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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1950
Page
8
Dewey states he will not seek the presidency in 1992. Analysts offer views on Korea recovery and U.S. policy during a Wake meeting.
On Wake Island President Truman and Gen. MacArthur met and issued a statement citing talks on Korea reconstruction, a possible Japanese peace treaty, and unity with U.N. nations to seek peace. Observers note the meeting masked differing views and agenda driven conduct. Dewey then declared he will not run in 1952 and would back Eisenhower, while Eisenhower and Truman avoided party ties.
Churchill warns against complacency after Korea defeats and hints at a European army with aid from Britain the United States and Canada. Eisenhower responds to Dewey suggesting he could be a strong 1952 Republican candidate while at Columbia University.
National Selective Service Director Hershey floated erasing nearly all draft deferments except for fathers to reach a three million man goal by June. About 19 000 young physicians dentists and veterinarians registered for possible 21 months service, with 1 522 to be inducted by January 15 unless they volunteer. If needed, induction starts November 15 for 300 physicians 300 dentists and 50 veterinarians with more to follow by January 15.
Nine firms cut prices including bag coffee at A P and Grand Union by two cents per pound. Boeing Seattle lowered stratocruiser spare parts by 10 percent retroactive to September 1. Armstrong Cork cut asphalt tile about five percent. Coffee prices had been rising for months.
The American Heritage Foundation sponsors a contest to award historical papers to communities counties and civic organizations for boosting voter turnout. Judges Lt Gen Walter Bedell Smith Charles E Wilson and William Green will review efforts after election day. Utah led in 1948 with 74.6 percent voter participation.
The new U S internal security act prompts mass visa cancellations forcing revalidation for travelers across Europe. Many businessmen artists and tourists face returns to their home countries to obtain new permits amid unclear rules for Spain Argentina and Nazi communist affiliations. The ban disrupts U S German trade and fuels fear of broad anti totalitarian measures.
W Stuart Symington economic mobilizer urged higher taxes and stricter credit limits to curb civilian buying. He proposed longer working hours and a large production rise, with older workers and women returning to the labor force to match Russia's manpower.
Old time reader quotes celebrate Nu Maid margarine with modern table style packaging. Offers five dollar payments for accepted sayings or ideas from contributors, with fulfillment to Cincinnati Ohio.
Postmaster-General Donaldson asks the interstate commerce commission to raise parcel post rates by 105 million dollars annually. The plan would lift the first pound rate from four to nine cents and add up to three cents per additional pound, invoking a little-used statute.
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