Petrillo actions test Taft-Hartley reach and risk
The piece argues that James Petrillo’s proposed ban on recording music after January would expose flaws in union power and strengthen Taft-Hartley protections. It warns that unions could push monopolistic control and threaten broader labor abuses, undermining American innovation and prompting NLRB action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
James C. Petrillo
Musicians’ Union
America
Jmake Records
Petrillo
National Labor Relations Board
Musicians
Musicians Union
Congress
Chiefs of the Pocahontas Meet at Nelsonville
The Pocahontas chiefs held their regular meeting with Mrs. Joe Hawk of Nelsonville presiding. J. C. Briggs represented Ohio at the American Gas Association convention for the J. H. Grayson Co. Dorothy Peterman led a Nelsonville Methodist Church Sunday school class gathering. Jacob Rupe of Cheshire showcased a 95 pound pie pumpkin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Pocahontas
Joe Hawk
Nelsonville
J. C. Briggs
Ohio
J. H. Grayson Co
American Gas Association
Dorothy Peterman
Nelsonville Methodist Church
Jacob Rupe
Cheshire
Subscriptions Rates for Local and Mail Delivery
Subscriptions are payable weekly to the carrier at 2h a week. By mail in Ohio and West Virginia where newspaper boy delivery is not available: 1 year 9.00, 6 months 5.00, months 3.00, 1 month 1.00. Foreign subscription rates will be quoted on request. Second Class Matter under Act of 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
West Virginia
Happy and Steve Reunite in New York Home Reunion
In New York Happy and Steve reconnect after Hollywood intrigue. Steve reveals he bought a Savannah house hoping Happy would marry him, then admits his feelings and past plans. Happy confesses she chose Steve over Sundown, and Steve vows not to go abroad until she can join him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve
Happy
Timmy
Appy
New York
Hollywood
Green
Savannah
White House
George
Sundown
Brandon
Famous paintings grace Cutler Hall via Metropolitan loan
Ohio University hosts ten Metropolitan Museum of Art paintings in Cutler Hall during Cutler Hall Week. Local groups contributed exhibits and historic materials from the Ohio State Archaeological and Historical Society, the Cincinnati Historical and Philosophical Society, and others to reinforce the past and the university’s early roots. The piece urges public viewing and notes Ohio road side parks and landscaping programs as superior examples compared with neighboring states. A traveler observing Ohio’s tourist infrastructure would likely spend more money there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Athens
Metrolitan Museum of Art
New York City
Cutler Hall
Ohio State Archaeological and Historical Society
Cincinnati Historical and Philosophical Society
Ohio State Museum
Campus Martius and Marietta College
Cincinnati Museum of Art
Columbus Art Gallery
Messenger
Ohio
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Buckeye
Midwest
Why Geyer’s Restaurants Serve Meat On Tuesday And Poultry
A section of a two sided cardboard table tent in Xenia and Osborne challenges patrons with questions about who kills pigs plows wheat dumps potatoes and buys boneless turkey to keep food prices up. It accuses the National Restaurant Industry Advisory Committee and implies a scheme to raise costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xenia
Osborne
Geyer’s
National Restaurant Industry Advise Committee
Ohio State Journal
Ohio roadside parks praised by Saturday Evening Post
The Saturday Evening Post editorial lauds Ohio roadside parks along federal and state highways. It notes 300 two acre sites provide shade water and rest for travelers and picnic crowds. The piece argues parks may reduce fatigue related accidents and forecasts growth beyond 500 with easier lumber and labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Taft outlines 1948 agenda and views after west tour
In a statement to the Ohio Republican Central Committee Taft previews his 1948 presidential run plans and presents a concise index of issues. He singles out domestic power in Washington inflation housing tax policy and public works while praising the Republican record and criticizing New Deal approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ohio Republican Central Committee
Robert A. Taft
West
Quotes on labor, taxes, and federal programs
A compact collection of public figures and thinkers discussing taxes Taft Hartley labor law unemployment compensation and federal roles. Includes quotes attributed to Taft Truman Browning Plautus Job 34 4 and Adam Smith on labor and judgment.
