Hoover Says Communist Fifth Column Threat Rocks U S
FBI chief Hoover warns of a large Communist fifth column in the United States seeking atomic and military secrets. He cites intensified underground activity and a loyalty program to counteract infiltration while noting current espionage laws are inadequate for native-born threats. Senator Taft also outlines a hardline bipartisan foreign policy stance with war if Russia moves in Europe and skepticism toward full bipartisanship on global issues.
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J. Edgar Hoover
F.B.I
United States
Senate
America
Hoover
Communist Party
Robert Taft
Ohio
U.S
Russia
Europe
Taft
Congress
Atlantic Pact
London
Wheat Crop Miss Billion Mark Despite Acreage Cuts
Government forecasters project a 944.5 million bushel wheat harvest this year, down from past years, due to voluntary cuts, weather, and pests. The drop implies about 400 million dollars less income for farmers and may force reliance on price support surpluses.
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Agriculture Department
Air Force develops long range rapid image camera
The Air Force announced a camera capable of capturing 26 miles of terrain from 10 000 feet in two seconds. Tests aim to determine its reconnaissance value. No details were given about deployment on new aircraft, but increasing distance is tied to higher altitude.
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Air Force
Red Youths Threaten Invasion Across Germany
Since the large Red youth rally in Soviet Germany observers note the Communists remain dissatisfied and East Germany threatens to march blue shirted youths into West Germany. Western leaders warn they will shoot if necessary to prevent incursions.
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Soviet Germany
East Germany
West Germany
Las Vegas Gambler Hits Rare Dice Streak
A Las Vegas gambler made 28 passes at the dice table, a feat that occurs about once in 10,000,000. The casino lost $150,000 while the player won only $750 and could have taken $268,435,456 if his bets had accumulated.
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Las Vegas
Nev
Heirloom Worthwick Plans Simple Memorized Pattern 633
Pattern 633 advertised as an easy to memorize heirloom design with three sixty three cent coin pricing and requests for name address and pattern number for order placement.
Wool outlook bright says Wool Bureau head
W F FitzGerald, president of the Wool bureau, told the National Association of Wool Manufacturers in New York that markets for wool and textiles will rise barring a national catastrophe. He cited rising population birth rates employment and living standards as factors and noted no substitute fiber matches wool for many uses. The bureau is a service organization formed by wool growers from Australia New Zealand South Africa and America.
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W. F. FitzGerald
Wool Bureau
National Association of Wool Manufacturers
New York
Corn Protein Boost Tied to Soil Management
University of Illinois researchers led by H. J. Snider report that good soil management raises corn protein per bushel by about one pound, to 5.6 pounds on well treated land versus 4.8 on untreated soil. Deep rooted legumes improve soil structure and moisture, while liming rotation and targeted fertilizers support higher yields and feeding value.
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University of Illinois Research
H. J. Snider
Agronomy
Snider
U S mule and horse numbers shrink over 30 years
The United States now has 7 million head of horses and mules on farms, a 12 percent drop over 80 years. Experts estimate 24 million acres were used to feed them, land that could feed about 11 million people if released. The horse population is expected to fall further.
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United States
Birthday clock cake idea for kids party
The article notes using a clock face on a cake to mark a child s age with frosting numbers and an hour hand. It suggests candles are unnecessary and adds a decorative personal touch for parties. Glassmaking on An Ancient Art traces 5 000 year history of fine glassware and its enduring methods.
Silver Cream Pitcher for Syrup and Small Arrangements
A silver cream pitcher is described as handy for holding syrup or light dessert sauces and charming for small informal flower arrangements. The piece highlights its versatility as a decorative and practical item in table settings.
Clarence and the rubber band bills in the bank
In a bank lobby a group of voices confirm a roll of bills with a rubber band was dropped. A refined gentleman calmly admits he picked up the rubber bound money after a brief exchange with a chauffeur named Clarence.
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