Tense U S Russia clash over Truman Doctrine and Marshall Plan
Washington debates secrecy and the danger of war as Congress approves aid for Greece and the Truman Doctrine. Russian distrust grows after rejecting the Marshall Plan while warning satellites against participation and urging equal status with the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Russia
Marshall
Committees of Congress
Congress
House
Near East
Socialism Not the Answer to Coal Labor Strife
A columnist argues against nationalizing coal mines to resolve labor unrest, contending it would erode private enterprise, burden taxpayers, weaken US ability to meet commitments, and threaten freedom. The piece urges honest collective bargaining and potential new labor law as solutions, with Congress ready to act if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
England
Congress
Quickness to Criticize Inanely Modern Life
Psychologists might explain why people today rush to judge others. The piece links postwar tension, inflation, shortages, and social irritability to mass nervousness from family to nations. It notes wartime corruption memory and calls for calmer habits and a slower, happier life.
Why Prices Stay High in a High Cost Era
The piece argues postwar price peaks persist despite a slight drop since March. It cites complex causes including low labor productivity, supply shortages, and higher operating costs, noting retail price cuts hurt small merchants and that price control at the store level is ineffective. It concludes costs must fall before prices can.
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Newburyport
Fragmentary Aphorism Sparks Quiet Reflection
A fragment declares there is no mortal truly wise and restless at once as wisdom rests the mind. The line attributes a Lava-like voice and invites pondering the balance between rest and restless inquiry.
Edson's Washington debut and federal reform talk
Peter Edson reports on Norman Armour's new role as assistant secretary of state, the tripartite inquiry into government efficiency, and proposals to streamline the federal structure. Senate debate references Mellon and a quip about cutting a melon. Mary Baker Eddy quote closes the piece.
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Washington
Norman Armour
Marshall
Senate
Sen
Joseph Co. O'Mahoney
Wyoming
Harding
Treasury
Andrew W. Mellon
Millard Tydings
Maryland
Mellon
County 4-H Camp Set For Mason County August 4 6
Annual county camp for Mason County youths runs August 4 to 8 at the Recreation Center near South Side. About 125 club members expected, with 90 pre-registered. Mark Young of Clay County leads, Dorothy Purdy of Putnam County assists. Activities include daily themes, crafts, demonstrations, and evening vesper programs. public and parent visits welcome.
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Point Pleasant
Mason County
South Side
Mark Young
Clay County
Dorothy Purdy
Putnam County
John Wright
Ray McConshay
Ditto
Helen Irvin
Irene Sommer
Mary Norma Stanley
Elma Sines
Sibyl Knight
Irene Sayre
Mary Aumiller
Watt Fun
Peter Steenbergen
John Spiggle
Oliver Eschenauer
Howard Foglesong
Cornell Fowler
W. C. Roberts
Mabel Best
Joan Vickers
Esther McKnight
Truckload of Ear Corn Crosses Silver Bridge into Ohio
A large truck loaded with corn crossed the Silver Bridge into Ohio on Wednesday. A farmer reports seeing another similar load days earlier. Typically, hundreds of corn truckloads move from Ohio to West Virginia each year, but few head the other way.
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Point Pleasant
Silver Bridge
Ohio
West Virginia
Gloomy Crop Report Made After Ohio Trip
Dr. J W Diddle and Scott Saladean return from Coldwater Ohio trip. Diddle reports poor crop conditions in Ohio section visited while Mason County crops are far ahead of any seen on trip.
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Point Pleasant
J. W. Diddle
Scott Saladean
Henderson
Coldwater
Ohio
Discharges and admissions at Mason Clinic
Lloyd Nelson of Middleport and Rachel McBride of Syracuse discharged to homes from Mason Clinic in Mason City. John Sellers of Syracuse admitted Sunday, Delbert Dotson of Mason City admitted for minor surgery Monday. Electa Boring of Mason City reported to be making a satisfactory recovery in the clinic.
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Point Pleasant
Lloyd Nelson
Middleport
Rachel McBride
Syracuse
Mason Clinic
Mason City
John Sellers
Delbert Dotson
Electa Boring
Cheesebrew Family Reunion Set for July 27
The Cheesebrew family reunion will be held at the home of Mr and Mrs Don Cheesebrew in Belle Meade on Sunday July 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Cheesebrew
Don Cheesebrew
Bellemeade
Wagon Tourist Meane Stop In iason
Richard Cook a 38 year old from Michigan traveled by wagon with a small cabin. after staying on Central Grade School grounds Viand Street he rested at Beech Hill and Anderson Filling Station Beech Hill. He planned to travel via Pomeroy and Athens toward home and had been featured in Charleston papers.