Influenza vaccination guidance from Dr O'Brien column
Dr O'Brien notes vaccines do not prevent the common cold and other respiratory infections. Immunity develops about two weeks after inoculation and wanes over months with varying individual loss. Health authorities advise vaccination around impending outbreaks and limit use to certain groups while individual guidance remains cautious.
Alexander Church Pioneers Honored At Sesquicentennial Services
Alexander Presbyterian Church marked its 115th anniversary and Athens County sesquicentennial with all day events on Oct 12. Rev. James L. Hyde preached, J. O. Cottle spoke on cemetery restoration, and tributes honored org founders Lindley and Welsh. Descendants funded upkeep as visitors shared memories and genealogies of the Armstrong and Jolley families and other early settlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Pearl Mecvay
Alexander Presbyterian Church
Athens County
James L. Hyde
J. O. Cottle
Shady Grove
Jacob Lindley
Thomas A. Welsh
Martha Welsh Stuart
Arthur T. Stuart
Ohio
Anna Pearl McVay
Lindley
University
Armstrongs
Alexander
George H. Evans
Alexander Township
Thomas Armstrong
Alice Crawford
Col
William Crawford
Elmer Armstrong
Brooklyn
New York
The
Messenger
Jolleys
Lovey Jolly Dent
Dorothy Dent Williams
Elisha Jolley
Elizabeth Conkey
Old
Alfred
David
Charles
Alexander Church
Jane Jolley
Peter Vorhes
California
Sumner Jolley
Conkeys
Orville Conkey
Michael
Ireland
America
Paul McVay
Abraham McVay
Melissa Ryan
John R
Jacob
Eliza Ann
Malina
Richard M. Drake
Jacob McVay
Henry Brothers
Ziba Lindley Henry
San Francisco
W. H. Henry
Middletown
Francis B. Henry
Richmond
Ziba Lindley, Jr
Ziba Lindley
Henry
Ziba
C. E. Skinner
Letha Easler
Henry Matheny
Post Family News From Burr Oak Area
Mr and Mrs Er nest Post announce the marriage of their son William to Miss Mary Stignam. Rev Hiram Mingus officiated. Mr and Mrs Vernon Fisher announce the birth of a son. Mrs Cecil Dew and daughter Margie spent the weekend with Eston Dew in Buckeye Lake. Callers at Grant Post included Albert Post Cora Williams and Virginia Ivers. Mr and Mrs Will McDonald of Columbus visited Eva Ivers. Guy Dew ill. Dale Dew and Mrs William White visited Eva Ivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burr Oak
Ernest Post
William
Mary Stignam
Hiram Mingus
Vernon Fisher
Cecil Dew
Margie
Eston Dew
Buckeye Lake
Grant
Grant Post Residence Were Albert Post, Cora Williams and Virginia Ivers
Will McDonald
Columbus
Grimm family guests and Ohio University student visit
Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Grimm of Battle Creek Michigan and Mrs. Letha Grimm visit with Mr. and Mrs. Ernest J. Grimm and Mr. Bert Grimm. Robert Grimm of Ohio University spends a weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Bert Grimm. Mrs. J. D. Roush notes the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letart Falls
Carroll Grimm
Battle Creek
Mich
Letha Grimm
Dan Humphrey
Columbus
Ernest J. Grimm
Bert Grimm
Robert Grimm
Ohio University
J. D. Roush
Local Social Notes From Athens and Nelsonville
Ida Shaffer presided at the Girl Reserves meeting where Miss Mary Connett spoke. An informal reception honored Mrs. Lillian Johnston, Nelsonville Church of Christ worker. Three Star Club celebrated Juanita Saylor’s 20th birthday at her mother’s home. Bernice Kayser hosted 20 Ohio University alumni during Homecoming. Hobson Study Circle was entertained by Mrs. N. S. Welk and Mrs. Don Clippinger. Vivian Coakley bridal shower given by Mrs. Corwin Cookson and Miss Clara Hill of Nelsonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Shaffer
Athens High School
Mary Connett
Lillian Johnston
The
Nelsonville
Three Star Club
Roy R. Saylor
Juanita
Bernice Kayser
Ohio University
Athens
Vivian Coakley
Letter to the Editor questions wartime losses and communism
Dorothy McDonald of The Plains criticizes the Simmons piece in The Messenger for downplaying battle deaths and questions U.S. actions from racism to political critics. She warns against fighting Communism with violence and urges honest examination of American injustices and media bias.
