Uncle Sam runs the largest government vehicle fleet
Washington report details the Budget Bureau study of the U.S. government's motor fleet for 1948. It notes about 80,000 nonmilitary vehicles in the United States, outlines cost per mile and mileage, lists major operators like Agriculture Interior and Post Office, and reports average ages and replacement plans to standardize vehicle turnover.
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Washington
Uncle Sam
Budget Bureau
U.S
Sam
Continental
United States
Post Office
Treasury
Justice
Bureau of Reclamation
West
D.C
Bureau of Supplies
The
TVA
Department of Commerce
Congressional
Exemption Rules For 1948 Income Tax Returns
The article explains how to claim $600 exemptions for yourself, a nonworking wife, and each dependent on 1948 tax forms. It details rules for spouses, dependents, and special cases, plus how exemptions affect Form 1040A 1040 long-form calculations.
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Washington
Forest Planning and Stories Collide in Ohio Feature
In southeastern Ohio timber lands face pressure from demand and education gaps. The piece argues for forestry education, selective cutting, and better timberland use to benefit landowners and the six million residents, citing state forest acres and potential mill sites. A fictional subplot follows John Henry and Sin Conover amid a crime mystery aboard a resort setting. The story unfolds with danger, pursuit, and a car escape as clues surface about Faye Jordan and Barselou.
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Ohio
John Henry
Sin Conover
Mr. Barseton
Sin
Gayner
Vernon
Barselou
Johnny
Faye Jordan
Lin
Mercury
Congress Delay Looms Over Civil Rights Fight
The piece argues the Highly-first Congress stalls on Democrats' civil rights program as Senate filibusters threaten to delay national defense tax and federal hiring plans. Dixiecrats oppose Truman priorities, while Republicans face pressure to back civil rights they campaigned on, amid a widening logjam.
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Congress
Senate
Mr. Truman
House
GOP
Heaven and Earth
OHILLCO'S FORESTS
A rural and urban audience observes haphazard tree cutting in Southeastern Ohio highlighting the need for stronger forestry practices. The piece argues for expanding the state forestry program and educating landowners to leave more timber standing and to secure expert guidance.
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Ohio
Budgeting Our Armed Strength
American troops in Japan will fight if invaded but the Army plans no large buildup in that vulnerable area near Soviet territories. Japan is not self sufficient and sustaining a big force there would be enormous, so a limited peacetime Army focuses on Alaska and Hawaii for western defense.
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Japan
Russia
Alaska
Hawaii
Birthday Observed by Hooper Ridge Church Ladies Aid
The Ladies Aid Society of Hooper Ridge Church observed Mrs. Golda Kasler's birthday anniversary on February 16 at the home of Mrs. Harry Linscott. A birthday cake and Valentine decorations centered the luncheon table as gifts were exchanged. Attendees included Dorothy Cone Marie Kierns Olive Marlowe Florence Kasler Adeline Kasler Adda LaFollette Mary Kasler Susan Saulers Hilda Kasler Emma Morris Vernice Kierns Willow Jean Marlow Hazel Linscott and Eileen LaFollette. The next gathering is set for March 17 at Emma Morris's home.
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Taylor Ridge
Golda Kasler
Ladies Aid Society
Hooper Ridge Church
Harry Linscott
Kasler
Dorothy Cone
Marie Kierns
Olive Marlowe
Florence Kasler
Adeline Kasler
Adda LaFollette
Mary Kasler
Susan Saulers
Hilda Kasler
Emma Morris
Vernice Kierns
Willow Jean Marlow
Hazel, Linscott
Eileen LaFollette
Quiz Hall By WILTON E HALL Answers and Scoring Guide
Quiz Hall by Wilton E Hall presents a ten question multiple choice scoring system with 10 points per correct answer. It lists for men women and teens separate questions and provides an answer key obscured by garbled text. The document appears as a newspaper feature or puzzle page.
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Wilton E. Hall
Maxville Community Institute holds two day meeting at Maxville school
The Maxville Community Institute met February 17 and 18 at the Maxville school with out of town speakers including William Manahan of Defiance Mrs Forest Bond of Chesterland Ohio Rev Lawrence Sprankle and others from New Lexington. Officers listed include Oscar Smith president Carl Griggs vice president Geneva Griggs secretary and Velma Mohler treasurer.
