C P to Install 303000 Phones by 1949 End
The Public Service Commission heard that Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co. of West Virginia plans to operate about 303 102 phones by year end 1949. Allen K. Hamilton testified that 1937 state service counted 125 438 phones, rising to 1 284 587 by the first quarter of this year, with a projected gain of about 20 785 phones this year needing installation of roughly 56 535 devices. He cited variances tied to an impartial rate study by his firm for the commission.
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Public ‘Service’ Commission
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co
West Virginia
Allen K. Hamilton
Cyrus G. Hall
Chicago
House Clears amendment amid party line on roll call
The House vote defeated the amendment after a chair call and a narrow absence of Bogeu. Republicans largely supported the fallen amendment with limited Democratic backing. Rep Powell from New York and Rep Dawson of Indiana showed mixed stances amid a broader discussion of phone removals and corporate finances. Hamilton’s 1942 revenue forecast and 1949 projection aided by company figures were debated as testimony continued on the C and P case with rate engineers detailing the financial history.
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Twonunus
Oly
Powell
New York
Dawson
D.-Iu
Hamilton
C and P
Hamlton
West Virginia
Commis*sion
John J. McGrath
Chicago
McGrath
Cyrus G. Hitt
C and
James
Honaker
Cyrus G. Hill
Thonday
Radio listings highlight prime shows and sports
The Gazette previews key radio programs for the day including WENA True Story at 10, WGEV Double or Nothing at 2, and WOAW Voice of the Army at 8:30, plus Cincinnati at Pittsburgh baseball at 12:30. Also listed are multiple morning and daytime slots with music, comedy, and news across Montgomery stations.
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Rts
Gazette Radio
WGEV
Rowand
Voice of the Army
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Dr. Crane
Kate Smith
Gabriel Hearth
Neve & Manges
Pracence
Curley Bradley
Acores Leemorahi
Murnoy
Ton Laws Mitkide
Balon
Iinet
Biante
Mfrs
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Haur
Blondla
Orginal
Owen Howse
Addie Lemar
Andsawy
Mrport
Feener Hunt
Andras Mney Paty Stara
Srattergoad Maines News
Mualeyin Savers
County Fein jStacs
IscuStergoad Haines Lore
Laurence Welk
fOen
Pamliy Theater
Nat, Alors
Owen Rouse
Mily Theater
Lott
Attorae
Mnet
Hous Camedy Payne Wy
Westay Howry
Auskiness
Sfyensalon
Bayhouse
Westin Shaw
Peatares Hopkins
Pamity
Joe Refellman
Mutual Dancus
Poy Wavelon Oren
Don Ambers
Dencing
Barty Zo Heinen
Pences
Ph Nepeon
Hens
Barry
Don Ambers Danciniy
Denes Grehaatya
Don Ambara
Larry Fatine
Rails
Row Ends in Fragile Political Pressures Reflecting Campaign Struggles
Fragmentary notes show discussions on the 1950 political struggle with Coleman resisting a top party post while pledging fundraising support for national committees. The piece also reports on tensions over Taft-Hartley injunctions, Soviet–Western diplomacy, and a halted Dutch plan amid parliamentary divisions.
Taft Bloc Scores In Senate Battle On Taft Hartley Plan
The Senate moved through a sequence of votes over Taft Hartley emergency rules. Amendments by Holland would preserve injunctions only. Latz proposed striking them. Ives urged a case by case approach. Lucas pushed a seizure only option. Final approval favored Taft Donnell Stith plan allowing government seizure of struck plants for up to days while maintaining injunctions.
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Senate
Sen
Holland
Sen. Laces
Litas
Ives
Sen. Ives
R-N.y
Congress
Administration
Lucas
Truman
How W. a. Senators Voted on Amendments
Washington June 28 The Senate split on emergency strike policy with votes on the proposal by Taft to use injunctions and plant seizure to delay national strikes. Democrats Byrd Rogers of Virginia and O Conn or and Tydings of Maryland supported the amendment while Kilgore Neely Kefauver McKellar opposed. In the second vote to permit government seizure, Kefauver Kilgore McKellar Neely O Conn or and Tydings backed the amendment with Byrd Rob erts on opposition.
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Washington
Senate
Taft
Ohio
tor—Byrd
Rogerison
Virginia
O'Conner
Tydings
Maryland
Brove Oy
Lucas D-M
Kefauver Kilfore
McKellar
Neely
O'Conor
Byrd
Robertsson
Alabama bans masks in public amid heated debate
Law passed by quick enactment makes wearing a mask or disguise in public a misdemeanor with a $300 fine or up to a year in jail. Exempts under 18 on Halloween. adults in Mardi Gras and festive events included. Officials from the Ku Klux Klan oppose the measure, claiming it unconstitutional.
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Senate
House
Trey
Alabama
Birmingham
Etay
PL Pruitt
Federated Ku’ Klux Klan
Vatican Bares Romanian Uniate Split Under Communist Pressure
An Oct 4 communique from the Uniate church claims the Romanian regime forced Uniate clergy to join a state church, detaining and torturing resisters. It alleges hundreds of nuns fled Romania to escape persecution as Rome faces pressure from Bucharest.
