Truman urged drastic draft aid bill met with rail strike ends
President Truman asked Congress for strong action to prevent economic collapse after a national rail stoppage. The column argues the plan would safeguard essential facilities and public health, criticizes union leaders and Congress, and urges passage of a compromise like the Wagner era measure to avoid repeats of the crisis.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Army
Senate
Messrs
Whitney and
Johnston
Mr. Truman
House
Jabor
Shores and Woods Skirmish in Quiet Coastal Farm Tale
A vivid afternoon turns into hard work as Debby and Ellie cut timber in the woods near the beach. They discuss Joel Sumter and past conflicts, then finish with a lingering, windswept sea mood as sunset paints the water and waves roar. The scene closes with Debby and Ellie tiring but satisfied, Bull wandering nearby.
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Debby
Elie
Electric Light Company
Derby
Bull
Ellie
Joel Sumter
Det
Taft Opposes Truman Bill Over Powers For Rail Crisis
Ohio readers weigh President Truman's proposed drastic powers to seize rail facilities and draft workers. Senator Taft questions constitutionality and the risk of state ownership. Critics warn of creeping socialism and expanded bureaucracy, urging patience and revised laws over bold emergency measures.
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White House
Truman
Raft
Congress
Reward for Warriors Memorial Day Reflection
A columnist urges Americans to honor Memorial Day with action not quarrel. They call for gratitude toward veterans and focus on improving living conditions, housing, clothing, and opportunities for the brave men living. The piece links wartime promises to modern labor disputes and political clashes.
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America
No Dictator Needed Opinion on dictatorship and democracy
The piece argues against dictatorship as a cure for national crises, warning of the dangers when economic power concentrates in one person. It praises democracy for its slow but steady crisis preparation and stresses patient, persistent public effort over quick reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Lewis
Sinclair Lewis
Wall Street
Public Forum Letter Says People Should Let Officials Work
A reader from Athens Route 2 urges Americans to stop fault finding and let government leaders act. The writer argues disobedience to God’s word brings judgment, and notes officials share the same worth and care as others. Dated May 28, signed Dan Smith.
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the Messenger
Congress
Dan Smith
Athens
Route 2
Reedsville Four-H Meeting and Local Visits
Four-H members met in the Schools Hall with pledges, flags, songs, and demonstrations led by Ruth van Powell and others. Local residents, including Mrs James F. Wilson and families, visited relatives in Washington District and nearby towns. multiple travels and gatherings across Long Bottom, Columbus, Toledo, Joppa, Sistersville, and Alfred are noted with relatives and birthdays highlighted.
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Reedsville
Four-H
Ruth van Powell
Singie America
Joan Daugherty
Darrene Smith
Barbara Sisson
Zetah Buckley
Fern Hamilton
Patty Wallace
Vivian Smith
Vanilla Borine
Luella Ruehel
Zetah Burkley
the Woodpecker
Juanita Boring
Long Bottom
B. Torrence
J. B.torrance
Lon T. Stansbury
Indianapolis
Frank Winkelman
California
C. R. Kimes
Chester
Lockview Cabin
Elsie Crislip
Alfred
Elliott Minnus
Bartlett Social Notices Travel Through Local Life Events
Bartlett residents share funeral rites, family visits, and school milestones. Marie Emmons funeral at Methodist Church. numerous neighbors attend Memorial Day week events and rural life services. Bartlett High School seniors graduate. locals attend conferences, races, and alumni gatherings. Members visit relatives in Columbus, Toledo, and Chicago.
