Debating the Excess Profits Tax in Congress
The Nation Today outlines arguments for and against an excess profits tax on wartime defense profits. It covers how the 1940s levy worked, potential refunds, and how firms might adapt through spending or layoffs to minimize tax. Proponents say it boosts morale and revenue, while opponents warn of bookkeeping burdens and inflationary effects.
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Washington
Congress
Truman
Uncle Sam
Ede
Northcott
Kidney stones and their prevention in medical insight
Dr. Edwin P. Jordan explains kidney stone formation causes linked to infection diet and urine balance. Painful passage often requires morphine and may signal additional stones. Preventive steps include chemical analysis of stones urine testing and dietary adjustments to shift urine to alkaline or acidic as needed.
New DoD Reservist Policy Aims for Fairer Call-Ups
The Department of Defense enacts a policy to clarify calling reservists to active duty, guaranteeing four months’ advance notice for manpower planning and at least 30 days to organize personal affairs. It removes unavailable reservists from rolls, keeps Guardsmen on duty until adequately trained, and seeks real improvement despite possible limits and international risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Defense
Columbus Dispatch
Teen drivers lecture elders on driving manners at AAA convention
A Columbus Dispatch report covers high school panelists at an AAA convention who critique adult driving habits. They blame elders, parents, and drunken driving while urging punishment for offenders and stressing courtesy.
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American Automobile Association
Columbus Dispatch
Tax hike looming for all as withholding tax bites deeper
The piece warns Americans face a general tax increase next year aimed at both individuals and corporations. It notes October 1 1950 withholding changes and predicts higher costs as the Excess Profits Tax shifts burden. The government shows no plan to cut operating expenses.
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Northcott
Gil
Ede
Gil Summerfield
Dan Reagan
Washington
Uncle Sam
Admin
Boyle in Korea: Road to the Manchurian border
Hal Boyle describes the arduous Chongchon corridor from Sinanju toward Kujang. Allied columns pass shell-pocked villages while crowds cheer, some Koreans denounce Communism and isolated Red soldiers lurk. The dusty road marks progress and peril as troops push toward peace and the border.
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Hal Boyle
U.N
North Korea
Sinanju
Chongchon
Kujang
Korea
World Mourns A Great King Gustaf V Remembered As Stabilizing Figure
The late Gustaf V of Sweden is praised as a strong, principled monarch who befriended reform, challenged Hitler, and kept Sweden neutral through two world wars. He is hailed for democratic simplicity and lasting influence on history.
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Gustaf V
Sweden
Queen Victoria
Britain
Disraeli
Franz Joseph
Austria-Hungary
Germany
Bismarck
Hitler
Gustaf
Europe
Public Forum urges honest local leaders and vigilant voters
Earl C. Cooper of the Arcone Club in Athens calls for scrutiny of city state and national leaders. He urges voting for principled, independent candidates who defend freedom and constitutional rights against demagoguery and various anti capitalist ideologies. He emphasizes electing men and women who will run Ohio for Ohioans and resist pressure groups.
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United States
PA. C
Ohio
Dainty Tiny Tot Dress Pattern 8429 for Ages 1-6
Pattern No 8429 offers a dress with puffed or wing sleeves, trimmed with ricrac and novelty buttons. Sizes 1 to 6 years require 2% yards of 39 inch fabric. send 25 cents plus 6 for mailing to Sue Burnett at The Athens Messenger, New York. Also promote Fall Winter Issue Fashion 48 pages with free pattern inside.
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Sue Burnett
Athens Messenger
Ave. Americas
New York 19
N. Y
Local visits list from Sunbury to Glouster guests
Mr and Mrs Clyde Rife Sunbury visited Mr and Mrs Ed Yeanger. Douglas Rife Columbus stayed with Mr and Mrs Ivan Groves. Jo Ward Lancaster spent a Sunday with Mr and Mrs W W Ward. Jack Sharlike Glouster weekend with Mr and Mrs Jim Grover. W J Grapes Parkersburg guests of Roy Grapes. Alva Rife and son Charles and Alvin Rife Leading Creek visited Ed Yeanger. Clifford Harrison Becky were weekend guests of Jim Grover and Alice Yeanger.
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Cheshire
Clyde Rife
Sunbury
Ed Yeanger
Douglas Rife
Columbus
Ivan Groves
Jo Ward
Lancaster
W. W. Ward
Jack Sharlike
Glouster
Jim Grover
W. J. Grapes
Roy Grapes
Parkersburg
Alva Rife
Charles
Alvin Rife
Leading Creek
Clifford Harrison
Becky
Alice Yeanger
Television Schedule Highlights for WLWC Channel 3 and WTVS Channel 6
Thursday evening lineup features Three City Final and Meetin Time followed by Kukla Fran and Ollie, Little Show, News Caravan, You Bet Your Life and multiple classic programs. Friday lists morning news, trading shows, shopping guides, comedy and westerns with Captain Video at 7.00.
