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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1950
Page
7
Weekly analysis highlights Labour Party troubles in Britain as analysts warn of growing political strife. Scientists caution about H-bomb threats amid global tension. Senate spy hunt framed as a witchless inquiry with editorial note on opinions.
The piece notes a slim Labor majority in Parliament and internal tensions between left and moderate wings over continuing socialist expansion. It also covers American concerns on effects for the US economy and Europe, plus early remarks on the H bomb and the McCarthy era Senate probe led by Senator Tydings.
President Truman again refused to hand over confidential loyalty files on federal employees. He said he would cooperate with the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to counter charges by Senator McCarthy that a Communist ring exists in the State Department. He noted subpoena powers would not force action, arguing the President cannot be served, yet implied he might share information if needed for national security.
A booklet by the national council against conscription accuses a systematic, well financed effort by the military establishment to penetrate and influence American education. Signers include Albert Einstein Louis Bromfield and several church leaders. The report focuses on ROTC activity military science teaching and university research contracts.
The senate debated removing promised price supports on the 1950 potato crop as part of a broader profit versus public need clash. The piece notes a costly, convoluted subsidy system, with farmers paid to offset market gaps while surplus potatoes were used for fertilizer, and relief needs rising.
Former U S official Rogge says the Progressive party overemphasizes name calling and lacks issue focus with Henry Wallace as a central figure. He defends Wallace against Red baiting while noting party tensions over Tito and Soviet policy.
LeslieC Potter a 40 year old Detroit factory personnel expert admits thousands of burglaries over seven years. He says looting homes was his avocation and authorities estimate profits up to $80000 from his hobby.
Practical fish cookery tips by Jim Rhody for smaller perch and crappie from northern lakes. Details include gutting washing breading methods with salted milk and breadcrumbs, baking times 10 to 15 minutes, garnish ideas, and serving with butter sauces. Larger fish are prepared by removing backbone, breading, and baking 10 to 20 minutes, plus poaching option with lemon or vinegar in thin water.
Historic rifle replaces flesh and blood actor as the hero of the movie Winchester 73 now filming in Tucson. Jimmy Stewart co-stars with the famed Model 73 rifle known to connoisseurs as one of one thousand and the most accurate of its era. Adlam Greater Koodoo is noted for the longest horns among African antelopes.
Reports from Jefferson City, Missouri recount two incidents where cruelty to animals backfired. A farmer tied dynamite to a hawk and released it, destroying barn roof instead. A hunter killed his own beagle while mistaking a covey of quail for game, illustrating the dangers of cruel acts against wildlife.
California conservationists report a string of curious forest incidents. A raccoon chased by a doe seen fleeing, a porcupine gnawed a wooden pump pulley halting a ranger water supply, a bear drank from a thermos, a beaver colony demolished a man-made dam and built a new one.
In a lighthearted anecdote MAN recalls his favorite Washington waffle restaurant. After marrying he takes his wife for a meal but discovers two pitchers of syrup without any honey. The amused waitress explains the honey is unavailable due to the staffer’s vacation.
A light exchange about a garden season turns humorous as a farmer notes worms interrupting digging. He admits repeatedly stopping work to fish instead, prompting playful commentary on garden toil and pastime.
A husband jokes back at his wife over money remarks after buying a television. She repeatedly reminds him that wealth funds purchases, prompting Henry to retort that without her money he would not be there either. The exchange frames a humorous battle over financial influence in marriage.
A garbled exchange between Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Jones circulates as a court hearing scene. The remark about Mrs. Jones being an aristocrat rather than a rusty cat fuels social satire in the commentary.
Breeding ewes should have ample exercise to prevent overgrazing and weight gain. Let them run on pasture, stubble fields, or stalk fields to improve fitness and well being.
Picture hanging thumb tacks placed on the wall side of the bottom of frames keep frames away from the wall. This prevents dust collecting behind the pictures and wall stains.
Guidance notes on boneing meat from butchered beef to maximize freezer storage. A beef carcass yields about 60 pounds of lean meat per 100 pounds of carcass for medium or commercial grade.
The new approach to selling turkeys includes selling halves with giblets and organs and promises shorter cook times per pound. This marketing shift is gaining favor among small households seeking quicker meal preparation.
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