Civil defense in bad shape says OCM director
In March 1950 James Marlow notes Paul Larsen of the Office of Civilian Mobilization tells Congress the United States would not be ready tomorrow for a nuclear attack. He cites progress and gaps in state and city planning across California Michigan Indiana District of Columbia Pennsylvania Hawaii Milwaukee Hartford Fort Wayne Seattle Portland Pittsburgh Detroit.
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Washington
Office of Civilian Mobilization
OCM
Korea
Paul J. Larsen
Congress
Defense Department
Army
Truman
National Security Resources Board
NSRB
Bureau of Mines
Ane
Defense
California
Michigan
Indiana
District of Columbia
Pennsylvania
Hawaii
Milwaukee
Hartford
Wrecking McGregor Case Aids Red Convertible Mystery
Special investigator Ben Corbett uncovers a political frame plot around insurer McGregor when Sammy Berend, a shady lawyer, quietly moves $300,000 in claims and a string of $1000 gifts. Corbett arrests McGregor for a code violation and confronts a fiery redheaded woman linked to the anonymous gifts as he speeds away in a car.
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W. G. Methregor
Ben Corbett
Attorney General
McGregor
Corbett
Keever
Colonel Winton
Sammy Berend
Winton
Berend
Sammy
Roland
Capital City
Tough auto thief holds woman for talk in Cleveland
The narrator describes abducting Wendy Hyer from Cleveland after phoning Keever, bringing her to his apartment and threatening her, while noting a found Ohio driver license inside her handbag as the scene unfolds. The passage ends with a tease for continuation.
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Five Points
Keever
Ohio
Wendy Hiyer
Cleveland
Athens streets need costly resurfacing plan and two year levy
The piece argues wide support for a two year tax levy to fund street resurfacing in Athens. It notes current methods differ in cost and durability, parking impacts on pavement, and that many roads remain rough despite past two year efforts. It warns of future bond issues for more extensive projects.
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Athens
N. Court St
Byrnes Seeks End to Washington Centralization
James F. Byrnes, likely South Carolina governor, enters the national debate on government growth in Washington. Supporters say power is concentrated in the capital, while critics fear loss of liberties. Byrnes brings a storied record to challenge overreach and defend states’ rights.
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James F. Byrnes
South Carolina
Washington
Truman
GOP
Byrnes
Supreme Court
Senate
Jimmy Byrnes
Informed View of North Korean Forces in Korea War
The North Korean Army is a sizeable force with 75 000 to 85 000 original invaders backed by a reserve of 125 000 to 250 000. Soviet equipment including heavy tanks and arsenals give them advantages we cannot match quickly. The piece laments American disarmament and limited capacity to deploy new heavy power to Korea.
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Siberia
Soviet Union
Korea
Enroute to Korea Boyle Reflects on War Farewell
HAL BOYLE recalls preparing for a summer in Korea, packing memories from World War II, and facing family blessings and worries. He notes uniforms aging and mothball odors, and a bus encounter with a Civil War veteran remarking on future battles.
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Korea
Frances
Kansas City
North Africa
Sicily
Salerno
Cassino
Normandy
Germany
Casablanca
Tokyo
Rover Boy
Bradley
MacArthur
Airlines
Manhattan
New York
Cannon Not Candy In Korea Morale Push
Army dispatches from the Far East report rapid establishment of post exchanges and morale facilities in embattled Korea. The piece notes brutal frontline conditions including soldiers hit by enemy fire, and contemplates that real morale might come from heavy artillery like Long Tom guns rather than PX shopping conveniences.
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Far East
Korea
Quiz Hall By Wilton E Hall Trivia Challenge Fragments
Quiz questions cover bees names flags Jefferson Adams deaths July 1826. Women questions include tenth anniversary symbol options and simile completion. True or False items ask about ship flags telephone dial letters and common Irish surnames.
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Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
Ireland
Reilly
Campbell
Weber
Weight Gain Tips for Teens and Adults in Diet Plan
Doctors emphasize overweight risks and outline practical weight gain methods. Increase fuel intake with high calorie foods while maintaining balance. train the stomach by eating larger portions and adding extra meals. reduce activity to boost net weight alongside rest.
