A A A Opens in Washington Marks 50th Anniversary
The American Automobile Association begins in Washington with a three day celebration of its 50th anniversary. The article recalls 1902 when 23,000 cars existed and one horseless carriage per 700 families. It notes early Ford assembly via Dodge Brothers shops and 1902 industry employment of 10,000, 9,000 cars produced, and bicycle sales.
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American Automobile Association
Washington
Dodge Brothers
Detroit
Fords
Chevrolet
Plymouth
Whirlwind campaign season contrasts 1952 with earlier cycles
The piece notes unprecedented swings around the circle as Eisenhower and Stevenson tour nationwide. It contrasts Truman’s Give ’em Hell trip with historic front porch and barnstorming styles, and observes how candidates’ visibility and strategies shaped campaigns across eras.
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Truman
Gov
Stevenson
Washington
Dale
William Jennings Bryan
William McKinley
Bryan
William Henry Harrison
Charles E. Hughes
Supreme Court
Wilson
Alfred E. Smith
Appalachians
F. D. Roosevelt
Eisenhower
Corrupt Practices and bribery penalties in U S government
A summary of the Corrupt Practices Act scope and penalties. It details that the act covers election related corruption including vote buying and pledges of appointments, with campaign finance reporting rules and deadlines. It notes that other corruption by officials falls under the Criminal Code and outlines penalties for bribery and influence. It cites weakness in proving intent and mentions a 1951 Senate subcommittee recommendation to close loopholes without action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Executive Branch
Senate
House
Secretary of the Senate
Clerk of the House
United States
Douglas
III
Breathless beer and Soviet claims in a light column
Hal Boyle surveys breathless beer news from Britain and turns to Russian claims of scientific priority. He catalogs Soviet boasts from chlorophyll beer to early inventions, noting frequent propaganda twists and contrasting them with American advances and a new artificial arm able to wield a machine gun.
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New York
Pravda
Pinsk
Moscow
Soviet Union
Kremlin
Red Cross
Mars
Venus
Siberia
Alexander Graham Bell
Pavel Schilling
Russia
America
Civil War Vets Gather for G A R Camp Fire Reunion
Twenty years ago on Friday September 23 1922 Clint Orr and John Dreher were the only two local Civil War veterans at the G A R camp fire reunion held at Wildwood Camp. Stanley Webster led the opening address as the program featured Mrs Frank Troutvine Mrs William Lockard Mrs William Hahn and Mrs Fred Ingle performing southern melodies in blackface amid other local speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clint Orr
John Dreher
G.A. R
Wildwood Camp
Stanley Webster
Frank Troutvine
William Lockard
William Hahn
Fred Ingle
Nixon Funds and the Political Finance Debate
The piece argues both parties engage in fund disbursements and speaking fees, highlighting loans and gifts to campaigns from executives and unions. It cites Nixon's California fund controversy as a healthful prompt for reform, noting past large contributions and various compensation practices among lawmakers and leaders.
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Washington
Nixon
California
Democratic National Committee
Roosevelt
Sidney Hillman
John L. Lewis
Franklin D. Roosevelt
John J. Raskob
General Motors
DuPont Company
al Smith
Senate
House
Congress
Middletown Officials Plan Office of Food and Meat Inspector
Mrs. John Q. Baker Mrs. H. O. Miller and Mrs. Theodore Lawrence attended the southeast district D A R convention as local representatives. City Commission voted to fund an office of food and meat inspector with a $1500 cap, urged by civic groups. Two Middletown men were named to two fire department vacancies: Robert Lukens and C Edwin Beatty. Beatty became assistant to city electrician Karl Davis and Lukens became a regular fire fighter.
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John Q. Baker
H. O. Miller
Theodore Lawrence
Southeast District Convention of Daughters of American Revolution
Middletown
Theiddletown
Robert Lukens
C. Edwin Beatty
Beatty
Karl Davis
City Electrician
Lukens
Women shoppers will prove Pinay wrong in duel challenge
A speaker denounces French Premier Pinay for saying women are poor shoppers. He vows a duel using any weapons except food or wine, defending American women as meticulous shoppers who save money, with anecdotes of wives negotiating prices and outsmarting vendors. He cites examples of thrift and clever buying.
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Antoine Pinay
France
M. Pinay
America
Pinay
San Francisco
Ike Finally Hits The Campaign Stage With A Swing
The Eisenhower campaign special marks a shift as Ike abandons cautious rhetoric for bold attacks on “crooks and their cronies.” Observers note a dramatic change in tone from the calm wartime image, with aides hinting at outside influence and a possible ghostwriter backing Ike’s sharper lines.
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Ike
United States
Washington
Eisenhower
New York
Etrive
Mr. Pendergast
General Eisenhower
Des Moines
Iowa City
West Liberty
Davenport
Brooklyn
President Truman
White House
Ske
Pennsylvania Avenue
Truman
Korea
Mr. Truman
Wendell Willkie
Butler County hearing on deaf children education tonight
A group of Butler County women seeks a local class for deaf or hard of hearing children in Middletown or Hamilton to avoid long rides to Dayton or Cincinnati. An 8 o clock meeting at the Hamilton YMCA aims to gauge parent interest and potential class viability, with turnout shaping future discussions.
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Butler County
Cincinnati
Dayton
Middletown
Hamilton
Ore
Wey
Bubier County
How to Talk on Dates Says Dr. Crane
Diane D aged 17 asks about dating talk and Dr. Crane offers dialogue tips to ease conversations. He compares talking to starting a car and urges girls to ask questions to keep conversations moving, noting boys often rely on few openers.
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Diane D
Dr. Crane
The Stars Say A Sudden Turn in Prospect and Talent
Genevieve Kemble outlines a day of sudden ventures and novel opportunities. The reading hints at unpredictable contacts and dramatic progress with potential rewards, advancement, romance, and high adventure for those born today.
Barbs On Tears And Science And Life
A reflective piece notes tears can destroy bacteria and questions optimism as a source of joy. It muses on the habit of expecting the worst and the value of resilience. The essay parallels science and personal health with everyday challenges.
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Whirlwind
Hal Boyle
William Smith, Jr
B. F. Smith
E. L. Banker
David Lawrence
American Federation of Labor
Stephen Mitchell
Rich Brandeis
Ainge
George Dixon
Stanley High
Mr. High
Reader's Digest
Digest
Dewey
Stanley
Doctor Livingstone
Dave Regan
George W. Crane
The
Worry Clinic
Diane
Compliment Club
Genevieve Kemble
Bobby
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