Full impact of rearmament seen next spring
James Marlow reports Secretary of Commerce Charles Sawyer says civilian goods will shrink as defense orders rise. The National Production Authority sets production cuts, guiding steel and aluminum use. Officials predict a spring shift as industries tool up for tanks and munitions while Sea Island talks outline a four year military production plan to steady orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Marlow Washington
Charles Sawyer
Secretary of Commerce
Sawyer
Commerce Department
National Production Authority
NPA
Sea Island
Marshall
Murder in the Thorne household mystery deepens
Aunt Maggie Thorne is murdered after changing her will to favor Roger over her nephews Peter and Jasper. Leeana suspects Peter while Arthur Jones hints at a cover story and a warning about a letter. The sheriff questions Sondra and Agatha as the trap tightens on who killed Maggie.
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Maggie Thorne
Peter
Jasper
Roger
Pretty Leeana
Maggie
Leeana
Clem Purdy
Matt Preston
Sondra
Agatha
Cynthia Carstairs
Arthur Jones
Arthur
Miss Agatha
Miss Aggie
Margaret
Peter Thorne
Preston
Mart Preston
Mart
Miss Maggie
Thorne
Thorne Hill
Mrs. Carstairs
Keeping China Limited in Korea May Shield Europe
The article argues that US, UK, and French forces are tied down in Korea and Asia, allowing the Soviet Union to advance in Europe. It warns that Chinese escalation could force all-out war, but stresses the value of restraint to avoid broad conflict and preserve strength for Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Korea
Indo-China
Malaya
Europe
Germany
Yugoslavia
West
Tito
Bulgaria
Romania
Hungary
Albania
Free Nations
Mao Tse-tung
Korean
Asia
Free World
Smearing Is The Rule In 1950 Campaign
The piece condemns 1950 campaign mudslinging across states including New York Ohio Oklahoma California and Pennsylvania. It laments name calling falsehoods and negative tactics that undermine democracy and the public trust in politics. It calls for accountability as democracy stands on trial worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ohio
Oklahoma
California
Pennsylvania
Truman faces uncertainty over early congressional return
Reports said President Truman might call Congress back before the planned date but later indicated cooling on an early session. Congress adjourned September 23 amid worries about campaigning and possible backlash, setting a return date of November 27. Fair Deal health insurance and other items were not addressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Congress
Boyle in Korea Reporting on UN and Chinese Roles
HAL BOYLE outlines American intelligence views on North Korea's collapse and reorganization, the potential scale of Chinese forces, and the risk of a broader war as communism seeks global military dominance. It questions if China or the USSR would escalate to a full third world conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Boyle
U.S. Eighth Army
Korea
United Nations
MacArthur
38Th Parallel
Sinuiju
Kanggye
North Korea
China
Soviet Union
Congress stalls on key reform despite presidential push
The passage notes Congress has not enacted Taft Hartley repeal or national compulsory measures, and Brannan farm program remains stalled. Civil rights initiatives including FEPC, anti-lynching, and anti-poll tax laws, and desegregation face no action in the coming session, as the president's agenda awaits a new Congress with a changed political balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
House
FEPC
al I
Television reshapes political campaigning in 1950s
The 1950s mark television's big rise in politics with figures like New York Governor Dewey delivering long TV appeals. Campaigns now require media grooming and meticulous presentation, while candidates embrace TV as a powerful tool despite concerns about overhyped content.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dewey
Fort Knox
Adolescent Changes in Girls A Practical Guide
Doctor Edwin P. Jordan explains that onset of adolescence in girls typically begins around age 13 with menstruation marking a normal transition. It stresses frank discussion by mothers or physicians, normalizes hormonal changes, and offers steps for managing moodiness and family dynamics.
Birthday party honors Margie Ann Johnson in West Columbia
Mrs Lawrence Carr hosted a birthday party for her daughter Margie Ann Johnson as she turned 15 on November 8. Ice cream cake and pop were served for a gathering including Carrol Russell Georgetta Stewart Donna Russell Josephine Russell Leroy Young Phillis Van Meter Etta Sue Eads Linda Sue Eads Shirley Jean Roush Leota May Brumbley Marthia Lou Brumbley Emogene Kerwood and other locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Columbia
Laurance Carr
Margie Ann Johnson
Carrol Russell
Georgetta Stewart
Donna Russell
Josephine Russell
Leroy Young
Phillis van Meter
Etta Sue Eads
Linda Sue Eads
Shirley Jean Roush
Leota May Brumbley
Marthia Lou Brumbley
Emogene Kerwood
Thankful note to hospital staff at Shelter ing Arms
Mrs Grace Crabtree of Chauncey expresses gratitude to Dr Edward Sprague Dr Main and all nurses at the hospital Shelter ing Arms for the care given to her daughter. She also thanks Dr Mrs T H Morgan for their kindness and attention. November 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Messenger
Edward Sprague
Main
T. H. Morgan
Grace Crabtree Chauncey
Shade Shade Club Hosts Meeting and Social
Shade Shade The Art and Thimble Club met at Mrs Clarence Cremeans home. Mr and Mrs Joe Perry were honored with a bel ling and shower at the R F Perry home with more than 100 guests present. Mrs R F Perry returned from Winchester Va after two months away. Several cases of whooping cough were reported among local school children. Callers included Mr and Mrs Charles Slater and Linda Kaye of Lancaster Mr and Mrs Clyde Pratt and Irene of Athens and Freda Fulton of Athens. Emerson Smith son of Mr and Mrs Harry Smith returned home after spending weeks in a Columbus Hospital. Mrs George Fulton also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shade
Clarence Cremean
Joe Perry
R. F. Perry
Winchester
Charles Slater
Linda Kaye
Lancaster
Clyde Pratt
Irene
Athens
Freda Fulton
George Fulton
Emerson Smith
Harry Smith
Columbus
Prices Near Peak in Week Ending November 7
Wholesale prices rose in the week ended November 7 to within two tenths of one percent of the all time peak recorded in August 1948. The report notes ongoing inflationary pressure and marks the latest movement in the price index.