Television Listings For WLW C Channel 3 And Others
Friday to Sunday station schedules show WLW C Channel 3 airing Ransom Sherman Little Show News Caravan Get on the Line Star Revue Trotting Races Table for Two B Way Open House News Sports Byline Say It With Music Photo News and later sports. WTVN Channel 6 presents Captain Video Lone Ranger Stop the Music Dad Grocery The Buggies Roller Derby High and Broad Film Featurette News Views Baseball Pictorial News Local News Pantry Party Quizeroo Carnival of Music Film Featurette Western Video Theater WBNS TV Channel 10 lists Early Worm CBS TV News Explore Ohio Film Shorts Show Goes On TV Presents and more.
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Ransom Sherman
News Caravan
Star Revue
Dad's Grocery
the Buggies
LL OS
Pictorial
Carnival of Music
Wbns-Tv
Roger Nelson
Cbs-Tv News
Chet Long
Ohio
TV Presents
TV Station Schedule Roundup and Prog List
WSAZ TV Channel 5 airs a dense lineup with programs from 5:15 Western Film to 10:15 Teletps, including Kukla Fran Ollie at 7:00 and baseball final at 10:00, plus test patterns and matinees scattered through the afternoon. Local schedule notes include 9:30 Wismer Sports and 10:10 Winters Wonderland with various children's and talk shows.
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TV Presents
Wismer Sports
Weatherman
Winters' Wonderland
Don Winslow
Nikecappers
Kukla
Fran
Ollie
Alan Young
Social Round of Visits Around South Bloomingville
Local notes list numerous calls visits and dinners in South Bloomingville and nearby towns. Names include Shaw Wiseman Davis Diehl Hampshire Whitcraft Wagner Warehime Huffman BrileyNotable stops include Columbus Lancaster and Lan caster with various households hosting and visiting. Maxine Johnson is mentioned.
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South Bloomingville
Mack Shaw, Jr
Mack Shaw
Howard Wiseman
Sherry
Carbon Hill
Edson Shaw
George Davis
Earl Davis
Columbus
John Diehl
Orval Hampshire
Donna
Lester Whitcraft
Betty Shaw
Lancaster
Paul Diedrich
Maud Warehime
Orla Anderson
Dixie Johnson
Donna Hampshire
Lewis Wagner
Norma Warehime
H. R. McLaughlin
Lowell Huffman
Brenda
Bill Huffman
G. B. Briley
Floyd Warehime
Edwin Notestone
J. J. Johnson
Pearl Shaw
H. O. Brown
Dixie Anderson
Allene Whitcraft
Maxine Johnson
Met Star Divorces Prince Charming
Former Metropolitan Opera star Rose Ponselle files for divorce in Baltimore charging Carle A. Jackson son of ex mayor How ard W. Jackson deserted her last January.
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Star
Prince Charming
Baltimore
Metropolitan Opera
Rose Ponselle
Carle A. Jackson
Howard W. Jackson
Radio Schedule Snapshot for Thursday Evening July 20
A dense listing of radio programs across networks abc neast mbs east nbe and more. It outlines sequential shows from News Report at 6:00 pm through to Kiddies Time with repeats and multiple dramas, comedies, and variety programs ending at 5:00 pm.
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Abc
Dhs
Abc-Weat
Mbs-West
Nbe
One Man's Family
Garry Moore
Abe
Mbs
Cbs Counter Spy
Abbe
Cbs
Quick & Dead
Nba
Gregory Hood
California
Mr. Keen
Abe Mr. Feathers
Cass Daley
Abe Limerick
Nbbe
Vincent Lopez
Abe Johnny Dear
Sara
Hollywood Theater
Cbbs
Rex Maupin
Cbs News
News
Variety
Hollywood
Abe Queen
Abe Bob Poole
Hannibal Cobb
Cbe
West
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Claude
Herbert
Edwin P. Jordan, MD
Carthy
Count Ciano
Italy
Greece
England
Jesus
Peter
Matthew
Judas
Saul
Wlw-C
W. R. Feemster
TV Rangers
General Store
WTVN
Wsaz-Tv
Dick Turner
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