Kerr bill pits GOP power against FPC oil rules
A lengthy critique of the Kerr bill in the Senate that would bar the Federal Power Commission from regulating independent natural gas operators. It cites supporters in the Republican Party led by Gay Gabrielson and opponents including Senators Douglas and Gillett, warning the measure harms public interests and political standing.
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Comimani
Senate
Federal Power Comission
United States
FPG
Kerr
Oklahoma
FPC
Commission
Standard Oil of
Indiana
A ‘Cal, Inc
Carthage
Gay Gabrielson
Republican National Committee
Midwest
New England
Gabrielson
Starley Kilgore
Congressional Record
EL. Hedvick
Illinois
Paul Douglas
Iowa
Guy M. Gillelle
Walter Whit
Congress
Dim View On FTC Cigarette Ads Sparks Debate
The piece critiques the Federal Trade Commission cease and desist order against leading cigarette companies. It argues smokers ignore irritation claims and warns that FTC delays will extend the advertising loophole, likely increasing the number of Americans who take up smoking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Low
Federal ‘Trade Commission
FTC
Don’t Forget The Reel Cross Campaign For Funds
Campaign to raise funds continues with a push urging immediate support. A note promises potential returns if contributors act now, implying future benefits by year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reel Cross
Snowy Thursdays and trout tales in Raleigh County
Bug Dust recalls six consecutive snowy Thursdays on a Raleigh County mountain top. Gene Keatley reports streams Glade Pinch Fat Devil's Fork and Marsh Fork restocked with trout while W W Honaker notes fish released at a Glade spot. Emory Weiston extols conservation as a way of life. The Crab Orchard Bible Class at Crab Orchard Baptist grows from six on Easter 1949 to 342 last week, aiming for 400 and planning 600. cake servings accompany the Easter lesson. local pride runs high.
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Terra Firma
Beverely Watts
Beverely
St. Stephens Episcopal Church
Raleigh County
Gene Keatley
Gene
Red and Gun Club
W. W. Honaker
Honaker
Emory Weiston
West Virginia
Kingston
Rod and Gun Club
Pop” Wenston
Rod and Gun
Coronel Spotswood
Alleghanies
Bug Dust
Bob Byrd
Crab Orchard Baptist Church
Rush D. Holt
Weston
United States
House of Delegates
Mose Pitzer
Crab Orchard
Presidential privilege over secrets in Congress clash
A historical overview by James Marlow traces 29 cases across 17 presidents from Washington to Truman where executive leaders and their cabinet refused congressional demands for confidential papers. It notes Supreme Court limits and argues presidents retain discretion to withhold information in the public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
James Marlow
Washington
Legislative
Herman Walkinson
Justice Department
Federal Bar Journal
Wilkinson
Jefferson
Monroe
Jackson
Tyler
Polk
Fillmore
Buchanan
Lincoln
Grant
Hayes
Cleveland
Theodore Roosevelt
Coollige
Hoover
Franklin D
Roosevelt
Truman
Wolkinson
Oue
Walkinson
Supreme Court
Atup
Seays
Marshall
Aaron Burr
Burr
Justicial
Courts
Isolationist Oyster Life as World Politics Lesson
HAL BOYLE uses the oyster as a satirical mirror for global affairs. The creature seeks a solitary life yet faces dangers from predators and humans, illustrating how interdependence and risk make true isolation impossible in a hungry world. Royal Toner’s oyster empire underscores exploitation and unintended consequences.
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Statisticians
Earth
Blondie Blondie Immerses Fans On Personal Appearance Tour
Hollywood star Blondie Penny Singleton tours after 30 films, visiting Miami Chicago Baltimore Horton Ford Youngstown Indianapolis Toledo Kansas City Evansville and more. She greets fans signs autographs visits hospitals and inspires a boy in a Kansas City polio ward to walk without crutches.
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Hollywood
Blondie
Hooperating
Penny Singleton
Dagwood
Miami
Chicago
Baltimore
Hortford
Youngstown
Indianapolis
Toledo
Kansas City
Evansville
Kathryn Grayson
Irene Dunné
Loretta Young
Broderick, Crawford
Bing Crosby
Miet
Penny
Cookie
Alexander al
Dance
How Easter Came to Bethany
A reflective retelling of Jesus raising Lazarus in Bethany. Mary and Martha confront grief with faith as Jesus explains prayer and identity, then calls Lazarus from the tomb. The piece frames resurrection hope and divine compassion for mourners, urging trust in Christ across loss.
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Jesus
Grace
Lazarus
Martha
Mary
Judaes
Bethany
God
Ife
Christ
Heaven
David
German Situation Key to European Future, Alsop Warns
Frankfurt report by Joseph Alsop argues that winning the cold war in Germany is essential to Western Europe. He calls for moving from defense to offense, securing Berlin, leveraging West German resolve, and applying economic and political pressure to the Soviet bloc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Alsop
Frankfurt
Germany
Soviet Union
Western
Europe
United States
Stalin
Moscow
Kremlin
Munich
Repetitorv
Berlin
East Zone
Soviet Germany
Erzgebirge
West Germany
West
Soviet
Secretary of State
Dean G. Acheson
Pierpoint Man Waives Bastardy Hearing in West Virginia
Everett Phillips of Pierpoint waives preliminary hearing on bastardy warrants filed by Mrs Clontz. He is free on bonds of 1008 set on each count, secured by his father. Magistrate W R Haga advised contact for further action.
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Phillips
W. R- Haga
Pierpoint
Register
Mullens
Everett $. Phillips
Thez ‘Clontz
Philites
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Long Island
Toner
Ster
Gene Handsaker
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Calvary
St. Luke
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Curtis
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