Peacefare idea hints at broad U.S. policy aims
A Washington observer discusses a potential major shift in U.S. policy toward a wide peace program. The term peacefare suggests blending economic, political, and moral efforts to aid war-torn nations, include Russia in rehabilitation, and curb fear of weapons while pursuing a global campaign for common good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
New York Times
A. M. Meerloo
Dutch War Ministry
Inter- Allied Psychological Study Group
England
Hull
Russia
Europe
Farm Plan Studied as O'Neal Seeks New Policy
The American Farm Bureau considers scrapping government price and crop controls, with Edward A. O'Neal, its president, signaling dissatisfaction with the AAA. North and Northwest farmers oppose subsidies, while Southern cotton and tobacco growers favor current controls if prices fall. An economist predicts at least a decade of good prices near current levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Farm Bureau Federation
Edward A. O'Neal
Federation
AAA
Roosevelt
Northwest
Building Plans Spur Inquiries Across States and Cities
Yakima Washington led a national wave of interest as 41 cities and 18 states requested information on veteran housing using brick and alternative materials. Delegations visited Yakima from Spokane Seattle Walla Walla Ephrata Pasco Prosser Ellensburg Bremerton and Portland. Banks chambers of commerce and housing committees in numerous states sought details, inspired by Rochester Albuquerque and Salem plans to convert space into affordable apartments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yakima
Wash
Spokane
Seattle
Walla Walla
Ephrata
Pasco
Prosser
Ellensburg
Bremerton
Washington
Portland
Pendleton
Oregon
Salem
Massachusetts
Gloucester
Bay State
Amvets
VFW
American Legion
Veterans’ Co-Operative
Albuquerque
N. M
Houston
Amarillo
Las Cruces
Rochester
N. Y
Chambers of Commerce
Bristol
Apple Outlook Rosy Despite Frost Damage Across Regions
A Department of Agriculture report notes generally favorable prospects for this year's apples and other deciduous fruits despite late spring chills and frost damage in eastern areas. The 1947 strawberry crop is up about 25 percent from 1946 but remains 10 percent below average, while Southern states expect a peach harvest over 25 million bushels, a new record for those states. California sweet cherries total 29,000 tons, down 15 percent from last year but 16 percent above the 1938–44 average, and its plum crop at 92,000 tons is slightly below 1946.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
California
Hearings Begin On Universal Military Training
Congress moves toward hearings on universal military training after Senate Armed Services committee votes to proceed. If report not ready by July 28 a report may be prepared for the next congressional session. Father Walsh warns of Soviet agenda and readiness to start a shooting war once atom bombs are produced. Tax plans offered to revise income tax laws include four proposals for equalizing taxes on married couples nationwide and potential benefits for 4.9 million couples under income splitting or community property rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Senate Armed Services Committee
Senate
Edmund A. Walsh
Truman
Universal Military Training Commission
House
Moscow
Europe
Walsh
America
Russia
Treasury Department
Ways and Means Committee
Secretary of the Treasury
John Snyder
Widespread Relief Caseloads Surge Across Nation in 1946
American Public Welfare Association reports general relief caseloads exceed 50 percent above 1945 low. Unemployment concentrates among unskilled workers displaced by veterans. State relief funds rise, with Minnesota up 25 percent and Pennsylvania relief spending up by 10 million for 1947 48. New York City unemployment benefits soar ninefold since 1945.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
American Public Welfare Association
Minnesota
New York City
Delaware
Wyoming
Ohio
California
Indiana
Colorful nicknames reveal underworld identities, FBI shows
FBI identification chief notes nicknames as key to tracking criminals. Hundreds of thousands of sobriquets populate its files, aiding cases from counterfeiting to extortion. Public enemies of the 1930s are often known by monikers such as Pretty Boy and Ma Barker, rather than real names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotton Patch
Molly
Bessie
Florence
Lizz
Lill
Annie
Federal
Bureau of Investigation
FBI
Barrell House
Shorty
Lewie
Willie
Nelson
Lester M. Gillis
the Owl
Basil Hugh Banghart
Pollynose
Kator
Touhy
August John Lamar
Roger Touhy
Roger
Joseph Raymond Negri
Fatso
Barker-Karpis
Ma’’ Barker
Kate Barker
Arthur Barker
Doc
Alvin Karpis
Charles Arthur Floyd
Cockeye
Mary
New York City
Kelly
Memphis
Tenn
Underworld
Aviation notes highlight midwest tours and new clubs
The report covers a first all Upper Peninsula tour by Midwest charter fliers under Michigan Aeronautics, eight-city 289 mile route, Decorah Flying Club forming with an Aeronca Chief, Worthington airport dedication July 5-6, and Flying Farmers Iowa meetings. It notes air shows at Yarper Kansas and aerial soybean scouting by W. V. Allington, along with Girl Scouts’ 315 Wing Scout aviation program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Peninsula
Michigan State Department of Aeronautics
Decorah
Flying Farmers of Iowa
Ames
Iowa State College
American Legion
Yarper
Kas
Arkansas City
Winfield
Kansas
Strotherfield
AAF
Fairchild Personal Planes
Frank Carlson
Dawn Patrol
Youth to Mow Lawn As Penalty for Prank
In Columbus Ohio Mrs Frank Bangert hires a 13 year old boy to mow her lawn all summer as punishment for a prank. The youth previously attempted to string a toy telephone line across the property and he stuffed a 17 inch garden snake into her home via the mail slot. A juvenile court judge ordered the unusual sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Frank Bangert
Old Powder Puffs Prove Handy Beyond Makeup
When powder puffs become worn outdated they remain useful after washing. An old puff can polish silver by hand. Attach a puff to your wrist with a rubber band to use as a pin cushion for hems or fittings.
Electrically Operated Cream Butter Machine
An electrically operated device converts pasteurized cream into butter in under ten minutes. The machine promises faster dairy processing and could impact production lines in dairy plants.
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U. S
Ffort
State Department
High Command
Harvard
Ben Cohen
Hauptmann
Bankhage
Halloran Hospital
Staten Island
Louis Novelli
Macinaqua
Michelle Parker
Red Cross
O'Neal
Vicky Ostrowski
Watertown
Pennsylvania
W. V. Allington
Midwest
Allington
Urbana
Hawaii
William T. Piper
Navy
North American Aviation
Sky Lab
Clinton County Army Air Field
Wilmington
Ben Franklin
Air Material Command
American Lightning Rod CO
Lincoln
Nebraska
Andrews Equipment Service
S. Walnut Street
New York State
Mississippi
Chevrolet
Glasgow Motor CO
Glasgow
Montana
Hugh Egan & CO. Hotel Brokers
Lewistown, Montana
W. W. Gail
Billings, Mont
Bon Marche
Cornelius
Blanchard
Elliot
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Christianson
Charles M. Hatch
Miles’ City
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