Editorials reflect on propaganda and politics across eras
The piece critiques propaganda and media influence from religion to radio and TV, warns about government sanctioned campaigns, and urges vigilance against biased information. It links Senate findings on the Institute of Pacific Relations to Soviet influence and contemplates Truman era campaign dynamics with Stevenson and Harriman.
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Senate
Institute of Pacific Relations
China
Reds
Tepe Aganda
Apa
Adlai Stevenson
Harry Truman
Roosevelt
Truman
Averell Harriman
Harriman
Stevenson
Kefauver
White House
Ramblings Traveler's Hotel Reopens After Remodeling
Hall and Graber converted the South Marion avenue hotel renamed Traveler’s Hotel formerly Home. The three story, 22 room building now features new office decor, carpeted guest rooms, fresh paints, running water, a natural gas heating system, and an apartment in the north wing. The project resumed after interruptions and is now reopened for visitors.
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South Marion Avenue
Home
Hall & Graber
Washington
Hotel Renovation Near Highway 92 Aims for Comfort
A hotel in a residential area at a key intersection on Highway 92 undergoes renovations amid a delay in securing natural gas for heating. Improvements include new retaining walls in the front yard and a rear lawn, with one old porch removed and another enclosed.
Family ties reveal General Rosecrans early Washington visit
Mrs. C O Davis of Washington recalls her mother Lydia Rosecrans Davis and her family links to General Rosecrans. The Ohio native, a West Point graduate, visited relatives near Washington after the Civil War and later held posts including minister to Mexico and U S treasurer. He died in 1898.
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C. O. Davis
Washington
General Rosecrans
Lydia Rosecrans Davis
C. C. Davis
Henry Rosecrans
Franklin Township
Ohio
West Point
Grant
Sherman
Mexico
Congress
United States Treasury
South Square Fronts Brightened by Fresh Paint
The writer notes a notable improvement on the south side of the square where east block fronts were pleasant while the west looked drab. Fresh paint on the top center-pieces and bay windows lightens the row, contrasting with the dark brick walls for a new, coordinated appearance.
West Virginia city backs its own orchestra
In Charleston West Virginia the city supports a local symphony orchestra making it the nation's smallest city with such an ensemble. Ground floor improvements include Washington Cleaners Rapps shoe store Western Auto Bridges and Stanly Zagers Pioneer drug store with new paint on the Zager building corner.
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Washington Cleaners
Rapp’s Shoe Store
Western Auto
Bridges
Stanly Zager
Pioneer Drug Store
Zager
Charleston
W. Va
New Scandals In U S Tax Office Alcohol Unit
House investigators allege a batch of scandals in the Internal Revenue Bureau Alcohol Tax Unit. They claim liquor dealers were allowed to settle large federal tax claims for small sums and licenses were issued to former bootleggers and other shady figures amid political influence. Authorities also note cigarette tax receipts rose to 487 140 in the period. A separate note mentions the murder of Mrs. Georgia Delanurentis, 28, under Tuesday's authorities.
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Washington
House
Internal Revenue Bureau
Congressional
Treasury Department
Beer and cigarette tax revenues rise in Iowa month
Iowa state beer revenue receipts rose to 304,652 dollars, up 14,995 from July 1951. Cigarette tax receipts also increased, according to the State Tax Commission, as the department reported month over month gains in both revenue streams.
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Des Moines
Iowa
State Tax Commission
Chicago Dancer Possibly Died From Drug Overdose
Dolice said today that the red haired dancer whose nearly nude body was found in a drainage ditch might have died from an overdose of narcotics.
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Chicago
Mui Dolice
Seeds mailed from Solomon Islands sprout after nine years
Lt. Col. Nathan B. Gatchell mailed seeds from the Solomon Islands that lay forgotten in a desk drawer for nine years and sprouted within three days of planting. He notes several seeds came from a plant reportedly ten feet tall, unusually large for a house plant.
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Solomon Islands
Nathan B. Gatchell
Gatchell
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God
Ove
Mason City Globe Gazette
America
Knoxville
Bruce Cowden
U.S
Georgia Delanurentis
Pioneer
McDaniel Drugs
Professional Directory
Louis J. Kehoe
Jeffrey Bldg
Theo. B. Bailey
West Main
Morrison & Morrison — Attorneys
E. D. Morrison
E. D. Morrison Jr
Morrison Bldg
Livingston & Day —Attorneys
S. W. Livingston
Robert Day
Main St
George F. Morrison
G. Gifford Morrison
J. Penney Co
Stewart & Shearer—Attorneys
R. A. Stewart
Paul Shearer
E. Wash
Optometrists
R. Q
Lemmon
John W. Lemmon
East Side Square
M. L. Smith
North Side Square
P. L. Etter
Osteopathic
Hardwick Gas
Dominion Brew
Roper
Ruud
Tleadquarters
Hamilton
Diiers
A.D. Brown Hardware
Ainsworth
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