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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1951
Page
2
The writer argues the United States leads in the cold war with a revived European alliance, new weapons progress, and hope in the streets. He cites the Marshall Plan, democracy gestures, and a Western army as turning points, while noting mistakes in selling a United States of Europe and economic equality.
OPS announced a 1 to 2 cent per pound wholesale beef rise with retail hikes on ham bacon and shoulders. Ceiling adjustments lift pork chops and roasts, aiming to restore packer profits as several outfits closed under prior regs.
The department of agriculture projects 1951 crop production as the second largest on record despite drought in the south and southwest and heavy rains in the midwest. Overall crop volume reaches 133 percent of the 1923-33 average, near the 1948 peak of 138 percent. Livestock marketing is expected to rise this fall to match or exceed 1950, though hog slaughter and prices may stay near last year.
The House Ways and Means and Armed Services committees opposed a plan to cut civil defense funding from 500 million to 65 million. They criticized military and civil defense leaders and overturned a prior vote establishing the Civil Defense Administration. Top defense officials testified to the necessity of an adequate program.
The piece notes that states have appropriated about 72 million dollars for civil defense while Congress has provided only 29.5 million in matching funds and no money for shelter programs. It quotes Millard Caldwell and testimony from Former Secretary Marshall and General Bradley stressing the military need for a strong federal civil defense agency.
Secretary of Defense Lovett, who succeeded Marshall, says civil defense is a coequal partner in national defense and should receive all funds needed to protect Americans from atomic bomb attacks by enemy planes.
Senator Johnson of Texas lauded General George C. Marshall at his retirement. He vowed that Marshall’s service would inspire future defenders of freedom and that freedom has survived due to his efforts. Robert A. Lovett was appointed to succeed the general.
Fragmented promotional lines urge readers to list names for ads and offers. Mentions Box 255 Batavia Al Brownsville Brklyn 12 and a money back corn remedy offer from Box 777 Lyndale Ave Minneapolis Minn. Includes vitamins offer from Long Beach Calif.
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