Southern revolt reshapes party lines amid Truman era pressure
The piece argues that Southern support for segregation could trigger a realignment away from traditional party loyalties. It envisions Republicans absorbing disaffected conservatives while Northern liberals gain a home in a reshaped Democratic Party led by Wallace’s gamble, with 1950s politics hinging on inflation, civil rights, and a realignment ahead of 1952.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Truman
Capitol Hill
Jim Crow
GOP
Henry Wallace
Stonewall Jackson
Truman
Lee
Wallace
Democratic Party
America
United States
Wedding on a Soldier’s Path in a Small Town
Jessica Blake, newly married to Army private Tom Blake, flees a stifling home life after a rushed wedding. Facing an uncertain future, she packs with help from friend Mary Belle while Tom plans to whisk her to Akron to stay with his family until discharge. The move tests loyalty, love, and a newest family reality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessica Blake
Lucy
Tom Blake
Betsy
Jessica Giordon
Jiune
Honey
Mary
Belle
Jessica
Tom
Annie
Jessie
Lexington
Mary Belle Evans
Mary Belle
Akron
Future paths for Mason County graduates urged to seek meaningful aims
Sam Simmons argues that about 200 Mason County high school graduates face life choices after school. He says schools prepare for further study, while parents and state steer decisions. He warns against loafing, notes girls may enter work or college, and stresses a balanced life with purpose and occasional play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason County
Dubious cure-alls attack oil industry controls
John W. Boatwright of Standard Oil of Indiana critiques proposed government schemes for the oil sector. He argues the industry has performed well in production prices and profits, noting 1947 crude output up 32.2 percent since 1941 and that price indices lag peers. He contends government controls would hinder progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Boatwright
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
Boatwright
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Socialism on the Make Versus Socialism on the Take
The dispatch argues that government ownership in electricity leads to higher rates and taxpayer subsidies, while private ownership with regulation yields moderate profits, strong service, and tax support for government functions. The piece contrasts England’s experience with the broader claim that socialism on the take harms consumers. It warns readers about the dangers of complete socialization and the loss of free enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
British Electricity Authority
Power lobby wins cut in TVA New Johnsonville plant funding
The House Appropriations Committee axed a 4 million dollar TVA New Johnsonville steam plant funding. Private utilities lack ready substitutes and argue TVA should be scaled back to a minor role, while TVA expands ahead of demand and attracts industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Appropriations Committee
Tennessee Valley Authority
New Johnsonville
Tenn
TVA
Purcell L. Smith
National Association of Electric Companies
Smith
Tennessee Valley
TVA Power Development
Alcoa
Reynolds
Monsanto
Dodds Decries Low Reading Taste as Dictator’s Target
Princeton president Harold W. Dodds warns that a nation with literacy but juvenile reading tastes is vulnerable to dictatorship, urging a shift toward more substantive literature and civic engagement to resist authoritarian influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold W. Dodds
Pres
Princeton University
Brewers Return to National Supply Lines as Strikes End
Milwaukee breweries resume output after a strike that closed six plants since April 25 ends with weekly wage increase grants. Trade unions and brewery management reached an agreement restoring shipments to distributors and restoring steady production across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Doctor explains backache causes and care
Edwin P. Jordan M D explains backache stems from many conditions including arthritis anemia abdominal diseases and pregnancy. He stresses thorough history physical exam lab tests and X rays to locate the cause and notes braces physical therapy heat massage and careful treatment can relieve many cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin P. Jordan
Pythian Sisters Hold Annual Inspection and Local News
Five new members joined the Wilkesville Pythian Sisters during the May 7 annual inspection. Visitors came from Gallipolis Logan and Nelsonville. Remodeling overseen by Raymond Long of Columbus continues, with his family expected to move here. A fire destroyed Jack Might’s home on Strong's Run while residents were away. Juniors and seniors toured Columbus May 8 8. K of P Lodge inspection occurred May 8 with Grand Chancellor Wood present. Wilkesville commencement held May to honor 12 graduates led by Rev Glendon Herbert. Family travels and local visits fill the remainder of the week, with illness and hospital notes for several residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesville
Pythian Sisters
Gallipolis
Logan
Nelsonville
Raymond Long
Columbus
Mr. Long
Jack Might
Strong
Mr. Might
Audrey Robb
K. of P. Lodge
Wood
Glendon Herbert
Emerson Duffy
John E. McCormick
McCoy Snavely, Jr
Frank M. Keeton
Francis Tyler
William W. Carr
Clair L. Penn
Herbert S. Perkins
