If I Were President Now On Keeping U.S. Strong
The piece argues for decisive action over passive waiting to counter Soviet expansion. It endorses universal military training and reactivating the draft, backed by a European recovery program, while warning against overreliance on statements or conferences. It notes Congress debates and political squabbling as danger rises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Marshall
U. S
Balkans
Finland
Czechoslovakia
Stalin
Moscow
Yugoslavia
Germany
Austria
Korea
Mediterranean
Trieste
Walter B. Smith
Congress
Umit
Senate
House
China
Greece
Turkey
Capital
United States
Kremlin
Italy
Legislative Branch
Leahy
Russia
Soviet
Mr. Truman
Red Army
Rome
White House
Gallia Passenger Trains Cut Back Amid Coal Strike
Due to the coal strike passenger service on the New York Central and the Chesapeake and Ohio is curtailed in Gallipolis for the walkout. NYC trains at 9:12 a.m. and 1:59 p.m. are canceled while C&O service from Pomeroy to Columbus at 4:04 p.m. and Columbus to Pomeroy at 12:30 p.m. are reduced on Monday and again Wednesday and Friday. Freight runs continue.
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Gallipolis
New York Central
Chesapeake and Ohio
C&o Trans
Pomeroy
Columbus
Charleston
Kenneth R. Roush
Messenger newspaper subscription rates and options
The notice lists home delivery rates by carrier and mail rates for Ohio West Virginia and other regions. It includes annual, six month, three month, and one month prices, with different figures for in state and out of state, plus a note that foreign rates are quoted on request. It also states second class matter status at Athens post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Delivery
Ohio
West Virginia
Athens
Unio
Coil Oe
Ruined trust and threat loom in seaside cottage tale
Ann and Rush plan a restorative lake retreat after a chilling letter hints at a deadly trap. The couple grow close as fear recedes, but a hidden diary and a concealed letter inside Rush's leather kit hint at deeper danger and a secret yet to unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rush
Ann
Luke
Darling
Gay
Mr. Stark
Cheyenne
Enos
Opinions and the danger of uninformed public
Ambassador Warren R. Austin warns that most people form quick opinions on international affairs from neighbors rumors and fear. He stresses force as a last resort requires informed overwhelming public support and cautions leaders against rushing to war or pressuring public opinion. He notes vague current information fuels distrust and urges facts and a free press to inform citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren R. Austin
United States
United Nations
Russia
Austin
Congress
Truman tackles Russian menace with gradual reforms
The piece argues that quick, sweeping anti Russian measures are unlikely. ERP benefits would take years to apply, Universal Military Training aims at basic readiness not rapid war, and a selective draft requires months plus camp rebuilding. The overall tone cautions against rash action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Russia
Truman speaks to Congress on draft and foreign policy stance
President Truman urged selective service and a returns to peacetime conscription while tying the Marshall Plan to U S policy toward the Soviet Union. He then reviewed the New York St Patrick's Day parade as Congress debated the draft and foreign policy risks and prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Truman
St. Patricks Day
Congress
Capitol Hill
Washington
Truman
General Marshall
Western Europe
Soviet Union
New York City
United States
Fifth Avenue
Sam Simmons Comment on European Crisis and Coal Miners Walkout
Sam Simmons warns that if the European situation is as serious as claimed the miners strike worsens risks to the Marshall Plan and the economy. He cites potential pension boosts, royalty demands, steel shortages, transportation disruption, job losses, and rising prices, urging a quicker, better settlement with Lewis and operators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Staff Selection Again Delayed in Gallipolis
The Gallipolis city recreation commission postponed finalizing staff for the 1948 summer program at a Sunday meeting at Dr. W. Lewis Brown's home. Only two positions remain unsettled as an applicant's decision is awaited. Final program announcement is expected in about two days with the city commission agreeing to cooperate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
