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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1951
Page
3
President Truman proclaims a national emergency while Russia threatens Western Europe. Editorial note states opinions belong to Western Newspaper Union analysts, not the newspaper.
President Truman proclaims a national emergency and orders higher taxes, longer work hours, and military conscription as part of a wartime mobilization. He creates the Office of Defense Mobilization with broad power, names Charles E. Wilson to head it, and imposes price controls on autos while warning of widespread economic strains and potential civilian production cuts.
Moscow warned Britain and France that arming Germany would breach the Potsdam pact and that including Western Germany in the Atlantic pact would undermine Russia's security treaties. Observers debated its intent, some seeing tactical timing ahead of a Brussels meeting and possible slowing of defense plans.
Defense Secretary Marshall told a House subcommittee in a secret hearing he prefers not to pursue full mobilization while hoping World War III can be avoided, yet he urges rapid buildup to near-war footing and notes the 2,771,000 manpower goal by July 1 must rise substantially.
The House passed a large defense appropriation totaling 17.809 billion dollars and sent it to the Senate for quick action. Of this, 16.345 billion goes to the army navy and air force, with 840 million for the atomic energy commission to speed up A and H bomb programs. President Truman requested the funds and a second installment traces a broader preparedness push. He sent a new request for 1.835 billion to stockpile materiel as the House began study.
At the United Nations diplomats push to avert a wider war while a Korea ceasefire plan stalls amid Russia’s demand for troop withdrawals and U S Secretary Acheson faces removal pressure. Rail workers end a three day strike under court and union pressure, seeking a 40 hour week with higher pay. Pillsbury contest at Waldorf Astoria awards prizes as Des Moines entrant showcases a dish.
A vivid recipe collection highlights sour milk griddlecakes and pancakes for breakfast, luncheon, and dinner. It includes Pineapple Pancakes, Damson Plum Preserves, buckwheat and whole wheat variations, raised griddlecakes, and Apple Griddle Cakes, with sauces and toppings like pineapple syrup, cranberry sauce, and maple blends.
An article blends salt water angling notes from southern bass and deep sea fishing to tackle rental on boats, with tips for winter fire starting. It mentions sailfish, swords, marlin, sharks, weak fish and stripers, plus ice bound Ike Walton reading magazines and preps for tinder, prayer sticks and fuzz sticks for fires.
This guide explains periodic sharpening for knives, noting finer blades require less work. Use a medium fine oil or composition stone, hold at about 20 degrees, and stroke heel to point on both sides. Apply kerosene or light oil for a smooth edge. Avoid coarse stones or grinding wheels.
The article describes bench rest rifles with long heavy barrels weighing around 20 pounds. It likens the rifles to telephone poles on Main Street and notes a typical 28 inch barrel, inch and a quarter thick, strong action and a high powered scope define the weight.
Former Prime Minister Winston Churchill argues against the view that atomic bombs must wait to be used only after they are attacked. He says the idea implies firing only after being shot, urging timely consideration of atomic response. Also included are pancake serving tips and a cottage cheese wrap idea as meal extensions.
Season the cream sauce with herbs for creamed chicken or turkey and serve on hot crispy waffles. Vienna sausage with corn pancakes makes a quick supper or luncheon. Serve hot buttered syrup with them and keep baked cakes warm on a sheet for crowd service.
U.S. lumber exports in 1948 fell to half the five year average for world markets while shipments to Africa and Oceania rose by 50 percent.
The article notes that the film of palm oil on finished hot dipped tin plate used in making tin cans is extremely thin, barely visible to the eye. It states the coating is five times thicker than the average tin on steel.
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