Cost of Living Stabilizes As War Rage Prolongs
The cost of living index halted its rise for the first time since the Korean War began in June 1950. Food prices stand about 11.1 percent higher than last June, while overall prices show a pause. Gen. Omar Bradley testifies casualties in Korea total 141,990 with 69,276 battle casualties and 10,680 dead. President Truman hints at future cross country tours and reloads on home town support amid beef price rollback debates. The government trims cattle slaughter quotas to 87 percent of June 1950 to prevent black markets. Red Cross launches 28 clubmobiles for Korea, staffed by 60 workers and 3,000 volunteers assisting troops across Asia.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics
White House
Truman
Michael V. DiSalle
House
Senate
Omar Bradley
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Korea
U.S
Bradley
Main Street
House Agriculture Committee
RED Cross
American Red Cross
Red Cross Club
Pusan
Asia
OPS Exempts Some Feeds From Pricing Charts
OPS ruling says cooperatives and non mixed feed stores on Main Street need not file pricing charts. only mixed feed manufacturers must. Commerce reports retail sales down about 10 percent from March to April, with apparel stores down 16 percent, general merch and dry goods down 13 percent, while hardware and lumber rise. Hardware up 13 percent and lumber up 19 percent. eating and drinking places up 5 percent. Overall year over year, department stores and many chains show losses. some sectors gain. Wheat crop forecast revised to 628 million bushels due to drought and pests. Underwear shipments show strong March gains. farm equipment dealers expect steady supply. Prepared by WIN Features Washington Bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Office of Price Stabilization
OPS
Department of Commerce
Farm Manpower Shortage Drives Mobilization Tone
Reports nationwide show no improvement in the farm manpower problem as draft boards issue few agricultural deferments and industry siphons off remaining workers. The country faces mobilization like a state of war with the fewest farm workers in history and a pool of labor able only to handle basic hoe work rather than advanced agronomy and machinery.
Army restricts reintegration for certain draftees after OCS rule
The Army announces a June 1 effective change barring civil reentry for enlistees liable for draft who fail leadership or officer candidate courses. The Second Armored Division will depart Fort Hood in June for Europe under Eisenhower, led by Maj. Gen. Williston B. Palmer. The piece also includes veterans' questions on VA advisement, concurrent payments, and changes to education course options after the July 25 cut-off.
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Hose
Army
Armored
Fort Hood
Texas
New Orleans
Houston
Galveston
Europe
Eisenhower
Williston B. Palmer
Pittsburgh
A. No
Benefits for Korean War servicemen under Public Law 28
The new act signed May 11 extends medical, hospital and domiciliary care and burial benefits to servicemen who entered active duty after the Korean conflict began. It allows VA hospital care for nonservice connected disabilities if the veteran cannot afford it, enables entry to VA domiciliary homes for permanent disabilities or poverty, and grants full wartime disability compensation for service connected disabilities occurring after June 27, 1950.
Michigan scientist finds cortisone slows tissue cell growth
A University of Michigan medical school study shows cortisone reduces the growth of cells in the body's supporting tissue, offering insight into its beneficial effect in rheumatoid arthritis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Michigan
Transit systems carry over nineteen billion in 1949
In 1949 more than 19 billion passengers rode the nation’s streetcars trackless trolleys buses and subways marking a peak in urban mass transit usage.
Motion Mistaken as Target Sparks Shoot Warning
A warning about shooting at movement warns hunters that motion can be any target other than a deer. The notice cautions that another hunter or unintended animal may be in the line of fire.
Classified Ads Snapshot From Montana and Inland Northwest
A collage of local listings includes job wants for a tune up and Chevrolet mechanic, a 90 h.p. power unit for sale, summer laborers in Fairbanks, Alaska, and various real estate, livestock, and business listings across Montana, Idaho, Washington, and beyond. Also advertised are safes, nursing help, teachers agency in Spokane, and a Jacobs Wind Generator for sale.
Moler Barber College G I Approved
Moler Barber College in Portland Oregon advertises GI approved status and job prospects. The notice lists the address 227 S W 3rd Ave Portland 4 Oregon and emphasizes employment opportunities for veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moler Barber College
G.I
S.W
3Rd Ave
Portland
Oregon
Tips to keep clothes moist while ironing
The guide suggests using a plastic pillow cover to hold a large family ironing and to wrap clothes for less moisture loss. For leftovers or hard to iron pieces, place them in the refrigerator to prevent drying and make ironing easier due to the cold.
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MacArthur
United Nations
DiSallege
Iate Farm Bloc
Department of Agriculture
Commerce Department
NPA
Washington
WIN Features
France
Atlanta
Georgia
Navy
H. C. Huntington
Tion’s
Er Hunter
Bison Motor CO
Great Falls
Montana
Chevrolet
Gales Chevrolet CO
Wallace, Idaho
H.p
P. O
Billings
Fairbanks
Alaska
Fowler
Savoy Hotel
Seattle
FOX Studios
Fischer
Nat Wheeler Walter
Westmore Teachers' Agency
Old National Bank
Spokane
Wash
Crichet Boot CO
el Paso, Texas
Cary Jeweler’s
Dean
H. J. Watts Max
Minnesota
Heal Estate—Misc
Sidney
Harold Willey Colville
R. VV
Love Sheridan
Buck Ulm
James Feil
Fortuna
North Dakota
Inmannmatcheries
Aberdeen
Business & Invest
OPPOR
E. N. Haw
E. N. HA
Sunnyside
Allied Oil CO
Yakima
Shelby
Hamilton and
Minto
J. Earl Dickson
Hamilton
Union Gap
25Th Ave
Anchorage
L. Tulare
Highway 10
H. Harding
Alberton
Cherry Springs Inn
Clarkston
Threadezy Manufacturing CO
Coranna
Michigan
H. Miller
Forsyth
Forsyth, Montana
Jacobs
Blanche Hemenway
Clearwater
Nebraska
Jimmy Boy
Doll Mart
Fourth St
San Francisco
California
Sturges
N” St
Omaha, Nebraska
S.W.D.B. Lincoln
State St
Salt Lake City
Utah
Lewiston
Idaho
Marshall-Wells Hardware
Nampa
G. W. Hoppins
Goward
Training Inc
Louis G, Mo
U.S.A
Linquist Music
N. 8Th St
Minneapolis
Reg
A.K.C
G. E. Cissel
Livingston, Mont
Clayton Goodsell
Columbia Falls
Lane Potter Trailer
Anderson
Trent Motor Court
Trent Ave
City Center
Matin Highway
A. E. Shaw
Sprague
Alfred R. Wiggins
Tucson
Arizona
Croydon Circle
Santa Barbara
Calif
Orem
Bullock Motors
North State
Orem, Utah
Carlson-Mckillop Realty
Rubber Stamps
Fargo Rubber Stamp Works
N. Dak
Deere
J. Deere
Allis-Chalmers
Internat. No
Alex Shulman Co
Somers
Paul Speyer
Ansul Dry Chemical
Ansul
Buffalo
BIG Horn Supply, Inc
Third Ave
General Hospital
College Town
Bozeman Deaconess Hospital
Bozeman, Montana
Mac's Realty
E. Fremont
Riverton
Wyo
Colma P. O
Yellow Cab Garage
2Nd ST. N.E
Minn
Geneva
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