Curse of Gambling Shows city tolerance for illegal games grows
A Wheeling pension fund proposal for new taxes includes pinball and slot machines as levies. The piece warns that permitting gambling corrupts governance and law enforcement, noting Wheeling’s public apathy and the danger of slot machines despite West Virginia law making possession illegal.
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Wheeling
Wheeling Firemen’s Pension Fund
West Virginia
Beckley
Minke
Bekeivers
iMicht
Sheriff Mills Demonstrates Deputy Versatility in Office
The article notes deputies previously stretched by process serving and tax collection under former sheriff Okey Mills. In the past five months Mills has shown his men are capable of broader law enforcement duties.
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Okey Mills
Mills
Spring Intrudes, Yet Winter Lingers in City as Moss Signals Warmth
The piece notes lingering winter chill despite signs of spring such as robins and moss near fallen logs. It urges woodland walks to lift spirits and ease winter aches. City Council hears Acting City Engineer Dennis Leary call for stronger barriers to protect land and sidewalks, favoring mandatory retaining walls.
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Dennis Leary
Retaining Walls Urged on Beckley Hills Walkways
Reader reports erosion along West Neville Street and Harper Road where sidewalks narrow and the bank erodes toward the road. He urges a retaining wall to prevent earth loss and safeguarding pedestrians from slips and rockfalls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis
Sheriff Mills Praised For Law Enforcement Efforts
The report notes Sheriff Okey Mills and his deputies contribute to maintaining order, including a recent raid on a still with seizure of moonshine gear. The piece credits Mills for overall fair administration while urging higher deputy pay to encourage more proactive policing.
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Ineiy
Mills
Okey Mills
Coal Industry Health Depends on Orders and Demand
The article likens the coal industry to a living organism needing orders or nourishment to stay healthy. It notes a postwar peak, then a drop from 600 million to about 400 million tons of coal produced, signaling illness without proper demand. It argues for a tonic, Magic Tormila, to balance supply and demand.
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Pruraan
National Coal Association
Boyle’s Column Gag Writer Lists Secrets of Standby Humor
AP report profiles Wal Kiernan a 48 year old radio humorist who has produced about 75 000 gags in six years describing tricks like the rule of three and Upside Down jokes while stressing humor cannot be taught by formula He discusses his writing process voice style and refusal to rely on stored jokes noting his success hinges on attitude and reflex rather than heavy writing routines
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Harper Hill
Stal Boyle
New York
Nan
Wal‘yer Kiernan
Brooklyn
Hoboken
Kalamazoo
Keoikuk
Jack Benny
Benny Kubetsxs
Keokuk
Kiernan
Winston Berle
Walter
Arthur Nolan
Gates Distributors Inc
Baltimore
Natural Rubber News
Natural Rubber Bureau of
Washington
Ile
Nolan
Robens
Debate over Natural Gas Act powers and FPC control
In Washington the Senate debates changing the Natural Gas Act to curb FPC authority, arguing higher consumer gas prices would follow. Proponents say independent producers could raise output and lower prices, while opponents warn pricing to pipelines and distributors would raise costs for 13 million consumers.
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Johnson
Colorado
Kerr
Senate
FPC
FRC
Supreme Court T
EPC
Congress
Oklahoma
Robert §. Keer
Etwer Thomas
Douglas
Binse Mh Ware Cman
iLanger
North Dakota
Myers
Pennsylvania
Leahy’s War Memoir Recounts Potsdam Yalta and Cold War Views
Fleet Admiral William D Leahy reflects on his years as ambassador to Vichy and chief of staff to Roosevelt and Truman. The book reveals corrected guesses on major events, notes Stalin and Malotov’s roles, and outlines early Cold War tensions. Leahy underscores U N control and atomic strength as U S security.
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Wiliam D. Leahy
Whittlesey Howse
Leahy
Potsdam
Yalta
Frank Sinatra
Stalin
Truman
Vichy
Roosevelt
Alma
iLeady
Vicky
Petain
Thas
de Gaulle
Malotov
U.S
Britain
Italy
Potsail
Leshy
U. S
Beass
Bill
Admiral
GOP at Disadvantage as Campaign Funds Favor Democrats
Stewart Alsop notes the 1949 first quarter shows the Republican National Committee raised 148000 versus the Democrats 675000. He cites Boston big donors and a broader lack of major business support for the GOP, while Democrats draw backing from industry figures and finance leaders. The piece argues that campaign money follows electoral success and urges moderate reform to regain contributor support.
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Stewart Alsop
Washington
Boston
Republican National Committee
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Cabots
Adamses
Elliotts
Cutlers
Coolidges
Sinclair Weeks
Tom Girdler
Republic Steel
Wall Street
Jack Frye
C. R. Smith
Sherman Fairchita
Seton Porter
Curtis Calder
C. H. Moses
Robert Young
Emil Schram
New York Stock Exchange
Floyd Odlum
Allas Corporation
Warners
Schenexs
The
Goldwyns
Mark Hanns
Jves Worth
Truman
England
Plan for Cheaper Housing Seeks Federal Bond Backing
Washington debate on a proposed middle income housing bill outlines shifting financing to private lenders with government insured debentures and a new government corporation. Proponents cite cheaper rates around 2 1 2 percent, funded by private borrowing, while opponents warn of undermining current mortgage markets and higher program costs to the government. Senators Douglas and Fulbright press questions on guaranteeing low rates versus existing FHA terms.
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Clarke Beach
Washington
Senate
Blousing Administration
FHA
U.S
Senate Banking Committee
Veterans Administration
Congress
Savings and Loan
FISA
Douglas
D-Nii
Fulbright
Foam Rubber Business Bubbling and Booming
A look at the fast expanding foam rubber industry driven by demand for auto seats cushions and furnishings. Industry leaders Hewitt-Robins Goodyear U S Rubber and Firestone push production while latex and synthetic foams reshape pricing and supply dynamics.
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Rader Winget
New York
Thief Steals Hat From Chicago Detective Bureau Quarters
A thief took a nice gras hat from the robbery detail area on the third floor of the Chicago detective bureau. The incident occurred in the headquarters of the police department and is under investigation by authorities.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Bible Q and A highlights scripture explanations
Questions and answers cover Christ versus Jesus meanings, permanence of God’s words, baptism necessity, inspiration of scripture, the origin of evil, and Esther’s portrayal of God. Answers cite verses in Matthew Mark Luke Ezekiel Isaiah Revelation and Esther to clarify beliefs.
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Jesus
God
Spride
Issiah
Lucifer
Satan
Lord
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