Oddity Almanac recalls Dagmar autos and 1930s quirks
HAL BOYLE surveys antique cars from Dagmar to Studebaker and vanished brands and notes 1.7 million Americans live in trailer coaches with longer models. He jokes about a birth debt and a kangaroo shoplifting story, then cites taxes, tulips, and sports musings in a tongue in cheek almanac column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dagmar
America
Studebaker
Dad
Granddad
Mercer
Rickenbacker
Oldfield
Maxwell
Velie
Stutz Bearcat
Kentucky
Fred A. Wirt
U. S
Columbia Gazetter
Stalin
Sergei Kirov
Holland
Turkey
Europe
Australia
Almanac
The
Tax Foundation
New York Giants
Leo Durocher
Bevan and Labour Move Leftward on Germany Policy
The piece argues Labour under Aneurin Bevan shifts toward a pro German unity approach and immediate four power talks. It warns such moves threaten Western defense plans and risk delaying a European defense pact, urging adherence to defending free Europe against Soviet influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Labor Party
Aneurin Bevan
Bevan
Germany
Britain
France
United States
Labor Party
Labor
Free
Europe
West
Bonn
Socialist Party
Winston Churchill
Riots in Tokyo Mark May Day as Peace Claim Falls
The piece notes May Day riots in Tokyo as communists attempted to win converts by violence. Police subdued the mob after streets, including an American-owned car, were set ablaze, offering a stark image against claims of peaceful devotion.
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Tokyo
Tobin Advice Urges Labor and Bosses to Solve Problems
Secretary of Labor Maurice Tobin told the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America that industry and labor must fix their business issues without government coddling. He echoed Samuel Gompers on profit and warned against dependence on Washington, stressing self reliance that built the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressman Bender
Maurice Tobin
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
Samuel Gompers
Washington
McGranery May Probe Government Files With Hoover
Washington reports that new Attorney General James P. McGranery could order FBI chief J Edgar Hoover to review government files for misconduct. Hoover, wary of intruding into Treasury matters, may face a broader ethics probe as McGranery resumes discussions begun last April.
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Washington
James P. McGranery
J. Edgar Hoover
Eddie
Trumah
McGranery
Hoover
Senate
Granery
Justice Department
FBI
Treasury Department
Treasury
The Stars Say For Tomorrow and Birthday
Forecast cautions a perplexing and possibly entangled situation ahead with unusual issues and opposition. A sudden illumination or hunch may aid resolution through intuitive insight and inner guidance. A birthday reading notes an intriguing year with unusual problems and decisive intuition.
Grange cookie contest set for May 27
Community notes report the Grange will hold its annual cookie contest at a meeting on May 27. Virginia Hall attended a class party at Wellston. Several local families visited relatives over the weekend. Mrs. Caddie Phillips of Mt Carmel died at home. Pearl Moler suffered a heart attack. her daughters Lu cille Downard and Neva Downard help care for her. Nellie Mahaffey was injured in a fall. Alva Mahaffey’s tractor overturned on a stump. Charles Lowe and Eddie Riley went to Holzer Hospital.
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The
Grange
Virginia Hall
Wellston
Billie Shannon
Chillicothe
Shannon
Irene Jackson
Leo Davidson
Paul McElroy
Wolfpen
Dailey Wood
Caddie Phillips
Mt. Carmel
Pearl Moler
Lucille Downard
Neva Downard
Nellie Mahaffey
John Mahaffey
Alva Mahaffey
Charles Lowe
Eddie Riley
Holzer Hospital
Dr Jordan on Rocky Mountain spotted fever and prevention
Dr Edwin P Jordan describes Rocky Mountain spotted fever as an acute infectious disease caused by a rickettsia and spread by tick bites. He notes higher risk in spring and early summer, varying death rates, and the value of protective clothing and tick destruction. The guide covers incubation, symptoms, rash, and the potential of a preventive vaccine.
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Edwin P. Jordan
M. D
Rocky Mountain
Canada
Mexico
Medical improvement via antibiotics and vaccination note
The piece discusses prudent vaccine use for high exposure areas and praises penicillin chloramphenicol and aueromycin as highly valuable. Early diagnosis plus antibiotic treatment improves recovery and lowers deaths, while prevention remains important.
French Chief Wins Crucial House Vote
Paris France's parliament passed a two billion dollar bond issue to mobilize hoarded gold and curb inflation. Premier Antoine Pinay declared the measure key to the save the franc program as bonds are linked to free market gold prices.
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Paris
France
Antoine Pinay
Air Force Adopts Navy Measurements July First
The Air Force will switch to nautical units starting July 1 using knots and nautical miles instead of miles per hour and statute miles. The move, approved by the air coordinating committee, defines a nautical mile as one minute of arc and 6080 feet versus 5280 feet for land miles. One knot equals one nautical mile per hour.
