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Virginia
West Virginia
National Representatives Inland Newspaper Representatives, Inc
New York
East 42Nd Street
Veteran seeks office from Moundsville editor letter
Lifetime Moundsville resident and World War II veteran writes about his education, union background and candidacy. He notes his work as secretary of the Flint Glass Workers union at Fostoria Glass and positions as a working man amid electoral ambitions.
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Grafton Sentinel
Moundsville
Benjamin Franklin, University
Washington, D. C
Flint Glass Workers Union
Fostoria Glass’ Company
Veteran Candidate Walker Promises Help for Workers and Vets
Joseph J. Walker appeals to working men and veterans, vowing to oppose foreign imports, back improving benefits for service members, and cut waste. He touts time with the Veterans Administration, a stint at Fostoria Glass, and experience as an accountant to address current government and war-related spending concerns.
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Publc
Veterans Administration
Fostoria Glass
Moundaville
Korea
Veteran of Commerce
Joseph J. Walker
Death of Mrs Elizabeth W Samples in Salem
Mrs Elizabeth W Samples age 95 died at 8 30 pm Friday at her Salem home after a long illness. Born February 10 1855 in Harrison county she was the daughter of George W Morris and Sarah Ann Ross Morris. She married James W Samples who died about 40 years ago.
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Elizabeth W. Samples
Salem
Survivor Details From Salem Obituary Note
The deceased is survived by two sons W P Samples of Grafton and IT Samples of Oklahoma. Two daughters are Mrs T J Coffman and Miss Gertrude Samples of Salem. A brother Thomas E Morris resides in Bridgeport and sister Mrs Ice James Smith in Charleston. She leaves 18 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren and was a Gold Star Mother and Salem Methodist Church member. Funeral services were held in Salem at 2 p m today.
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W. P. Samples
West Washington Street
Grafton
Samples
Oklomulgee
Oklahoma
T. J. Coffman
Gertrude Samples
Salem
Thomas E. Morris
Bridgeport
Ice James Smith
Charleston
Gun Totin Harriett Seeks Sheriff Win Over Men
Idaho City Idaho faces a likely 1930s era race with a female candidate nicknamed Gun Totin Harriett, aiming to win over male voters as she runs for sheriff. The piece notes the unusual nature of a woman in a fast draw lawman race and hints at county dynamics in Boise county Idaho.
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Harriett
Idaho City
Idaho
Boise
County
Outsiders and Family Tensions Echo Through Valley Road
Chris Cameron faces a difficult reckoning as a string of accidents, failed repairs, and a strained family ties unfolds around Dave’s injury and Annie's shattered music dreams. Jeremy confronts love, ambition, and a painful past with her brother, while Chris weighs responsibility against personal longing.
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Gnarion
Chris Cameron
Eirza Forrestall
Tod
Chris
Dave
Annie ‘Wilson
Annie
Pete Smead
Tom Matthews
Culbert
Eliza
New Measure Expands Social Security Coverage to Ten Million
Washington report: legislation to broaden the social security program nears White House passage after a committee compromise. The measure would bring about 10 million more workers under social security. Also mentioned is Idaho City resident Harriet Hanson, famed for shooting prowess, credited with cougar hunts.
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Washington
White House
Senate House Committee
Idaho woods guide years later with a woman candidate
The guide notes a woman in the Idaho woods who has remained involved for years and is now around 50. She is described as having a fair chance against three male competitors for a job. The article mentions the USDA recommending the pesticide toxaphene for ticks, lice, and hornflies on all livestock except dairy cows.
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Idaho Woods
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Congress Ready To Act On Korea War Funding Requests
Congress leaders signal readiness to approve funds quickly if President Truman submits requests for Korea war financing. They warn wartime powers would face strong opposition, likely only if war with Russia or a widened Korea conflict triggers a return to wartime controls. Military observers warn of a dangerous Kremlin plan and the rising Chinese forces as a potential global threat.
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Ashington
Truman
Capitol Hill
Korea
Congress
Russia
Waters
Europe
Atlantic
Far East
Kremlin
Orient
Genghis Khan
Culbert's scheme clashes with tragic flight of Marilyn Streeter
In New Interval, George Culbert pushes a Valley dam sale as theater repairs stall, while Marilyn Streeter flees from danger after a fall and a car incident. A mill yard gathering erupts with anger toward the manager over a risky oversight. Marilyn limps home with John, while locals taunt the beaten path of the couple.
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George
Culbert
Crawford
George Culbert
Colonial Inn
Booth
John Streeter
Sadie Rosinsid
Ness
Bentley Mills
Cranford
Morris~Bendley
Bendley
Eliza
Misa Eliza
Forrestal
New Interval
Eliza Forrestal
King Me
Mayilyn
Maria
Marilyn
Pentagon aims to test Bumper guided missile from Banana River
Military scientists push rapid development of the new Bumper weapon, a hybrid of the Nazi V-2 and US Wac Corporal. It’s to be tested in lateral distance flights from Banana River Florida after prior sounding rocket use. The craft may reach hundreds of miles, aiming toward improving range for future launches. The piece also notes a best seller book on atomic weapons and a coroner’s inquest verdict on a long illness, plus a note about farm land freed by mechanization.
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Pentagon
Banana River
Fla
London
Ting
Classified advert exposes early 20th century rates and offers
An aged classified ad fragment lists 6 room house for rent at 458 Maple Avenue with gas furnace and basement, states rates, minimum 75 cent charge, and cash in advance policy. It also features a cash in on spare time pitch for selling personal cards, with address Cardinal Craftsmen Cincinnati and a 7/4 date.
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The
Sentinel
Maple Avenue
Cardinal
Dept
Cincinnati
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Vvere
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Bruce Barker
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Hollywood
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Watcheby Toasters
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