Poll Shows Democrats Narrowing Gap Despite GOP Breakthrough
The Gallup poll indicates Democrats 51 percent to Republicans 49 percent if the 1948 election were held today, up from 45 to 55 in 1946. Analysts credit postwar labor policy shifts, Truman’s handling of the coal strike, and restraint on economic controls for Democratic gains, with uncertainty about future trends.
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Washington
Congress
Republican Congress
Truman
John L. Lewis
Mr. Truman
Democratic Party
America
White House
Ringworm of the scalp widespread in US schools
Dr. O'Brien reports a 1945 46 Minnesota epidemic with 834 cases in children ages 1 to 16. It spreads by infected children, shows green under Wood light, and is treated with heat massage and vaccine injections. The piece also notes theater seats as a spread route and advises hair washing after haircuts.
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United States
Richard J. Steves
M. D
Francis W. Lynch
American Medical Association
Minnesota
Lessons From Britain: Churchill on Socialist Failures
Churchill denounces Britain's Labour government as failing to stimulate production and causing coal shortages and reduced living standards. He warns Americans against socialist doctrine, citing nationalized coal and looming plans for electric and farm sectors as risks to the economy and liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston Churchill
Churchill
England
Britain
United States
The Wheels Don’t Stop in California Drought Warning
A California drought cuts Shasta Dam output by half from four million to two million kWh daily while a private utility says its plants and fuel supply can meet demand. The piece argues private industry powers the grid and urges reducing government power development cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Shasta
Sacramento Valley
Let Buyer Have Confidence in Modern Retailing
The piece argues that “fair price” depends on wages debt taxes rents and costs and is being set by current conditions. Manufacturing gains, anti shoddy resistance, and an efficient retail system drive prices down while preserving quality and trust. Retailers aim to earn consumer friendship and stock accordingly.
Edsons Washington Letter Weighs Labor Peace Realities
Peter Edson reports on Paul Hoffman and the CED study showing no foolproof method for collective bargaining success. The CEO group concedes no magic formula yet outlines first steps to reduce strike risks while affirming belief in the free enterprise system and the need for labor and management to jointly pursue peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Paul Hoffman
Studebaker Corporation
Committee For Economic Development
CED
Hoffman
Congress
Eric Johnston
Harry A. Bullis
General Mills
Fowler McCormick
International Harvester
Philip D. Reed
General Electric
William A. Patterson
United Airlines
J. Douglas Brown
Princeton
Sumner H. Schlicter
Harvard
Mr. Hoffman
Johnston
What Are We Busy About Time Wasters
A brief reflection anchors a quotation about purposeful effort inspired by Thoreau. The line compares human busyness to ants and asks readers to consider the value and direction of their activities.
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Thoreau
The World Rewards Appearance of Merit More Than Merit
Quote attributed to Roche Foucauld notes the world often rewards how merit looks rather than merit itself. It contrasts perception with genuine achievement and reflects on societal biases in recognition.
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Rochefoucauld
Forest Fire Season Opens March 20 in Pleasants
The forest fire season runs March 20 through May 20 with a permit needed for all brush burning near woodlands after March 20. Permits are valid 48 hours and burning is allowed only after 5 p.m. Local protectors listed include J. F. Dunn and others across Mason and Pleasants counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
A. A. Smith
Buffalo
Mason County
J. F. Dunn
W. E. Fletcher
James Hall
Apple Grove
C. M. Hill
Russel Sturgeon
Ashton
Eli Vansickle
Beech Hill
Leo Sayre
Guy Sullivan
Capehart
W. H. Abbott
Cottageville
James Cain
Elmwood
A. T. Pullins
Evans
G. E. Lunsford
Fraziers Bottom
Peter L. Hughes
B. B. Pearson
Gallipolis Ferry
L. E. Chapman
A. D. Meadows
Charley Nance
Glenwood
Dan Tucker
Grimms Landing
W. M. Crawford
Hogsett
George Gibeaut
Grover Greenlee
Leon
Lester Adkins
Oris Bumegarner
J. B. Eden
Fred Kaylor
H. D. Polsey
A. H. Rhodes
Ray Wickard
H. M. Weaver
Letart
Amon Forbis
Nat
OQ. S. Hanes
Cayton Shuler
Ray Wears
Pliny
Wesley Johnson
Byron P. Roush
Viand St
O. E. Stalnaker
Charles Stephenson
Byron Byers
H. H. Plantz
Everett Williamson
South Side
Man Arrested After Chase Across Silver Bridge
Roy E. Roush of Huntington was arrested by Ohio highway patrolmen Saturday night after a chase across Silver Bridge. He resisted arrest and was slightly injured in the scuffle, treated at Point Clinic, then arraigned before Judge Jones in Gallipolis. The pursuit began on Route 7 for speeding and continued toward Gallipolis.
