Douglas for President Stirring Chaos in 1948 Democratic Race
The piece reports Democratic leaders urge Truman to step aside for William Douglas. Truman refuses, affirming his intent to accept the nomination. Corcoran and DNC figures back Douglas while insiders warn against party defeat and possible Third Party moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Franklin
Supreme Court
William Douglas
McGrath
Democratic National Committee
Gael Sullivan
Mr. Truman
White House
Truman
Washington
Bill Douglas
Thomas Gardiner Corcoran
Roosevelt Palace Guard
Tom
Senator McGrath
Rhode Island
Corcoran
Douglas Crusaders
Tom Corcoran
Wall Street
General Marshall
Justice Douglas
Wallace
Douglas
Perry County Court Notes Highlight Local Matters
The Perry County court docket records a major sheep damage claim by Homer Albert of Hopewell Township with 20 sheep killed and 19 wounded by two airdale dogs owned by LeRoy Eppley. Dog killings were confirmed, with the total claim around 400 dollars. Other items include probate guardianship actions, estate filings, real estate sales, a 10,000 dollar mining damages suit by Montell Coal Co., fines for intoxication, and several marriage licenses and property transfers across New Lexington and surrounding townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Lexington
Jack Stafford
Homer Albert
Hopewell Township
Airdales
LeRoy Eppley
Perry County
Blanche Binckley
Clara A. Dupler
Elizabeth Deime
William Lee Dieme
Bessie Sims
Louella J. Sims
Herbert L. Sims
Carolyn L. Sims
Louis Montell
Montell Coal Co
Shawnee
Cardinal Fuel and Supply Co
Columbus
Isaac Walton
Et al
Jacob Severance
McCuneville
Mell G. Underwood, Jr
Suspicion and Fear Shadow a Strained Bedside Plot
In a tense narration Gay and Ann confront alleged attacks while Sheriff Blanding seeks a missing Mr. Stark. Ann falters between belief and doubt as friends plot to uncover the truth, fearing a hidden killer close to home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gay
Ann
Sheriff Blanding
Tophill
Sam Blanding
Enog
Sheriff
Rush
Mr. Stark
Pleurisy and bronchiectasis treatment overview
The text explains acute and chronic pleurisy with symptoms, diagnosis, and restrictions. It notes X rays and stethoscope findings, bed rest, and supportive care. It adds that fluid can be drained and mentions possible TB and non TB causes. It also answers that bronchiectasis has no sure cure but surgery can help in advanced cases and stresses prevention by treating chronic cough.
Blame Game Behind Economic Woes Warned by C H H
Collected editorial rhetoric argues inflation and instability stem from collective action and poor timing. It stresses readjustment is global not US specific and calls for disciplined rebuilding, noting 30 million low and middle income families struggle to meet essentials. The piece urges responsibility and warns blame shifts worsen the cycle.
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United States of America
Root of Freedom Private property as bulwark against dictatorship
The article argues that a fundamental difference between American government and dictatorships is private ownership of property, legally protected and widely dispersed. It warns that destroying private property leads to centralized oppression, as government becomes the sole employer and owner, enabling total control by powerful leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Local Social Notes From Hollister and Surrounding Areas
Mr and Mrs Edgar Thompson and son Tommy of Marion spent a day with Mrs Thompson s mother Mrs Bessie Hardy Others visited included Mr and Mrs Andrew Hardy with son Tommy and Mr and Mrs Paul McClellan in Columbus Also Mr and Mrs Alvin Thompson and son David of Harpster visited Mr and Mrs William Cavey Burial was held at Buchtel Cemetery for the infant son of Mr and Mrs William Campbell of Hollister Delilah Daugherty was reported ill Mrs Leona Thompson among recent visitors and other Thoms ons from Union Furnace Zanesville and Marion An updated social roundup of local families and visits.
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Alvin Thompson
E. A. Thompson
Marion
Louis Northrop
Mary Northrop
Betty
Garnet Northrop
Zanesville
Buchtel
William Campbell
Hollister
Delilah Daugherty
Clarence Barfield
Mrs. Barfield
Union Furnace
Leona Thompson
Dinner party under scrutiny in Washington over atomic security
Washington debates the 1946 J Terry Duce dinner party as Dr Edward Condon faces possible public hearings on accusations of pro Russian sentiment and potential sharing of atomic secrets. The incident highlights Washington social politics and loyalty investigations by the House Un American Activities Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Un-American Activities Committee
J. Terry Duce
Edward A. Condon
National Bureau of Standards
Dr. Condon
Carl A. Hatch
Karl Mundt
Edith Nourse Rogers
Russia
Terry Duce
J. Parnell Thomas
John Rankin
Un-American Committee
Congress
Acheson-Lillienthal
Music and club events brighten Gallipolis scene
Mrs Ferne Bradbury a pianist and Dick Wiley a guitarist from Middleport performed at a style show and on a Gallipolis Theater program. Athens residents Mrs W C Carr Mrs Margaret Blake and Mrs Doris Griser helped Mrs Harry Faulkner entertain 33 Gasco Sewing Club members at 6742 FE Mulberry St. Gallipolis High School Band serenaded Edwin E Higgins superintendent of schools at his home during a surprise party by Carl C Byers principal. Six scouters completed leathercraft course under Robert Bain earning certificates. They are Leonard Potrell Ronald Pierce Nelsonville Clyde Mansfield Guy Moore Athens Walton Davies Ralph Dalton.