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Wondgreerom
Joof
Vatican
Beatem
Romania
Bread Costs in May Show Varied Price Cuts Across Institutions
The May report shows bread price reductions from 15 to 15 cents at Technology with a $22.50 saving and $195 for 1,300 pounds dropping to $172.50. Andven Rowan Memnsr area expects more stable estimates, noting 5,928 pounds costing $310.84 could fall to $240.70 with a 73 to 11 cent per pound cut. West Virginia universities offer a 2 percent discount on the base rate if payment occurs within 30 days, with several institutions listing minor or no changes to bread prices and bids opened earlier in the year.
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Andven
Rowan Memnsr
Sweet Springs
West Virginia University
Otter
Insniumians
Taxi strike clouds Skyline union stance amid public confusion
A Teamsters leader stated Skyline taxi would be unaffected by the strike, but admitted the firm faces heavy conflict. E A Carter, president of Teamsters Local 1, blamed widespread confusion on other companies joining the strike and said Skyline operates with difficulty.
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Ventana
E A. Carter
Teamsters Union
Skyline Taxi
Teamsters Local
Won Striker
British Finances and Postwar Employment Outlook
In a wartime discussion, Hoffman notes postwar US adjustments echoing British shifts. He cites US employment near 58 million and national income over 200 billion dollars, with projections for 66 million employed and 140 billion in 1943 dollars. He recalls prior forecasts attracting sharp criticism for optimism.
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United States
Hottman
Hoffman
Wagner Quits Senate After Long Career in Human Rights Fight
Senator Wagner announced his retirement after a long tenure in the Senate. He cited weariness with the ongoing battle for human rights and expressed optimism that a new generation will use power for the common good. He had suffered health issues and had planned to step down for some time, with his final Senate session on May 27, 1947.
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Coleman
Soinroitlee
Wisconsin
Senate
House
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Scott
Waaner
Soul
Dewey
Widow Seizes Backed By Law In Engel Confidence Game
In Phoenix in September 1948 widow Mrs Reseda Corrigan 39 Chicago lost 8 to Engel a swindler using many aliases. Force Commissioner John Prendergast ordered Capt Timothy Lyne to remove Detective Merlib from the Engel case after a waitress reported Engel counted money and paid a restaurant tab with a $20 bill. Engel described as handsome by Prendergast, but a notorious con artist, alleged twin Arthur questioned by courts building investigators.
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Pare 4
Phoenix
Ariz
John Prendergast
Timothy Lyne
Town Hall
Peter Merlib
Engel
Reseda Corrigan
Chicago
North Side
Harlib Ant
Means
Harlip
Engels
Woran
Prendergaat
Langian
Arthur
Crisimat Courts
Current Movies Midtown Theaters A Hodgepodge of Stars and Titles
A scrambled listing of film titles and cast names from Midtown and Neighborhood Theaters. The noisy OCR mentions stars like Madeleine Carroll Ingrid Bergman John Wayne and William Boyd, with titles such as Danger and The Fighting Olivan. It reflects a crowded, uncertain schedule with many garbled names and partial titles.
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Margan
Madeleine Kear ‘Erroll
Bishard Gheta
Jeanne Vials Virginien
Alvar
Rely Bhat
Stewari
Aod Fe Ammoy Drakes
Dean
Ruby Biewad
Barbers Stanwyck
Huwpar Rey Boxart
Ingrid Bergan
Paul Beau
Jem Ghey
Ani Doorax
Pete
Willie Bos
Rumell Heyveny
Kirk Doowas
Larmine Day
Gene Bayond
Moreen Nash
Gunter
Vrotm Castile
Bykine
Jane Feces
William Tracy
Nc. Ag
Grorga
Pat Ona Benessent
John Zmerg
Hillary Brooke
Dime Auge Yon Ang
Pater Lamond
Mexico
Marene
Tom, Neel
Dorteya
Dor
Oy Brothers
Janet Blaiz
Pepe Eeeritane
Magntanittes Wilkes
Gurgan
Meratega
Onthe Gan
Vivecs
Linitare
Theien
Denne Morgen
Jeck
Cardon
Roland Wirters
Beverly Jats
Liberals Sweep Canada In 1948 Election Debut
The Liberal party under St Laurent, 67, led Canada’s postwar campaign with strong support from Quebec. Conservatives won 42 seats, 98 to Liberals in Quebec, while Social Creditors and CCF won 12 and 1 seats. Preliminary national results showed about 30 percent voting Conservative and 49.7 percent Liberal. A Telegram editorial warned Santa Claus would not win votes. Parking meter incomes across 62 U.S. cities averaged over $74 per machine in 1948.
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Canada
Sir Wilfrid Laurier
St. Laurent
Maurice DuPlessis
Quebec
Camillien Houde
Antreal
Houde
Commons
Socialist Ccf
Cooperative Commonwealth Federation
Social Creditors
Alberta
Torcito Telegram
George Dreer
Santa Claus
U. S
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