Taft inflation bill judged too weak to curb steel rise
In Washington the Taft anti inflation act is seen as inadequate to halt a $5 a ton unfinished steel price jump and ongoing wage increases. Taft faced steel bosses and admitted the price rise could lead to a price and wage spiral, despite his bill’s limited reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Edson
Washington
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Truman
Congress
Taft
Secretary of Agriculture
Clinton Anderson
Secretary of Interior
J. €. Krug
Secretary of Commerce
Mike Monroney
Okla
Wayne Morse
Ore
Joint
Congressional Committee On the Economic Report
U.S. Steel
Ben Fairless
Bethlehem
A. B. Homer
Fairless
Arizona
Subscription rates for messenger and mail delivery services
Subscription rates listed for carrier delivery at 25 cents weekly paid in advance with various annual and short-term options. Ohio and West Virginia mail delivery differs by region and term, with prices ranging from 9 to 14 dollars annually and shorter terms. Foreign rates available on request. Watered at Athens Ohio Post Office as second class matter under the 1915 act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mai
Ohio
West Virginia
Carrie
Oni
Athens
Suspense Mounts as Ann Fears Treachery in Wyoming Letter
Ann wrestles with fear that Tommy aims to control her fortune via Laurie while Enos is questioned after a calm elevator meeting. She searches for Mr Stark’s letter proving bridge sabotage, then reunites with a looming threat as someone approaches the dark house. (To Be Continued)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enos Barton
Tommy
Laurie
Ann
Enos
Huron Road
Tophill
Rush
Gay
Wyoming
Luke
Bancrofts
MR. Stark
Political prospects for the 1948 presidential race
The piece discusses multiple presidential hopefuls, noting expectations of a Republican victory may be wrong, and warns that Truman could lose if the Democratic nomination shifts. It argues loyalty among politicians is fragile and stresses party unity, voter appetite, and the difficulty of governing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Truman
Republican Party
White House
Keep It Here on the Great Experiment and the Marshall Plan
The piece argues the Senate is ready to vote on the Marshall Plan amid fears of a Russian-led Axis and rising global tensions. It claims the plan is insufficient, suggests hidden military build ups, and questions using aid versus readiness for possible war, urging strong national defense and reserves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Russia
France
Washington
Mediterranean
Italy
Greece
Turkey
Palestine
Atlantic
Africa
Europe
Orient
Manchuria
China
Korea
World Charity
America
United States
Open Flame Heaters Warned By National Board
Engineers warn unvented open flame gas and oil heaters create deadly carbon monoxide in tightly closed rooms. Do not close room doors while burning, avoid using heaters as permanent heat, and never leave them burning at night. Smoke signals oxygen deficiency and burner issues. fatalities occurred in recent cold spells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Board of Fire Underwriters
National Board
Diamonds and Pearls Amid Rare Treasures Cited
A quotation notes that following discernment, the next rarest items in the world are diamonds and pearls. The remark attributes value to rare gems in a reflective context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruyere
Redemption of Virgin Island rum heroes praised in political piece
The article credits Rex Tugwell and Henry Wallace with reviving Santa Cruz rum in the Virgin Islands after Prohibition and Nazi adulteration fears. It details lobbying, reforms, and wartime support that safeguarded the island rum industry and aided aviators in fighting the Axis, amid political criticisms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgin Islands
Tugwell
Wallace
West Indies
Santa Cruz
Danish West Indies
Islands
Germany
Hoover
Roosevelt
Rex Tugwell
St. Thomas and
St. Croix
Virgin Islanders
St. Thomas
Stars and Stripes
United States
America
Pearson
Drew Pearson
Harold Ickes
Copenhagen
U. S. Navy
Mr. Truman
Henry Wallace
Dr. Wirt
Virgin Island
Death of Mrs Frances Matthews at Drakes
Mrs Frances Matthews 75 of Drakes died after months of illness at home. She was mother to Mrs Anna Lanfranc of Corning and Manuel and Joseph Matthews of Drakes. Burial was in Monroe Cemetery per Carl W Hermey funeral home. The Rev Owen Plumley of Shawnee officiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corning
