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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1950
Page
3
The notice touts Soretone Liniment as a remedy for fatigue and muscle strain with claims of fast relief. It mentions a Henman Soha romance and references an economy size bottle from Sarroot Kila, while also noting general fungal contact risks.
A newspaper card notes a 5 prize for readers who contribute sayings or ideas. It promotes Nu Maid table grade spread and urges readers to mail their entries to Grandma 109 East Pearl Street Cincinnati Ohio for publication consideration.
U S intervention in Formosa draws broad support from officials and ex leaders including Herbert Hoover who argues naval force could shield Formosa and nearby isles from Chiang Kai-shek forces. Britain may oppose a hard line as it considers recognizing the Chinese Communist regime.
Massachusetts Republican Martin and Ohio's Taft call for living within income and balancing the federal budget. They oppose tax increases while acknowledging possible deficits, with Taft tolerating a 2 billion dollar shortfall in 1951 if the government can return to surplus in 1952. The outlook notes a 5.5 billion dollar deficit this year.
The 280 million dollar British colonial development corporation pulled its application for a five million dollar loan from the International Bank. Chairman Lord Trefargne said bank conditions were too onerous and the unit would instead buy second‑best British and Italian land clearing gear. Projects in Borneo, British Honduras, the Leewards, Africa, British Guiana, Northern Rhodesia, Kenya and Jamaica remain underway.
The American Parents' Committee backs a nine point child welfare program with bills for school health, public health units, and increased Childrens Bureau funding. Other measures include school construction, federal aid for education, and child research. A coffee price rise and a large government spending increase are noted, alongside a council on economic stability favoring tax changes and possible excise tax repeal.
Professor Alfred Adler argues sleep habits reveal traits. Sleepers on their backs are said to seek greatness, while those who curl up like a hedgehog may lack courage. The idea ties a third of life spent sleeping to personality observations by a noted psychologist.
Senator Tom Connally, head of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, advocates a sizable cut in ERP funding for the third year, up to a billion dollars, while urging renewed U S diplomacy with Franco era Spain and inclusion of Spain in the North Atlantic Pact. The stance signals a shift in Europe aid policy amid debates on U S commitments.
Elder statesman Bernard Baruch calls for raising the retirement age beyond 65 and allowing those over 65 to continue working to accumulate larger benefits. He argues benefits should not be paid at 68 and notes his own 79 years.
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