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Point Pleasant
Richard Cook
Michigan
Florida
Central
Viand St
Charleston
Poca
Anderson
Beech Hill
Andy
Cook
Miss Mary Lynn Hogg Honored At Viand Street Party
Mrs. Donald Coe hosted a small gathering Tuesday for her niece Miss Mary Lynn Hogg of Chicago who is visiting the Hogg home on Viand Street. Guests included Miss Jacqueline Windsor Miss Annette Lewis Miss Delia Johnson of Lakewood Fla Miss Karol Jean Krodel Miss Patricia Ingraham and Miss Polly Ann Filson as they chatted and enjoyed refreshments.
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Point Pleasant
Donald Coe
Mary Lynn Hogg
Chicago
Hogg
Viand St
Jackqueline Windsor
Annette Lewis
Delia Johnson
Lakewood
Fla
Karol Jean Krodel
Patricia Ingraham
Polly Ann Filson
Past Matrons Club Hosts Party at Viand Street Home
Mrs. J. B. Couch hosts a Past Matrons Club party this evening at her Viand Street home with Mrs. William Co. Filson and Mrs. John J. Dower as hostesses.
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J. B. Couch
William Co. Filson
John J. Dower
Couch
Viand St
Point Pleasant Personal News Moves and Family Updates
The Ronald Whites relocate from Park Drive to 207 Eighth St. Mrs Edward Newell and children Edward and Marjorie of Mt Vernon visit their grandparents on Ohio River Road while Mr Newell travels east. Patricia Ingraham and Jacqueline Windsor return from Columbus where Windsor enrolled at Ohio State. Mrs Howard Yerges and daughter Nancy return after visits in Michigan and Ohio. Carter Franklin family resume home from a trip to Wilmington Charleston and the Great Smokies. Lynda Gayle Schrader born July 16 weighing ten pounds four ounces to Jack and Mrs Schrader of 2307 Mt Vernon Ave.
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Ronald Whites
Park Drive
Eighth St
Edward Newell
Edward
Marjorie
Mt. Vernon
George H. Overholt
Ohio River Road
Newell
Patricia Ingraham
Jacqueline Windsor
Columbus
Miss Windsor
Ohio State University
Howard Yerges
Nancy
Michigan
Ohio
Carter L. Franklin
Charles
Sarah
Wilmington
Charleston
Carolinas
Smokies
Lynda Gayle
Jack Schrader
Mt. Vernon Ave
Gygaxes Move to New Marquette Avenue Home
Mr and Mrs William Gygax relocate from Ohio Street to a new residence on Marquette Avenue in Point Pleasant.
First Annual Conference of Church of Christ in Christian Union
POINT PLEASANT Rev. G C Johnson and Rev E A Keaton are principal speakers at the First Annual Conference in the Main St church starting tonight at 7 30 and lasting through Aug 3 In the state about 25 churches will be represented After a business session Friday and Saturday the conference will devote the remainder of the time to evangelical work.
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Point Pleasant
G. C. Johnson
E. A. Keaton
Church of Christ In Christian Union
Main St
Johnson
Draftsman Finds Job and Takes Apartment in San Francisco
Dick Sommer of Ohio River Road went to San Francisco to seek a draftsman job and obtained employment within hours. He is employed by a construction company and, with his wife, has secured an apartment.
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Point Pleasant
Dick Sommer
San Francisco
Sherwood Costen
Ohio River Road
Huddleston Services Held in Huntington
Robert H. Ferguson Gordon Blessing and Edward Jackson served as pallbearers at the Huntington funeral for Charles F Huddleston who died Sunday at his home on Ohio River Road Burial followed at Spring Hill Cemetery in Huntington West Virginia
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Point Pleasant
Robert H. Ferguson
Gordon Blessing
Edward Jackson
Charles F. Huddleston
Huntington
Ohio River Road
Spring Hill
Fowler Family Reunion Planned at Lake Alma
The Fowler family will hold their annual reunion at Lake Alma in Jackson Ohio on Sunday August 17. The family last gathered there in 1946 and enjoyed the location.
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Point Pleasant
Fowler
Lake Alma
Jackson
Ohio
Schools Open Sept 2 in Mason County
Mason County schools will open on September 2. A pre term teachers meeting is scheduled in Point Pleasant on August 30.
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Point Pleasant
Mason County Schools
FFA Chief to Keynote Kiwanis Meeting Tonight
Gus Douglas Jr., president of the Future Farmers of America, will be guest of honor at the Kiwanis Club gathering this evening in Point Pleasant.
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Point Pleasant
Gus Douglas, Jr
National Organization of Future Farmers of America
Kiwanis
Invention Inspiration From Iroquois Carrying-Cradle
The jack in the pulpit flower is believed to have inspired the Iroquois carrying cradle known to the tribe as Kah ah hon sah.