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WLWC
Channel 3
TV Rangers
Kukla
Fran
Ollie
News Caravan
Kay Kyser
Martin Kane
Jack Carter
Broadway Playhouse
News
Moon River
Evening TV Schedule Listings
A dense channel lineup lists program times from 5:00 to 10:00 with titles such as Lone Ranger, Holiday Hotel, Roller Derby, News, Sports, Quizeroo, Space Patrol, Comedy Theater and Truth Consequences. The guide includes station WBNS TV Channel 10 and multiple hosts and shows across afternoon and evening slots.
Theater and TV Lineup for WSAZ Channel 6
Programs listed for WSAZ Channel 6 include 10:30 Theater and 11:00 Nitecappers with Lee Edwards, 11:15 Ships Reporter, 12:00 Ladies Matinee, 1:30 Garry Moore, 3:00 Robert Matinee, 4:00 Homemaker's Exch, 5:30 Two Gun Playhouse, 6:00 Lone Ranger, 7:30 John Conte, 8:00 Groucho Marx, 8:40 Stop the Music, 9:30 Telesports Digest, 10:50 The Metin Kane, and a 3:00 TV Matinee with Kate Sewith.
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Lee Edwards
Fern Sharp
Studio K
Garry Moore
Robert
Homemaker's Exch
Vanity Fair
Lucky Pup
Blackie the Crayon
Two Gun Playhouse
WSAZ
Lone Ranger
W—News
The
Harmonaires
Kukla
Fran and
Ollie
John Conte
Telenews Daily
Groucho Marx
Stop the Music
Alan Young
Telesports Digest
Metin Kane
Theater
Abe
Abe Burns
Allen
Cbs
Kay Kyser
Abe Alan Young
Don Ameche
Dumont
N. Y
Martin Kane
Concert by Shine Boys Quartet at Rehobeth Grange Hall
The Shine Boys Quartet from Wheeling will perform in Rehobeth with Grange sponsorship. The report also notes local council and board actions considering a $25 monthly raise for all employees, and various community notices including a Perry County Pomona Grange meeting, wage increases for Crooksville China Co. workers, a deer hunt report, new telephone service plans for Sayre and Portersville, and an Armistice Day fox hunt field trial.
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New Lexington
Sunshine Boys Quartet
Wheeling
W.va
Rehobeth Central Grange Hall
Rehobeth Grange
Crooksville Council
Board of Trustees of Public Affairs
New Straitsville Parent Teachers Association
Mary Sanborn
Glenna Bird
Christine Beattie
Twila Donley
Jackson Grange
Perry County
Pomona Grange
Jerry Blackstone
Crooksville China Co
Harry J. Bennett
Route 13
W. H. Patrick
Sayre
Portersville
Ohio Bell Telephone Co
Perry-Morgan County
Evening Radio Schedule Highlights from 1940s Listings
A dense listing of radio and TV program times across networks and stations, detailing dramas, comedies, news, music, and variety shows from 6:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Notable items include Dragnet, Father Knows Best, Laugh tracks, game shows, and regional repeats with multiple sponsors and hosts.
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Abe-Chs
Abc-Mbs-West
Nbe
Cbs
Abe Beulah Skatch
Abe
Mbs
Abe Jack Smith
Cbs Daily
Cbs Armstrong
SBN
Cbs Evening
Aldrich
FBI
Chs
Screen Guild
Aba
Mr. Keen
Cbs Rod & Gun Club
Abe Limerick
We the People
Cbs Hollywood
Chas. Boyer
Europe
News
All Nets
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Tommy Melbourne
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Edwin Butt
Boyle
By Tom Lambert
the Public Forum
the Messenger
Trading Post
Shopping Guide
Three Sentinels
Bert Parks
Kate Smith
NBC Comics
Times Square
WBNS
TVV
Buddy Cotter
Comedy Theater
TV Weatherman
Rodger Nelson
Wes Fester
Doug Edwards
Faye Emerson
Kate Sewith
WMOA
Huntington
NBC
WLW
Cincinnati
TVKL
Abc-Wcol
Cbs-Wens
Charleston
WCHS
WPAR
WHKC
Marietta
KC Station
WOOL
Jack Baker
Abe Arthur Godfrey
Cbe
Abe Bob Poole
Lanny Ross
Hollywood
Abe Ladies Fair
Mbsa
Cbs Kiddies
West
Pol. Adv
Frank J
Lausche
Lowsche
Lobe F Cider
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