General Marshall Replaces Johnson as Secretary of Defense
The piece lauds General George Marshall's appointment to secretary of defense amid criticism of Louis Johnson. It argues Marshall's leadership is a positive shift during war, condemns Johnson's economy claims and actions, cites alleged missteps against the Navy and unification, and calls for broader reforms including firing Acheson to improve wartime governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Marshall
Secretary of Defense
Louis Johnson
Marshall
Johnson
General Marshall
Navy
Truman
Acheson
Danish farmer freed after 19 years in Kansas asylum
Johanne Krabbe, a 59 year old man misdiagnosed and detained for 19 years in a Kansas mental hospital, is released and heads to Denmark. He does not harbor anger toward the system and seeks to return to a Danish farm he left 40 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denmark
Johanne Krabbe
Kansas
Go to the polls contest by American Press praised
The American Press launches a voting-getter contest for rural weekly newspapers and others to boost turnout before November 7. Judges will award those who stimulate voting, with wide support from Senator A Willis Robertson who calls rural papers a vital instrument of citizenship and free expression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Press
A. Willis Robertson
Virginia
Marshall questioned again for defense post amid China policy debate
James Marlow notes General George C. Marshall, praised as a standout public servant, is called from retirement to lead defense as Truman shifts China policy blame toward Dean Acheson. The piece explores why one man repeatedly bears critical roles and anticipates political fallout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George C. Marshall
Truman
Louis Johnson
Defense
General Marshall
Marshall
China
Chiang Kai-Shek
Congress
Dean Acheson
Chiang
Acheson
McCarthy
Boyle's Column on Letters from Korea Soldiers Wives
A Mason front dispatch advises wives and mothers of soldiers in Korea to avoid scolding, explaining why many troops, tired and in foxholes, struggle to write home. It urges patience, notes mail delays, and stresses that letters still matter to soldiers who love their families despite fatigue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason Front
Korea
Joe
Bill
Red Cross
Bill Knapp
Glen Ellyn
Ordnance
America
Feeble and Funny House Red Scare Proposals
The piece blasts House plans to curb Communists as feeble and funny. It notes Truman’s suggestion of registering spies, argues registration won’t catch paid agents, and says stronger, temperate alternatives are needed to curb communists without stripping their citizenship.
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House
Truman
FBI
U.S
White House
Voters blamed for traffic and disabled aid gaps
A letter from The Messenger Forum argues drivers, state officials, and alcohol-promoting venues share blame for accidents. The writer urges closing taverns and night clubs, and condemns Taft era disabled‑aid cuts, urging voters to oppose lawmakers on November 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Messenger
George Mingle
Ohio
Senate on Pensions Editor
The Messenger notes a final showdown in revising social security as the Senate debates pension reforms. It highlights key figures and potential shifts in policy while outlining partisan stakes and expected votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Messenger
Television Programs Note: Changes Likely by Stations
A scanned listing shows WLWC channel 3 scheduling various shows from 6:30 PM to 1:30 AM including John Conte Show News Caravan Bob Hope private Eyre and Sign On News. WTVS channel 6 lists Captain Video Lone Ranger Stop the Music Holiday Hotel Dad's Grocery and more with daily morning and afternoon blocks. WENS TV channel 10, WSAZ channel 5, and others present additional lineups with films, features, news, and children's programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WLWC
Channel 3
General Store
John Conte
Bob Hope S.—Star Revee
Private Eyre
Mi110
Heystack Huliaheth
Three Sentinels
Milady
WTVS
Captain Video
Haney & Winslow
Miners Pensions in Illinois draw old members' ire
In Glouster on September 11 SAM PORTER argues the miners pension and welfare fund excludes loyal, long served members. He notes non union history, hunger picket lines, evictions, and criticizes current officials while praising Taft and lawmakers supporting a Townsend Plan variant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Messenger
IL Am
Mulfield
Labor
Sen. Taft
Brehm and
Jenkins
Townsend
Sam Porter
Social Visit List At Hoisington Home
Guests gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hoisington include Carl Eldon South and Paul Morris from Dayton, Wilbur Johnson and daughters Nancy and Jacque from Trimble, Kate Tyne of Columbus, and Harold Dickens of Millfield. Also visiting were the Souths, Ralph M. Hoisington of Zanesville, Eva Thomas and Charma Lee from Columbus, Donald Yek of Detroit, the McCalls of Detroit, and Rev. Charles Rex Caffrey with twin sons Daniel and David.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Charles Hoisington
Carl Eldon South
Paul Morris
Dayton
Wilbur Johnson
Nancy
Jacque
Trimble
Kate Tyne
Columbus
Harold Dickens
Millfield
Carl South
Barbara
Phyliss
Riola Dawn Edwards
Charles Rex Caffrey
Daniel and
David
Harrisburg
Poisoned Dogs Stir Small Town Mystery
Doe Portson, who runs the town's leading pharmacy, suspects postman Roger Blessen of dog poisonings amid rising fear. Tom Carson, a blind man, accuses Roger after Greta the Seeing Eye dog collapses in the street, while Miss Myra Sharpe voices doubt about Roger's guilt. The narrator reveals the town believes Roger is poisoning dogs due to a head injury.
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Doe Portson
Roger Blessen
Doe
Roger
Tom Carson
Divid
Tom
Myra Sharpe
Greta
Miss Myra
Doc
Myra
Andre
Fear of Dogs Haunts Mailman in Small Town
Narrator accompanies Roger on his route as fear of dogs surfaces. Roger reveals old bite scars on his chest from a childhood attack and explains the phobia stems from a near-fatal encounter with a large dog. He recalls classmates calling him crazy, linking the trauma to his mail delivery rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger
Sam
Radio programming lineup with classic era stations and shows
A dense list of radio time slots and program titles from a historical schedule. It names shows such as Father Knows Best, Inner Sanctum, Suspense Drama, The Jack Armstrong News Broadcast, Arthur Godfrey, and The Breakfast Club, with varied times and networks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rory
Nde
Ade
Jack Smith
Crosby Club
Jack Armstrong
Ming
Monterven
Aldrich
Npe
FBI
Mr. Keen
Tod & Gun
Mts
Duffy's Tavern
Abe
the Playhouse
Sne
Sara
Cbs
Paul Hervoey
Tinme
Cbs News
Dancy Frayr
News & Variery
Abe Priday
Morni Fed Foley
Abee
Harnyard Follieg
Clevelang
Pbs
Arthur Godfrey
Cbe
Bob Poole Toowee
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Boyle
Stan Swinton
Por Hal Boyle
Cable
the Messenger Public Forum
Thelma Pickett
Nelsonville
U.S. Senate
Taft
George Tolliver Nelsonville
Senate On Pensions
Dad's Grocery
Selby
Wens-Tv
Channel
Bud Cotter
Flim
Kroger Melson
Cbr-Tv
Chet Long
Wee Pealer
LTV
Weatherman
Nitecappers
Dick Turner
Glouster
Lancheon
Poole
Treasury
By Galbraith
Croe Couec
Men Service Inc
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