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Washington—P
Easy to Make by Sue Burnett Pattern 8527
Guide to a one yard beauty skirt pattern No. 8527 in waist sizes 24 through 32. Requires 1 yard of 54 inch fabric for small sizes. Send 25 cents plus 5 cents for mailing to Sue Burnett Athens Messenger Ave Americas New York 19 for Fall and Winter Fashion issue with free inside pattern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Burnett
Athens Messenger
Oe Ave
Americas
New York
Army suspends troop training for Christmas holidays
The Army ordered a pause in troop training across the United States from December 23 to January 1 to allow soldiers time to visit their families during the Christmas holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Radio Station Listings and Frequencies in Ohio and Nearby
A fragmentary radio listing shows stations such as WMOA Huntington 880 NBC LW Cincinnati WSAZ Columbus 1460 CBS WHNS Charleston and WCHS Parkersburg 450 KC with others including WPAR Columbus and WHKC Marietta. Time slots note WOU FM 82.1 12 noon to 1 p m weekdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WMOA
Huntington
NBC
WLW
Cincinnati
Abc-Wcol
Columbus
WSAZ
CBS
WHNS
Charleston
WCHS
Parkersburg
WPAR
Marietta
WOU
Evening Radio Schedule Highlights and Mixed Program Names
A dense list of radio and TV programs across networks with time slots from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Includes news, music, dramas, game shows, talk, and variety programs featuring hosts such as Jack Smith, Gordon MacRae, Paul Lavalle Rand, Martha Lou Harp, and Barbara performers, plus sports and theater shows across CBS NBC and regional affiliates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nbe-Che
Abe
Mbs-East Kiddies
Abe-Mbs-West
Nbe
Cbs
Beulah
Cba
Abe Jack Smith
Chs
Mhbs
Mbs
Cbs Evening
Mbe
Gordon MacRae
Hollywood
Abe Hobby Benson
Barrow
Abe Godfrey
Ebs
Henry Taylor
Voorhees
Abe Radio Theater
Martha Lou Harp
Paul Lavalle
Rand
Abe Johnny Desmond
NBC Symphony
Irma
Cbs United
Bob Hawk
Cha
All Nets
Television Schedules for WXO WLWC WTVN WBNS and More
A dense listing of daily TV lineups across stations WXO WLWC WTVN and WBNS with show times from early evening through late night. includes Kukla Fran and Ollie News Caravan Lights Out Robert Montgomery Moon River Carousel Broadway Openhouse and more plus daytime slots Morning Matinee Howdy Doody Captain etc continuing into late night film and news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kukla
Fran
Ole
Showroom
News Caravan
Robert Montgomery
Three Sentinels
Ransom Sherman
Capitol Steps
Kate Smith
TV Rangers
Telenews
Ollie
Roberta Quinlan
Treasury Men
Howdy Doody
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Teeana
Boyle
Edwin P. Jordan
Doris Eads
Mildred Brumbley
William Young
Venida Carr
Jimmie Lee
James Lee
Matti Cartwright
Silvia Coleman
Laurance Coleman
Ray Brumbley
Pleasant
Joy Foreman
Laurance Foreman
Mary Ruth Thabit
Joy Fay Thabit
Nan Johnson
Pt. Pleasant
Elsie Stewart
Barbara
Ross Kapp
Edith Barnett
Ruth Fowler
Gallipolis
Veneda Cart
Laurance Stewart
Middleport
Helen E. Roush
the Public Forum
By Galbraith
Paul Winchell
Cbs Treasury
Barlow
al Morgan
Dumont
Chico Marx
N.Y
Abe the Goldbgrges
Studio One
Jack Paker
Cbsa
Abe Arthur Godfrey
Lanny Ross
Abe Bob Poole
WLWC
Paddy Pelican
Wbns-Tv
Buddy Cotter
Weatherman
Rodger Nelson
Doug Edwards
Perry Como
Horace Heidt
the Goldbergs
Nitecappers
Lee Edwards
Worm P
Jonathan Story
Studio K
Garry Moore
Barbara Joy
Luecky Pup
Iwo Gun Playhouse
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