Hughes hearings mocked by circus tactics say editor
The editor argues that the Senate war hearings on Howard Hughes became a spectacle as Hughes flew his 200-ton Hercules flying boat. He urges lawmakers to stay within legal bounds and avoid showmanship to preserve the inquiry’s credibility. He also critiques U S policy in Puerto Rico and calls for a sanitation and education cleanup at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Hughes
Senate
Ghes
Hughes
Washington
Truman Advised Plan Seeks Aid to Europe With Domestic Balance
A council of economic advisers report argues the United States can aid Europe without crippling the domestic economy. It notes steel growth limits, metal shortages, and transportation bottlenecks while stressing sustained higher taxes and delayed tax cuts despite possible debt redemption. The piece critiques political use of the report and hints at forthcoming tax reduction after political security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Council of Economic Advisers
America
Europe
Truman
Challenge to Love on Campus Dance Revelations
On opening day Camellia Austin meets Joel Conroy back at college after his wartime return. Cam, now wary of romance, confronts jealousy as Maurine Blair the senator’s daughter stirs attention. A moonlit walk ends with Cam’s confession of desire and Joel’s teasing response. The scene ends with Cam fleeing and resuming dancing, hinting at more to come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camellia Austin
Joel Conroy
Joel
Cam
Gary Marlowe
Maurine Blair
Maurine
Herbert Powell
Austin
Cutterinner
Heaven
Cammie
Taxes First The Battle of Taxes Promised
A political column argues against Truman era Marshall plan funding. It criticizes President Truman and the State Department, praises Chairman Knutson for opposing tax increases, and predicts heavy U S subsidies to foreign nations while warning tax reductions may be blocked. It cites Taft and cites sixteen countries seeking large aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knutson
House
Ways & Means Committee
Truman
State Department
Congress
Washington
Taft
Uncle Sam
Chickens Coming Home Claims on Puerto Rico
Editorial passage argues fifty years since a $20 million claim payment to Spain over Puerto Rico. It claims American control improved living standards but Puerto Rico has not shared in progress, remaining deprived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Philippines
Puerto Rico
San Juan
Caribbean
Lobby spending in 1947 shows AFL leads in influence
Washington observers note lobby totals for nine months of 1947 reveal 911 registered groups with only 143 filing financial reports. AFL led spending with 834,374 dollars, while power lobbies and health groups followed, as real estate and anti OPA coalitions prepare for the November special session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Congressional Quarterly Log
Nelson
Henrietta Poynter
Congressional Quarterly
Department of Justice
American Federation of Labor
Committee For Constitutional Government
Citizens’ Committee For Displaced Persons
Organized Labor
AFL
CIO
Power Lobbies
Local Social Notes From Bidwell Area
