Election shocks reshape Senate and House control
The Republicans gain a working majority in the Senate and expand gains in the House in a tight national election. Key losses include Senators Tydings and Lucas, with Taft, Lodge, Dewey, and Nixon winning notable races. The outcome suggests fragile party control and looming battles on legislation.
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Taft
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Joe R. Hanley
Herbert Lehman
California
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James Roosevelt
Richard M. Nixon
Helen Gahagan Douglas
Vito Marcantonio
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Dewey adds marathon TV show to campaigning
Governor Thomas B. Dewey broadens campaign reach with a long televised program featuring Mrs. Dewey. He asks about her hat and hair as she jokes about a permanent. MacArthur condemns Chinese intervention in Korea as illegal and offensive.
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Mrs. Dewey
Douglas MacArthur
North Korea
George Bernard Shaw
U S Population at 1950 Census Stands at 150 697 316
The official 1950 census count shows 150 697 316 people in the United States an increase of 19 028 068 since 1940. Seven states gain 14 House seats while nine states lose seats, reapportionment set for 1953 with a 435 seat House unless Congress acts to change totals.
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Germ warfare find shocks world during Korean conflict
U S army disclosed five thousand rats and mice inoculated with bubonic plague, encephalitis, and other germs near Pyongyang after Inchon. Only 380 carriers survived discovery and 200 were dead from hunger. Russian woman scientist led the project. cages held groups of two to 20 and fleas may spread disease.
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Spain Lifts UN Diplomatic Ban After Four Years
The United Nations lifted its diplomatic ban on Spain, withdrawing the 1946 recommendation to recall ambassadors and allowing Spain’s admission to UN specialized agencies. The U S will not send an ambassador to Madrid, as President Truman stated. The Franco regime’s Axis aid remains condemned.
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Truman
Camping gear and attire guidance for fall hunting trips
Practical advice on camping equipment selection and setup for cold weather trips. Emphasizes tents with ventilation and awnings, heavy waterproof floors, layered clothing, proper footwear, and sleeping arrangements. Also discusses factors behind declining sport fishing stocks in the United States and Canada.
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Munson
United States
Canada
CARE marks five years of delivering aid to Europe and beyond
CARE reports over 9.5 million parcels valued at $100 million have reached Europe Israel Asia and more since 1945. Programs include a UNESCO book fund and general relief for unnamed individuals abroad with stockpiled supplies shipped from New York and Philadelphia to missions worldwide.
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Broad St
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Japan
Okinawa
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Pakistan
Unesco
Thailand
Ceylon
Burma
Jordan
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Seed box with removable sides aids transplanting
A seed flat with sides attached by hooks and screw-eyes allows easy removal without disturbing the soil when lifting young plants. After transplanting, the flat can be reused by refilling with new soil, minimizing root disturbance during separation of plants.
World War III fears as China warns of aggression
Observers fear a broader war as China denounces American Korea intervention and pledges decisive action against imperialists. Chinese forces are reported in Korea with 5 to 6 divisions and Manchuria houses 1 million troops. China claims 10 million armed, militia growing, with Russia supplying war materiel. Mao Tse-tung's strategy looms as pivotal.
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Manchuria
MacArthur
China
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Kremlin
U. N
Peiping
Russia
Mao Tse-tung
SAA Technique Details for Effective Lure Action
The article explains how to use the SAA technique to attract fish. It describes twitching the rod tip and irregular reeling to create lifelike lure movement. For floating plugs, pause briefly on the surface then begin the retrieve and jiggle the rod tip to agitate the lure.
International Show Opens November 25 at Chicago Stock Yards
The 51st International Live Stock Exposition runs November 25 to December 2 in the International Amphitheatre. Cattle class prizes total 61370, the largest ever, to attract top livestock from the United States and Canada. Dr. A D Weber of Kansas State College will judge the steers, the sole American judge since the move away from foreign judges. The grain and hay show remains a key feature, noted as the world’s largest competitive crop exhibit.
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International Amphitheatre
Chicago Stock Yards
United States
Canada
A. D. Weber
Kansas State College
The
Farm expenses rise fivefold in decade and mix shifts
Farm costs have increased about five times in ten years with machinery share growing from 14 to 21 percent from 1935–39 to 1947–49. Seed, fertilizer, and crop expenses rise, while overall labor efficiency on farms improves significantly.
Low Temperature Rendering Improves Lard Quality
Nutrition specialists recommend rendering lard at low temperatures to maximize yield and prevent scorching or flavor changes. Render promptly after chilling the carcass, ideally within 24 hours for best results.
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