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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1947
Page
6
A newspaper commentary column discusses how opinions are safeguarded and secrets kept in the press. It questions transparency and the limits of editorial discretion amid modern media pressures.
Economy minded GOP lawmakers push to trim federal payroll by about 12 billion dollars below the 1946 budget of 41 billion. Rep. Taber says 1,000,000 workers could be cut without harming services. Italy seeks a billion dollar U S loan to stave off chaos and rebuild tourism and industry.
The Labour government advances a town and country planning bill to widen property use for public benefit. It would compel sale of undeveloped but valuable land at existing prices, allow higher payments only in hardship, regulate use and reconversion, curb industrial blight, protect countryside, and limit billboard postings.
Former Secretary Byrnes steps down on January 7 1947 and General Marshall named his successor. Marshall faces tense talks with Russia and shapes postwar pacts for Germany and Austria. Some see Truman backing him as a 1948 Democratic hopeful.
A nationwide survey shows used car prices dropping 10 to 30 percent as buyers resist high asks. Boston leads declines 10 to 30 percent. New York Philadelphia Denver follow at 25 percent. Atlanta Chicago Los Angeles show smaller but notable falls.
Washington dispatch surveys Seminole life on the Brighton reservation noting clothing trends and the distinctive bead work. It details men's shift to trousers and ceremonial wear, the signature billowing skirts of women, elaborate hair styles, practical use of the sewing machine, and the mystery of beads while contrasting modern influence with tradition.
National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis reports $10,575,000 spent on care for polio patients in 1946. Basil O Connor warns the 1947 March of Dimes needs at least $24,000,000 to sustain the unified attack as cases exceed 25,000 and 23 states face $26,400,000 in costs.
The National Collegiate Athletic Association acts at its annual New York meeting to curb recruiting, financial aid to players, and violations amid rising game popularity and betting. A six point anti gambling resolution urges strict enforcement and asks newspapers not to print game odds or coaches pregame predictions.
A static powder has been devised which will cure it. The wildlife census will be taken this month. I wonder if a 200 year old turtle could tell her age. Half of the individual owners of the steel industry are women. Good restaurants may serve Guatemalan honey instead of sugar for coffee, says Middle American Information.
Brighten your winter with easy methods for making slip covers. A 40 page booklet explains measuring, cutting, pinning, and finishing for various cover types. Send ce coin to Weekly Newspaper Service for "Making Slip Covers Successfully" with name and address.
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