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Washington
Air Force
Navy
Defense Department
Air Coordinating Committee
Danville Community Notes Mention Local Students and Service
Cpl Merlyn Farmer of the U S Air Force returns on furlough from Wyoming and will embark at Camp Kilmer N J for Europe. Rutland High seniors Jon Cottrill Betty Farmer Mary Dyke and Helen Stevens traveled with others to Cincinnati while families hosted visitors from Columbus. Frank Young former Baltimore and Ohio Railroad police chief dies at 83 in Cincinnati.
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Danville
Merlyn Farmer
U. S. Air Force
Wyoming
Camp Kilmer
N. J
Europe
Paul Strausbaugh
Springfield
Donald Strausbaugh
Donna
Gail Zimmer
Columbus
Minnie Swick
Glen Caton
Teddy Hall
Caton
Hall
Spaulding
Callie Metheney
Bertha Barrett
Mabel Mechem
Ben Harvey
Larry
Harvey
Cincinnati
Frank Young
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Alias Basil Willing A Haunted Dine at Dr Zimmer
Private detective Jack Duggan is murdered and Kath Katherine Shaw dies after a dinner at Dr Zimmer. Basil suspects links to the event and Zimmer resumes gatherings. Charlotte Dean debates attending as Brinsley Shaw pushes a dinner plan while police weigh theories.
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Jack Duggan
Katherine Shaw
Dr. Zimmer
Basil
Duggan
Zimmer
Rosamund Yorke
Brinsley Shaw
Charlotte Dean
Miss Shaw
Dr. Zimmer's
Mrs. Mann
Greta
Charlotte
Aunt Kay
Zimmer's
Dr Willing
J. Bush
Brinsley
Miss Dean
Mary
Mr. Shaw
Dr. Willing
Radio Programming Schedule Across Cincinnati Columbus Huntington and More
A detailed listing of radio stations and time blocks for NBC WLW Cincinnati ABC WCCL Columbus WSAZ Huntington CBS WBNS Columbus WCHS Charleston MBS WHKC Columbus WMOA Marietta WPAR Parkersburg WATH Athens WJBH Gallipolis and WOUI FM with daily noon to 1 pm and evening schedules through May 22 including news sports dramas comedies films and various network programs across multiple networks and stations.
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NBC
WLW
Cincinnati
ABC
WCCL
Columbus
WSAZ
Huntington
CBS
WBNS
WCHS
Charleston
MBS
WHKC
Other
WMOA
Marietta
WPAR
Parkersburg
WATH
Athens
WJBH
Gallipolis
WOUI
Television Schedule Fragments From Columbus and Nearby Stations
A fragmented listing shows TV lineups for WLW C channel 3 and others across Friday and Saturday, detailing programs from Kukla Fran and Ollie to Dragnet and Johnny Cartoons, with afternoon and evening slots. It preserves station names WLW C Channel 3, WTVN Channel 4, WBNS Channel 10, and WSAZ Channel 8 with shows like Dinah Shore, Groucho Marx, Amos n Andy, and News broadcasts.
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Abe
Abc
Cbs
DuMont
Chance of Lifetime
Bill Slater
James Melton
Martin Kane
Charlie Wild
Kukla
Fran
Ollie
Capitol News
Garnet Grayson
Larry Vincent
Wbns-Tv
Channel
Buddy Cotter
Jack Buck
Doug Edwards
Chet Long
Burns and Allen
Amos
Andy
TV Weatherman
Florascope
Spotlight Revue
Pepper
Armchair Theater
Garry Moore
Mike and
Buff
Bert Parks
Wsaz-Tv
Channel 8
Olle
Dinah Shore
News Caravan
Groucho
Maida's Kitchen
Kate Smith
Hawking Falls
Gabby Hayes
Howdy Doody
Old Wrangler
Perry Como
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Tobin
Father
Samuel Taylor
Coleridge
World Today
By James Marlow
Railroad Brotherhoods
Dr. Jordan
By Galbraith
Basil Willing
Helen McCloy
Melen McCloy Dresser
NEA Service
Ton
Abc-Cbs
Abc-Mbs-East Kiddies
Abc-Mbs
Abe Beulah
Cbs News & Commentary
Jack Smith
Cbs Daily
Abe Peggy Lee
Cbs Silver Eagle
Cbs Evening Newsreel
Mye
Night Beat
Playhouse
Cbs Defense Attorney
Abc Hardy Family
Abe Chameleon
Abc News
Rod & Gun
Abe Mr
Abec
Cbs News and Club
Music
Cbs Orchestra
Abe Orchestra
All Nets
Abe Godfrey
Lopez
Mary Margaret McBride
Bob Poole
Cbe
Televi
Swt
Wlw-C
Hawkins Falls
Joe Hill
Dad's Grocery
Dee Lemon
University of Air
Arthur Godfrey
Srch
Globe Trotter
Melody Shop
Bill Zipt
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