Hartford Ditches and Tile Work Highlight Town Meeting
Ditches are being dug along sidewalks to carry off excess water and tile laid along streets as reported to town council. J A Ferrell discussed street lighting and radio conditions. A reading demonstration in grades four to six was given by Margaret Irwin. Otis Rice, county schools attendance officer, was in the area. Mrs Tom Johnson visited Mr and Mrs James Crump. Virginia Carleton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
J. A. Ferrell
Appalachian Electric Power Co
Margaret Irwin
Otis Rice
Tom Johnson
James Crump
Virginia Carleton
Sam Simmons Sees Polls and Prices in 1946 Debate
Sam Simmons critiques Doc Gallup poll results showing a New Deal lead. He notes voter anger over ration coupons and price controls, and argues freed markets favor farmers while city dwellers seek low food costs. He questions political sacrifices for principle, urging focus on real costs and outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doc Gallup
Truman
Local Grocery Sold. Community Visits Reported
M D Parsons bought the Gallipolis grocery formerly owned by Sam Augustine. Various families from Gallipolis Ravenswood Winfield and Rio Grande visited relatives in the area over the weekend including the Donalys Kemp Lanthorn Laughlin and Gorrell households. Robert Johnson lost a horse during a Saturday electric storm when the animal was struck by lightning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka
M. D. Parsons
Sam Augestine
Gallipolis
Eddie Cotteral
Columbus
Cotteral
Don Gothard
Frances Hazlett
Alta Holley
Winfield
W. Va
Mollie Kemp
F. M. Lanthorn
J. W. Archer
Ralph Laughlin
Ravenswood
Pauline Gorrell
Sandville
W. B. Archer
Bruce Steele
Dale
W. E. Steele
Clarence Fisher
Forest
Phyllis
Rio Grande
John Gothard
Middleworth
Charles Donaly
Della Bodimer
Classified Radio Schedule Fragments Show Dense Lineup
A long OCR filled with daily radio listings from 6:00 pm to 6:45 pm and beyond details various network times, program titles, hosts, repeats, and regional slots across CBS ABC and MBS networks noting Kiddies Hours, news segments, dramas, sports, and variety shows. The schedule lists programs like The House Party Bob Crosby's Club Lum and Abner Dennis Day Comedy and The Big Story Drama, along with mentions of specific hosts and sponsors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe
Cbs Network
Abe-West
Mbs-East
Mbs-West
Nbe
Cbs
Cbs-East Lum & Abner
Cbs-West
Abe Lowell Thomas
Abe Fulton Lewis, Jr
Abe Jack Smith
Cbs Daily
Mbs
Abe Bob Crosby
Abe Leland Stowe
Kaltenborn
Abe Fd
Murrow
Cbs Sports
Dennis Day
Great Gildersleeve
Abc
Dr. Christian
Vox Pop
Abe Quiet
Billy Rose
Duffy Tavern
Abe Morgan
Ameche
Cbs Abbott & Costello
Abe Gabriel Heatter
Reail Life
Abe Sweeney
March
Jack Paar
Abe Whistler
Bing Crosby
Jimmy Durante
Abe Escape
Henry Morgan
Cbe
Abe West
Abe Kate Smith
Abe Queen
Abe Martin Block
Paul Whiteman
West
Lum
Abner—cbe-east
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Lawrence
NEA Service
INCT
M Reg
Peggy Dern
Ing
Peter Edson
Democratic Party
United ‘States
Taft - Hartley
Earth
Robert Browning
Plautus
Adam Smith
William A. O'Brien
Eva Ivers
the Public Forum
U.S.A
the Messenger
Simmons
Sam
Russia
Dorothy McDonald
the Plains
Oct
Sam Simmons
NBC
WLW
Cincinnati
WCOL
WSAZ
Huntington
W5ns
WCHS
Chairleston
WPAR
Parkersburg
WMOA
Marietta
N. Y
Oklahoma
Shady Valley
Jared Waring
Cebs
Betty Crocker
Arthur Godfrey
Cba
Ben Alexander
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