Frances Matthews
Drakes
Anna Lanfranc
Manuel
Joseph Matthews
Monroe
Carl W. Hermey
Owen Plumley
Shawnee
Chris Dowler
Columbus
F. J. Barnett
New Lexington
Corning Mothers Club
Oscar Hartley
Town Hall
American Red Cross
William Forshey
Myrtle Tedrow
Marie Nelson
Thelma Fleming
Edna Louise Charlton
Ethel Harmon
Catherine Spray
Millie Parsons
Wanda Ansel
Louise Wallace
J. K. Richardson
Scarlet fever overview and treatment notes
The doctor outlines scarlet fever symptoms and rash progression, isolation and quarantine guidance, and treatments from antitoxins to penicillin. Complications include nephritis, arthritis, bronchitis, and ear infections. Data from 1942 cites 125000 cases and 425 deaths in the U.S. The Q&A warns mineral oil for constipation. it is not recommended and can hinder vitamin absorption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin P. Jordan
NEA
United States
Morristown Mor holiness church prayer meeting Friday
Weekly cottage prayer meeting of the Morristown Holiness Church will be Friday at 7 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Nettie Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Morristown
Holiness Church
Nettie Baker
Chauncey-Dover Students Set for Athens Auditions
Chauncey Dover School Band pupils under Mrs Grace Hoffman will audition in Athens Saturday under the Southeastern Ohio Music Education Association. Helena Ross will perform a baritone solo Jack Lester a trombone solo Tom Cline and Barbara Nogrady trumpet solos. A trumpet trio with Barbara Nogrady Tom Cline and Lowell Davis will also participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Chauncey- Dover
Athens
Southeastern Ohio Music Education Association
Chauncey-Dover
Grace Hoffman
Helena Ross
Jack Lester
Tom Cline
Barbara Nogrady
Lowell Davis
W H Graham Dies at 92 in Chauncey County Home
Chauncey Willard Simon ton, superintendent at the County Home, reports the death of William H Graham aged 92 at the Chauncey institution Sunday. He was admitted mid December. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning with burial in Athens. Survivors include two sons George of Athens and Harry of Detroit and a daughter Mrs W Bean of Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Willard Simonton
William H. Graham
Graham
Athens
George
Harry
Detroit
W. Bean
Father Is Hi Chauncey Mrs Mc Kenny Called To Leon
Mrs Andrew Mc Kenny traveled to Leon West Virginia last week due to the serious illness of her father Charles F Love. The family awaits news as his condition is reported critical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Andrew McKenny
Leon
W. Va
Charles F. Love
Birthday dinners and visits mark local gatherings
A list of birthday celebrations and social visits across the community includes Bert Orr’s birthday dinner hosted by Clint and Bert Orr’s family, Ruth Ann Carson’s birthday party, and numerous calls and visits among residents. Locals such as the Ours, Circles, Roush, Orr, Pollans, and others in Zanesville, Syracuse, Parkersburg, and Clay, Mont. are noted with relatives from Columbus and Rutland visiting and staying with kin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilyn
Barbara Roush
Jo Carol Chapman
Linda Lou
Sue Ellen
Ruby Taylor
Deloris Krider
Janet Orr
Harold
Donna
Dorothy
Carl
Ruth Tucker
Lula
Elcie
Ethel Orr
Florence
Charles Ruiter
Pomeroy
Albert Pierson
Arthur Orr
Minnie Orr
Donna Moore
Paul Allison
Zanesville
Rotland Torrence
Marcus Roush
Rutland
Clevies Chapman
Garret Bond
Columbus
William Watson
Forest Kyle
Organization Plans Made By Women
At a Millfield Church of Christ meeting hosted by Mrs. Edith McDaniel plans were set to form a Woman's Council. Presiding were Mrs. Hazel Earich and Mrs. Frances Wallace with devotion led by Mrs. Ida Hill. Guests included Mrs. Elizbeth Robinett, Mrs. Viola Howard, Mrs. Mabel Smith, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Millfield Church of Christ
Edith McDaniel
Hazel Earich
Frances Wallace
Ida Hill
Elizabeth Robinett
Viola Howard
Mabel Smith
Elizabeth Patton
Idall
Garnet Blower
Mabel Shaner
Olive Brookins
Dick Wilcox
Bible Class Meeting Set by Plains Church Ladies
The Ladies Bible Class of The Plains Church of the Nazarene will gather Thursday at 7 30 p m. at Mrs Elizabeth Shafer's home with class president Mrs Elzina Wharton presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey—Ladies Bible Class
The
Plains Church of the Nazarene
