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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1950
Page
8
A new version of popular potholders to delight home-makers and bazaar contributors. 'Hers' are beruffled in red cotton and 'His' are striped in blue. Also cautions to avoid boiling meat and to cook just below boiling for best results.
The fourth week of the Korean fighting shows American troops under heavy pressure as North Korea, with aid from China and Russia, presses advances near Taejon. Air power helps, but victory still hinges on ground troops, armor, and ammunition. Senators McCarthy and colleagues clash over charges as the war drags on amid debate over possible Soviet terms for settlement.
Observers expect President Truman to outline urgent Korea war measures to Congress and a national radio audience. Reports say he may seek 5 to 3 billion dollars in new funds, authorize 160000 more army troops and 60000 more navy personnel, plus possible air force expansion. Labor leader William Green urges full mobilization of labor and materials to ensure preparedness and quick production.
Observers deem the move one of the strangest moments in modern political history as a plan to align the presidency more closely with the popular vote fails the required state approvals after a 210 to 184 Senate tally.
The piece notes higher after tax profits for American manufacturing in early 1950 and a rise in food prices, especially meat and coffee, with Rep Klein of New York calling for an investigation into profiteering. It also highlights a Fed report of a postwar peak in industrial production and lists key profit metrics for the quarter. It ends with a report on education promoting 100 percent promotion, arguing nonpromotion signals program inadequacy and linking failures to teaching or administration rather than pupil ability.
The draft text portrays Henry Wallace as a progressive who traveled to Russia and now faces sharp political branding as a Wall Street adverse figure, with speculation about his potential as a future Vice President and the reception by various factions.
A Christian Century writer urges bold truth telling against sin. Elijahs stood against tyranny, corruption, and church abuse, showing one man with God is a majority. The piece calls for courage in politics, church, business, and journalism to speak truth despite pressure.
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