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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1951
Page
2
The piece reports on Stalin declaring doom for the United Nations and predicting Western defeat in Korea while criticizing Western leaders. It notes Western responses and troop movements under Lt. Gen. Ridgway, with continued uncertainty over China’s forces and the war’s end.
General Marshall told Congress the United States plans to deploy 100000 additional soldiers abroad, a figure that surprised many and drew sharp debate in Washington as opposition pressed for disclosure. Labor unrest mounted as the wage stabilization board set a 10 percent rise, prompting resignations and criticism of Charles Wilson. The Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen pleaded guilty to contempt over sick strikes and faced a $75000 fine, signaling potential shifts in labor tactics and mobilization policy.
A sweeping report describes alleged basketball game fixing involving three New York colleges and prominent players with broader implications for high school games nationwide. The piece notes investigations may reveal widespread bribery and calls for renewed emphasis on fair play in youth sports. It also references Maoist China and Chinese concerns over Korea casualties and hospital capacity amid ongoing conflict.
The piece portrays Defense Mobilizer Charles E. Wilson as wielding dominant influence in Truman's administration, often overruling Interior and Agriculture on timber and defense orders. It notes friction with cabinet colleagues and Wilson’s industry-backed advisory base, while recounting a 1947 discussion with Gen. George Marshall on engaging the Russian people and easing tension behind the iron curtain. It also recounts a Pleven-Wherry dinner where Wherry’s misstep at a Nebraska rally is humorously noted during talks on European aid.
The division of Christian education of the National Council of The Churches of Christ in the U S A announced a revised edition of the Bible in clear modern English. It will be ready for distribution by September 30 1952 after Old Testament translation is completed.
Economic Stabilization Director Eric Johnston signals proposed legislation to equalize and stabilize farm prices and industrial wages amid farm, labor, and housewives opposition. Critics argue parity challenges inflation while farm spokespeople claim smear tactics. Government enacts 50 percent down payment for nonresidential construction projects over 15 percent of value for improvements and repairs.
The post office department announced the major policy change moving short haul mail from rail transport to highway truckers. The shift was planned after railroads petitioned the Interstate Commerce Commission for a 95 percent rate increase on mail transport.
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