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Point Pleasant
Roy E. Roush
Huntington
Viand St
Ohio
Silver Bridge
Hogg
Roush
Point Clinic
Judge Jones
Gallipolis
Toll House
Intestinal influenza cases reported in Point Pleasant
Mrs. Dorathy Watkins, nurse in charge of Mason County health department, says many are ill with intestinal influenza but official reports tally six cases. Disease considered mild with temperatures slightly above normal for two or three days. Many have recovered and resumed work. A second cold-like variety is also common with no serious illnesses reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Dorothy Watkins
Mason County
Lost billfold in downtown leads to $18 missing
J Marion Foglesong of Ohio River Road reported in downtown Point Pleasant that his billfold was lost or stolen Saturday after searching stores. He said it contained $18 and spoke with Carl Smith about the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
J. Marion Foglesong
Ohio River Road
Carl Smith
Food Handlers School Held At Local High School
The first of two food handlers schools ran March 4 5 6 at Senior High School with reps from most local restaurants and groceries in attendance. A second session is planned March 11 12 13 at Wahama High School in Mason City for Bend town food handlers.
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Point Pleasant
Wahama High School
Mason City
Bend
Fee System Is Abolished for West Virginia Prisons
West Virginia lawmakers passed a bill ending the fee system for feeding prisoners in 55 county jails effective January 1 1949. Sheriffs will keep their jobs and be paid higher salaries as counties take over feeding costs. Mason County saw raises from 2500 to 3000 dollars while others in wealthier counties gain to 7500. Some legislators from small counties opposed the measure. Sheriff Ernest Hesson commented he does not mind how representatives vote and noted feeding income largely offset his own earnings.
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Point Pleasant
West Virginia
Mason County
Ernest Hesson
Marriage of Marie Smith and Arthur Goodwin in Monterey
Announcement notes the marriage of Miss Marie Smith of Pacific Grove California to Mr. Arthur Goodwin of Monterey California at the Presbyterian Church in Monterey at noon on March fifth. Attended by his mother Mrs. Arthur Goodwin and brother Robert Goodwin the couple left for a wedding trip to Southern California and plan to return to Point Pleasant with Mrs. Goodwin after their stay.
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Point Pleasant
Marie Smith
Pacific Grove
Cal
Arthur Goodwin
Monterey
Robert Goodwin
Carmel
Friendship Circle of Heights Evangelical Hostess Night
Mrs. Toral L. Morrison hosted the Friendship Circle gathering at 2220 Lincoln Ave Friday evening with a potluck dinner and a business session. Attendees included Mrs. Roy Blessing, Mrs. Vitus Hartley, Mrs. O. A. Smith, Mrs. May Sayre, Mrs. Hale Blessing, Mrs. J. H. Capehart, Mrs. Otto Rogers, Mrs. Wyatt Biffle, Mrs. Minerva Moore, Mrs. Marshall Long, Mrs. Joseph Jewell, Mrs. Ernest Warner, Mrs. Marcus McDaniel, Mrs. Charles Musgrave, and Mrs. Tom McGuffin.
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Toral L. Morrison
Lincoln Ave
Friendship Circle of
Heights Evangelical U. B
Roy Blessing
Vitus Hartley
O. A. Smith
May Sayre
Hale Blessing
J. H. Capehart
Otto Rogers
Wyatt Biffle
Minerva Moore
Marshall Long
Joseph Jewell
Ernest Warner
Marcus McDaniel
Charles Musgrave
Tom McGuffin
Local Visitors Spend Weekend With Relatives
G E Childs stayed with daughter Mrs Norman McCallum and family in Minersville. Mr and Mrs F W Ingraham visited son in Morgantown. Mr and Mrs W D Steele of Washington Ave visited family in Vinton where her brother James F Jacobs is seriously ill.
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G. E. Childs
Norman McCallum
Minersville
F. W. Ingraham
Ben Stout
Morgantown
W. D. Steele
Washington Ave
Vinton
James F. Jacobs
Mr. Jacobs
Hogs Reach Top $27.80 at Ohio Valley Stock Sale
Gallipolis reported a strong market with hogs topping at 27.80 and real calves at 28. Prices ranged 27 to 27.80 for hogs 175 to 250 pounds, 24 to 27.50 for lights, sows 18 to 22, stags 15 to 22, boards 12 to 15, sows and pigs 75 to 150, and shoats 5 to 26.
