Main Street World News From the Week
The weekly summary reports on small business casualties from defense mobilization with 3,670,000 firms at risk and a 16 percent closure rate in early World War II, plus a Bradley episode over MacArthur recalling votes, a new draft law extending service and a six million troop ceiling, a Soviet peace treaty proposal rejected, price shifts in meat after a government order, and a fair trade ruling altering pricing freedom for non signatories.
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Washington
Congressional
Omar Bradley
America
Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees
Douglas MacArthur
Pacific
Bradley
MacArthur
Gen. Bradley
Supreme Court
Vermont
Texas
Missouri
Giants Slump Under Durocher and Question Why
The piece reviews the 1951 New York Giants spring slump under Leo Durocher, noting erratic pitching, misplayed balls, inconsistent hitting, and rising tension. It credits Durocher’s conditioning and faith, cites newcomers Noble Bowman and Wilson, and discusses psychological factors, potential rebound, and comparisons to the Dodgers.
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New York
Giants
St. Petersburg
Leo Durocher
Dodgers
Grantiano Rie
Phillies
LAND BOOM OF 1950 FARM MORTGAGE DEBT UP 8 PERCENT
The agriculture department reported that the land boom of 1958 increased farm real estate debt by 8 percent to 5.9 million dollars at year end. Non real estate debt rose as farmers bought more equipment while real estate debt remained 54 percent of 1923 peak. Twelve states hold higher mortgage debts than in 1923. New Hampshire Rhode Island New Jersey Delaware Virginia West Virginia North Carolina Florida Tennessee Alabama Louisiana New Mexico.
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Agriculture Department
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
New Jersey
Delaware
Virginia
West Virginia
North Carolina
Florida
Tennessee
Alabama
Louisiana
New Mexico
Dear Emily engagement letter from Bob seeks reunion
A man named Bob writes to Emily after ending their engagement. He expresses deep regret, asks for forgiveness, and hopes they can restart their relationship. He adds in a postscript congratulations on winning a sweepstakes.
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Emily
Bob
P.S
Child questions father’s alleged murder plot revealed
A tense family exchange emerges as a child recalls overhearing a basement remark about killing two others. The mother reassures with disbelief, while the junior’s innocence exposes a troubling family moment.
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Junior
Joe
Feeding greens to laying hens cuts feed costs
Green crops can be cut and fed to layers at five pounds per day for every 100 hens. This practice reduces feed costs and improves flock health.
The Writer Smith Uses Pen Name Sparks Vivid Romance Saga
A young author using a flossy pen name becomes a best selling romantic novelist whose fame brings marriage travel and idolization by many women. The couple's glittering life strains their relationship and an inner joke at a swank hotel ends when the bride urges the novelist to register under the same Smith alias.
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Smith
Lawyer And Client Share Clever Pirate Theme Exchange
A playful exchange features a lawyer recalling boyhood pirate dreams and a client replying with congratulations, capturing a lighthearted moment between professional and client.
Yale Football Team Faces Uncertain 1951 Season
A paraphrased college football preview notes Yale's 1951 season may not finish high but promises a rewarding experience with more fun and learning for players than many squads.
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Yale
Choosing a Lighter Paint Hue for Walls
When picking or tinting wall color choose a lighter hue than the final look. A color that seems right on the card or sample appears reflected on three other wall surfaces.
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Asia
Russia
Grantland Rice
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Noble
Bowman
Wilson
Indians
Boston
Moody
Skein
Hearn
Maglie
Jarsen
Jansen
Vic
Mahoney
William Mary
Bronx Bombers
France
Stattons
Lewiston
Idaho
Marshall-Wells Hardware
Nampa
G. W. Hoppins
2Nd St
S., Nampa
Clayton Goodsell
Columbia Falls
Montana
Lane Potter Trailer
Anderson
Sidney
Clarence W. Bell
St. Coeur d'Alene
P. O
Billings, Montana
Alfred R. Wiggins
Tucson
Arizona
Croydon Circle
Santa Barbara
Calif
George Ade
Chicago Athletic Club
Hans Andersen
Mr. Ade
Orem
Choose Oil Company
Utah
Bullock Motors
North State St
Orem, Utah
Roy O. Beock
Rural Rt
Rexford
Mont
Dickinson
N.D
Fisher-Graham
North Dakota
Carlson-Mckillop Realty
Hamilton
B&chelor
Cabinet Gorge Dam
Harker Heron
Boise
Boise, Idaho
the Dollhouse
Portland
Oregon
Bob Becker Watson Motor CO
Buick
G.M.C
W. Lawrence
Helena, Mont
Harold Arnett
R.E.A
Anchorage
Alaska
Air Mail
Justine Parks
Matanuske Electric Association
Palmer
National Modernizers, Inc
Alside
Kaiser Aluminum
Walnut
Denver
Colorado
Gay Bandit Chief
Damm
Grant
Hayden Lake
H.M. Daley
Fairfield, Montana
Vital Defense Project
The
Atomic Energy Commission
IBM
Ribinson- Jones Co
Richland
Bison Motor CO
Great Falls
Dami
Box
Caldwell
ART Glass. CO
S. Tacoma Ave
Tacoma
Fairbanks
C. ©. Fowler
Savoy Hotel
Seattle
U.S. Smelting, Refining and Mining Co
Broadwater Hospital
Townsend, Mont
Marguerite's
Havre
Heal Estate—Misc
Flathead Lake
Palen Anunti
Wane Vue
Polson Realty
Rome
Harold Willey
Colville
Utm
Aberdeen-Aneus
James Feil
Fortuna
Business & Invest Oppor
Sitelby
Hamilton and
Minton
J. Earl Dickson
Highway 10
H. Harding
Alberton
Cherry Springs Inn
Clarkston
Wash
Mairfeld Rd
Los Angeles
Write Threadery Manufacturing CO
Corunna
Michigan
Red Lodge
Wayne Boucher
South Platte Red Lodge
Moler Barbe
S.W
3Rd Ave
H.p
P. O. Box
Billings
A. J. Kovatch
Conrad
FOX Studios
Fischer
Westmore Teachers’ Agency
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Spokane
Cricket Boot CO
el Paso
Ratcliffe Implement CO
Cheney
Jacobs
MES
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Clearwater
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George Koppinger
New England
Wilke
Lake Mitchell
Cadillac
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Osage
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Lakewood
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Omaha
N” St
Butte
Leggat Hotel
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