16 Dec 1946
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Times
Location
Portsmouth, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1946
Page
1
Relatives recall a longtime public servant linked to Pittsuborough and Weshlutton as the funeral details unfold. The late figure, once a 16 year Senate member, was celebrated for civic engagement and planned for a ceremonial return before the congress session.
Science advances bring a palm sized device enabling the deaf to hear faint sounds including speech and music. The Beltone unit requires no separate battery and adjusts to hearing changes. The company offers a free descriptive booklet and full home demonstrations, with emphasis on accessibility and no cost.
The hospital survey began in 1918 with 33 approvals from 692 surveyed. Dr Abell explains the goal of the survey as improving patient care through self‑improvement by hospitals. Approval requires detailed patient history, operation notes, daily progress reports, followup records, and standards for labs Xrays anesthesia diet and quality.
Washington December 16 The House surplus property committee urged selling the Big and Little Big gas lines to the highest bidder arguing ownership should go to the buyer most able to use them. Rep Rooney dissented saying lines should remain for oil transport to aid small independents, while the majority warned against monopolistic patterns and called for attorney general review of bids. The panel found delays by officials and that initial bid offers were vague and uncertain. The lines could be used on a temporary basis while bids were reevaluated as depreciation and maintenance costs mounted.
The U S department of agriculture reports Burley sales averaged 41.59 dollars per hundred pounds, 83 cents above open market, with total season sales at 93 444186 pounds yielding 36 394965 32 dollars. Sales period shortened to three and a half hours daily due to coal shortages, effective today.
The Ohio University branch in Portsmouth seeks games with nearby colleges. Coach DeArmond plans a 42 to 36 loss to Chillicothe quintet as part of a schedule with Kentucky markets and regional teams including Cedarville, Rio Grande, and Cincinnati Bible Seminary.
Labor reports focus on wage policy for United Steel Workers with a Wednesday meeting of the five man wage policy committee and district directors. January sees union demands and new contract talks with steel industry leaders after current deals expire in February.
A brief item notes that programs will continue through Christmas Eve. The readable text mentions ongoing schedules and communal activities without specifying exact times or locations. Local organizers are expected to coordinate further details.
Traffic violations list includes fines for speeding licensing issues and intoxicated driving. Accidents at Gallia and Winchester, Gallia and Harding, and 830 Gallia St involve multiple drivers in Sciotoville and Scioto ville. no serious injuries reported.
Lucian E. Gill aged 52, a resident of Huntington, was struck and killed Saturday taglot by a westbound train near the town. He is survived by his wife and two foster sons in a brief, somber report from the local rail incident.
Aman Pyut font 21 of Fullerton rested early Sunday after destruction of property charged. Patrolman Mucha reported the defendant struck two parking meters near Gallia and Gay with his hands. Frankfort dispatch notes John Bakey of Hazard health related leave. J Stegi with Highways said today.
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