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Newspaper
Kenosha Evening News
Location
Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1950
Page
6
The piece argues for firm but cautious action against Soviet aggression while criticizing current U S policy under Dean Acheson. It urges civilian defense readiness and a nationwide preparedness stance, noting Kenosha and state leaders contemplate the crisis and aim to leave nothing to chance.
A growing view argues only the governor and lieutenant governor should be elected in states, with other officials including state supreme court justices appointed. Gov. Thomas E. Dewey endorsed the idea at a White Sulphur Springs conference, urging states to align with national practice and reduce voter unfamiliarity with candidates.
A survey of over a thousand people at Ohio State University shows forty one percent believe others talk too much while only seventeen percent admit they themselves do. The piece notes the era’s flood of talk from radio television public addresses and daily conversation.
In Kenosha June 30 1935 the Veterans of Foreign Wars band Post 1865 will headline the Centennial celebration on Sunday. Highlights include a piano recital by Hazel L Neff pupils this Saturday night at the Kuball home with listed young performers.
The Wisconsin State Journal notes bipartisan calls to strengthen security at the U S State Department after McCarthy era inquiries. Lodge and Green urge replacing some foreign staff with loyal Americans, tightening guard facilities and improving overseas training to close doors to risk.
A medical Q and A column covers liver spot myths, skin conditions like chloasma and vitiligo, and the nonexistence of liver spots. It explains coloboma eye defect, alopecia areata causes and treatments, muscle spasms, leg spots from bleeding points, surgery risks, finger tendon slips, rapid heartbeat, heart exams, and the impossibility of predicting a baby’s sex beyond a 50 percent chance.
The piece explains why New York is nicknamed Gotham as a jab at fools, notes Canterbury pace as a medieval origin for canter, asks shark hearing, cites Leadville as highest city, and praises Robert Morris as America’s first financier who steered finances 1781 to 1784.
Cairo dispatch recounts a ride on a six year old camel named Brooklyn Bridge at the base of the Great Pyramid. The writer jokes about the camel’s awkward ride and describes the tourist experience, noting camels’ temperament and the dangers of falling during dismounts while praising Cairo’s ancient monuments.
A collection of remarks from public figures including Eisenhower Menjou and Charles Sawyer touching on alliances style leadership and economic ideology. The quotes reflect postwar sentiments about unity appearance and capitalism as a bulwark against communism.
AP analyst DeWitt MacKenzie reports President Truman's revised Far Eastern policy aims to freeze the Chinese civil conflict. The Seventh Fleet order blocks a Formosa invasion and halts air and sea operations against the mainland while awaiting a Pacific security settlement. Nationalist generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek vows to resume resistance, and U S observers see temp breach for both sides before a lasting settlement.
Boston reports that the National Foot Health Council has added enumerators' feet to its list of 75 known disorders. The condition describes burning sores and swollen ankles from extensive walking on hard pavements and stairs during census work. Paul L. Larsen asserts the federal government is building a flexible and practical defense program adequate to any enemy threat.
Ruth Millett argues that husbands should share housework despite job differences. She praises wives with supportive partners and criticizes women who object to men doing cleaning, asserting many men avoid domestic chores due to pride rather than inability.
A scrambled collection notes a man and wife caught robbing an Indiana store with speculation about the wife's involvement. It laments fan rivalries and housing shortages affecting neighbors. A Massachusetts postmaster of 31 years faces postcard overload.
The piece explains Spanish moss is not a true moss but a distant relative of the pineapple. It seeds from wind but thrives only when resting on tree branches. It lacks soil germination yet grows over time, draping trees and giving a fairyland feel. It uses air moisture and warmth, becomes silver gray, and is valued as filler or mattress stuffing.
Local newspaper page from June 30 1950 lists publication details and rates. Includes ownership by Kenosha News Publishing Co and affiliations with AP UP Wisconsin leagues and circulation audit. Also notes advertising reps in major cities and subscription pricing by century and county regions.
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