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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1950
Page
2
The piece analyzes Brannan plan flaws amid farm surpluses and price supports, warning of production adjustments to sustain price levels. It notes John L. Lewis backing a $1 million UAW loan to pressure Chrysler and GM, amid ongoing strikes and a fragile coal industry outlook.
United Mine Workers leader John L. Lewis secured higher pay and added health and welfare benefits for miners ending a long strike. Operators seek a full‑time industry representative, Harry Moses, to secure lasting coal peace. February unemployment rose to 4.684 million, with officials attributing it to seasonal factors despite rising jobless totals and questions about missing strikers.
Military experts who led a recent mock warfare drill in the Alaska sub Arctic cite two main reasons why large massed forces cannot be pitted against each other in Arctic wastes. Transporting supplies is difficult and there is not enough room for large forces.
James Patton, president of the National Farmers Union, called for striking a bargain with Russia and spending 150 billion dollars over 15 years to develop the undeveloped world. He proposed a 10 billion dollar annual credit to fund TVA-style projects on the Danube and Yangtze and to raise global productivity. The plan, though visionary, drew mixed reactions about using money to buy peace.
The six year old Dagmar Glombig, daughter of composer Eberhard Glombig, is likened to America's Shirley Temple as she stars in German films. Paris reports hint at a possible Big Four meeting including Russia, with the three Western foreign ministers in London to discuss the matter according to French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman. Another source says the Big Three would study the problems.
A tax fraud case involving Mobile residents Joe Mitchell and Sam Ripps, once closed, was sent back to Washington for no prosecution and later reopened after new facts emerged. The piece also covers Truman advisers’ three page economic analysis and a Rankin Jacobs exchange on FEPC and Taft Hartley enforcement.
General George C. Marshall explains the Red Cross plays a vital role in maintaining soldiers morale through home-front concern and field support. The narrative cites cases of Decisive Red Cross intervention aiding wounded servicemen, family visits, pension claims, and rehabilitation planning.
The UNGRAM weekly wall newspaper argues over U N budget cost per capita with three congress figures Sen Herbert O Conor rep Helen Gahagan Douglas and Sen Estes Kefauver weighing in on too much too little or just right. It aims to spark public thought on the UNs work for world peace.
Gen. George C. Marshall led a nation wide inspection tour of key Red Cross chapters to assess operations. He records findings in a series of articles and promises another report next week.
Marshall says volunteers are the life blood of the Red Cross and form the basis of its efforts. They work long hours and are often recognized only at the chapter level, yet without them the organization could not continue its essential services for Americans and, in some cases, the world.
The chief merit of feeding cattle on pasture is that it makes better use of grain rather than simply saving it.
Farmers advise adding 10 to 15 pounds of quick lime or hydrated lime to built-up poultry litter regularly to reduce odors and improve sanitation.
Mange Mange is a parasite that spreads rapidly among animals kept in close winter quarters. The text notes how crowding accelerates transmission and highlights concerns for herd health and animal welfare.
A community project advocates using grasses and other tough sod to stabilize waterways. The emphasis is on grasses due to their extensive fibrous root systems aiding erosion prevention and bank protection.
An explanation notes that Xmas uses the letter X from the Greek chi which is the initial of Christ in Greek. The article clarifies the tradition and origins of the holiday abbreviation.
Cape Cod leads the United States as the largest cranberry producing area while Central Wisconsin holds the second position. The snapshot highlights regional production standings without detailing figures.
Harvest time for cranberries is listed as mid September through mid October, marking the fruit’s peak picking period.
The finish on portable radios endures more wear than other models. It should be smooth to prevent dust buildup and allow easy cleaning. It must withstand frequent handling minor abrasions and still look presentable. Adhesion to the case must be perfect.
A reader reports a Buick sedan with Dynaflow that pumps oil and has a poor paint job. It steers hard in wind and rain with dust entering, making it nearly worthless in cold weather. The note mentions mileage of about 11 miles per gallon and lists P. O. Box 466 Townsend Montana.
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