City unions and minority rights in New York transit strike
The article examines how New York City, under O Dwyer and La Guardia, avoided elections and sole bargaining with unions amid a threatened subway strike. A five member citizen committee will study working conditions and wage relations with the city’s board of transportation, while CIO gains membership‑only representation without a majority vote.
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Washington
New York City
New York
City of New York
O'Dwyer
la Guardia
Board of Transportation of
City of
Committee of Citizenni
CIO
Congress
Committee of Five
Between a bride and a writer in a Seattle road scene
A man named Colin Drake, famed author, meets Ann Tucker at a roadhouse wedding. They drive to her home, talk quietly, share tears and cigarettes, and exchange letters plans as she recalls her family’s struggles. He hints at future correspondence and a possible meeting in Port Drake.
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Colin
Ann Tucker
Ann
la Nice
Colin Drake
Colin — Drake
Annabate
Drake
eAnn
Connie
Davey
Betsey
Jack
Port Drake
Seattle
Mr. Drake
Collin
Veterans Viewpoint on War and American Life After World War II
Veteran voices across the globe recount a shared reluctance toward war and a readiness to defend the American way of life. Doughboys describe world luxuries as unimaginable to many, while now seeing others as well armed and fed. They argue Americans remain defensive and prepared to defend what they value if forced.
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America
Unsafe Home Hazards Warned After Poison Mistake
A morning incident in a nearby town where a man swallowed poison thinking it was medicine highlights common home dangers. The piece urges disposal of old bottles, better lighting, guarded stairs, taped rugs, and safer kitchen practices to prevent burns, slips, and other injuries, noting similar risks to traffic accidents.
Red tagged 1946 license plates shine amid Ohio drive
The new 1946 Ohio license plates feature red on white with a single tag per car. The bright color may fade through heat and cold, while strikes limit steel and tire supply, keeping two tags and extra costs unlikely for another year.
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Ohio
We Was Robbed After Moscow Blast Note To Burglar
A damaged text fragment mocks a burglar who would steal from a home. It references Moscow and the Canadian government over atomic secrets leakage. The note lists trivial items like cheap silver, a 15 jewel watch, and a movie projector, with taunting humor about branding the thief.
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Moscow
Social Security Plans Extend Coverage To Domestic and Self-Employed Workers
Peter Edson reports on Arthur J. Altmeyer outlining practical methods to bring domestic workers farmers doctors and other self employed small businessmen under Social Security. A stamp plan for domestics and a tax form based annual return for self employed would fund benefits and simplify record keeping.
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Washington
House
Ways and
Arthur J. Altmeyer
Social Security Board
U.S
SSB
Marie
George
U. S
Postoffice
John Farmer
Pill Sawhones
Pop Corn
Gallia To Share Heavily In State Highway Program
Gallia County will receive about two million of Ohio's twelve million dollar highway program. Projects include grading and drainage on U S Route 35 with three bridges and two-lane paving, two-lane paving on State Route 7, two-lane paving on U S 33, and flashing lights at the C and C Railroad crossing on U S 35, with a statewide cap of one point five million for any single municipal area.
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Gallipolis
Ohio
Gallia County
Gal-ligalis
Swan Creek
C.&c. Railroad
U. S. 35
Galipolis
Gallipolis Church Services Across Local Congregations
Gallipolis churches outline Sunday schedules with various ministers. FIRST BAPTIST of J Edward Hakes lists Bible School at 9 15 a m worship and Lord's Supper at 10 30 and youth groups at 3 30 p m and evening service at 7 30 with sermon weighed in the balances of God. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN under Theodore Valenti offers Sunday School at 9 30 and morning worship at 10 30. GRACE METHODIST led by W Scott Westerman holds 10 a m worship and 6 30 p m Youth Fellowship. ST PETERS EPISCOPAL with Charles G Baird rector administers Holy Communion and sermon at 11 a m. GALLIPOLIS MISSION under Flood Wise offers 9 30 a m Sunday School 10 30 a m morning service and evening service at p m. CHURCH OF GOD with H M Smith governs 9 15 a m Sunday School and 7 p m Young People meeting plus 8 p m evening worship. GARFIELD AVENUE CHURCH OF CHRIST led by Ted Wailer presents Bible classes at 10 a m worship and 7 30 p m evening service. PAINT CREEK BAPTIST under Hester Hill provides 9 15 a m Sunday School 10 30 a m morning worship and 7 p m evening service.
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First Baptist
J. Edward Hakes
First Presbyterian
Theodore Valenti
Grace Methodist Church
W. Scott Westerman
Youth Fellowship
ST. Peters Episcoopal
Charles G. Baird
Gallipolis
Flood Wise
Church OF God
H. M. Smith
Allen Baker
Suberinsmmaen
Young People's Meeting
Garfield Avenue
OF Christ
Ted Wailer
Paint Creek Baptist
Sun ‘Day School
Hester Hill
New Chief Arrives For State Patrol at Gallipolis
Cpl. Frenzel from New Philadelphia becomes officer in charge of Gallipolis State Highway Patrol Post succeeding Cpl. Letzelter. He will reside at the post until a house is found. Other Gallipolis officers listed include Gibbs, McManaway, and McCreedy. Mrs Halli plans to live with daughter on Lower River Road. Rogers family buys Hall property and moves in.
