Britain's Choice Elections Shape British Future
Britain heads to the polls on February 23 to decide between Labour's social program and Churchill's free enterprise. Attlee faces a pivotal, highly contested general election as 33 million voters choose a new House of Commons amid concerns over union power and economic control.
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Britain
Winston Churchill
Conservative
Clement Attlee
House of Commons
Australia
New Zealand
England
Attlee
Labor Party
Soviet Move to Discredit Nationalists in United Nations
The article notes Russia seeks to suppress China's Nationalist government via military pressure and UN action. Jacob Malik walks out of a security council meeting, vowing not to return while Nationalists sit at the table. T. F. Tsiang is derided as representing nobody. President Truman unveils a 42.439 billion dollar budget, unbalanced by over five billion, prioritizing defense and anti communist aid, with tax-increase hints for social security and health insurance plans.
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Russia
China
United Nations
Security Council
Jacob Malik
Malik
T. F. Tsiang
Mr. Truman
Congress
Truman
Europe
U.S
Great Britain
Dean Acheson
U. S
White House
United States
Formosa
Soviet charges of Smith College spies alarm Moscow
Soviet propaganda claims American Smith College women at Geneva training to act as spies in East European countries. The group of Smith girls reportedly studies at the Hotel de Russie under a faculty chaperone, sparking international alarm.
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Moscow
Smith College For Women
Geneva
Wels School
East Europe
Hotel de Russie
China tanks ship to Formosa under aid program
The United States avoids direct intervention while supporting China via economic aid. Nationalists purchased nearly 300 U.S. army tanks with 25 million aid funds, paying about 1000 dollars per tank, to defend Formosa against Communist forces. Tank shipment, aboard a Turkish vessel, is headed to Chiang Kai-shek's headquarters on Formosa.
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U.S
Formosa
Far East
Orient
Red
China
Congress
U.S. State Department
Michael McDermott
Department
Chiang Kai-shek
GOP sharpens knife on Truman budget amid deficit fears
Republican leaders in Congress vow to curb the 42 billion plus federal budget while Democrats voice concerns over red ink. Wherry calls the proposal political and sugar coated, Taber blasts the plan as liberty risk and vows to fight for balance. A mood of economy persists since Congress opened.
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Truman
Senate
House
GOP
Martin
Congress
Wherry
Nebraska
Representative Taber
N.Y
Taber
New Tool Helps Farmers Gauge Soil Care In Ithaca
Cornell soil conservationists Hugh Wilson and Harry Kerr unveil a two part teaching device nicknamed the one-armed bandit. It combines a land use capability chart and a four circle analyzer to test soil management with up to 768 combinations and color signals indicating balance.
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Ithaca
Cornell
Hugh Wilson
Harry Kerr
State Extension Staff
Odorless rubber odorants unveiled by DuPont
DuPont introduces new series of odorants for deodorized rubber products. The compounds may be used alone or in combinations during manufacturing to achieve a fresh scent comparable to mountain air after a shower.
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New York
I. E. du Pont de Nemours Company
Cows Infested With Lice Harm Milk Output
Ohio State University extension entomologist T H Parks warns cattle lice reduce weight gain and milk flow. Lice common in winter and spring. treat promptly with rotenone or DDT. Rotenone requires two treatments 15 days apart. DDT needs one thorough application. Lice cause rough hair and hairless patches from rubbing.
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T. H. Parks
Ohio State University
Parks
Young Iowa farmer wins carload hog championship
The grand champion carload of hogs at the International Livestock Show in Chicago was owned by 23 year old Stanley K Swift of Gilman Iowa. He is described as the youngest carload champion in the show's history. The hogs are pure bred Berkshires.
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Chicago
Stanley K. Swift
Gilman
Iowa
Swift
Insects and Insecticides Unite Against Harmful Bugs
Scientists say beneficial insects prey on pests and may work with new insecticides to control harmful bugs. Reports from North Dakota show spraying killed friendly insects as well as pests, prompting suspension to allow predator populations to recover.
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North Dakota
Passive boycott as tool against China policy critique
The piece argues Congress faces fierce debate over U.S. China policy while Britain backs the Communist government. It endorses using a Chinese-style peaceful boycott to choke trade and contact with Beijing, warning it could curb communist expansion and avert Southeast Asia spillover.
Birds and Flowers on Pinafore Needlecraft Pattern
Pattern titled Birds and Flowers on Pinafore No Name features a decorative embroidery motif set for pinafore garments. It includes outlined birds and floral elements suitable for mid 20th century needlework enthusiasts.
Split a spare room with movable panels on stud framing
For privacy, install studding with wallboard panels that can be partly movable. This allows air flow and easy removal for summer ventilation. Consider adding one or two extra windows if privacy and light are insufficient.
New Gift Kit for Teenagers from Seventeen Cosmetics
A new all year gift kit for teens from Seventeen Cosmetics includes a perfume bottle, lipstick, two tone face powders and a compact with greeting card. The kit is said to be nonirritating and is shipped prepaid nationwide for 2.50 dollars including tax.
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Seventeen Cosmetics
S.ventinn
Seventeen
American Medical Association
Dept. W
Milton Road
Rye
New York
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