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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1949
Page
3
Roger C. Whitman explains that rubber tile linoleum cannot be laid over rough open sub floors. For best results install plywood or hard fibreboard as a smooth rigid base before applying the covering.
When chromium plating has worn away the best solution is to re plate the chairs at a local plating shop to restore appearance. Cleaning rust only helps cosmetic surface rust and cannot return original chrome shine. A rust removing prep sold in auto stores can soften rust before plating.
The United States signals no further maneuvers toward an incident in China as the fleet withdraws from Shanghai amid Communist advances and threats to evacuate officials. Labor unrest threatens auto plants with uneasy peace and potential bargaining battles as prices fall and buyers gain leverage.
Western powers appeared to accept a Russian offer to lift the Berlin blockade in return for a four power conference on Germany but cautioned that Moscow must reveal no hidden strings. Officials noted the proposal included a council of foreign ministers meeting, lifting Berlin limits after a date is set, and direct Stalin Truman talks. The same period saw doubts about a bold new farm program and its cost, with Brannan redefining it as a price support plan for farmers rather than a consumer subsidy.
Secretary Louis Johnson accepts John L. Sullivan's resignation after a multi million dollar repri mand over the United States aircraft carrier project. The 65000 ton carrier faced no congressional authorization, highlighting disputes over unifying the armed forces and authority to proceed. Johnson calls Sullivan a friend and notes personal grounds in the disagreement.
Dairy leaders plan a 1.5 million promotional drive to lift consumption and fight oleomargarine as milk and butter prices fall. A federal dairy specialist notes prices dropped about 33 percent in seven months while unemployment also reduced dairy demand.
Former child star Shirley Temple recently marked her 21st birthday. Now a mother, she has a year-old daughter and reflects on her ascent from child actress to adult life.
Spring in England brings whimsy as Denham town council grants cows a kissing license allowing nose nudges across fences. A cat sets fire to a house while a thief steals twenty four love birds. A swan obstructs Thames bridge causing mile long traffic as a Mikado pheasant in Foromosa lays six eggs.
The Federal Reserve Board eased installment buying controls for household appliances and autos. Down payments for appliances drop to 10 percent from 15 percent while payment terms extend from 21 to 24 months, drawing praise from merchants and criticism from war controls supporters.
Dr. D L Albasio of Angels Camp California entered a frozen frog Lazarus in the annual frog jumping contest on ice He says the prehistoric frog was found frozen deep in the Dana glacier in Yosemite National Park and is expected to jump again once thawed
The piece observes a waning of young talents in baseball and golf by 1949, noting stars like Musial Williams and DiMaggio are in their 30s, while golf greats such as Jones Hagen and Sarazen are near or over 30. It discusses huge bonuses for teen prospects and the difficulty of sustaining youth energy in long tournaments. Gene Sarazen reflects on aging, noting legs ambition and concentration fade with age and drawing contrast to his earlier peak at Skokie Oakmont.
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