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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1950
Page
3
Western analysis notes Japan's Liberal party victory and Yoshida’s pledge to outlaw the Japanese Communist party after violence at a Communist rally. Election turnout reached about 31.4 million, roughly 70 percent, with heavy rains failing to dampen voting.
Sears Roebuck announced a midsummer sale slashing prices up to 52 percent on 4000 items with an average cut near 7 percent. Seasonal wear was reduced up to 41 percent as the retailer emphasizes its rural farmer roots and broad urban presence.
The census bureau reports May jobless 3,057,000 down from 3,515,000 in April. Employment rose to 59,731,000 in May from 58,668,000, a rise of 1,083,000. In May 1949, employment stood at 58,694,000.
The Labor Department reports May construction value rose to about 2.0 billion dollars, surpassing 1948 and 1949 peaks. Private work reached 1.4 billion, up 12 percent from April and 27 percent from May last year, with home building at 825 million, up 15 percent month to month. In the first five months of 1950 the total construction value near 8.1 billion, up 21 percent from 1949.
The Supreme Court handed down three civil rights decisions. It held segregation on railroad dining cars violates the Interstate Commerce Act, and ordered University of Texas law school admission for Negro students. It also ruled Oklahoma discriminated against Negro students in its state university law school. The court did not fully sid with the Justice Department on separate but equal.
The Iowa primary pits Albert J. Loveland against Sen. Burke Hickenlooper for the Democratic and Republican nominations. Loveland runs on the Brannan farm plan, while Hickenlooper opposes it. President Truman and Brannan are expected to campaign for Loveland as observers foresee further budget cuts fighting in Congress, with debate over exemptions for military and defense spending.
Belgium continues postwar elections focused on restoring King Leopold III from exile. The latest ballot by the Social Christian party signals another victory and strengthens the case for his return to the throne amid global peace efforts.
Easy to capture campfire taste by broiling meats fruits and vegetables in 15 minutes to 30. Includes menus for lamb chops sausage and pineapple, ham with lima beans, and beef patties with onion rings plus tips on broiler use and doneness.
The menu features broiled steak with au gratin potatoes a green salad with blue cheese dressing heated rolls butter and strawberry ice cream with butter cookies and beverage options.
W S Gilbert of Lordship Opera fame sparks debate by claiming Shakespeare is obscure. A club member challenges him with a passage about thrusting through a hedge to hear a thrush, and Gilbert reveals he invented it, praising Shakespeare as still excellent.
Mrs Befuddle returns to her hometown to a welcoming committee at the station. A reporter asks about Switzerland in her trip, but she giggles and says the travel agency arranged everything.
Sam Jones seeks a new doctor urged by friend Joe who cites ten dollars for the first visit and two dollars for each follow up. The next day Sam returns, declares to the nurse he is back for the second time, raising questions about charges and timing. Clinician and cost remain unsettled in this brief vignette.
Keep broiler pans washed after each use as fat and drippings can turn rancid. Plan meals to use leftover cooked vegetables or canned or fresh veg. For thicker cuts, place meat farther from the heat of the flame.
Classified notice offers a 25 room house for sale or trade. Seeks exchange for a small home or business, with livestock options including 200-300 cattle or 1000-1200 sheep. Also notes a separate firearm or jewelry business listing in Winnett and Polson, with $16,000 gross and $7,200 inventory, sacrifice $4,900. Address box 5 Philipsburg Montana and Polson Montana references.
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