W. Lewis Brown
Ohio River Rises from Wheeling to Millwood
The Ohio River shows a rise from Wheeling West Virginia to Lock 23 at Millwood West Virginia with faster rise in headwaters. Rates range from two tenths per hour between Locks 13 and 16 to a half tenth per hour at Locks 21 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Ohio River
Wheeling
W. Va
Millwood
W.va
Neville
Price
Bruce
Penn
Seniet
Peace
Sohia
Talbott
Ernestine
Kanawha River
Chris
Winfield
Kanawha Falls
Fine Levied in Gallipolis Court for Intoxication
John Hurt was fined $5 and costs in municipal court Saturday on an intoxication charge. A separate assault and battery charge was filed against John Hill by his wife June Hill. He is being held awaiting arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
John Hurt
John Hill
June Hill
Divorce Suit Filed in Gallipolis Against Donald Bales
Edna Ervin Bales files for divorce in common pleas court alleging gross neglect. The suit names Donald Bales of Superior Wisconsin as respondent. Edna seeks restoration of her maiden name Edna Ruth Ervin. petition filed by H W Cherrington and W P Cherrington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Edna Ervin Bales
Common Pleas Court
Donald Bales
Superior
Wis
H. W. and
W. P. Cherrington
Edna Ruth Ervin
Parents visit Stover family in Gallipolis weekend
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Stover of Dayton visited Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Stover at their home, 39 Garfield Ave, in Gallipolis this Saturday and Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Louis Stover
Dayton
Mr. Stover
Oliver Stover
Garsfield Ave
De Kalb Award Honored At Gallipolis FFA Event
Harold Drummond wins the De Kalb agricultural award at Gallia Academy High School. Bill Northup and Glen Graham place second and third. Drummond, son of Mr and Mrs F H Drummond Addison, is active in band Government Club Grange and serves as an assistant scout master.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Harold Drummond
Bill Northup
Glen Graham
de Kalb
Future Farmers of America
Gallia Academy
Drummond
F. H. Drummond
Addison
Government Club
FFA
Buckeye
Crime Lab Station Arrives For Public Preview
Law enforcement from two states will study a mobile crime detection laboratory when it arrives in Gallipolis Tuesday at 1 p.m. The Mason County Sheriff’s Office Point Pleasant police and West Virginia Highway Patrol will oversee the display. Local officials invite the public to inspect the lab from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. before it moves to Meigs County.
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Gallipolis
Mason County
Point Pleasant
State Highway Patrol
City Commission
Elmer E. Hatfield
West Virginia
Meigs County
One Arrest From Routine Highway Check
Gallia county report notes one arrest during a weekend routine traffic check by the state highway patrol six miles west of Jackson. Albert P. Foulks, 28, Oak Hill, was fined 10 dollars and costs for operating a vehicle in a defective condition after 55 vehicles were checked and 15 warning slips issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
State Highway Patrol
Albert P. Foulks
Oak Hill
Justice of the Peace
Shaffer
Jackson
Special Holy Week Services Planned in Gallipolis
John Gee announces Holy Week services through Easter with daily evening sessions featuring motion pictures depicting Jesus life. Soloists Mable Henderson Gean Mosley Carrie Wallas and Bettie Casey perform while Lucille Doss leads the Forum Group conducting the events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
John Gee
Christ
Mable FE. Henderson
Gean Mosley
Carrie Wallas
Bettie Casey
Lucille Doss
Forum Group
Rabies Treatment Given To Woman In Gallipolis
Mrs Vila Un ree of Gallipolis Route 7 overpowered a fox that attacked her. State laboratory reports the animal was infected and she will receive anti-toxin treatment daily for about two weeks under the care of Dr. F W Shane, county health officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Vila Unree
State Laboratory
F. W. Shane
Radio program grid for NBC WLW and affiliates
Station list shows Cincinnati Columbus Huntington and other markets with a full day schedule from 6:00 pm to 12:00 am. Programs include News Reports, Kiddies Hour, Sports Music Time, Supper Club, The Beulah Show, Inner Sanctum, Cavalcade of America, The Falcon Adventure, Charlie Chan Mystery, and Golden Gloves Finals with various network and local times.