Gay F. Johnson
George S. Ragan
Ruth Wells
Williams
Dorothy G. Jolly
Emery Johnson
Brilliant
Johnson
Blanche Davis
Jasper Cohen
Loring Wells
Laura Keck
Newark
Bessie Wells
Izetta Harrison
Howard Penn
Athens
Thomas Hartley
Holzer Hospital
Earl Arbaugh
J. E. Strong
Backache Remedy Promoted Behind Nose Nerves
Dr. J. Lewis Amster says some backaches may be cured by painting a local anesthetic behind the nose to numb specific nerves. The statement was given today in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
J. Lewis Amster
Boal Family Rites Observe Golden Anniversary
Mrs Rose Scheer Boal of Columbus dies after three years illness in Colum bus. She was born in Zaleski daughter of Charles Scheer. Survived by husband Dr A A Boal Columbus a daughter Eleanor Legge Jacksonville Florida two grandchildren three sisters and one brother Funeral held in Columbus Monday The community also reports updates on local residents and visitors from McArthur Athens Chillicothe and Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zaleski
Rose Scheer Boal
Columbus
A. A. Boal
Eleanor Legge
Jacksonville
Florida
Emma Duncan
Cincinnati
Katherine Stamm
Nelle Lewis
New York
Edward Scheer
Chicago
Earl Timms
Alma
Betty
Oxford
McArthur
Dale Hopkins
Linda Sue
Hopkins
Max Douglas
Mt. Sterling
Elbea Queen
George Woods
Leo Ervin
Betty Ruth Barnhouse
Athens
J. A. Bedinghaus
James McKibben
Ranger
Emmett Conway
Chill
Dundas News Briefs From Dundas and Surrounding Towns
Local residents visit relatives across Kentucky and Columbus while Dundas school graduates ten eighth graders with D. M. Bryson as speaker. Students earning perfect attendance include John McManus Edward Waters Phyllis Ward Joan Ward Beverly Roof and Dorothy Hughes. Births noted in McArthur and Genoa areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dundas School
D. M. Bryson
John McManus
Edward Waters
Phyllis
Joan Ward
Beverly Roof
Dorothy Hughes
Ethel Lightfoot
Clarence Ouseley
McArthur
Etta Nelson
Hawk
Delver Quick
Lancaster Struts For Premiere Of Green Grass Of Wyoming
Lancaster gears up for a four day world premiere event May 22 to May 25 featuring 20th Century Fox stars Peggy Cummins and Charles Coburn. Celebrities arrive Monday to judge window displays, partake in a 19 station Army broadcast, and attend a grand ball as city officials lend keys to the town.Wyoming Park dedication Tuesday with U S and state flags raised in a ceremony attended by Senators Bricker and O Mahoney and governors and Navy planes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Fever
20Th Century- Fox
Wyoming
Lancaster Fairgrounds
Hollywood
Washington D. C
Fairfield County
20Th Century-Fox
Peggy Cummins
Charles Coburn
Fox Movietone
Army
Lancaster High School
von Stein
Lancaster Chamber of Commerce
Moose Lodge
Wyoming Park
East
Joseph C. O'Mahoney
Lester Hunt
Ohio
John W. Bricker
Thomas J. Herbert
U. S
Navy
Lockbourne Air Base
Frank J. Lausche
George White
Myers Y. Cooper
Green Grass
Prattsville Madison Township Holds Eighth Grade Commencement
Prattsville Madison Township schools held the eighth grade commencement at Prattsville School on May 12. Rev. O. C. Lockwood delivered the address on Nothing to Draw From. Supt. D. M. Bryson presented diplomas to Dale Allman Lawrence Daft Arthur West Margaret Perry Eva Allman. Eva Allman ranked in the state top 20 percent and received honorable mention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prattsville
Madison Township
O. C. Lockwood
D. M. Bryson
Dale Allman
Lawrence Daft
Arthur West
Margaret Perry
Eva Allman
George Dearth
Edna
Margaret Daugherty
Sarah McHenry
Jacksonville
Daugherty
Radio Schedule Listings for May 21
A dense, multi-station daily schedule detailing programs across abc cbs mbs and local east west and abe listings with news music drama variety and kiddies hours. Highlights include Burns and Allen Ellery Queen Henry Morgan and Lum and Abner with late night news and dance bands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abc
Cbs Network
Abc-West
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
A. Rollini
Abe Bob Crosby
Henry Morgan
Mbs
Harkness
Abe Ed Murrow
Cbs Sports
Henry Aldrich
Abc-East
Burns & Allen
Abe Mr. Keen
Backus
Billy Rose
al Jolson
Abe Dick Haymes
Willie Piper
Gabriel Heatter
Jack Carson
Eve
Andy Russell
Bob Hawk
Abc Magazine
Child's World
Abec-East
Abe-West Family Theater
Eddie Cantor
Earl Godwin
Abe West
Abe Kate Smith
Happy Gang
Abe Queen
Abe Martin Block
Paul Whiteman
Cbs Treasury
Robert
Q.” Lewis
Point Rock school closes as others host spring events
The Point Rock Columbia grade school closed May 15 after a picnic at Hooper Park May 14 and commencement with Rev. Fred Luchs of Athens as speaker. Juniors seniors and teachers spent May 16 at Buckeye Lake. New buses bought for next year. Trips and visits include Mr and Mrs Jarret Bobo and Mrs Dennen at Curry home. I M Swett had surgery at University Hospital Columbus. Gerald Collins visited J E Radekin home. Mrs Glen May and daughter Mary left for Albany New York to visit May’s mother until August then join Mr May in Japan. Morris family attended commencement while here a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Rock
Columbia
Hooper Park
Fred Luchs
Athens
Buckeye Lake
Jarret Bobo
Dennen
Curry
I. M. Swett
University Hospital
Columbus
Gerald Collins
J. E. Radekin
Glen May
Mary
May-Fairchild
Albany
N. Y
Mrs. May
Mr. May
Japan
Morris
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