Mrs. Ehmer Sherritt and John Burkle of Vinton visited the Shoemakers. Gallipolis guests Garnet Mace called on the Saunders. V. V. Shoemaker returns to Indiana for work. The Freddicks return from Clifton with the Hulls. Arlie Utt and daughters of Poca and Bill McBride of Eleanor visited the Phillips home. C. B. Robinson’s wife entered Holzer Hospital October 26 for an operation. Deane Hayes hosted Roy Neal and Patty from Gallpolis and Sam Neal and Orville Facemire of Evergreen with Calvin Nolan and Bruce. Hayes celebrated a birthday. Johnny Thaxton, Garland Robinson and Robert Michealson of Columbus spent the weekend with the Robinsons. Gloria Shoemaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bidwell
Ehmer Sherritt
John Burkle
Vinton
Hal Shoemaker
Garnet Mace
Gallipolis
Grover Saunders
V. V. Shoemaker
Indiana
C. P. Frederick
Gerald Hull
Clifton
Hulls
Arlie Utt
Poca
W. Va
Bill McBride
Eleanor
Carl Phillips
C. B. Robinson
Holzer Hospital
Deane Hayes
Roy Neal
Patty
Sam Neal
Orville Facemire
Evergreen
Calvin Nolan
Bruce
Mr. Hayes
Johnny Thaxton
Garland Robinson
Robert Michealson
Columbus
C. B.robinson
Gloria Shoemaker
Local Families Share Weekend Visits Across Area
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Patton and others visited Rev. Canode in Point Rock. Visits included J M Klink of Sandusky Ohio with Vance Wolfe's family, Hattie Bumgardner with Perry Wood near Nelsonville, Nellie Sparks with Paul Terry, Bob Patton with his grandparents, Gerald Wilcox with Henry Todd Sr, James Person with daughters Barbara and Susan in Athens, Herman Bamgardner with Jacob Gleason near Logan, J E Hamilton with William Hamilton of Charleston West Virginia, and Joan Bumgardner with Mary Childress in Columbus on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Patton
Union Furnace
Clarence Patton
Gerald Wilcox
McArthur
Henry Todd
James Person
Barbara
Susan
Athens
Everett White
Herman Bamgardner
Jacob Gleason
Near
Logan
J. E. Hamilton
William Hamilton
Charleston
W. Va
Joan Bumgardner
Mary Childress
Nelsonville
Columbus
Lawrence Wolfe
Laurelville Social Notes Highlight Local Guests and Births
Oct 20 bridge party yields high score for Amy Grattidge with Gwendolyn Dent second. Local births announced: a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bowers Oct 24 at Lancaster hospital. grandparents listed. Various visits, church events, and travels mentioned among Laurelville residents and friends through Oct 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurelville
Werden McClelland
Amy Grattidge
Gwendolyn Dent
Miss Dent
June Poling
Madge Young
Robert Bowers
Eleanor Kelley
Lancaster Hospital
George F. Bowers
Edgar Kelley
Frieda Lappen
Los Angeles
Calif
Lillian Hoy
Willis Lehman
Logan
Lehman
Gladys Lee
Jennie Loeffler
Lecca Hoy
Bill Budd
Columbus
Jake Hinton
Tarlton
Emily Weaver
Opal Miller
Lancaster
S. G. Hoy
Levea
Celesta
U.B. Missionary Society
Raymond Welch
Maude Devault
Ruby Creem
George Ash
Ronnie
Dittie
Joseph Trautman
South Bend
Ind
Jack Karshner
Saundra Sue
Circleville
Lester Johnston
Joseph Johnston
Viruses and their role in human infections explained
Dr. William A. O'Brien discusses how viruses differ from bacteria, how they invade body cells, and how they cause diseases like measles polio and the common cold. He notes viruses cannot be seen with ordinary microscopes and outlines treatments and future cures.
Sam Simmons on Socialism and Free Enterprise
The speaker warns of socialism spreading in the United States as the government expands ownership and activity in land banking hydroelectric power utilities insurance and hospitals. He argues private electric utilities lowered costs during the war and urges free enterprise advocates to oppose government encroachment despite limited public support.
