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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1950
Page
5
Secretary Brannan said farmers are in fine shape to supply food for soldiers and civilians. He noted large reserves of wheat and cotton, and urged efficient production while maintaining readiness, storage, and farm programs through 1951.
Washington officials announce a tight schedule to move major anti Communism measures this week or next. Senate leaders plan to pass home front controls, a $500 million highway bill, family support payments, a $5 billion tax package, then debate internal security bills. The White House favors its own anti Communist bill with Communist registration.
Theo Cangelosi challenged New Orleans Mayor Morrison to a debate on Governor Long's plan to rewrite Louisiana's constitution. He said he will appear at a noon Wednesday event in New Orleans and urged Morrison to attend or arrange a discussion with Lloyd Cobb present. Morrison's office said no invitation had been extended.
Flor ence Chadwick, the 31 year old English channel swimmer, is welcomed home in San Diego after a 13 hour 28 minute crossing. A parade down Broadway featured confetti and a Marine Corps band, followed by gifts including a new automobile and a public luncheon with officials and navy leaders. She plans to run a restaurant in Omaha and stay in San Diego.
A group of Democratic senators led by Murray urged President Truman to request $30 million in new funding for medical research in defense planning. The request breaks down into $7.6 million for mental disorders, $13.1 million for heart disease, $7.9 million for cancer, and $1.4 million for dental research, highlighting mental and heart conditions as key draft-rejection factors. Senators Pepper Lehman Thomas Magnuson Neely and Humphrey supported the action.
Jacqueline Cochran returning from Moscow says Americans must travel in pairs or foursomes for safety and that embassies have disappeared. She notes fear permeates Russia but enjoyed visiting Tolstoy's grave with U S Ambassador Alan G. Kirk. She cites Moscow dining costs far higher than the United States and an ice cream price near 75 cents.
Margaret Houlihan of Lawrence Mass received a new defense department telegram saying her husband Sgt Patrick Houlihan was missing in action in Korea, echoing an earlier 1945 notice that he was killed in action in Germany. She notes the latest report arrived while he was recovering from shrapnel wounds at Camp Edwards hospital.
A quick storage idea uses varied clips from a hardware store to create dedicated hangers for every handle sized item. The plan emphasizes roomy, adjustable placements to reduce clutter and improve accessibility.
In a concise comparison a writer notes that all circus elephants originate from India the Indian elephant is sunny and easily trained while the African elephant is described as corrigible and difficult.
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