Rural power limits Truman agenda in Congress
The article argues the presidency needs approval from both rural and urban lawmakers, noting 276 of 435 House districts are rural and 144 rural-leaning Democrats with about 150 rural-leaning Republicans. It claims Congress as a whole holds the true power, constraining Truman’s ambitious program and echoing Roosevelt’s experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Congress
U.S
House of Representatives
Senate
House
Mr. Truman
Mr. Roosevelt
White House
Speare Island tale unfolds with strangers amid a storm
Four shipwreck survivors land on Speare Island where eccentric host Henry Harding governs the rules. Tension rises as past and present collide with a broken yacht, missing equipment, and a mysterious light on the cliff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Gough Harding
Speare Island
Nona McGuire
Mollie Stark
Pred Sililwell
George Bascombe
Mollie
Ing
Brannan plan may be tested on hog market in Edson column
Edson reviews a Brannan farm plan trial for pigs with Sen. Thomas and Rep. Cooley. Under current law the government buys hogs to prop prices, costing hundreds of millions, while Brannan plan would pay farmers the difference to market prices, potentially lowering consumer costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Edson Washington
Brannan
Elmer Thomas
Oklahoma
Harold Cooley
North Carolina
Senate
House Agriculture Committees
U. S
The Lure of the Rural Road
A Athens couple seeks rest from crowded parks by touring backcountry roads in Southeastern Ohio. They picnic along Shade River, read historic stones, and glimpse rural life and familiar names on mail boxes. Sundays reveal more miles of countryside and the chance to meet old friends on future trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southeastern Ohio
Athens
Truman reconsiders 1948 election impact on Fair Deal
The .S. News & World Report notes President Truman reexamines the 1948 election meaning as freshmen in Congress question their role. New cleavages between Truman and Congress emerge as he is halted and forced to resurvey the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the .S. News & World Report
Truman
Congress
Washington
Symbols of success and Israel at the United Nations
Arab delegates criticize Israel's UN admission while the majority defends it. The article notes Israel as a UN achievement and argues the UN, though lacking power, has preserved prestige and peace efforts. It suggests the entry may reassure other delegations and reflect goodwill at the UN.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Israel
United Nations
Palestine
Two Senators For Senatorial Districts In 99th Assembly
The seventh and eighth districts share representation with a combined population of 258,699, above the state ratio of 197,306 by 61,393. Credits accumulate each two year term until reaching the ratio, and after four assemblies with one senator we have 245,572 credits, entitling two senators for 1951 52 unless the ratio changes after the 99th assembly.
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the Messenger
State Senate
Adams
Jackson
Pike
Scioto
Gallia
Lawrence
Meigs
Vinton
Athens County
Fairfield
Hocking
Morgan
Washington
Monroe and
Noble
A. V. Howell
Chiggers Causes And Home Remedies
The article explains chiggers as undeveloped mites that bite when contact with grass or underbrush occurs. It notes severe itching and provides relief methods including rubbing alcohol applied three times daily followed by boric acid ointment, plus prevention tips such as wearing high boots or long trousers and dusting skin with flower of sulphur to deter mites.
Lobbyists in Congress Face Scrutiny and Rules
The House backed a congressional inquiry into lobbyists though Senate approval is uncertain. Many lobbyists remain unregistered beyond the 1500 paid registrants. Rep. Sabath argues another 1500 operate unseen. Ex congressmen can lobby openly from the floor, raising questions about transparency and influence.
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House
Congressional
Senate
Congress
Capitol
Rep. Sabath
Illinois
Sabath
New Books Listed At Pomeroy Library
Pomeroy Public Library announces new arrivals including Kinfolk by Pearl Buck Seven Story Mountain by Merton How to Know the Birds by Peterson The God Seeker by Sinclair Lewis Grand Design by Dos Passos Father of the Bride by Edward Streeter Point of No Return by John Marquand Hound Dog Man by Gipson Cry The Beloved Country by Alan Paton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Pomeroy Public Library
Pearl Buck
Merton
Peterson
Sinclair Lewis
Dos Passos
Edward Streeter
John Marquand
Gipson
Alan Paton
Driver Fined for Driving Without License in Pomeroy
Earl Kauff of Condor Street Pomeroy was arrested by the State Highway Patrol on a charge of driving without a license. He appeared in Mayor Spencer's court on Friday and pleaded guilty, receiving a $25 fine plus costs.
