Truman Signs and Talks of Control Powers Amid Economic Debate
President Truman signs orders expanding control powers amid inflation fears and living-cost concerns. Discussion centers on proposed revisions to livestock slaughter quotas and Capehart amendments to pre Korea price levels. OPS Director DiSalle and ESA Administrator Johnston advocate immediate action to curb costs while credits loosened for auto buyers, signaling broad economic controls and policy shifts.
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Truman Sets 15 Percent Down Payment On Appliances
The president criticizes 25 percent down payments and warns that price ceilings could rise further while rollbacks on beef and cattle restrictions threaten enforcement. He argues emergency measures must be revised to curb inflation and protect the economy.
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Congress
Forks controversy on navy tableware purchase discussed
A Congressional debate over emergency-only oyster forks purchased by the navy reveals misfit items and overbought products. Admiral Fo discussed their use while lawmakers noted the navy narrowed purchases from 94 to 20 items, sparking questions about necessity and cost.
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Texas
Navy
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Kansas
Ashland Oil Posts Nine Month Income Rise
Ashland Oil & Refining Co reported nine month earnings of 9,185,442 ending June 30, or 3.90 a share on 2,164,992 outstanding shares. This compares with 6,337,481 or 3.28 a share on 1,748,541 shares a year earlier, driven by a 151,215,000 rise in revenue.
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Ashland
Ashland Oil & Refining Co
Mason Co Child Chokes On Balloon in Moransburg
A 3 year old boy named Charles Black choked to death after swallowing a balloon. He died at 2 am at Hayswood Hospital after being rushed there by two passing motorists from Moransburg. Dr. Harold N. Parker removed the balloon. his parents John and Mrs Black reside on Richard Hitt Lane. The tragedy followed a family birthday plan still in progress.
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John Black
Moransburg
Hayswood Hospital
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Leo's
Richard Hitt
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Germantown
Hospital Financial Report Shows Break-Even For First Half 1951
Portsmouth General Hospital posted a net gain of 529.66 during the first six months of 1951 with total income of 123,748 from patient rooms and major items including laboratory 18,837 and surgery room use 10,717. The director noted stockpiling drugs and medical supplies early in the year to capitalize on lower prices and depreciation value for replacement items. Major expenditures included payroll 111,833, food 19,090, materials and supplies 17,173, drugs 16,706, laundry 5,368, fuel and light 2,161, and professional services 2,749 as per six month report.
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Road Work On Routes 76 And 160 In McArthur Area
State Highway Department crews advance improvements from Heexing County line to Jackson County line at Wellston and on Route 160 this week. Delbert L. Johnson of McArthur says ditch maintenance and sloping work are underway and much of the caution on Route 75 between McArthur and Wellston is finished.
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School Board Budget and Calendar Details Revealed
Board projections show 1952 income likely to cover operating expenses with possible 1953 tax levy needs. Bond retirement costs listed for 1949 1950 and 1951. sinking fund figures given. Teachers to report Sept 4. school opens Sept 5. Christmas break Dec 19 to Jan 2. spring break April 4 to 14. year ends June 6 with commencements June 1 4 and other graduations. Superintendent McKelvey sets 179 student days. holidays include Armistice Day Thanksgiving Washington Birthday Memorial Day. New home economist teacher Sara J. Davis hired at 2600. Caroline Brigner resigns. accounts totaling 81705 approved.
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Huntington To Build Pools Despite WPA Policy Shifts
Huntington voter backed three year extra city levy last fall to fund four municipal pools. City officials sought federal backing as WPA restrictions on swimming pools began to ease. Mayor Payne and Rep Burnside coordinated with Washington officials. Navy requests 51.6 million for protective clothing for extreme cold climates.
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Hazel McClain Fails In Move For Freedom
Hazel BicClain, 38, of Mt Joy, denied release on a writ of habeas corpus in Common Pleas Court. Judge Lang Jr remanded her to the county jail while she faces two counts of breaking and entering, with appeals planned. She was arrested May 11 and has been jailed since, as farm burglary cases span Adams and neighboring counties.
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Scioto County
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Gift Presented As Adams County School Chief Quits
Court house officials and friends of A E Secrist presented him a porch glider as a farewell gift on the courthouse lawn Tuesday morning. Secrist retires after 43 years in education and seven years as county superintendent. He and his wife will live in Peebles. Elmer M Teets assumed duties as new county superintendent today.
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General Crawford Censured Sent to Heidelberg Germany
Brig. Gen. David J. Crawford, formerly Detroit tank arsenal commander, is being sent to American army HQ at Heidelberg Germany after being relieved and reprimanded for violations of army regulations and not meeting high standards. Army Secretary Frank Pace disclosed the move in a routine orders file.
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Ironton board hires James E. Thomas Jr as band director
Ironton High School announces the hiring of James E. Thomas Jr age 30 as band director. Charles M. Rayburn will continue as assistant director, and Thomas previously led bands in three West Virginia cities.
Typhoon Fringe Buffets Hong Kong with 80mph Winds
Eighty mile per hour winds and heavy rain lash Hong Kong as a fringe of a typhoon hits the city. Officials report no serious damage or injuries from the storm. The weather disruption caused power outages and scattered travel delays across the urban area. Local authorities urged residents to stay indoors and monitor weather advisories.
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Hong Kong
Fire destroys three room cottage in Vanceburg
Aug. event reports a three room cottage on State Point outside Vanceburg engulfed by flames around 8. Mrs Viola Mefford and two children were inside briefly. a kerosene stove and a stove explosion are mentioned. Volunteers from town reportedly could not leave town limits to assist. The house and garage were destroyed, along with belongings, while the occupants stayed with relatives.
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Krick Takes Place on Ballot in Chillicothe Ward Four
Aug 1 report from Chillicothe that Harry C. Krick former city safety director will appear on the Republican ticket this fall as the 4th Ward city council candidate replacing David Crouse Jr who moved to a post with City Loan and Savings Co at Waverly after years of service. Also Aug 1 in Parkersburg Estelle Davies Pas first librarian of the College died yesterday in Parkersburg hospital.
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4Th
David Crouse Jr
Parkersburg
Estelle Davies Pas
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