Debbil Rum and a Lively Will Twist
Ole Debbil Rum humor marks a New York column where Hal Boyle riffs on liquor and a Los Angeles widow, Nancy Alma Livingston, who left 1134 dollars to 19 relatives with a will condition that unclaimed shares go to a saloonkeepers fund. Bartenders joke the provision insults their trade as the tale ends with a punchline about a traveling salesman remark.
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Champagne Smith
Ambrosia Jones
Nancy Alma Livingston
Los Angeles
Sunshine Sanctuary of Heaven
Spy tale unfolds amid hospital doubts and arrest
In a tense hospital room Mary Tobias confronts Timothy O Brien about Metzker's danger and her possible role in a spying plot. O Brien hints idealists vanish for traitor fears while Bart Jonathan arrives after a long wait, revealing a budding romance and ongoing arrest.
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Tobias
Wedemeyer Breaks Silence and Seeks Retirement
General Wedemeyer resigns from active duty and testifies to Congress, recounting wartime plots to transfer the Chief of Staff and endorsing the Hoover Taft sea air defense theory. He Criticizes Korea strategy as entangling the U S in Asia while urging accountability and reform.
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George C. Marshall
Marshall
Wedemeyer
Korea
Where Planners Fail and Democracy at Local Level
A historical editorial argues democracy thrives in town hall settings where citizens openly express views and influence outcomes. It warns Socialists seek to centralize power, depowering individuals and undermining direct democratic practice at the community level.
Proof of the Pudding
Federal highway authorities may react with profit the recent comment of an official of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission. The rebuttal notes that in thirteen years the Turnpike spurred more spending on parallel routes, with secondary highways now carrying full traffic. By-passed towns have prospered, and half toll revenue comes from out-of-state vehicles. Many Pennsylvanians do not use it, implying no extra burden.
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Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission
Pennsylvania
Public Roads Administration
Regulation Of Fees Covers 271 Service Types
Inflation fight shifts from criticism to absurdity as CPR No. 34 controls fees across 271 service categories. Officials list includes baby sitter service, artificial limbs, crematories, dead animal removal, escort service, boarding kennels, Turkish baths, wig repair, and 259 other regulated services.
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CPR No. 34
Coy year in politics swings around the circle
The piece notes a cycle in political strategy with coyness on declaring candidacy. It cites 1944 as cagey by Dewey and Roosevelt, 1948 as open with Dewey Stassen Taft Warren and Truman plans, and suggests 1952 will resemble 1944 with candidates avoiding explicit declarations while the White House will not need advertising for a successor.
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Dewey
Roosevelt
Stassen
Taft
Warren
Truman
White House
Wrong Address in Diplomatic Exchange Sparks Teary Iran Crisis
An envoy mistakenly delivered a letter from President Truman to Prime Minister Attlee to Premier Mossadegh instead of the intended Iranian leader. Mossadegh, known for public tears, reacted with surprise as Grady faced embarrassment over the diplomatic slip.
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Tran
Henry Grady
Mossadegh
Truman
Attlee
Britain
Grady
Truman asks nation to urge Congress to extend price control
President Truman's national address framed as a plea to citizens to pressure Congress to renew the price, wage, and related controls law before it expires on June 30. He avoided naming lawmakers, criticized the Manufacturers Association, and emphasized the need for defense and foreign aid bills alongside continued government funding.
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James Marlow
Washington
President Truman
Mr. Truman
Congress
Truman
National Association of Manufacturers
ABC
How to Get It From the Government book critique
A critique denounces a new paperback How to Get It From the Government as a sign of socialist policy, arguing it promotes reliance on federal handouts from cradle to grave. The review warns it teaches simple forms, bureaucratic routes, and how to obtain pensions loans and other benefits, signaling a shift in American success concepts.
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America
Planning for Healthy Aging After Retirement
Doctor Edwin P. Jordan discusses the coming mass of Americans aged 45 to 64 reaching retirement, stressing that continued activity, hobbies, and proactive planning benefit health. He urges calm, confidence, and reducing burden on younger generations by preparing for later years.
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Edwin P. Jordan
M. D
United States
Retired Mailman Finds Pennies Very Useful
A practical joke by retired mailman W. R. Wall left insulation salesman Earl Cazzell of Vincennes Indiana with 110000 pennies. Wall also took pennies previously to buy a truck with 79045 pennies a refrigerator a living room suite and war bonds.
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Oblong
Inl
W. R. Wall
Earl Cazzell
Vincennes
Ind
Chesterhill Gossip and Local Moves Report
Bob Sebring recovers from a serious virus as his parents visit at his home. George Brown and family relocate to Bruce Chatman farm, while Mrs Wogan and family move into Dora Bowman apartment. A. T. Carr returns from Texas with sister and family. The Ferrells travel to Illinois, Forest Totman finds work in Athens, Janie Harris assists A. L. Totman, Eugene Funk and William McElfresh work on a Belle Center drilling machine, and Rex Ray Ellis returns to Ravenna with his wife.
