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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1949
Page
1
The column offers a terse weekly overview of editors notes and weathered commentary on press dynamics. It preserves a period voice while outlining evolving trends, biases, and notable figures shaping public discourse.
Reports say President Truman and columnist Drew Pearson sparked jitters with claims about Russia possessing the atomic bomb. Congress approved a 13.3 billion arms to Europe package while Britain and Ernest Bevin urged control of atomic energy. Tito accused Moscow’s allies of plotting regional upheaval, with Yugoslavia expelling diplomats in Budapest.
The British Labour government moved to tighten controls and cap dividends as devaluation of the pound is pushed to curb annual economic woes. Cripps opened Parliament with a call for a vote of confidence while rejecting wage increases to forestall inflation. President Truman pursued his domestic program, urging women to support his measures and defending initiatives from housing to security benefits. Allied intelligence noted German rocket activity near Peenemunde as Soviet reports confirm advanced research and production.
The United States Navy reports a discovery of a cold killer pill named Coreidia cide, claimed to be 90 percent effective when taken at the first sign of a cold. The pill marks a significant shift from military focus to medical science in the pursuit of a remedy for the common cold.
Advertising Council releases The Miracle of America arguing Americans enjoy better living, job-creating machines, and inseparable freedom and security. Excerpt features Uncle Sam posing questions about national pride and cites Bible Week and moral concerns amid postwar shifts.
In Charleston West Virginia Baptist Temple pastor Eugene M Austin publicly increased his personal property assessment at the courthouse, citing a bold precedent and addressing his congregation about the action.
Betty Iattle offers a crochet pattern No 011 with four pillowcase designs. It includes transfer patterns, color chart illustrations, material requirements, and complete making and finishing directions for decorative pillowcases suitable for gifts or a linen cupboard.
Practical notes suggest wrapping fruit cake in a damp towel to preserve moisture. The towel may be dampened with water or wine, with wine recommended as the preferable option for better flavor and keep.
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