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Abc
Cbs Network
Abc-West
Mbs- West
Cbs
Chicago Orchestra
Cbs-East Lum
Abner
Cbs West
Abec
Lowell Thomas
Abe
Beulah
Cbs News
Abe Fulton Lewis, Jr
Abe Jack Smith
Song
Cbs Daily
Mary Osborne
Abe Bob Crosby
Abe Henry J
Cbs Sports
Cliff Arquette
Mbs
Howard Barlow
Abe Godfrey
Cbs the
12 Players
Abe Charlie Chan
Billy Rose
Voorhees
Buddy Weed
Abc West
Morning Radio Schedule Full of Classic CBS and MBS Programs
A March broadcast timetable lists morning to evening radio lineup with shows from Abe and MBS networks. Highlights include Oklahoma Roundup, Fred Waring Show, Arthur Godfrey, Queen for a Day, Bride and Groom, Paul Whiteman Records, and Lum and Abner among others across CBS and MBS stations with regional repeats noted.
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N. Y
Abe
Oklahoma
Cbs
Ozark Valley Folks
Mbs
Fred Waring
My Story
Betty Crocker
Abe Kate Smith
Abe Queen
Martin Block
Abec
Paul Whiteman
West
Lum
Abner
Local civic and club news from Athens County
Everett Crane of Nelsonville earns permanent appointment as city electric light linesman after a civil service exam. John S. Dalton of Athens elected president of the Young Republican Club of Athens County. Glouster Legion members attend a round-up party in Columbus. Chester residents stage a 75 man rat killing contest with a banquet for the losers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Crane
Nelsonville
City Electric Light
John S. Dalton
Athens
Young Republican Clubs
Athens County
G. C. Lunsford
H. F. Hamble
Cecil Watkins
Carson Vernon
William J. Golding
Glouster Frank
Chester
R. H. Huff
W. R. Hoffman
Earl Hartung
Local staff moves and community notices tally
W H Moody of Glouster moves from mail carrier to Glouster post office clerkship. Nelsonville Pythian sisters honor 24th anniversary with a pot luck supper. B T Grover hosts annual basketball banquet at the Colonial with O C Bird Prof C N MacKinnon and R W Finsterwald as guests. Star bus line begins two daily trips from McArthur to Chillicothe. Hamden attendees at IOOF invitation in McArthur include Dr E S Ray Avie Tedrow O G Cross William Sperry T K Stephenson and Charles Kirkendale.
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W. H. Moody
Glouster
Nelsonville Pythian Sisters
Valley Lodge No. 137
B. T. Grover
the Colonial
O. C. Bird
C. N. Macekinnon
R. W. Finsterwald
Star
McArthur
Chillicothe
Hamden
Dr. E. S. Ray
Avie Tedrow
O. G. Cross
William Sperry
T. K. Stephenson
Charles Kirkendale
Valley Livestock Auction Prices Digest
Hog prices range from 12.00 to 23.25 per hundredweight across weight classes. Cattle and veal calves show varied ranges with steers 20.00 to 26.50, heifers 20.00 to 25.50, fat cows 15.00 to 22.00, baby beef 20.00 to 26.00, veal tops 33.00, and lambs 10.00 to 22.00. Sheep and stock ewes similarly listed.
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Gallipolis
Parsons Visit Columbus as Camp Family Hosts
Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Parsons of 52 Mill Creek Street spent the weekend in Columbus visiting Mr. and Mrs. Robert Camp whose daughter is Mrs. Camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
A. L. Parsons
Mill Creek St
Columbus
Robert Camp
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WSAZ
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WCHS
WPAR
WHKC
WMOA
Cincinnati - Columbus
Huntington
Columbus - Charleston - Parkersburg
Columbus - Marietta
Arthur Godfrey
Breakfast
Hollywood
Ben Alexander
By Galbraith
NEA Service, Inc
T. M. Reg
U. S. Pat
Valley Livestock
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