Conservation and politics in West Virginia ideals
A 1948 West Virginia newspaper column argues for conservation over exploitation. It recalls Theodore Roosevelt and Gifford Pinchot, critiques policy proposals by Thomas Dewey and Harold Stassen, and urges protection of forests, coal, natural gas, waters, and soils while noting past waste and current reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas &. Dewey
Harold Stassen
West Virginia
Theodore Roosevelt
Gifford Pinchot
Wall Street
Pinchot
Capitalista
Thi Leigh Qliien
Ang Ethen
Danube Free Trade Talks Aim to Ease European Divisions
The State Department pursues conferences to open Danube traffic to free trade across Europe. Moscow currently controls river use to benefit Russia and its allies, a hold dating back centuries that has fueled tension between Eastern and Western Europe. Free navigation could lessen hostilities and promote understanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danube
Europe
State Department
Moscow
Russia
Volga
Master of His Fate by Doris Freeson
President Truman travels west in the Lonesome Train as reporters and insiders assess his renomination chances. Newsweek polled 50 Washington correspondents who say he cannot be reelected, while party leaders and big-city editors weigh the path to the Republican convention and possible rivals. The journey tests his grip on fate and the party, with public sentiment mixed but public curiosity high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Freeson
Truman
Chia
Washington
Newsweek
State Department
Palestine
Chicago
National Committee
Kelly
Eisenhower
Votas
Vandenberg
Stalven
Warren
Lodge
Saltonstall
Baldwin
Republican Congress
Detroit
Communist Party
Stewart
Mimi
Russia
Yugoslavia
Belgrade
Roosevelt High
Moscow
Noted Scientists Earn Degrees and Draw A Bomb Skeptic's Gaze
Vincent J. Scheater, Schenectady scientist who claims to alter cloud behavior to snow or rain, receives an honorary doctor of science at Notre Dame's 103rd commencement. He foresees climate and snow-removal savings while military interest grows amid quirky mail to AEC head David Lilienthal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Considine
York
INS
Vincent J. Scheater
Schenectady
N. Y
Hutas
Notre Dame
America
Schaefer
New York
Literacy Fight Splits Congress Over Aid to Education
Washington news column notes ten million American adults cannot read or write, with a push to pass a 300 million education bill despite GOP resistance. It cites discharge petition efforts by Georgia Democrat Don Wheeler, opposition from Speaker Martin and Leader Halleck, and a lone Republican defection by Bill Lemke. The piece contrasts illiteracy stats across states, highlights wartime draft literacy losses, and critiques NBC driven Voice of America while praising private citizen efforts to educate and aid Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drew Pearson Ashington
Congress
Georgia
Don Wheeler
Education and Labor Committee
GOP
Jos Martin
Charlie Halleck
North Dakota
Bill Lemke
United States
Russia
South
New York
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Louisiana
House
Senate
America
State Department
Voice of America
National Broadcasting Company
NBC
Elmer Davis
Davis
Office of Information
General Foods
General Motors
Europe
United Nations Council of
Philadelphia
Claire McCollough
WGAL
Lancaster
Paul Bartess
KFRE
Fresno
Cal
3. T. Whitmire
WFBEC
Greenville
D. C
USA
World Wide Broadcasting Foundation
Richmond
Professional Institute
Mia
Igsbella Greenway King
Ariazonk
Generoso Pope
Italy
Aliis Chalmers
Ingersoll Watches
Harman
Bulova
Hellros
Endicott- Johnson
Clippercraft
Intercepted Message Questions Budget Bids Coverup
An intercepted note from June 7, 1948 accuses an interim committee of concealing irregularities in bids for road equipment and asks if a budget report will divert attention from the issue. The message is signed as from an unidentified correspondent.
Hugh Mills Investigates Toint Legislative Committee
Investigator Hugh Mills probes a legislative committee amid questions about possible misconduct and internal oversight in the Sete Mouse incident. Officials decline to comment as inquiries proceed.
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Hugh Mills
Toint
Sete Mouse
Daniel Mohler obituary and biographical sketch
The obituary honors Daniel Mohler born January 16 in St Albans, son of William E. and Jennie R. Mohler. Educated in Kansas and Kanawha County schools, he attended Fishburne Military School and WVU, earned an LLB, served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War I, and practiced law with the firm Mouler Peters and Snyder. He was president of Charleston National Bank since 1938, treasurer of Memorial Hospital, and served on state education and aviation committees. Married Barbara Byrne on January 17, 1920, with three children Barbara, William, and Daniel. Lifelong Kanawha County resident, noted as a successful businessman and aviation hobbyist.
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Danie Nathan Mouier
ST. Albans
William E
Jennie R. Mohler
Kan
Fishburne Military School
W. LA
Wvu
U. 5
Marine Corps
Mouler, Peters and Snyder
Charleston National Bank
Memorial. Hospital
Kanawha Airport
Presbyterian Church
State Board OF Education
Sigma Chi
Barbara Byrne
Barbara
Liam
Daniel
Public Brain Teasers Covering History Facts and Local Interests
A collage of Q and A items spans weather safety tips from the National Bureau of Standards to U.S. voting rates, border point where four states meet, wartime conscription history, egg weight, Waterloo Bridge replacement, and Edith Cavell monument inscription. It also includes notes on Communist activity in Detroit and a primer on Neville Chamberlain's peace line.
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Ss. B. A
National Bureau of Standards
United States
Shiprock
N. Mex
Utah
Colorado
New Mexico
Arizona
Waterloo
London
Waterloo Bridge
F. BD. O
University of Virginia sports banquet speaks on returning control of football
A distinguished speaker at UVA's annual sports banquet urged pushing back outside influence and returning the game to the boys while criticizing alumni pressure and high financial rewards in college football. He warned that football emphasis harms education and leadership, questioning who should judge the values of students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Virginia
Wallace Wee
Duke Nnsordlig
Rosa Bowiba
Hiehmond News
Wallace and Roerich Letters Attack on Wallace's Character
A writer accuses Henry A. Wallace of personal motive and gullibility for his dealings with Roerich and his cult. The piece questions Wallace's loyalty to the State Department and Roosevelt, citing letters and alleged missteps in Asia and Manchuria. It portrays Wallace as untrustworthy and as a candidate aligned with Stalin in 1940s politics.
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Ashington
Henry A. Wallace
Nicholas Roerich
Roerich
New York
Wallace
Siberia
Henry
Franklin D. Roosevelt
United States
Roosevelt
State Department
Asia
Rorrich
Manchuria
Pearl Havor
Stalin
Goofy Guru
Roetich
Department of Agriculture
Kansas
Howard G. MacMillan
James le Stevens
Japan
Joss-House
Washington
Bubblehead
MacMillan
Stevens
Hera
Orient
George Hanson
Harbin
Central Asia
Republican nomination fever and odd phrasing fill page
A garbled political fragment mentions a Republican nomination surge with 11 candidates and ambiguous Dem opposition. It notes porch politicking, subscriptions, brush sales, and a 1849 White House bell moment, ending with unclear text about the White House and ecospanta.
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Harry
White House
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U. S
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Ares
Pease Hugh
Guess
D.n.mohler
John Hamaid
Park Ave
the Gazette
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Garrison
N.Y
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South Sea Islands
Edith Cavell
J. Mc A
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Walter Reuther
Emil Mazey
United Automobile Workers
Los Angeles
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Nixon
Byo St
N. E
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Mr. Champerlain
No. 19
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