Americans Disappointed by Red List of 3,198 POWs
A Defense Department briefing reports 3,198 American prisoners listed by the Communists, triggering mixed reactions from families and officials. President Truman warns the list is unverified and urges skepticism while UN questions the missing 1,000 names and Europe unity debates continue.
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Truman aides press for drastic purge amid corruption probes
Reports from Key West say President Truman faces pressure from Sen. Clinton Anderson to remove Howard McGrath as attorney general. Other officials desert the administration as fiscal and defense aides fear political fallout. A London business briefing on arms and labor evokes cultural contrasts as Washington contemplates crackdowns. John Sherman Cooper plans a Senate run against Tom Underwood.
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Meat Forecast Predicts Smaller Spring Pig Crop
The Department of Agriculture projects a 9 percent drop in next spring's pig crop to 86.5 million head from 61.96 million last spring and 55.41 million the 10 year average, citing corn and feeder shortages. A smaller herd could raise meat prices in butcher shops next year as supplies shrink. The deficit stems from two years of rapid grain use versus production.
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Experts predict drop in food prices after peak index
Experts foresee lower food prices after the peak index of 234.4 on November 26. The column notes declines in fats oils eggs and chickens with rising meat supplies signaling further price ease. It also covers retail pressure on margins and pending shortages for civil and home goods in early 1952.
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Military and VA updates in February draft and insurance tips
Defense announces 55 000 inductees for February with 41 000 to the Army and 14 000 to the Marine Corps, 4 650 fewer than January. VA lists 15 000 direct home loans totaling 95 million and 48 million more approved for future sale. Aviation cadet tours cut to two years to boost qualified applicants. Q A on death compensation basing and VA refunds for waived premiums in NSLI policy.
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Army Offers 210 Internship Training Spaces for Medics
The Army Medical Service will provide 210 internship positions for new medical school graduates starting July 1 1952. Sixty will be commissioned by the Air Force, the rest as first lieutenants in the Army Medical Corps Reserve. Internships last 12 months at 11 Army teaching hospitals, followed by a year of general medical duty in the United States or overseas. Also, the Navy reports the first gas turbine shaft powered helicopter flight by the experimental K-225, with initial and follow up test flights completed this week.
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JESTIN' Tale Ends With Profane Silence
In a study a minister and friend recall a loose nail. He fetches a hammer to strike the nail but hits his finger instead. After a pause, the friend quips that the moment was the most profane silence he ever heard.
Son praises party guest as a good listener
A mother asks about a party and a son replies that he enjoyed it and met a marvelous girl. He notes she is a good listener, while the mother asks about her looks and dancing.
No Worry Child and Old Lady Debate Politics
A brief cartoon caption shows a boy and a kind old lady arguing playful politics. The boy, claiming to be Republican, tells the woman he will grow up president, prompting a lighthearted exchange about growing up and party loyalty.
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Clock Caper Sparks Witty Rooming Tale
A man moving into a new home hauls a grandfather clock himself. He wanders around a corner and collides with an English visitor who quips about carrying a watch instead. The exchange adds a light moment to the domestic scene.
Not Satisfied Gal One
Two women discuss marriage prospects and parental expectations in a brief dialogue. Gal One praises a fiancé’s charm while Gal Two notes the father’s desire for a more certain match. The exchange hints at social pressures affecting relationships.
Corner Cupboard Is Easy to Make
DIY pattern explains a simple corner cupboard with a scalloped frame. Use a coping saw for the frame and a hand saw for other parts. Follow pattern directions for assembly and finishing. pattern numbers and price 25c from Drawer, 10 Bedford Hills, New York.
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