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Gallipolis
Ohio Valley
Short Cut Road Suggested For County Highways
Attorney E J Somerville proposes a hard surfaced road from Graham Station to Point Pleasant via Sand Hill Road and Upper Flats to New Haven. He notes a direct route could bypass The Bend, save miles, and aid farmers along the path, shortening Point Pleasant to New Haven distance by ten to twelve miles.
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Point Pleasant
E. J. Somerville
Mason County
Sand Hill
Upper Flats
New Haven
Graham Station
State Road Commission
Spencer
Broad Run
Roseberry
John Roush
Mrs Dunham 34 Dead After Stroke in West Virginia
Mrs Lucy Dunham 54 died at 4 a m Sunday at her home near Leon after a paralytic stroke She is survived by husband A L C Dunham a former Mason County Court president a daughter Edith Whittington of Columbus Ohio and three children Wallace Ancel and Fern Mrs Dunham a member of Evangelical U B Church funeral services set for Tuesday at 10 from the Shiloah Evangelical United Brethren Church burial in Pine Grove Cemetery
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Point Pleasant
Lucy Dunham
Leon
Raynes
Buffalo
Shiloah
Jacob Kessell
A. L. C. Dunham
Mason County Court
Edith Whittington
Columbus
Ohio
Wallace Dunham
Baltimore
Ancel Dunham
Fern Nichols
Flu Epidemic Hits Gallipolis Prompting Closures
Gallipolis reports a severe flu outbreak with doctors on long shifts and schools closed until Wednesday. Residents seek relief from aspirin vitamin C and lemon juice while friends tout various remedies. Public gatherings are banned for under 16.
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Gallipolis
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings
Cross Creek
Sale Opens For Licenses In Gallipolis
Licenses go on sale today at Moore's Auto Sales opposite the theaters on Second Ave registrar Jake Moore. County plates run from Z-51-H to Z-750-L with white numerals on green. A title memorandum or bill of sale is required. plates must be on all vehicles by 12:01 April 1.
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Gallipolis
Moore's Auto
Second Ave
Jake Moore
Moore
Gallia County
Gallipolis Police Report Field Day for Arrests
Gallipolis police say 11 men and one woman were jailed Saturday night on intoxication charges amid flu concerns. Local residents noted mention of a cheap wine alias Sweet Lucy in informal chatter.
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Gallipolis
Sweet Lucy
Puritan Grocery Owner Visits Gallipolis on Weekend
Henry McClung once owner of Puritan Grocery at Pine and Second visited Gallipolis for business over the weekend now serving as an employee of Consolidated Coal Co of Pittsburgh.
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Gallipolis
Henry McClung
Puritan
Pine and
Second
Consolidated Coal Co
Pittsburgh
River Traffic Changes On Ohio River At Eureka Locks
Passages on the Ohio River through Eureka locks nine miles below town on Sunday included the George M Verity at 12 15 p m the Martin and Dawson towing together at 1 15 p m the Sterling downstream at 4 30 p m and the Slack Barrett upriver at 8 15 p m Gauges showed 17 9 feet on the upper and 14 5 on the lower with the river running 15 feet on the rollers On the Kanawha River the Ernestine passed Marmet downstream at 8 45 a m and the Price was up at Winfield at 2 30 p m
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Gallipolis
Ohio River
Eureka
George M. Verity
Martin and Dawson
Sterling
Barrett
Kanawha
Marmet
Winfield
Remember Gene and Glenn radio team from the 30s resurfaces on Fibber and Molly show
Gene Carroll returns to Lena as the new maid for Fibber and Molly on NBC Tuesdays while Glenn Rowell remains active at WTIC Hartford. Monday and Tuesday listings note NBC CBS ABC and MBS programs including drama, concerts, comedies, and talk shows with stars like James Stewart, Sherlock Holmes, Beulah, and Vic Damone.
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New York
Gene
Glenn
Jake
Lena
Gene Carroll
Fibber and
Molly
NBC
Glenn Rowell
WTIC
Hartford
Voorhees
Robert Casadesus
Pepper Young
America
Amos and Andy
CBS
ABC
Kenny Baker
Cliff Edwards
Elmer Davis
Hank D'Amico
Vic Damone
Syracuse Garden Club Meets at Mrs Avery Roberts Home
The Syracuse Garden Club gathered Tuesday evening at Mrs. Avery Roberts's home with 14 members and one guest. President Mrs Daisy Duckeworth led the business session as assistants Mrs Russell McBride and Miss Elma Ihle helped. Mrs Irving Karr Sr read "Welcome the Birds" and Mrs Karr Jr presented a chapter from We Farm for a Hobby by Henry Tetlow, plus a weather signs list. Refreshments followed during social hour.
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Garden Club
Pomeroy
Syracuse
Henry Tetlow
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Peter Edson
PT. Pleasant News
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Friendship Circle
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