Washington War Jitters and U S Military Bluff
The piece notes war jitters around Washington with warnings to reserve officers and probes of cement plants for rapid plant conversion. It cites Russian troop moves near Germany and potential aims at the Ruhr, plus a cautious U S posture in Europe and plans to mobilize toward England if Moscow advances.
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Washington
Army
Germany
Western
Europe
Ruhr
United States
Russia
U. S
Pearl Harbor
Moscow
U.S
Continent
England
Navy Plans Civilian Tours At Pensacola Base
Navy expands civilian outreach with a ten day course for educators editors and businessmen at Pensacola naval air station. Fifty six participants will attend from southern states paying their own expenses while three invited travelers from Alaska fly at government expense.
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ARMY
NAVY
Fort Knox
Congress
Pensacola Naval Air Station
A. Macondray
Macondray
Alaska
Truman blasts Pearson in tirade at White House visit
President Truman exploded at Democratic leaders Howard McGrath and Gael Sullivan after a private meeting, blasting a Pearson report and praising Byrd while accusing party foes of disloyalty. McGrath’s plan to discuss a vice presidential running mate was derailed by the outburst.
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United States
Howard McGrath
Gael Sullivan
Truman
Byrd
Virginia
Drew Pearson
McGrath
Pearson
Sen
Lister Hill
Alabama
Hill
North
General MacArthur in the 1948 presidential race chatter
The piece surveys a crowded field around General MacArthur as a possible presidential contender. It notes Truman and Eisenhower positions, GOP hopefuls like Dewey Taft Stassen Vandenburg and others reacting with varied caution, and hints at a political contest rather than a military campaign. Elmer Twitchell is mentioned as nearing wealth and considering a role supplying the United Nations with loopholes.
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Messrs
Dewey
Taft
Stassen
Vandenburg
General MacArthur
MacArthur
Potomac
Eisenhower
Special Delivery Dear Uncle Sam and Other Snippets
A letter urges Americans to rally against Soviet influence, calling for nationwide demonstrations and a Fourth of July spirit to defend the country. The page also notes shoe price drops, Truman planning to run, and Eamon de Valera visiting New York with the city giving him a welcome.
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America
Eamon de Valera
New York
City
Simple and Easy Hostess Treats for Casual Gatherings
The article promotes light entertaining with minimal cooking. It suggests a cheese platter with assorted cheeses and jelly, plus readily available ice cream. It also shares an APRICOT PARFAIT recipe served with optional berry sauces, aiming for quick, uncomplicated hospitality.
Lynn Says Kitchen Tips for Eggs and Fingerling Fixes
Practical tips on handling eggs store eggs in a tightly covered jar with minimal headspace refrigerate broken yolks in water for later use and reuse leftover yolks in sandwiches. Methods to extract onion juice and grind raisins include warming the grinder and using vinegar to sour milk when needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
New Device Controls Cancer of Buildings Pipes
W B Hill of Memphis demonstrated a new method at the National Association of Home Builders convention in Chicago to combat termites. The system installs slotted pipes during construction in inaccessible areas and uses perforated pipes to deliver a strong chemical toxin to all hidden tunnels.
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National Association of Home Builders
Chicago
W. B. Hill
Memphis
Tenn
Termite Invasion Demonstrated In Scale Model Home
A 20 year veteran of termite warfare presents a dramatic display showing live termites at work inside a glass enclosed scale model home. Workers and soldiers build mud tunnels while a potential queen swarms in spring, illustrating the insects’ destructive capabilities.
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Hill
Homemade Sponge Cake Shells and Savory Snack Ideas
A collection of snack and dessert ideas including lemon pie filling whipped cream mixtures stuffed into sponge cake shells, sherbet or ice cream toppings, and assorted savory toast spreads. Also provides a cranberry beverage recipe and serving suggestions.
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Mary Ann
Sewing Circle Patterns Create a Washable Shirtwaister
Clever summer pattern for a neat trim shirtwaister cut in one piece with a drawstring waist. Youthful and charming, tailored to flatter with cap or short set-in sleeves. Pattern No. 8274 offers sizes 14 16 18 42 44 46 requiring four yards of fabric in size 16.
New Crop Varieties Benefit If Performance Outweighs Hype
Iowa State agronomist Joe Robinson cautions farmers against chasing new named varieties. He says performance records matter more than novelty and notes that some hybrids are produced by single firms. Certification depends on corn yield test records and overall performance.
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Joe Robinson
Iowa State College Agronomist
Robinson
Two Ozark Families Sign Peace Treaty in Court
In Salem Arkansas male members from the Lawson and Shepard families signed a peace treaty to end a December feud. Six defendants agreed to the document drawn by Judge Will H. D. Green of West Plains Missouri. Each received a one dollar fine.
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Salem
Ark
Ozark
Justice Court
G Rock
Shepard
S. L. Sawyer
Dahl
Arthur Rosenberry
Shepard Brothers
Jim
William
Frank
Will H. D. Green
West Plains
Mosquito Control Uses DDT and New Insecticides
Mosquito control relies on DDT 2 4 D and other new insecticides to curb breeding. High costs limit their use in large breeding areas. Ditching and permanent methods remain necessary in those zones. Photo from the New Jersey agricultural experiment station shows an aerial fog generator used by a mosquito extermination commission.
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New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station
Income From Poultry Increases in Nebraska
Nebraska poultry and egg sales form 9 to 12 percent of cash farm income. J. H. Claybaugh reports yearly egg sales between 50 and 57 million dollars for the past five years, with poultry sales averaging above 20 million and peaking at 27 million.
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Nebraska
J. H. Claybaugh
Extension Poultryman
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