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Ferne Bradbury
Dick Wiley
Middleport
Gallipolis
W. C. Carr
Margaret Blake
Doris Griser
Athens
Harry Faulkner
Gasco Sewing Club
Edwin E. Higgins
Carl C. Byers
Robert Bain
Leonard Potrell
Ronald Pierce
Nelsonville
Clyde Mansfield
Guy Moore
Athefhs
Walton Davies
Ralph Dalton
Gear position marking proposed to aid beginner drivers
An idea suggests manufacturers mark gear positions on the shift knob so owners can paste a guide on the knob and shift correctly. The Tucker couple moved to a property bought from Grant Cochran on Mill Street while Cochran and family relocate to Logan. Athens High School’s basketball team earned city honors with wins over Washington Court House and Portsmouth. The Nabby Lee Ames DAR chapter met at Mrs. Helen Townsend’s and Mrs. Harvey Porter’s home at 180 East State Street with hostesses including Mrs. J. R. Sands Nelsonville and Mrs. C. D. Hopkins. Merwin led the group.
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Ray ‘Tucker
Chauncey
Grant Cochran
Mill St
Cochran
Logan
Athens High School
Washington Court House
Portsmouth
Nabby Lee Ames
The
DAR
Helen Townsend
Harvey Porter
E. State St
J. R. Sands
Nelsonville
C. D. Hopkins
J. T. Merwin
Leader
President presses unity while vague on aims in Congress speech
Sam Simmons critiques the presidents push for European aid and universal military training while urging unity without politics. He notes vague indictments against Russia and accuses past leaders of misleading the public about avoiding war. He admits uncertainty about the president's broader aims but suspects a determined Missouri stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rush
Ann
Congress
Russia
Germany
Tripoli
Marigolds Linked to Cortez and Montezuma Court
The marigold was first found by Hernan Cortes during his invasion of Mexico and served as a court flower for the Montezuma royal house. Cortes later seized seeds from the botanical garden and carried them to Spain.
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Cortez
Montezuma
Botanical Garden
Spain
Community dues and college events in Rio Grande area
Social calendar highlights visits by Miss May Fulton and family to Marietta and a Lafayette hotel dinner for birthdays. WSCS program at New Dorm with Korea letters, Korea/Japan talks, and musical interludes. Methodist revival led by Dr. Steffins, college chapel talks, and ladies auxiliary gatherings. Mothers Club grain cookery trials, Have More Plan discussion, and a Rio Grande College spring banquet with fashion talk and multiple performances.
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Rio Grande
May Fulton
Mollie Fulton
Ira
Marietta
Korea
Jim Ernest
Kagawa
Japan
Marjorie Fadeley
Methodist Church
William L. Steffins
Portsmouth
College
Kemp
South Charleston
Otho Shiers
Lexie Belcher
Anna Thorne
The
Baptist Church
Robert Stoneburner
Share
Barney
Jones
Dickinson
Show
Borders
Ed Robinson
Norton
Conn
John and
Mildred Loomis
Johnny
Loomis
Ohio
Dayton
Gallipolis
Marie Richards
Jonathan Dickinson
Edwards Dickinson
Cleveland
Women’s League
Rio Grande College
Betty Hamrick Clark
Rosena Wiseman
MceDermott
Lucille McDermott
Donna Denny
Joan Showers
Clara Edwards
Anne
Radio Schedule Fragment with Daytime and Evening Lineup
Listing of radio stations and programs for multiple networks including NBC WLW CBS WABC and ABC with times from 00: News Report to 6 45 Lum and Abner, noting various repeats and hour blocks across Cincinnati Columbus Huntington Parkersburg and Charleston.
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NBC
WLW
Cincinnati
ABC
WCOL
Columbus
WSAZ
Huntington
CBS
WBNS
WCHS
Charleston
WPAR
Parkersburg
MBS
Cbs Network
Abe-West
Mbs-East
Mbs-Weast
Abe of
Abe-Basic
Beulah
Cbs News
Abe Fulton Lewis, Jr
Jack Smith
Cbs Daily
Abe
Guy Lombardo
Abe Bob Crosby
Henry Morgan
Harkness
Murrow
Cbs Sports
Henry Aldrich
F.B.I
Burns & Allen
Abe Mr. Keen
Abc Basic
Billy Rose
al Jolson
Abe Dick Haymes
Willie Piper
Abe Gabriel Heatter
Abc Basic Crime Photog
RFD
America
Bob Hawk
Nbc Magazine
Lee Sweetland
Abc East Family
Eddie Cantor
Lenny Herman
Opportunity Unlimited
Earl Godwin
Abec
Kate Smith
Nbc Daily Band
Abe Queen
Abe Martin Block
Paul Whiteman
Abs
Lum
Abner
United States Mint Introduces Nickel in Coinage 1857
The U S government first used nickel in coinage in 1857 with a copper nickel alloy of 88 percent copper and 12 percent nickel for its copper pennies.
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United States
Riley Birthday Declared Official Holiday in Indiana
In 1915 Indiana proclaimed October 7 James Whitcomb Riley's birthday a holiday, honoring "Indiana's most beloved citizen" per the Encyclopedia Britannica.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Whitcomb Riley
Indiana
Encyleopedia Brittannica
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