Elizabeth Shafer
Elzina Wharton
Coolville Helen Macleod Service Guild Meeting Recap
The Coolville group, 15 members, gathered at Mrs. John Aiken’s home for a pre Easter program led by Mrs. Aiken and Mrs. E G Alden. A pot luck supper followed and a $10 donation to the Red Cross was voted. Out of town guests included Mrs. Floyd Matlock and Miss Mabel Tidd from Parkersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolville
Helen Macleod
John Aiken
Aiken
E. G. Alden
Red Cross
Floyd Matlock
Mabel Tidd
Parkersburg
Wilma Dunfee
Old Kyger Community Notes Highlight Visits and Changes
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Spellman moved into a recently vacated home formerly owned by the Myers family. The Sunday School Builders Class met with Mrs. Tom Metcalf. Visitors included Mrs. John Reese from Gallipolis, Mrs. Sam Theiss, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gordon with son Jimmy. Rev. Scott, Rev. May, and Rev. Farley called on local pastors. Roads damaged by winter showers and heavy hauling. Betty Roush visited family in Gallipolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kyger
Edgar Spellman
C. A. Myers
Tom Metcalf
John Reese
Gallipolis
Arthur Jenkins
Jenkins
Rome Stewart
Sam Theiss
Robert Gordon
Jimmy
Walter Underwood
Leon
W. Va
J. E. Evans
George Scott
Columbus
John Spires
Rutland
William May
Doris Roush
Julia Theiss
Raymond Fife
Osbourne
Spring Dance Date Moved to Saturday at Chauncey Dover
Supt. W. G. Davis announces Chauncey Dover High School shifts the Spring dance from Friday to Saturday to avoid conflicting with the Chauncey Dover basketball tournament game. The Future Home Makers Club at Chauncey hosts the event this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Chauncey - Dover High School
Supt
W. G. Davis
Chauncey-Dover
Esther Class Meeting Hostess Chauncey Methodist Group
Mrs Roger Boling will host the Esther Class of the Chauncey Methodist Church at her Mill Street home on Wednesday night for members and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Roger Boling
Esther
Methodist Church
Mill St
Parents visit Chauncey area relatives in Columbus
Mrs Martha Carfrey and her twin sons Daniel and David of The Plains visited Mrs Carfrey's parents Mr and Mrs William Tucker in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Martha Carfrey
Daniel
David
the Plains
Radio Station Call Letters and Frequencies Listed
A catalog of regional radio stations includes NBC WLW in Cincinnati ABC WCOL in Columbus WSAZ in Huntington CBS WBNS in Columbus WCHS in Charleston WPAR in Parkersburg MBS WHKC in Columbus and four AM frequencies 1230 930 1460 1450 640 1490 for these outlets and related coverage areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NBC
WLW
Cincinnati
ABC
WCOL
Columbus
WSAZ
Huntington
CBS
WBNS
WCHS
Charleston
WPAR
Parkersburg
MBS
Radio Schedule March 10 11 1940s Evening Listings
A dense rundown lists network time slots from 6:00 p.m. to midnight for CBS ABC MBS networks with programs like Supper Club The Beulah Show Lone Ranger Drama Dennis Day Comedy Gildersleeve Vox Pop Interviews The Scarlet Queen and late night news and variety segments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe
Cbs Network
Abc-West
Mbs-East
Mbs-West
Cbs
Chicago Orchestra
Cbs East
Abner
Cbs West
Abe Lowell Thomas
Abe Basic
Beulah
Cbs News
Abe Fulton Lewis, Jr
Abe Jack Smith
Song
Cbs Daily
Abe Bob Crosby
Harkness
Abe Ed Murrow
Cbs Sports
Mbs
Dennis Day
Abe the Scarlet Queen
Gildersleeve
Vox
Billy Rose
Abe Mark Warnew
Abbott & Costello
Abe Gabriel Heatter
Abe West
Porter Ported WSCS Meeting Notes and Local News
The WSCS at Porter Church met at Mrs. H. M. Stevens home with 16 members and two visitors. One new member Mrs. Lowell Glassburn joined. next meeting at Rev and Mrs C W Boyers home. Local notices include Orvelle Townsend visiting Columbus and helping Jess Daniels celebrate a birthday, and Jay Grover owning a new car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orvelle Townsend
Columbus
Jess Daniels
Harry Wagner
Gallipolis State Institute
Mabel Phillips
South Charleston
Myra Wellington
Guy Clark
S. C. Halley
G&1
Ecker and Myers
L. A
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C-D
W. H. Graham
Bashan
Old Kyger
N. Y
Oklahoma
Ozark Valley
Fred Waring
My Story
Betty Crocker
Arthur Godfrey
Hollywood
Ben Alexander
Kate Smith
Nbe
Abe Queen
Martin Block
Paul Whiteman
Hunt
Cbs Treasury
West
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