Historic Ohio Route 63 Trail Through Indian Trails and Battle Hazards
This passage traces Route 63 from Yellow Springs to the Ohio River linking towns such as Perrysburg Findlay Kenton Bellefontaine Urbana Springfield Xenia Wilmington Fayetteville Georgetown and Pinley It recalls Indian trails and the Kenton gantlet where Simon Kenton faced capture and escape. It notes Bellefontaine as crossing the state’s highest point and a schoolhouse at which Ulysses Grant received early education before rising to Civil War command and presidency.
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Yellow Springs
Ohio
Xenia
Ledo
Ripley
Ohio River
Oldtown
Chiestant-Indian Trails
Detroit
Kenton
Kentucky
Simon Kenton
Perrysburg
Bowling Green
Findlay
Bellefontaine
Urbana
Springfield
Wilmington
Fayetteville
Georgetown
Pinley
Onawnee
U. S. Grant
West Point
U. S
White House
Traffic by Trucks Increases Across U S Highways
The American Trucking Association reports a doubling of trucks in operation from 1944 to 1954, totaling 9.48 million not including 413,239 government trucks. Trucks carried 65 billion intercity miles in 1953, paid over one third of state highway taxes, and employed rising wages. Chicago led class one carriers with 144, New York 79, Los Angeles 60, Detroit 59. Regions showed shifts in carrier counts. wages and driver numbers also rose. In New London, Conn, Guion P. Mance chose three courts after speeding through three towns and did not appear.
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Washington
U.S
American Trucking Association
Chicago
New York
Los Angeles
Detroit
Middle Atlantic States
Delaware
District of Columbia
Maryland
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
West
Virginia
Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
Lower Peninsula
Ohio
Southern
The
Central
New London
Conn
Guion P. Mance
New Colors Break Men’s Wear Monotony In Lightweight Styles
Fashion predicts a shift from padded shoulders and charcoal suits as bold colors return. Sport shirts lead the change with gren plaids and stripes, enabling coordinated sport coats and lighter greens. Wool fabrics rise, with smart tailored jackets distinguishing newer casual attire.
World Affairs Q and A on Communists and peace policy
Readers press questions on Eisenhower's handling of communism and peacetime policy. The column compares Truman and Eisenhower, notes shifts toward friendlier relations with Soviet governments, and asks whether the US should press for freedom or avoid war. Includes reader letters and a request for submissions.
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Way
Eisenhower
Truman
United States
Germany
G.O.P
H. W. Bloomington
Fox Ilvex
H. W
Sylvania
Ohio
Greece
Berlin
Korea
Formosa Sirak
Chiang
Dienbienphu
Indo-China
U.S.S.R
Edgar Ansel Mowrer
Safe Boating Anchoring Techniques for Safe Voyages
The article outlines essential anchoring knowledge for sailors, detailing anchor types such as mushroom and hedge anchors, recommended gear including multiple anchors and ample line, and proper tying and handling methods. It emphasizes timing, bearing checks, and procedures to break anchors, noting USPS piloting courses and contact information for classes.
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United States Power Squadrons
National Headquarters
USPS
P. O
Englewood
Scene About Town column hints at humor and duck hunt
A column outlines its own purpose and invites reader input. The writer muses on humor, advice, and a duck hunting outing with Rev. James L Lamadue, then riffs on waits at traffic lights, school stops, and a Midway Drive-in waitress who leaves a playful tip note.
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James L Lamadue
Midway Drive-in
Discrimination Against College Grads Is Common
A survey of 47 Illinois college placement offices finds job offers still carry discriminatory restrictions. Prof. Charles E. Howell notes business positions show most bias while teaching posts are least affected. Racial and religious prejudice top the list with 70 percent reporting discriminatory qualifications.
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Chicago
Ilinois
Charles E. Howell
Illinois Committee On
Howell
Leaves and memory of trees across a changing city
The writer recalls autumn scenes from childhood with leaves burning, compost piles, and bonfires, contrasting past practices with modern restrictions. He describes cemetery surroundings, Lombardy poplars, and school walks, then notes changes to trees and sewers and reflections on aging urban landscapes.
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Jack Frost
Mother Nature
Cleveland
New York City
Licenace
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Ohio Turnpike
Elyria
Chronicle - Telegram
Grant's
S Choice
Andrew Mason
San Francisco
Jest
Denmark
Holland
Finland
By Edgar Ansel Mowrer
England
MacLean
Burgen
Vancouver
Petrov
Australia
General Features Corp
Don Miller
Webster
Ernie Pyle
D.P
Miller
Ain
Evelyn Andrews
Davy
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