Walter Kiernan on humor rules and career of a gag writer
In a profile of radio humorist Walter Kiernan, Hal Boyle notes Kiernan's 75,000 gags over six years and 12,500 jokes yearly. The piece describes techniques like the rule of three and opposites, Kiernan's throwaway humor, writing process, and preferred topics.
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New York
Walter Kiernan
Brooklyn
Hoboken
Kalamazoo
Keokuk
Jack Benny
Benny Kubelsky
Kiernan
Milton Berle
Walter
ABC
Louse Control Advances Amid Wartime Crowding
Medical note outlines spread of head lice during war, methods of elimination. Discusses prevention, DDT powder, benzyl benzoate, freon pyrethrum body treatments, and the challenge of nits requiring repeated applications. Addresses eye safety and the lice life cycle with eggs laid daily and lifespans of 30 to 40 days.
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Edwin P. Jordan
M.D
United States
Tarzan creator Burroughs did not harm readers
The obituary notes Edgar Rice Burroughs did not contribute greatly to literature but provided harmless reading that sparked imagination. Tarzan stories entertained boys and adults, offering tame adventures that inspired climbing and daring fantasies without degrading morals.
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Edgar Rice Burroughs
Tarzan
Mr. Burroughs
Tarzan of the Apes
Horse Sense and the Politics of Betting on Promises
Column argues horse sense misleads voters about 1948 Truman support and Truman party failures. It notes voters may blame outsiders before November and recalls Congress balked at the president’s program. The piece warns that the public will forget majorities existed and sympathy may favor those whom even horses would not back.
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Truman
Truman Party
Washington
Congress
House
Senate
Experts examine shrinking homes as families grow
Students of the American housing problem report new troubles as homes grow smaller while infant population soars. After the war, high building costs and liberal financing altered housing, leaving roofs too small for larger families and children seeking their own rooms. Housing students seek solutions amid rising births.
Feds Hoard Supplies and Bulbs for 93 Years
The General Accounting Office warns that multiple federal agencies stockpile vast quantities of supplies. One agency reportedly amassed enough light bulbs to last 93 years, echoing wartime orders to curb unnecessary illumination.
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General Accounting Office
Washington
Senate debates Natural Gas Act powers on FPC rates
The Senate weighs amending the 1938 Natural Gas Act to curb the Federal Power Commission in regulating producers rates to pipelines. Proponents argue FPC overreach. opponents warn higher prices for 13 million gas consumers if producer rates rise. The debate follows a 1947 Supreme Court shift and centers on three groups: producers, transporters, and distributors.
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Washington
Senate
Federal Power Commission
FPC
Supreme Court
Congress
Oklahoma
Robert S. Kerr
Elmer Thomas
Douglas
Illinois
Public forum condemns dog tax and culling program
Dene Cole of Stewart calls out the county dog tax and dog-control practices in a public forum letter. He blames county officials for funding, animal killings, and urges humane action and resignations. He cites a poisoning incident in East Athens and advocates returning dogs to owners. March 15
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the Messenger
Ohio
East
Athens
Health Department
Humane Society
Dene Cole
Quiz Hall by Wilton E Hall
A quiz page lists ten questions with multiple choice options for men women and teens. Answers appear garbled but indicate scoring thresholds from genius to average.
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Wilton E. Hall
Paroled Bank Robber's Case To Be Reviewed
The State Pardon and Parole Commission will review the case of James Newman of Columbus who has been paroled from Ohio Penitentiary. Newman faces a bank robbery sentence and has multiple escapes on his record. Gov. Lausche requested the review at a commission conference.
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Wendell Palmer
Los Angeles
Palmer
Azalea
Nadine Fennett
Paul Moody
Moody
James Stivers
Columbus
State Pardon and Parole Commission
James Newman
Ohio
Newman
Frank J. Lausche
Chauncey Plains Garden Club to Meet March 29
The Chauncey the Plains Garden Club schedules a meeting on Wednesday March 29 at the home of Mrs Ray Michael. The event was previously announced as this Wednesday.