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Pomeroy
Earl Kauff
Condor St
State
Highway Patrol
Spencer
Commencement Exercises for Rose Hill Eighth Grade
The Rose Hill eighth grade will hold commencement exercises at the Enterprise EUB Church on Wednesday at 8 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Rose Hill
Enterprise Eub
Radio Station Lineup for Ohio and West Virginia Markets
A listing shows area stations NBC WLW in Cincinnati 700 KC ABC WOCUO L in Columbus 1230 KC WSAZ in Huntington 930 KC CBS WENS in Columbus 1460 KC WCHS in Charleston 580 KC WPAR in Parkersburg 1450 KC MBS WHKC in Columbus and WMOA in Marietta 1400 KC.
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NBC
WLW
Cincinnati
Abc-Wocuol
Columbus
WSAZ
Huntington
Cbs-Wens
WCHS
Charleston
WPAR
Parkersburg
MBS
WMOA
Marietta
Daily Radio Schedule Evening May 20 Listings
Radio programming across networks CBS ABC NBC and more for Friday May 20 night and into Saturday morning. Listings include news talks dramas musicals sports and varied entertainment with shows such as Lowell Thomas Jack Carson Gene Autry and Grand Ole Opry along with local and network affiliates.
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Abe
Cbs Network
Abe-Weat
Mbs-East
Mbs-West
Cbbs
Abe Lowell Thomas
Ebs
Mbs
Beulah
Cbe
Abe Fulton Lewis, Jr
Abe Jack Smith
U.N
Abe Bob Crosby
Cbs
Abe Gabriel Heatter
Cbs Sports
Paul Lavalle
Abe Jack Carson
Jimmy Durante
Husband
F.B.I
Eddie Cantor
Break the Bank
Red Skelton
Abe the Sheriff
Abe Enchanted
Life of
Riley
NBC Television
Meet the Press
Bill Stern
Aboe
Abe- West
Nbe
Nbe Lake
NBC Symphony
Harry Wismer
Spike Jones
Cbhe
Johnny Thompson
Hawaii
Vic Damone
Abe Vaughn Monroe
Mel Allen
Hollywood Theater
Abe Gene Autry
Abe Philip Marlowe
Sinatra
Judy Canova
Pat Novak
Abe Guy Lombardo
Dennis Day
Cbs News
Chicago
Irving Fields
Grand Ole Opry
Abe Hayloft
News
Abe West
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Hugh SM Lawrence Mellon
DataeuTio Nea Service
Mee
Wilton E. Hall
United States
Olympia
Ancient
Italy
Greece
England
Germany
Radio City
New York
Detroit
Aaron Micah David
Arenuer
Enay
Harding
Mr. Sillwell
Clarion Island
Mabel Jones
Nona
Miss Stark
Lilly Warren
George
Agnes Firth
Sillwell
Bascombe
Fred
Stilwell
Los Angeles
Henry Harding
Miss McGuire
Edson
Government Game
By Galbraith
the Public Forum
Edwin P. Jordan, M. D
Pomeroy Library
Dick Turner
Pet
Archie Andrews
Johnny Olsen
Mary Les Taylor
Ed McConnell
Jay Stewart
Theater of Today
the Girls’ Corps
Smoky Mt. Hayride
Lopez
Grand Central Drama
Farm
RFD
America
Cbs American Farmer
Musicana
Philadelphia
Cbs Western Music
Tomlinson
Cbs Junior Junction
Europe
Cbs Sweet and Hot
Abe Poole
U.S.A
Treasury
Frank Merriwell
St. Louis
Abe Jerry and
Skye
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