Communists Offer Ambiguous Peace Talk in Korea
Weekly analysis notes China's vague truce proposal and explains how it risks shaping U S policy and UN strategy. Observers question whether Peiping seeks to block the United Nations branding of China as aggressor and worry over implications for U S troops and diplomacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Korea
Peiping
U.S
Formosa
United Nations
United States
Pelping
Soviet Union
U.N
India
Army Chief Forecasts July Strength At 24 Combat Divisions
Gen J Lawton Collins says by July the army will include 18 divisions 18 regimental combat teams and many tank and artillery units bringing total strength to 24 divisions. Korea casualty list adds 2 424 deaths total 45 137 with 7 303 dead and 29 951 wounded. Price wage controls loom as Truman fires Valentine and Johnston replaces him to supervise wage price policy.
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J. Lawton Collins
Collins
Miners' Union Leader Signs New Wage Contract
John L. Lewis of the UMW and Harry M. Moses of the northern coal operators group sign a wage contract giving miners a $1.60-a-day pay raise. The increase takes effect February 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Lewis
UMW
Harry M. Moses
Northern Coal Operators Group
Government may fund defense worker facilities buildout
Housing Administrator Ray mond M. Foley told the senate banking committee that the federal government may soon have to help communities build waterlines, roads, schools and other facilities to meet the needs of defense workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond M. Foley
Senate Banking Committee
Cost of living hits new 1951 high and bond extension debated
The 1951 cost of living rises to 68.1 percent above 1939 levels with food costs climbing sharply. Bread and butter costs for a 1939 39 cent item reach about 1.15 dollars today. Treasury previews a 10 year extension option for Series E bonds at 2.9 percent, with a switch to Series 6 possible, pending Congress action and overall extension approval.
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United States
The
Treasury
Secretary of the Treasury
Snyder
Congress
Iowa Factories Outproduce Farms in 1950 Trend
A national report shows for the first time in 11 years Iowa factories produced more value than farms. It cites Iowa factories turning out about 2.0 billion dollars in 1950, while farm sales were not expected to exceed 2.0 billion.
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Iowa
Midwest
Taft Shifts Toward Supporting Limited Europe Troop Ground
Observers note Senator Taft changes from opposing to favoring a limited U S troop presence in Europe. The move indicates a shift in stance on Western security and mutual defense, while the isolationist label recedes but Taft stops short of full internationalism.
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Sen
Robert Taft
U.S
Europe
Taft
Congress
Truman
Ohio
Appointment of Eric Johnston as economic stabilizer
Eric Johnston was appointed economic stabilizer to replace Alan Valentine. John Steelman, assistant to the president, and Charles E. Wilson, defense mobilization director, are shown alongside Johnston in the center and on his sides.
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Charles E. Wilson
Allen Valentine
Truman
Valentine
Eric Johnston
Motion Picture Association of America
Johnston
OPS
WSB
Center
Alan Valentine
John Steelman
House Fumbles Into Korea Policy Fracas
The House of Representatives pressed for an immediate United Nations action to declare the Chinese Communists aggressors in Korea. United States efforts at the UN had preceded the move, with Western support waning as Middle East nations objected. The vote signals rising American resolve against appeasement amidst the crisis.
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House of Representatives
United Nations
Korea
United States
Middle East
China
Tasty Chicken Dishes Enhanced by Proper Seasonings
A historic survey of chicken preparations highlights fricassee with dumplings baked chicken goulash and barbecued chicken. It outlines ingredients and steps for seasoning, browning, simmering, and baking to produce tender meat with flavorful sauces and sides.
Traveler recalls earthquake as hotel shakes
A traveller describes an earthquake seen abroad saying the hotel rocked and cups flew from shelves. His companion suddenly pales and exclaims that he forgot to mail a letter his wife gave him two days earlier.
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Scott
Man to the crowd: I am acting like a lady
A middle aged man in a department store during the Christmas rush clashes with boisterous shoppers. He tries to push through the crowd with raised arms and a shaken temper, replying to a caller that he will now “act like a lady.”
Lynn Chambers Menu Highlights Barbecued Chicken
The menu features barbecued chicken with shoestring potatoes, slivered green beans, tossed green salad, whole wheat buns, lemon meringue pie, and a beverage. A recipe is provided.
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Lynn Chambers
Kitchen Tested Ideas For Meat Appeal
Cabbage cut fine cooked with sour apples and caraway seed goes well with spare ribs or pork roast. Squash pairs with orange juice and seasoning. mash pulp, season with juice, and return to shells. Glaze carrots with sliced oranges brown sugar and meat drippings for a spicy, interesting bite.