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Bartlett
Marie Emmons
Charles
Mary
George Seeny
Stewart
Frank Ellis
George Geting
Amesville
Friay
Malcolm Goddard
Bob
Oune
Inne
Limie Goddard
Alrs
D. I. Gandee
Enid Goddard
Ethel God- End
Indian Lake
Columbus
Cleveland
Ithe Goddard
Baten
Bartlett O. E
Jackson
R D. Elkins
Charlotte Keith
Waterford
A D. McPherson
Don Goddard
May
Indianapolis
Ted Matthews
Toledo
Lawrence Matthews
McCarnnelsville
John Price
Leora Matthews
Jessie Webster
Parkersburg
Rebecca Webster
L. E. Buell
Fred Arnold
Chesterhill
Raymond Palmer
Bartlett High School
Leoma Secoy
Mary J. Fleming
Marjorie Fletcher
Eileen Work
Jeannette Williams
Barbara Matson
Naomi Dille
Janet Greathouse
Maxine Kee
Clarice McKown
Betty Dickinson
Wanda Mayle
Lillian Mayle
Ivan Blauser
Carl D. Burt
Gordon Thomas
Henry Greathouse
Clyde King
Dorothy Willis
St. Clairsville
Paul Brooks
Atlanta
Harry Fast
Neil Graham
Dayton
WAVA
Chicago
William Nicholas
Lester Fischer
Barlow
Elia Burfield
Lester Burfield
Marietta
Vesta McGrew
Parkerspurg
Nellie Zumbro
Dale
Nannie Johnson
Dedication of New Hourary at Eastern Kentucky State Teachers College
Dr R Ax English addressed the dedication in Richmond as part of Ohio University ties. Bliss Cokonougher, daughter of Mr and Mrs H F Cokonougher of Athens, was guest soloist at a recital by Miss Vera Board’s piano students at Ohio University’s Music Hall. YWCA advisory board hosted a dinner on the Biddles flagstone terrace for old and new cabinet members.
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R Ax English
Ohio University
Eastern Kentucky State Teacher's College
Richmond
Cokonougher
Bliss
H. F. Cokonougher
Athens
Vera Board
Music Hall
Ywca Advisory Board
T. R. Biddle
Visit Notes From Youngstown And Derby Mem Day
Mrs Frank Dean and her sons Franklin and Russell visit daughter Mrs Fred Kelley in Youngstown. Mr and Mrs Ural Westfal celebrate Memorial Day in Derby with relatives.
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Frank Dean
Franklin and
Russell
Youngstown
Long Bottom News Briefs Touches Local Visits and Notices
Local notes report visits from Harold Osborn and T W Wagener to relatives in Pomeroy and Columbus. Cyrena Sisson attended Pom eroy High School commencement with niece Betty Holsinger. Wages rose 18.2 cents an hour for 1,900 Taylorcraft Aviation workers per President Nash Ryss.
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Alliance
Taylorcraft Aviation Corp
Iday
Nash Ryss
Half of Registrants Believed Unfit for Draft
Washington officials estimate about 72 000 men eligible for the draft, with only 36 000 qualified for military service. The remaining pool consists of men ages 20 to 29 after a ban on inducting teen youths was approved by Congress on May 24, extending the draft to July 1. Timken plants reopen Canton unit resumes operations at four plants after coal and railroad strikes.
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Washington
P)— Selective Service
Congress
Timken
Timken Rolief Bearing
Syracuse Notes Pivot to Ohio Methodist Posts and Local Visits
Dr Walter Castoe of Syracuse has been named pastor at Broad Street Methodist Church Columbus succeeding Rev James Thomas. D S Mills elected president of Franklin County Ministerial Association in Columbus. June Ferrell arrives from New Jersey to visit family. Larry Sellers visiting grandparents in Columbus. Dana Hyseil travels to Dunlap Iowa to visit daughter. Mrs Helen Underhill visits Athens. Public Schools in Syracuse close for summer. Various locals redecorate homes and host gatherings. Evangelist Mabel Rife plans June meetings at U B Church. Charles Wagner hosts a party for Ed Wagner’s wedding couple with about 75 guests. Rena Martin visits from Westerville. Lawrence Schmitt attends Ohio Conference in Toledo. Shumway and Van Johnson visit Shade River. Lily Wagner and Edward Higginbotham visit Letart with Charles Wagner family.
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Syracuse
Walter Castoe
Ohio Methodist Conference
Broad Street Methodist Church
Columbus
James Thomas
D. 5. Mills
Avondale U. B
Franklin County Ministerial Association
June Ferrell
New Jersey
J. C. Ferrell
Larry Sellers
R. B. Seffers
Dana Hyseil
Dunlap
Iowa
Darrell Hartwig
Helen Underhill
Athens
Ceci Clark
B. Weese
J. E. Carleton
Racine
Calvin Ferrell
John Bowen
Faye Jukes
Dora Duckworth
Washington, D. C
Mabel Rife
U. B
Ohio
Toledo
F. A. Shumway
van Johnson
Shade River
Lily Wagner
Edward Higginbotham
Letart
Charles Wagner
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