Radio Programs Area Summary
Radio listings show multiple stations and frequencies across Ohio and West Virginia, including NBC WLW Cincinnati 700 KC and ABC WCOL Columbus 1230 KC, CBS WBNS Columbus 1460 KC, WSAZ Huntington 930 KC, WCHS Charleston 580 KC, WPAR Parkersburg 1450 KC, MBS WHKC Columbus 610 KC, and WMOA Marietta 1490 KC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NBC
WLW
Cincinnati
Abc-Wcol
Columbus
WSAZ
Huntington - E
CBS
WBNS
WCHS
Charleston
WPAR
Parkersburg
MBS
WMOA
Marietta
Evening Radio Schedule Highlights for November 5–6
A dense listing of radio programs across networks with time slots from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday November 5 through Thursday November 6, featuring news, comedy, drama, variety, and children's programs. Key names include Red Barber, Lowell Thomas, Jack Paar, Bing Crosby, Abbott & Costello, and Lum and Abner. The schedule spans CBS ABC MBS and regional repeats with multiple drama and variety shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe
Cbs Network
Abc-West
Mbs-Weat
Cbs
Cbs-Eaat Lum & Abner
Cba-West
Abe Lowell Thomas
Cbs News
Abe Fulton Lewis, Jr
Mbs
Abe Jack Smith
Cbs Daily
Abe Bob Crosby
Kaltenborn
Abe Ed Murrow
Cbs Sports
Dennis Day
Great Gildersleeve
Abe Dr. Christian
Cbs Vox Pop
Abe Quiet
Billy Rose
Duffy Tavern
Abe Morgan
Ameche
Cbs Abbott & Costello
Abe Gabriel Heatter
Abe Sweeney
March
Jack Paar
Abc
RFD
America
Abe Whistler
Bing Crosby
Jimmy Durante
Escape
Henry Morgan
Abe Dance
Abe West
Abe Kate Smith
Nbe
Abe Queen
Abe Martin Block
Ebs
Ebs Pauli Whiteman
Kiddles
West
Lum
Abner
Cbs-East
Higley Study Circle Hosts Vocal Solo Night
Mrs. S. E. G. Pedigo hosted the Higley Study Circle where Miss Mary Millikan gave a vocal solo with Miss Marion Sprague on piano. Dean Irma E. Voigt spoke to the Women's Federated Clubs after returning from Akron. Logan IOOF held its annual homecoming with remarks by Rev. C. R. Douglas and Rev. J. G. Spears. Mrs. Byron Wolfe and son William returned to Logan from Athens. Geraldine and Margie Rosser hosted a Halloween party in Nelsonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Irma E. Voigt
Akron
Women's Federated Clubs
Pomeroy Music Club hosts silver tea at Mrs Wright McCroba home
Ten years ago the Pomeroy Music Club held a silver tea at the residence of Mrs Wright McCroba. Dr M D Worley O R Sams John Ferry and F C Wyatt returned from a bear hunting expedition in West Virginia mountains with a 150 pound brain. Dick and Dan Paynter gave piano solos for the Hobson Study Circle after meeting at Mrs R H Paynter's home. Delmar Lee treated his fifth grade Rufus Putnam class to a Halloween party with Cletus Hart and Billy Lee dressed as ghosts welcoming guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy Music Club
Wright McCroba
M. D. Worley
O. R. Sams
John Ferry
F. C. Wyatt
West Virginia
Dan Paynter
Hobson Study Circle
R. H. Paynter
Delmar Lee
Rufus Putnam
Cletus Hart
Billy Lee
Vinton Figures Gather for Church Plans and Dedication
Mr and Mrs Jack Bauer of Cleveland spent the weekend in Vinton with relatives. Cleveland residents Mr and Mrs Karl Koontz visited their mother Mrs Altona Koontz and Mrs Hattie Wolburn from Friday to Monday. Several ladies attended Friendly Night at Gallipolis CBS chapter and plans were made for the Vinton Baptist Church annual Thanksgiving dinner. Rev Warren Lanman of Rio Grande was hired as pastor of the Vinton Baptist Church. The Pilgrim Holiness Church dedication set for Nov 2 with Rev L R Roberts preaching and all day services with basket dinner at noon. Mrs Thena Glasburn and others from Vinton Chapter O F S went to Columbus for grand chapter. Stella Wilcox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton
Jack Bauer
Cleveland
Karl Koontz
Altona Koontz
Hattie Wolburn
O. M. Stewart
Clyde Alexander
Vernon McCoy
Jessie Braley
Clem Wilcox
Gallipolis Cbs
Nellie Quickle
Elsie McCoy
Elizabeth Cloud
O.F.S
Columbus
Grand
Stella Wilcox
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Associated Press
Ohio
Lawrence
By David Lawrence
Bea
Petrillo
Ethel Hamill
Miller’s Pen
Sam
Peter Edson
Laurel
William A. O'Brien
Sam Simmons
N. Y
Oklahoma
Shady Valley
Fred Waring
Betty Crocker
Arthur Godfreeee
Hollywood
Ben Alexander
Geraldine
Margie Rosser
By Galbraith
Junior
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