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Maxville
Geneva Griggs
Velma Mohler
James Z. Krumm
Helen Hamiel
Dorman
Stanley Nixon
Anna Francisco
Maxville Methodist Church
Clarence Hail
Maxville Community Institute
Blanche Gibbon
Margaret Sapp
Dorothy Francisco
James Goodlve
Kenneth Francisco
Mary Goodlive
Robert Goodlive
Goodlive
Oroville
Herman Steele
Birthday Dinner Honors Metcalf Kin in Vinton
Mrs. Horace Metcalf entertained at a birthday dinner for her daughter in law Mrs. Lester Metcalf and grandson Tommie Metcalf. Families from Huntington Worthington Columbus and Delaware noted visits and a birth announced for Mary Reece’s baby son in Vinton. Etella E Wilcox is listed among attendees.
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Vinton
Horace Metcalf
Lester Metcalf
Tommie Metcalf
Ted Wallace
Theodore
Huntington
Frank Wallace
C. M. Stewart
Opal
Norman
Florida
Ellis Halley
Worthington
Clyde Eagle, Jr
Elza Russell
Jackson
Russell
Davie Davis
Joe McGhee
Columbus
B. E. Edmiston
Okey Myres
Delaware
Mary Reece
Etella E. Wilcox
Understanding Nervous Breakdowns and Mental Health
The term nervous breakdown is not a precise medical diagnosis and covers varied conditions from mild exhaustion to severe mental illness. Causes are unclear with theories on stress and heredity, while treatment includes psychotherapy, rest, physical therapy, and sometimes shock therapies. It urges reducing stigma and seeking timely care.
Bear sighting rumor ties Mahons to forest tracks
J C Atkinson of Athens Route 2 reports a March sighting near Trinway and Beaumont of a large mother bear and cub tracked by a dozen men in a wind swept area. He suggests the bears may be the same ones that attacked Walter Mahon and his daughter, noting tracks 4–8 inches long and nails worn from travel.
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the Messenger
Walter Mahon
Trinway
Beaumont
Mahons
J. C. Atkinson
Athens
Superintendent Speaks at Asbury Methodist Laymen’s Program
Weese, superintendent of Asbury Methodist Church school in Syracuse C, spoke at a local laymen's program delivering remarks on church education and community service.
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Syracuse
C. B. Weese
Asbury Methodist Church School
Radio Station Listings for Ohio and West Virginia
Regional radio dial listing shows NBC WLW in Cincinnati at 700 KC ABC WCOL Columbus 1230 KC WSAZ Huntington 980 KC CBS WENS Columbus 1460 KC WCHS Charleston 580 KC WPAR Parkersburg 1450 KC MBS WHKC Columbus 610 KC WMOA Marietta 1490 KC.
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NBC
WLW
Cincinnati
Abc-Wcol
Columbus
WSAZ
Huntington
Cbs-Wens
WCHS
Charleston
WPAR
Parkersburg
MBS
WMOA
Marietta
TV Schedule Highlights Evening to Midnight Across Networks
A detailed two day schedule lists programs by time and station from Thursday night through Friday morning. Notable entries include News Reports, The Beulah Skit, Abbott & Costello, Burns and Allen, The Henry Aldrich Skit, Suspense, Crime Photographer, The Fred Waring Show, and late night dance bands across CBS ABC MBS and related networks.
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Cbs Network
Abe Jack Smith
Cebs
Abe
Ischoes
Tropics
Abe Bob Crosby
Cbs
Harkness
Cbs Sports
Henry Aldrich
Abe F.B.I
Dot Lamour
Jo Stafford
Screen Guild
Abe Hilton
Child's World
Abe Ed Wilson
Fred Waring
Cbs We Care
Windy City
Dbes
Abc West
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Dick Turner
Mr. Blackstone
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Philadelphia
van Buren
Arkansas
Bud Abbot
Spencer Tracy
Bob Burns
Alan Ladd
Europe
Rebecca
Isaac Daniel Joshua Gideon
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Virginia
Vermont
Oak Ridge
Tennessee
Atomic Energy
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Edwin P. Jordan, M.D
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Cbs My Story
Godfrey
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Lopez
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Holywood
Abe Queen
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Abe Red Benson
Bob Lewis
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