Defense programwork ahead outlines government steps
Washington reports a broad defense push with tax hikes and controls aimed at funding armament needs. Measures include higher income taxes, tighter home financing, reduced consumer spending, material priorities for defense, and limits on rubber, steel, metals, and exports as industries discuss further actions.
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Washington
Defense Department
Atomic Energy Commission
Truman
Congress
Marines face grim future as they head toward Indochina
U S Marines aboard the USS Pickaway describe their grim outlook for further combat in Indochina after earlier deployments. Reservists linger on the idea of home, while fear and fatigue mingle with resolve as some recall rushed overseas orders and limited preparation.
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Kenya
Yellow Sea
Korea
International
Indochina
Truman
Pickaway
Wonsan
Thousands To Quit Growing Lowly Spuds
Washington reports that 1951 may see thousands of farmers leave potato farming as price supports end. An estimated 436 million bushels current crop exceeds market demand by 100 million, risking prices below cost and forcing acreage reductions. Atlantic Seaboard states overproduce while Midwest declines. If production stays high, prices could fall under 1 dollar a bushel next year.
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Washington
Congress
Ces
Industas
Atlantic Seaboard
North Carolina
Maine
Midwest
Estern
Glass blowing course opens at Colorado University
Colorado University begins a glass blowing course taught by Hans Lan dau, former chief glass blower at Armour Research Foundation. The program aims to teach students basic glass making with no guarantee of producing a perfect piece by course end. Contributions: Prineville leads with over 100 dollars per person for hospital projects, Lebanon second at 93 dollars per person totaling 558000.
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Boulder
Colo
INS
Colorado University
Hans Landau
Armour Research Foundation
Portland
Ore
Oregon
Prineville
Lebanon
Municipalities Advocate Substations for Bill Collection
The Municipal Finance Officers Association reports many cities find substations useful for collecting utility bills, aiding in efficient revenue handling and customer service across municipal systems.
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Chicago
INS
Municipal Finance Officers Association
Hogan Log Homes and Red Post Boundary Marker
The Navajo use moist earth as mortar for eight sided hogans that face east. Baton Rouge, Louisiana derives from French meaning Red Post, a hunting ground boundary marker. Exhibits at the State Museum in Santa Fe include two old stagecoaches, originals and reproductions, in good condition.
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Baton Rouge, la
Red Post
State Museu
Santa Fe
New Mexico
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