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Gallipolis
W. Frenzel
Martins Ferry
State Highway Patrol
Cpl
Frenzel
New Philadelphia
Lawrence G. Letzelter
Georgetown Post
James S
Gibbs
W. H
McManaway
P.j
D. McCreedy
J. T. Halli
Vine St
John Plymale
Lower River Road
Oscar Rogers
Hall
Will Retain County Home For Aged
Gallipolis officials and state welfare representatives met to discuss converting Gallia County Home into a privately operated rest home. The plan was dropped as impractical with the home to remain as is. only three of 26 inmates would qualify for aid, fireproofing and location praised, and past repairs noted. The group urged forming a separate rest home elsewhere.
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Gallipolis
Homer Walters
Jack Knight
Anna White
Edith Hutsinpiller
Homer B. Thomas
Guibert Bush
E. E. Higgins
Paul Farvis
L. G. Marchi
Robert M. Betz
C. L. Johnson
C. A. Boster
Wilfrod Haskins
Tom Agee
Merrill Odell
Emmett Keeler
State Department of Welfare
Zoe McCaleb
R. N
Susan Warren
George Clark
Royal Arch Masons Held Annual Inspection
Gallipolis Chapter No. 79 Royal Arch Masons held its annual inspection Wednesday night with Frank Henry Phillips from Wellston as inspecting officer. More than a hundred members and guests from neighboring chapters attended the dinner served by the Eastern Star ladies, followed by the ritualistic work.
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Gallipolis
Royal Arch Masons
Frank Henry Phillips
Wellston
Order of Eastern Star
Lt Robertson Receives Navy Inactive Duty Discharge
Lt Haney M. Robertson of the U S Naval Reserve has been placed on inactive duty per the officer separation center in Washington. He was assigned to the Navy Depot in Gallipolis for over a year and lived there with Mrs Robertson and their two children Judy and James in the Hatfield cabin at Northup.
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Gallipolis
Haney M. Robertson
U. S. Naval Reserve
Washington
Robertson
Navy
Dr Otto Carter In Mayo Hospital
Dr Otto Carter underwent surgery at St Marys Hospital Rochester Minnesota. A message to his son Richard says his condition is good Mrs Carter remains in Rochester with her husband Entered hospital Mrs Perry near Birchfields Store Kananga was taken to Holzer Hospital with a fractured hip after a fall fate her hy
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Otto Carter
Mayo Hospital
Gallipolis
St. Mary's Hospital
Rochester
Minn
Richard
Perry
Birtchfield
Kananga
Holzer Hospital
D A R members in colonial costumes at George Washington tea
D A R members wore colonial costumes at a George Washington tea held at the Grosvenor home University Terrace. Attending were Mrs C H Grosvenor and Mrs R W Finsterwald along with Athens chapter officers and program leaders. A Lydia Lash Evans Ladies meeting featured Dr Mary T Ness of Ohio University. Other campus events included a Merchants Skit Show master of ceremonies at Athens High School Auditorium. Twenty years ago notes mention house guests and social teas with Albany and Pasadena friends.
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D.A.R
Grosvenor
University Terrace
C. H. Grosvenor
R. W. Finsterwald
Athens
Jane K. Atwood
L. S. Nichols
Mette Glazier
Helen Townsend
E. B. Acomb
Nelle Pickering
Mary M. Williams
Emma C. McVay
Mary T. Ness
Ohio University French Department
France
Lydia Lash Evans
Naomi Black
Kings Daughters
Wesleyan Service Guild
First Methodist Church
Marie Carr
Spotsy
W. F. Burke
Merchants
Athens High School
Gallipolis Personal News Roundup
Gallipolis society notes list residents ill at home and travelers returning from Columbus. Mentions Mrs M T Epling Mrs C F Phillips Robert M Betz and family John Chaffee H K Arnold and others. Local visits include Carl Willis Robert Wolfe and neighbors. A Tibetan yak note closes the column.
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M. T. Epling
State St
C. F. Phillips
Columbus
Robert M. Betz
Martha McCor
Mick
H. K. Arnold
Pt. Pleasant Clinic
Park Central Hotel
Clarence Wagner
Portsmouth
Gallipolis
Royal Arch Masons
Carl Willis
Robert Wolfe
Funeral Rites Held For Jennie Johnson
GALLIPOLIS Mrs. Jennie Johnson 72 died at her Cincinnati home after 17 years as an invalid. Native of Moriah, daughter of Dan Evans, she leaves husband John L. Johnson son Thomas sister Mrs. D. Robert Williams of Oak Hill and brothers Arthur and Herbert Evans of Thurman and Cincinnati. Funeral Saturday at 2 pm at Moriah. TAKES COUNTY POST GALLIPOLIS Mrs. Marjorie Hail Plymore assists in county auditor's office replacing Donald Robinson who moves to Ironton. GO TO WILMINGTON GALLIA Two Gallia County students Mary E. Carter and Jean Pugh attend Wilmington College this semester.
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Gallipolis
Jennie Johnson
Cincinnati
Moriah
Dan Evans
Thurman R. C
John
Marjorie Hail) Plymare
Donald Robinson
Ironton
Wilmington Gallipolis
Gallia County
Wilmington College
Mary E. Carter
Jean Pugh
Gallia
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