro’s home corner Congress and President and threatened her. Chris Skinner named Trimble Secret Service Officer to curb liquor violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summit Oil Co
E. W. Kennard
Logan
John Lastro
Congress
Chris Skinner
Trimble
Wilson
Lurenee Wade
Millfield
Alex Meredith Truitt
Cleveland
West Columbia Socials and Local Visits
Mr and Mrs Ben Casto visited Mr and Mrs James Lee. Mr and Mrs Nolan Saxon and son Jimmie spent a weekend at Mission Ridge. Mr and Mrs Jack Cartwright hosted an EUB Bible Class meeting. Refreshments were served to a group including Laurence Stewart Lester Foreman Ben O Roush Laurence Coleman Nannie Johnson Lizzie Stewart Virginia Neville Shirley Jean Roush Eunice Kay Cartwright Carroll Ann Neville Leonard LeRoy Roush Charles Neville and Robert Neville. Helen E Roush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Columbia
Ben Casto
James Lee
Nolan Saxon
Jimmie
Mission Ridge
Jack Cartwright
Laurance Stewart
Lester Foreman
Ben O. Roush
Laurance Coleman
Nannie Johnson
Lizzie Stewart
Virginia Neville
Shirley Jean Roush
Eunice Kay Cartwright
Carroll Ann Neville
Leonard LeRoy Roush
Charles Neville
Robert Neville
Helen E. Roush
Quiz Hall By Wilton Hall Knowledge Questions
A scanned quiz page presents a mixed list of trivia for men women and teens. It includes questions on Loretta Young birthplace a miner baseball league the Belgian Black farmer Empire State Building height orthopedic surgery parks department day of week in 1949 and oldest women’s college plus a biblical army riddle.
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Department of the United States Government
Commerce
Labor
Interior State
Numerous Midwest Visitors Share Holiday Time Across Cities
Portland area notes a flurry of visits as Mr. and Mrs. William Elder of Cincinnati and Mrs. Jella Elder of Covington spend an afternoon with the Jewetts. July Fourth gatherings include James Jiden in Point Pleasant, Vaughn Adams and Gail Price families in East Liverpool, Abner Price in Parkersburg, and Milton McDade in Pittsburgh with relatives. Multiple couples near Akron, Point Pleasant, Parkersburg, Little Rock, and Barberton share weekends and dinners with relatives across the region.
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Portland
Willam Elder
Cincinnati
Elder
Jella Elder
Covington
Earl Jewett
James Jiden
Point Pleasant
Vaughn Adams
Gail Price
Jimmie
Suzanne
East Liverpool
Abner Price
Parkersburg
Marjorie
Little Hocking
Ira Blosser
Salineville
Clara Larson
Eva Blosser
Dora Blosser
Forrest
Barberton
Albert First
Suddy
Neston
Grantsville
W. Va
Clara Sarson
The Flight of Mrs Everson and Her Party
A wealthy widow Mrs Iverson plots to escape an impending atomic disaster by selling all she owns and storing wealth in jewels. She leads a party including Mrs Malone and a cast of companions toward a desert safe haven while fear, desire, and loyalty clash onboard a trailer over a perilous ascent.
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Iverson
Margaret Malone
Victor
Mrs. Malone
Mrs. Everson
Joe
Rudy
Malone
Auxiliary to Meet Chauncey VFW
Chauncey VFW Auxiliary will meet Monday at 8 p.m. in the lodge rooms. The July link will be planned and announced with Cochran.
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Chauncey Vfw
Cochran
Radio Schedule Fragments From Cincinnati and Columbus Stations
A July listing outlines daily broadcasting from NAC WLW Cincinnati 700, ABC WCOL Columbus 1230, WSAZ Huntington 680, WENS Columbus 1460, WCHS Charleston, WPAR Parkersburg, WMUA Marietta and other outlets. It catalogs programs from 6 a.m. through midnight with news, music, dramas, comedies, talk shows and lots of repeat kiddies hours, supper clubs, and serial dramas across multiple stations.
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NAC
WLW
Clincinnati
Abc-Wcol
Columbus
WSAZ
Huntington
CRBS
WENS
WCHS
Charleston
WPAR
Parkersburg
MBS
WMUA
Marietta
Nbe
Cbe
Abe East
Pevert
Mbs-Ea
Mbs-W
Cbs
Cba
Abe
Erie
Obs
Abe Fulton Lewis, Jr
Abe Pally
Tropice
Cbbs
Gordon MacRae
Floward Barlow
Abe Foun
Eoe
Ella Mae
Abe Peter Salem
Henry Taylor
Newa
Voorhees
Abe Joan Davis
Jane Pickens
Abe Abe Burrow
Harmonaires
Abc
Cbsa
Radio City Peybosse
Abe Blue Barron
Ebs
I—Abe
Abc-West
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Ankee
Omron
Hal Boyle
Edwin P. Jordan, M.D
By Galbraith
Rome
Pry
Ben F. Turner
Pomeroy
Ohio Disabled Veterans
Lydia Carpenter
Chesterhill
Charles Ogg
Chauncey
Lawrence Reeves
J. W. Hickman
Glouster
Fort Knox
Charles Morgan
Corning
Logan Gun Club
Wilton E
Hall
Pfair
Loretta Young
Little Rock
Miami
Salt Lake City
Empire State Building
New York City
Bryn Mawr
Vassar Wellesley
Mt. Holyoke
Moses
Red Sea
Saul Ahasuerus
Pharaoh David
Ena
Seyjees
JO Spaig
MEA Service, Inc
Mildrad Cram
Harwood White
Colorado
Montana
Doe
Dick Turner
NEA Service, Inc
U. S. Pat
N. Y
Clevelandaires
Bob Poole
Mbsa
Stevelgre
Godfrey
Abe Kate Smith
Lopez
Hollywood
Abe Queen
Abe Bob Poole
Bob Lewis
Abe Bill Slater
Kay Kyser
West
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