Truman State of the Union signals cautious defense focus
President Truman’s address to the 82nd Congress emphasizes defense and economic stability over sweeping welfare reforms. He criticizes the stabilization law, warns on Korea and Soviet armed growth, and outlines plans to repair inflation controls while keeping civil rights and health proposals in view.
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The Nations Schools Rearming Brakes U S School Gains
Educators warn four major forces disrupt schooling with rising enrollments inflation and material shortages. A survey finds 3 5 million students face impaired education from poor facilities and 400 000 lack full daily instruction. Teachers demand raises as costs soar and relief seems distant.
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Spring Planting Time Not Far Away for Parts of the Country
The column guides home gardeners and merchants on planting readiness across U S zones. It details spading timing from January to February for southern states and moves a month later northward, plus soil checks, row spacing, and efficient garden layouts. It notes National Rabbit Week February 17 to 23 and offers an economical domestic rabbit recipe, with Valentine’s Day advertising advice for merchants.
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Farm Employment Hits Record January Low
Farm employment fell to the lowest January level on record with about 8,524,000 workers, a 44 percent drop from the previous year. Analysts credit city migration and greater use of labor saving machinery for the decline.
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