Russia Sees U S Foreign Policy Debate As Call For Change
The Soviet Union lauded the ongoing foreign affairs debate in Congress releasing all criticism of President Truman and Secretary of State Acheson. Moscow says the discourse signals deep U S discontent with current policy and a shift away from a bankrupt policy of force.
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Soviet Union
Congress
Truman
Dean Acheson
Jumping At Opportunity Says Merchant To Young Aspiring Man
A young man pleads for the secret of success. the merchant denies any easy secret and urges him to keep jumping at opportunities, since one cannot know when they will arrive. The tale emphasizes prompt action over waiting for a perfect moment.
Quotable Lines on Mind and Atom from a Witty Column
A miscellany of aphorisms comments on presence of mind absence of thought and the significance of the atom. It jokes that two pints equal one cavort and notes progress as alignment with minority schemes while declaring big shots as small shots who keep shooting.
Radio Announcer Quip On Tiny Hands Sparks Laughs
A reader asks why radio voices sound odd when identifying stations citing small hands. The joke notes wee paws for station IDs.
Cooking Tips and Garnish Ideas from a Vintage Menu
Add a touch of raising to hot applesauce near the end to plump the fruit and boost flavor. Serve over toast triangles. Grapefruit sings as a meat garnish or dessert with apple mint or currant jelly before broiling. Blancmange with coconut set in small molds pairs with raspberry sauce and crisp cookies.
Hat Floats and Reverses Course In Daring Storm Tale
A town flees rising waters as a dam bursts and a straw hat drifts downstream then returns upstream repeatedly. Viewers wonder at the hat’s motion until a boy recalls Grandpa’s vow to mow the lawn come heck or high water, explaining the mischief.
Jocular Exchange Traces Job Departure Reason
A brief dialogue plays with a question about leaving a job. The first speaker cites illness as the reason. The second reveals the boss claimed he grew tired of them, hinting at a dismissive workplace dynamic.
Astaire Buys Six Pairs of Dancing Pumps
Fred Astaire buys six pairs of dancing pumps built on special lasts and hand stitched. The slippers use soft leather uppers and mellow leather soles.
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Fred Astaire
Astaire
New Corn Hybrids Suitability Compared to Local Standards
New corn hybrids and varieties should be evaluated against locally adapted standard hybrids to determine suitability. The comparison helps identify performance differences in the target growing environment and guides selection for adaptation and yield potential.
Classifieds mix of barber shop poultry hatchery and sale notices
Small advertisements list jobs for a barber in Whitefish Montana and a beauty shop for sale, plus a poultry hatchery offering 18 breeds and inviting price requests from Inman Hatcheries in Aberdeen. Also notes a bowling alley for sale at 7950 with half down, a Sedro Woolley address, a Missoula box for a sale, an AISCHER'S opening in Billings, and requests for old style leg bath tubs from D T U Plumbing in Billings.
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Wolcott Agency
West Third
Hardin
Montana
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Department
China Aggressor
Lewis B. Hershey
Senate Armed Services Subcommittee
Ingrid
Lynn
Russia
Ric Ronee
America
Seattle, Wash
Automatic Machine Corp
Bozeman
Lake Ak Poe Company
N. 4Th
Coeur d'Alene
Idaho
Springfield
Ore
Cof
Marcots
Mata
Herb
Whitefish
U. S
Inman Hatcheries
Aberdeen
Dak
Business & Invest Oppor
Mast
C. J. Mast Hardware
Riverside
Spokane
Washington
Gorrell
Clyde L. Gorrell Powell
Wyoming
R. J. Brevig
Sedro Wooley
Wash
Missoula
Mont
Califfornia
Los Angeles
Calif
South
California
P. O
Fullerton
Heart of
Bitter Root Valley
Octa Smith
Custer
South Oak
Howard
Diesel Training Inc
Louis G. Mo
A. O. Kittilson
Cut Bank
A. B. Langenfeld
St. John
N.D
Aischer
Billines
Minneapolis-Mo
Rudy's Motor Sales
N. W
Kohler
Roy Glenn
Mt. Shasta
Magic City Auction Sales
N. 27Th St
Billings, Montana
D. T. U. Plumbing Supplies
4Th Ave
N. Billings
Montaga
Feather & Down Products CO
San Pedro Street
amesUan
Gerald Leonard
Seneca
McCormick Combine
Jack M. Watkins
P. O. Box
Twin Falls
Eastern
Oregon
Brent Real Estate
John Day
Inland Supply & Distributing CO
Dodgerton
P&h
Federal
Garwood Shulman Fie Remercy Neeatian Reeve
Agen
Phene Somers
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