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Chauncey
Plains Garden Club
Ray Michael
Bidwell Community Notes Highlight Visits and Meetings
Mr and Mrs Brad ford Robinson of Gallipolis visited Mr and Mrs C B Robinson for Bradley Robbins birthday. WSCS of Bidwell Methodist Church held at Mrs Harry Stices home. Next meeting at Mrs David Wicklines. Grant Ward, recently at Holzer Hospital, has returned home. Gloria Shoemaker
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Bidwell
Bradford Robinson
Gallipolis
C. B. Robinson
Robinson
WSCS
Homer Cottrill
G. K. Baker
Walter Winston
Montgomery
W. Va
Elmer Sherritt
Vinton
Elmer Sherritt, Jr
Wellston
Hal Shoemaker
Betty Fillinger
W. C. Fillinger
Grant Ward
Holzer Hospital
Gloria Shoemaker
Local Health and Illness Notices From Athens Area
In Athens area residents report illness and medical visits. Ed Cox seeks Alabama treatment while his father recovers at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Ada Lynch Clark enters Sheltering Arms Hospital. Mrs Mildred Buckley and others suffer illness. students Gordon Alrey and George Buckley miss days due to ailments. frequent visitors and family members travel for care and support.
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Mineral
Jocie Newlun
Bertha Lightfritz
Cora Lynch
Athens
Roy Taylor
John Taylor
Charles Cox
Alabama
Ed Cox
Cox
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Ralph Gibson
Ada Lynch Clark
George Buckley
Waterloo High School
Mildred Buckley
Elmore Lowry
Columbus
G. K. Lowry
Gordon Alrey
Grace Brooks
Linda Buckley
Gerald Buckley
Doris Albaugh
Bobby
Joyce Ann
Everett Addis
Bob Hawk
Jack Sickles
Red Cross
Kenneth Brooks
V. Heser
Evening Radio Schedule Highlights and Lineup
A detailed 24 hour radio programming grid listing shows from 6:00 to 5:00 plus Wednesday schedule. Notable programs include Frank Sinatra Show, Bob Hope Comedy, Philip Marlowe Drama, and Say It With Music. Many nets and repeats, with CBS ABC MBS and local affiliates.
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Abe
Cbs Network
Abe-West
Mbs-East
Mbs-West
Cbs
Frank Sinatra
Abe Beulah
Cbs News
Mbs
Abe Jack Smith
Cbs Daily
Cbs Counter Spy
Abe Mystery
Monte Cristo
Fanny Brice
Abe Mr
Mrs. North
Cbs Gentlemen of Press
Bob Hope
Philip Marlowe
Cbs Time For Defense
Cbs Chamber of Commerce
Abc
News & Variety
Abc News
Eddie Albert
Nbe
Hollywood
Abe Ladies Fair
Abe Hannibal Cobb
Abe Queen
Abe Bob Poole
West
Television Schedules Across Stations WLW C Channel I WTVN WSAZ WBNS
TV listings show a dense lineup across WLW C Channel I and other stations with times and program names from 6:00 p m to 5:00 a m featuring kids shows news dramas music game shows and sports. Notable entries include Kukla Fran and Ollie Captain Video Howdy Doody Wrestling and Woolworth programming notes.
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WTVN
Cartoon Theater
Captain Video
Mrs. Eeels
Vincent Lopez
Court of Current Issues
WSAZ
Channel 5
Kukia
Fran
Ollie
Telenews
Weatherbird
Wbns-Tv
Cannel
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Rupert Hughes
NEA Service, Inc
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Pete Kelso
Kelso
Fleming
Azalea Palmer
Hamemer
Nevine Fennell
By James Marlow
John Dewey
Bacon
the Public Forum
Stewart
Mar
Leonardo da Vinci
Milan
Italy
Pacific Ocean
Hugh Herndon
Clyde Pangborn
California
South Carolina
Pennsylvania
Basil Rathbone
Gary Cooper
van Johnson
Clark Gable
George Washington
Polly
By Galbraith
Ashio
NBC
WLW
Cincinnati
WCOL
KWSAZ
Huntington
WBNS
WCHS
Charleston
WPAR
Parkersburg
WHKC
WMOA
Marietta
Wlw-C
Channel I
Chang
Cactus Jim
Kukla
Frank
Wendy Barrie
Star Theater
Corky Robbins
Nimmo
Judy Splinters
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