Epilepsy guidance from Dr. O Brien medical column
The column explains epilepsy treatment prospects with dilantin phenobarbital and tridione. It notes 200 in the US are epileptic, most cases show no brain disease, some scar or growth may need surgery, and medication adherence and social aspects shape outcomes. It also answers gender birth trends with boys born more often but higher mortality after birth for boys.
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United States
State Dairy Show Set for July 28 31 at Jacksons Mill
The sixth annual state dairy cattle show will run July 28 to 31 at Jacksons Mill with top breeders from across West Virginia displaying Jerseys Guernseys Holsteins Brown Swiss. Judge S M Salisbury of Ohio State University will place cattle as the Guernsey Cattle Club plans a July 29 sale. Showmanship contests for FFA and 4 H members, booths by breed clubs and equipment exhibits complement talks by dairy authorities from four states including Cornell University and industry experts on marketing and artificial breeding.
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Point Pleasant
Jackson's Mill
G. Heebink
West Virginia University
Jerseys
S. M. Salisbury
Ohio State University
State Guernsey Cattle Club
Guernsey
FFA
J. N. Fetty
Mr. Heebink
Raymond Albrectsen
Cornell University
J. C. Nesbit
Columbus
C. H. Hoffman
Philadelphia
Salisbury
Dead Man Found Near Ordance Works In Point Pleasant
A guard at the ordnance works alerted state police Tuesday evening about a dead man nearby. Deputies Paul F. Thomas and Ernest Hesson located Howard Allen, arresting him on intoxication charges and holding him for arraignment. A truck Allen drove was found in a nearby field. The calling report came from a neighborhood resident.
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Point Pleasant
Ordnance Works
State Police
Paul F. Thomas
Ernest Hesson
Howard Allen
Allen
Birth and discharges noted at Point Clinic
Mrs Goldie Devore and infant were discharged to Fraziers Bottom. Mrs Clyde Russell and twins were taken home to Leon. Edwin Ray Thomas was born Wednesday at Point Pleasant Route 2 weighing seven pounds eight ounces to Waldo Edwin Thomas and Martha Marie McCarty. first child.
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Point Pleasant
Goldie Devore
Point Clinic
Fraziers Bottom
Clyde Russell
Leon
Edwin Ray
Waldo Edwin Thomas
Point Pleasant Route 2
Martha Marie McCarty
Community center work grows in Jacksonville
Donation of coal company property prompts rapid progress converting a three room house into a model community center. Red Cross secretary Irma Stanfield leads sewing classes as villagers help.
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Jacksonville
Irma Stanfield
The
Red Cross
Radio Highlights and Friday Lineup Listings
New York radio schedules list NBC CBS ABC and MBS programs for Thursday and Friday evenings. Notable shows include Col Humphrey Flack Frances Langford Nelson Eddy Mystery Theater Robert Q. Lewis Crime Photographer The Man Called X Willie Piper Lum and Abner America's Town Meeting Mr President The Scarlet Queen Block Party Family Theater Honeymoon in New York Fred Waring U S Marine Band Paul Lavalle Arthur's Place It Pays To Be Ignorant Lone Ranger The Sheriff Cavalcade of Sports Heart's Desire Queen For A Day Leave It to the Girls Bulldog Drummond.
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New York
NBC
Col
Humphrey Flack
Frances Langford
Nelson Eddy
CBS
Robert Q. Lewis
ABC
Willie Piper
Lum
Abner
MBS
Fred Waring
U.S. Marine Band
Paul Lavalle
Hank Larabee
Tom Breneman
Maggie McNellis
Duchin
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John W W. Cullen Company
Cleveland
David Lawrence
National Dispatch
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America
Japan
Truman
Barkley
Peter Edson
Tripartite Commission of Congressmen
Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr
Massachusetts
Clarence Brown
Lindsay C. Warren
George Aiken
Vermont
Senator Aiken
Mary Baker Eddy
Point Pleasant News
Reunion
Iason
Past Matrons Club
William Gygax
Ohio Sty
iMarquette Ave
MR. Keaton
Huddleston
Fowlers Plan
William A. O'Brien
By Galbraith
Charles L. Spires
Wilkesville
Pomeroy
Walter French
H. B. Pickett
W. W. Brown
Board of Elections
Gallipolis Golf Club
A. V. Wadsworth
Curtis Reed
Rollin Schwegman
American Brotherhood For the Blind
Nelsonville
S. G. Holland
Nelson Dowler
Lloyd Evans
J. M. Hyde
Leland Goodman
William Kelly
Richard White
Mill St
College
Athens County
Izaak Waiton League
Richard Imes
M. D. Hughes
M. B. Wright
Charles Bayless
Francis Frebault
S. M. Clifton
Carl Combs
Carl Gross
Harvey Baker
William Smith
J. R. Morton
Charles Ev
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