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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1950
Page
8
Kilroy legend resurfaces as World War II meme is linked to Korea bound fighters departing for combat. Stories trace Kilroy from Florida to mass shipyards and even Bikini Atoll, with claims of chalked signatures on walls and ships as evidence of his presence worldwide.
At Cocoa Florida the Army test of a two stage guided long range missile featured a German V-2 carrier launching a Wac Corporal nose missile. The pair reached 10 miles peak height with the Wac Corporal separating at 51 000 feet and propelling eastward to a likely range over 175 miles before detonation over the sea.
Cambridge scientists describe pigeons trained by Dr. B F Skinner to play a piano and a modified table tennis, peck color signs matching illuminated lights and respond to rewards. The work explores reward based learning and human behavior study.
Dr Louis N Ridenour warns that an invisible dust of radioactive death sand could spread over a city and kill without warning. Fine coated debris from smashed uranium atoms could be dispersed to wipe out life, with victims unaware of danger until lethal exposure occurs days later.
Postwar freight rate increases are reshaping farming. The Agriculture Department says the cost to move the nation's food from farm to retailer now exceeds two and a half billion dollars, more than double prewar levels, with an average cost of about 16.67 cents per person. Some processors are decentralizing to cut long hauls and some products are being stopped for distant markets, while motor carrier rates rise nearly in line with rail rates. The department estimates last year's food marketing cost at 18 billion dollars, up from eight billion in 1939.
In Lynwood California Justice of the Peace Ralph C. Dills allowed three men suspected of gambling to play a draw poker game in his courtroom to decide if poker is a game of skill or chance. Two juries disagreed and the judge dismissed the case after the prosecution conceded no chance of conviction. The public remains unsure.
A secret scheme led by J Harvie Williams aims to fuse Republicans with southern Democrats in the Senate and House and then control the electoral college. The plan envisions merging seniorities, forming a front group, and raising about 200000 for a one year budget, with notable backers named in confidential memos.
Hearty fall dishes highlight veal scallopini Yankee pot roast and Dixie pork chops with Creole sauce. From New England to the South the menu features long simmered meats, savory sauces, and simple sides for a hearty family meal.
The article explains yellow perch inhabit deep spring holes in summer, with depths up to 100 feet, and offers bait and fishing tips for both day and evening sessions. It also includes quick kitchen ideas such as parsley in cream sauce, butter chili glaze for steaks, and ambrosia dessert enhancements with canned fruit cocktail.
Anglers are advised to enjoy the day’s fish by cooking it on heated flat stones. Build a stone stove with two large stones and four smaller supports, heat until very hot, let the fire die down, clean coals, and cook the fish inside the unit.
Lynn suggests simple flavor twists to revive meals. If chocolate pudding tires, serve with coffee flavored custard sauce using instant coffee or leftover coffee liquid. Cream cheese with soft maple sugar makes a delightful spread for sandwiches or tea time snacks. A nut bread with this spread invites seconds.
Walter A. Weber of Washington, D C won the 17th duck stamp competition with a design showing trumpeter swans over Red Rock Lakes Refuge Montana. Runner up was A H Shortt of Manitoba with blue winged teal. 88 designs from 65 contestants entered with representation from 25 states, DC, and Canada.
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