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Athens
Janie Harris
A. L. Totman
Eugene Funk
William McElfresh
Belle Center
Kenton
Ray Ellis
Wor Rex
Ravenna
Wrecker Offers 31000 For Removing Facade
In Pittsburgh a veteran wrecker, Frank J. Givens, offers 31000 to anyone who can haul away the old Bank of Pittsburgh facade rather than have him wreck it. The 150-year building stands behind a razed 7-year-old structure and the ornate facade, praised as Corinthian, is slated for removal to create parking space.
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Pittsburgh
Bank of Pittsburgh
Frank J. Givens
Newsmen Get Cider At Milk Convention
Montreal reporters were served apple cider at a press conference for the Quebec Corporation of Agriculturists preparing for its July convention. The event highlighted increased milk consumption as the convention theme and was hosted at the farm of April Nolasque, a veteran cider maker.
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Montreal
Quebec Corporation of Agronomists
Farm of Nolasque
Crochet runner from pineapple and spider web motifs pattern 5194
Pattern No 5194 provides complete crocheting instructions material needs stitch illustrations and finishing steps. Send coins name address and pattern number to Anne Cabot Athens Messenger 1150 Ave Americas New York NY. Needlework fans may enjoy Anne Cabot's Big Album with designs gifts and features priced 25 cents.
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Anne Cabot
Athens Messenger
Ave. Americas
New York
N. Y
Army Advises GIs Behave as at Home
FRANKFURT Germany Army bulletin guides soldiers to win friends and influence Germans by acting like professionals and keeping a military status. It notes Germans respect military excellence yet warns against overt militarism while contrasting postwar attitudes with today’s approach.
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Army
Frankfurt
Germany
U. S. Army
Television Listings for Cincysat WLW and WSAZ-TV
TV schedules list programs for Monday Tuesday and Thursday across stations Cincysat WLW and WSAZ TV channel 5. Entries include Kukla Fran and Olle Roverta Quinlan News Caravan Barrow Concert Mama Perry Como Lights Out Who Said That To Be Announced and various local shows with times and features.
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WLW
Kukia
Fran
Barlow
Robert Montgomery
Anderson
Joe Hi
Ernie
BO Rate Ruth
Hawkins Falta
Howry Donty
Myastery Mountain
Boddy Cotter
Mentin
Tame Wyn
Chaner
Capwin Fidelia Brats
al Morgan
Kukla
Olle
Roverta Quinlan
News Caravan
Barrow
Mama
Perry Como
Radio Programs and Schedule Notes from a Historical Network
A fragmented listing of radio programs with times and hosts across networks including Abe, ABC, CBS, and DuMont. Shows feature news, commentary, music, variety, drama, and public affairs with entries for Bob Crosby, Gordon MacRae, My Friend Irma, Lights Out, Breakfast Club, and Mary Margaret McBride among others.
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Abe Ebe
Abo-Mba-East Kiddies
Ebe
Abe News
Ebs
Abe Beulat
Bkit
Cha
Mba
Jack Smith
Aba
Abe
Cbe
Gordon MacRae
Hollywood Playhouse
Abe Nknite Hartley
Abo TV
Berry Fawnee
Neows
Mbs
Voorheen
Nbe United
Notenbe
Manhattan
Maharajah
Abe Aera
Ahbe Serhas
Irma
Cba
Flanagan
Anbe
Bob Hawk
All Nets
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Hal Boyle
Addie Mekipresh
NEA Service, Inc i
Timothy O'Brien
Stuart
Metzker
O'Brien
Carl Metzker
Timothy O’brien
Carl
Bart Jonathan
Paul
Caroline
Mary Tobias
Peter Leigh
Hollister
Bart
The
Chesterhill
By Galbraith
Wrecker
Cincysat
Arthur Murray
Zou
Pickaway County
WTVN
Echo Valley Boys
Karl Flora
Doug Edwards
Petrry Como
Video Theater
Jadfrey Scouts
Horace Heidt
the Goldbergs
TV Weatherman
Bill Zipt
Gary Moore
Vanity Fair
Wsaz-Tv
Garry Moore
Sheila. Graham
Pirot
Whns-Ty
TV Pro
Aren Rela
Paul Winchell
Abe Video Theater
Dha
Jerry Colonna
Aba Ae
DuMont
Abe Heidi Talent
Ur Murray
Studio One
Harmony Rangers
Abe Arthur
Dobhie
Abe Dishland Club
Abe Queen
Lopes
Nbbe
Mary Margaret McBride
Abe Tory Fontaine
Abe Bob Boole
Baseball Net
Cbs
Hollywood
Statio
NBC
Abc-Wcol
Columbus
WSAZ
Huntington
Cbs-Wens
Wis
Charleston
Gailipetia
WOUI
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